Transportation

The Many Benefits of Supply Chain Collaboration

Friday, November 12, 2010 · Matthew Myers Part 7 in our series on "Back to Basics - "The Many Benefits of Supply Chain Collaboration." This article explains how Supply Chain Collaboration benefits extend beyond improved efficiency and effectiveness to include helping all the supply chain members meet…

The Nature of Energy as a Purchased Item - Part Two

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki In our last posting, we began outlining some of the aspects that make energy unique among purchased items and why a “one set and forget” or “one size fits all” purchasing procedure does not apply.

Seaports and ocean carriers pursue sustainable goals

Tuesday, November 9, 2010 · Patrick Burnson “Beyond the Factory Gates: Extending Sustainability into the Logistics and Transportation Sector,” proved to be one of the more compelling panel discussions at last week’s BSR conference in New York.

The Service Side of Supply Chain Management

Monday, November 8, 2010 · Daniel Flint Part 6 in our seven-part series on "Back to Basics - Managing The Basic Supply Chain Functions." The Service Side of Supply Chain Management - Service traditionally has been viewed as part of the market offering. However, by thinking of supply chain management…

Reverse Logistics - Effective Returns Management in an Integrated Supply Chain

Friday, October 29, 2010 · Diane Mollenkopf Part 5 in our series on "Back to Basics - Managing The Basic Supply Chain Functions."Effective Returns Management in an Integrated Supply Chain." Returns management should no longer be the ugly step-child of the supply chain. Rather, effective returns management…

A Primer on Sourcing and Procurement in an Integrated Supply Chain

Thursday, October 21, 2010 · Wendy Tate Part 4 in our series on "Back to Basics - Managing The Basic Supply Chain Functions." A Primer on Sourcing and Procurement in an Integrated Supply Chain - The task of sourcing and procurement professionals is to find an effective means to balance the demands of both…

Warehousing Efficiency and Effectiveness in the Supply Chain Process

Friday, October 15, 2010 · David Ecklund Part 3 in our series on "Back to Basics - Managing The Basic Supply Chain Functions." Warehousing Efficiency and Effectiveness in the Supply Chain Process - Where Are We Now? What’s Next? This article will address “back to the basics” that are fundamental for…

Ocean cargo: Getting ready for “super-slow” steaming

Monday, October 11, 2010 · Patrick Burnson By cutting the knot speed to save money, vessel operators are also contributing to the global container shortage.

Transportation Decision-Making in an Integrated Supply Chain

Friday, October 8, 2010 · Theodore Stank Part 2 in our series on "Back to Basics - Managing The Basic Supply Chain Functions." This article addresses the key decision levels that need to be addressed for transportation to make its greatest impact in the integrated supply chain. These levels address…

CSCMP conference raises important concerns about the economy

Thursday, October 7, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The recently-concluded annual conference of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals in San Diego provided a great deal of insight on the macro- and micro-economic issues impacting the supply chain

Managing The Basic Supply Chain Functions

Friday, October 1, 2010 · J Paul Dittmann Supply Chain Management Review introduces a new series called “Back to Basics.” It’s a look into how excellence in the core logistics and supply chain activities leads to overall business success. The articles in this six-part series are written by educators from the…

New challenges for growing the nation’s “cold chain”

Thursday, September 30, 2010 · Patrick Burnson When it comes to ensuring sustainable and safe transport of food and medicine, a single unified vision is required

Oracle’s Open World ends in a “cloud”

Friday, September 24, 2010 · Patrick Burnson “Cloud Computing in a box” was heralded as the next big thing by Oracle’s CEO, Larry Ellison in his closing remarks at this year’s conference

Damco aims to grow its supply chain offerings

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 · Patrick Burnson With the integration of Maersk Distribution Services Inc. (MDSI) into Damco, comes more transparency in global distribution, company executives in Copenhagen explained.

New challenges for growing the nation’s “cold chain”

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 · Patrick Burnson When it comes to ensuring sustainable and safe transport of food and medicine, a single unified vision is required, said Andy Janson, chairman of the International Refrigerated Transportation Association