Thursday, May 8, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) released a meta-analysis of research on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), revealing the state of knowledge about the landmark trade agreement’s impacts on trade, energy and the environment.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) released its 2014 Salary Survey that revealed a decrease in salary for the average professional, and the fact that compensation was the most important factor for job candidates evaluating job opportunities in the supply chain industry.
Monday, May 5, 2014 · Rosemary Coates
As the situation in Ukraine continues to deteriorate, many of us in the global supply chain community are keeping close watch.
Monday, April 28, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain managers have another reason to be concerned about upcoming U.S. West Coast dockside labor negotiations, say industry analysts.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Last year at this time, retailers were relieved to learn that a tentative agreement on a new labor contract had been reached by dockside labor and management on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts. But not without considerable blood on the floor.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The National Retail Federation is encouraging maritime management and the union representing dockworkers along the U.S. West Coast ports to expedite pending contract negotiations and reach agreement on a new deal well in advance of the expiration of the current contract this…
Friday, April 18, 2014 · Bob Trebilcock
Zebra gains instant access to complimentary technologies. But first, it needs to integrate a former partner that is 2-1/2 times its size.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
At the 6th European Logistics Summit in Brussels last month, Charlie Dobbie, Executive Vice President for Global Network Operations at DHL Express presented European Commissioner for the Environment Janez Potocnik with key recommendations to ensure comparable, simple and…
Tuesday, April 15, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne In-Memory Planning Advisor was introduced recently to help material planners and buyers respond quickly to changes in supply and demand.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 · Charlie Tanner
In the new age of rapid globalization and frequent disruption, supply chain management professionals are hearing more about the benefits of improved collaboration with cross-functional partners by establishing Supply Chain Centers of Excellence (CoE). Download this…
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 · SCMR Staff
High-ranking leadership for the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee is calling on the U.S. Government Accountability Office to evaluate two studies that were used to justify changes for the motor carrier Hours-of-Service (HOS) regulations from the…
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 · SCMR Staff
The fact that the intersection of transportation and federal policy is potentially standing in the way of true signs of progress was evident in a conference call featuring former Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood that was hosted by investment firm Stifel…
Monday, March 31, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The survey tells us that global demand for logistics space from occupiers is fairly widespread and strong in many markets, especially the larger markets around key population centers.
Friday, March 28, 2014 · Dr. Alan Kosansky and Michael Taus, Profit Point
The most important ingredient in supply chain planning is the supply chain management team and all the other people whose job it is to continuously analyze and improve the organization’s operations.
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