Supply Chain Management

Big Data is Highlighted in 2017 21st Annual Third-Party Logistics Study

Monday, October 3, 2016 · Jeff Berman
The study was released last week by Capgemini Consulting, Penn State University, and Penske Logistics at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida.

Economic Expansion Resilient in the Face of Slowing Global Demand

Monday, October 3, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Global commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield released its latest U.S. Macro Forecast, confirming that the economy weathered rough headwinds in the first half of 2016.

ISM Report Provides Bullish Update on Manufacturing

Monday, October 3, 2016 · Jeff Berman
Coming off of its first decline after a five-month stretch of growth, manufacturing activity in September showed a bounce back of sorts, according to the most recent edition of the Institute for Supply Management's monthly Manufacturing Report on Business.

Supply Chain Leaders Urged to Embrace Climate Change Solutions

Monday, October 3, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
At this time last year, we examined the worsening conditions in global supply chains brought about by dramatic shifts in climate patterns. Industry analysts maintain that it's not too late to reverse the trend.

Port of Oakland Bets on its “Location” for Volume and Supply Chain Efficiency

Friday, September 30, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Northern California CSCMP roundtable features Port of Oakland director, Chris Lytle. He points out that geography will be a differentiator as Oakland competes with other ports for business over the next decade.

IoT Will Be Hot Topic in 2017

Thursday, September 29, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
“The internet of things is transforming business models among all sizes around the world”

“Internet of Things” Forecast From Oracle

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
When Oracle OpenWorld 2016 came to a close last week, the company's Executive Chairman and CTO spoke to the transformational strides needed to address Internet of Things and supply chain management.

Static Inventory an Untapped Source of Working Capital

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 · Mustafa Çagri Gürbüz, Rajesh Kella, Christos Agrogiannis
Companies commonly use inventory management policies that employ standard formulas for specific demand distributions and remain unchanged for several years.

Day 2 At APICS

Tuesday, September 27, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock
S&OP, supply chain risk management and Big Data and the Internet of Things were front and center at this year's conference.

New Ernst & Young Report: Supply Chain Data “Overwhelms” Businesses, Stunting Automation, Efficiency

Tuesday, September 27, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
A new EY report explains why exponential data growth is a fundamental problem that is continuing to overwhelm most businesses, it is accelerating and supply chain data is no exception.

New APICS CPIM Structure Announced at Annual Conference

Monday, September 26, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
The new configuration streamlines the preparation and exam process to help supply chain professionals master the essential production and inventory terminology, concepts, and strategies in an even more effective and efficient manner.

Research: World-Class Procurement Organizations Embrace Digital Transformation

Monday, September 26, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
World-Class Procurement Orgs Spend Less, Operate With Fewer Staff While Generating More Than Twice the Return on Investment

Don’t forget the three point stance

Sunday, September 25, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock
At APICS 2016, we're reminded that while supply chains are more complex than ever, you can't win without a mastery of the basics.

Maersk Split Will Pose Fresh Challenge for Supply Chain Managers

Thursday, September 22, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Rumors that A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S would split its operations into divisions concentrated on transportation and energy were realized last evening.

American Airlines Cargo Continues Enhancing Cold-Chain Program

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Finalizes Agreement for Global Pharmaceutical Handling Certification
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