Monday, August 1, 2016 · Jeff Berman
Even with a slight decline from June, manufacturing growth remained intact in July to kick off the second half of 2016, according to the most recent edition of the Manufacturing Report on Business released today by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).
Monday, August 1, 2016 · Joe Zito
Service levels are low and the sales force “complains” that customers are moving business elsewhere. Pressure is put on the Supply Chain group to provide some relief, so they work with sales to increase forecasts, adjust inventory planning parameters to hold additional…
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
The IATA-FIATA Air Cargo Program (IFACP) moves decision-making on the rules governing the airline-forwarder relationship away from an airline-led conference to a governance body jointly managed by forwarders and airlines.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Extreme wet or dry conditions can affect buildings, machinery, data centers, transportation networks, supply chains, people and sales.
Friday, July 22, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
The largest public companies in the U.S. chose to go even further into debt in 2015 instead of driving cash out of their businesses by improving how they collect from customers, pay suppliers, and manage inventory
Monday, July 11, 2016 · John Kerr
How do Millennials in our profession think and act? What drives the successors of today's supply chain leaders? Supply Chain Management Review interviewed four up and coming 30-something managers from varied backgrounds and supply chain specializations to help answer…
Monday, July 11, 2016 · SCMR Staff
During this webcast executives from FRAM and Ryder share the steps taken to improve processes in the supply chain that led to stronger omni-channel execution and fulfillment. Learn how you can create a LEAN culture in your supply chain.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 · Sean Monahan and Sameer Anand
Analytics is fast becoming a competitive differentiator for many companies. Conquering this next frontier of supply chain productivity starts with asking the right questions.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 · Sigi Osagie
Organizations that remain successful over the long run always invest significant resources in nurturing their “people capability” because they “get it”—they understand that people are the heartbeat behind organizational performance.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 · Larry Lapide
Two years ago I began writing about retail e-commerce, mainly highlighting the struggles that brick-and-mortar retailers have had competing against the likes of Amazon.com.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Following last year's merger and acquisition frenzy, the speed of technology implementation by the new “mega 3PLs” will need to keep pace with the evolving challenges of omni-channel fulfillment. Those providers that meet shipper needs will remain dominant.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 · Peter Bolstorff, Bob Trebilcock and Judd Ashenbrand
Who is today's supply chain manager? And, how did he—or she—get to where they are in their career? Those are some of the questions answered by readers of Supply Chain Management Review and members of the APICS Supply Chain Council. Read on to see if you recognize…
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 · Amydee M. Fawcett and Stanley E. Fawcett
Is your company prepared for a supply chain talent crisis? The talent crisis isn't just about demographics. The crisis is more about mindsets and skills sets.
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 · Dov Shenkman, Chris Johnson and Jason Elliott
Walgreens is transforming its supply chain to meet the new demands of an omni-channel customer. The next challenge: Recruiting the talent to make that transformation complete.
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