Supply Chain News
Aberdeen Group's annual Supply Chain Management Summit stresses inventory and service balance
If there was a single message presented at the event, it was that complacencyis no...
Posted on 16 April 2010 | 9:05 am
ARC reports India bouncing back fast from recession
Everyone is still struggling to recover from what is being called the Great Recession, but...
Posted on 13 April 2010 | 1:55 pm
Analysts: Don't Sweat new TSA regulations for passenger jet cargo
Some smaller companies which use passenger jets to transfer cargo will need to watch for new...
Posted on 13 April 2010 | 10:24 am
DOT unveils effort to expand America's marine highways
Push to increase short-sea shipping has potential to improve supply chain operations, benefit...
Posted on 8 April 2010 | 1:42 pm
ISM: Non-Manufacturing Surge in March
The Non-Manufacturing sector took a big leap in March, after months of steady but slow...
Posted on 5 April 2010 | 12:53 pm
ISM: Manufacturing jumps, inventories leap up
The Institute for Supply Management\'s latest monthly report shows another month of growth,...
Posted on 1 April 2010 | 1:43 pm
The Supply Chain Challenges in the Chemical Industry
AMR Research analyst Paul Lord says the efforts of chemical companies to maintain their supply...
Posted on 30 March 2010 | 1:35 pm
UPS: "Smart Pickup" Helps Shippers Go Green
New service option promises to add covenience for small- and mid-size shippers while reducing...
Posted on 29 March 2010 | 12:51 pm
Successful Outsourcing-It Takes the Correct Approach
Many companies run into trouble when they shiftwork offshore, but they usually persist since...
Posted on 26 March 2010 | 11:28 am
New Report Cites Need for Business Intelligence in Supply Chain Operations
Business Intelligence (BI) services are not just for the top executives anymore. A new report...
Posted on 18 March 2010 | 1:50 pm
Strategy: The Key to Managing Inventory
No one wants to be caught with excess inventory during a recession, but prevention through a...
Posted on 16 March 2010 | 1:45 pm
New report calls for a freight "clean up"
The Environmental Defense Fund is trying to get Congress to help clean up the freight...
Posted on 16 March 2010 | 9:01 am
Logistics business news: February retail numbers are up slightly from January
Despite gains, more consistency needed in freight volumes to help drive economic...
Posted on 12 March 2010 | 2:06 pm
Panjiva cites decline in global shipments to U.S. from January to February
Data collection firm says economic recovery not robust, but "not in panic mode anymore...
Posted on 11 March 2010 | 11:06 am
Survey: Companies enlisting compliance services
A new survey finds that companies are taking the impact of emerging regulations on their...
Posted on 8 March 2010 | 1:22 pm
Politicians demand action on U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking program, says report
A group of 56 members of Congress this week penned a letter to United States Trade...
Posted on 5 March 2010 | 2:42 pm
Non-Manufacturing keeps on growing, but employment still lags behind
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM)'s February report on the non-manufacturing sector...
Posted on 3 March 2010 | 1:07 pm
Green logistics: Wal-mart rolls out ambitious green supply chain plan
The retail giant is expanding on its initial plan to create a greener company, with a bold new...
Posted on 2 March 2010 | 1:44 pm
The Product-Specific Green Supply Chain
A new survey from AMR Research reveals that companies looking to go green must take a proactive,...
Posted on 2 March 2010 | 1:17 pm
ISM: Manufacturing still moving up, Recovery on its way
The recovery may be slow, but current figures show consumer confidence may rebound sooner than...
Posted on 1 March 2010 | 1:39 pm
Supply Chain Talent: University Success Stories call for data
Once again, AMR Research is conducting a survey of supply chain-related universities and...
Posted on 23 February 2010 | 1:43 pm
Green logistics: New set of guidelines from World Economic Forum and Accenture focus on carbon impact of product transport
One major obstacle to more widespread carbon awareness in the corporate world has been a lack...
Posted on 23 February 2010 | 10:26 am
Mixed messages continue to cloud overall economic picture
Companies remain optimistic about the economy this year, but figures released today from the U....
Posted on 12 February 2010 | 1:27 pm
Panjiva cites sequential decline in monthly global shipment to the U.S.
Global imports to the U. S. went down from December to January, indicating that the economy,...
Posted on 12 February 2010 | 1:22 pm
Report: Companies Going Green, and Expecting Suppliers to Follow Suit
Not only are corporations getting on the green bandwagon, but they are beginning to demand the...
Posted on 12 February 2010 | 1:08 pm
BNSF Approves Purchase by Berkshire Hathaway
BNSF shareholders voted approximately 70 percent of the non Berkshire-owned shares in favor of...
Posted on 11 February 2010 | 11:32 am
ISM: NMI back above 50
The Institute for Supply Management's non-manufacturing index forJanuary inched back into...
Posted on 3 February 2010 | 12:35 pm
ARC: Economic indicators remain positive
The results of ARC's latest economic indicators survey show that companies are still optimistic...
Posted on 2 February 2010 | 2:13 pm
Analysts weigh in on Toyota recall
The recent recall of millions of Toyota vehicles should be a lesson inthe value of analytics...
Posted on 2 February 2010 | 1:27 pm
Transportation and logistics: UPS reports Q4 income is up, but total revenue declines
Company cites international growth and strong holiday...
Posted on 2 February 2010 | 12:31 pm
ISM: PMI jumps, and so do prices
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM)'s PMI took a big leap fromDecember to January. So...
Posted on 1 February 2010 | 12:57 pm
Supply chain: JDA purchases i2 Technologies, Inc.
By finalizing the acquisition, JDA solidifies its position as one ofthe world's leading...
Posted on 28 January 2010 | 2:36 pm
AMR report highlights "deadly" challenges for S&OP
New research describes the "Seven Deadly Challenges" of S&OP, andwhat supply chain managers...
Posted on 26 January 2010 | 2:38 pm
Airbus to use RFID tags in its aircraft part supply chain
Two RFID tag makers are looking to bring definition to supply chain visibility, at least in the...
Posted on 26 January 2010 | 1:55 pm
Damco partners with SaviTrak
Freight and supply chain management service provider joins up withwireless tracking...
Posted on 26 January 2010 | 11:41 am
Logistics business news: Economists offer up takes on 2010 recovery prospects at SMC3 Winter Conference
...
Posted on 21 January 2010 | 2:23 pm
What are your outsourcing new year's resolutions?
For many companies, it's now time to review, renew, or create newcontracts with outsourcers. A...
Posted on 19 January 2010 | 2:29 pm
AMR Seeks Voters for its Top 25 List
Think you know which companies run the best supply chains? AMR Research wants to hear from...
Posted on 19 January 2010 | 1:18 pm
Global Logistics: Organizations taking steps to offer aid and assistance to Haiti after tragic earthquake
National carriers are jumping on board to help thousands of victims of the Haiti...
Posted on 19 January 2010 | 10:07 am
Implementing Generous Returns Policy Can Mean BigPayoffs for Online Retailers
How easy is it to return products to your online store? For retailers,the answer can determine...
Posted on 13 January 2010 | 2:04 pm
3PL news: 2009 3PL revenue down 15.2 percent year-over-year, according to Armstrong & Associates
Supply chain consultancy points to likely improved performance in...
Posted on 12 January 2010 | 1:47 pm
Analyst: 3PLs need to remember to get creative in strategies
ARC Analyst Adrian Gonzalez thinks 3PLs need to break out of the standard model when planning...
Posted on 12 January 2010 | 1:44 pm
Oracle targets compliance, multi-fleet management
Two new products from the software giant promise to allow managers torun multiple fleets, even...
Posted on 11 January 2010 | 2:51 pm
Logistics and business news: Despite improving data, a new year brings the same economic outlook
While some indicators are turning positive, freight volumes have yet to catch...
Posted on 8 January 2010 | 10:50 am
NMI above 50 again
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM)'s non-manufacturing index hasinched back into the...
Posted on 6 January 2010 | 2:06 pm
SupplyChain Management in the Cloud
Most of us have heard of the term "Cloud Computing" before, but what does it really mean? Here,...
Posted on 5 January 2010 | 2:24 pm
Economist: Growth will remain slow but sure
Reed Construction Data's chief economist said the current growth trendswill continue, but...
Posted on 5 January 2010 | 2:21 pm
IDC: Globalization, Optimization, S&OP in Supply Chain's Future
The analyst and research firm has released its list of top 10 predictions for the supply chain...
Posted on 5 January 2010 | 1:33 pm
ISM: 5th Straight Month of Growth for Manufacturing
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) has reported December showedthe fifth straight month...
Posted on 4 January 2010 | 1:02 pm
You Don't Need a Weatherman... What Will Higher Tax Rates Mean for Your Business?
As predicted, taxes will start going up a little over a year from now, and there's no sign...
Posted on 23 December 2009 | 12:52 pm
Study: Leaders have better talent management skills
The results of a three-year survey show that companies with the best talent management programs...
Posted on 22 December 2009 | 2:17 pm
Transplace acquired by private equity firm
Deal may enable 3PL to expand through future...
Posted on 22 December 2009 | 1:23 pm
Is the worst over?
The economy still has a long way to go, and there will be no meteoricrebound, but a new...
Posted on 18 December 2009 | 2:04 pm
The "New Normal" and ItsEffects on Supply Chain Management
The recession has forced the corporate world to make a lot of changes,some of them permanent....
Posted on 18 December 2009 | 1:36 pm
University corporate advisory boards are doorway to new supply chain recruits
According to one analyst from AMR Research, getting your company noticed by students, and...
Posted on 11 December 2009 | 12:08 pm
ISM: 2010 will be better than 2009, but not much
The semi-annual forecast from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) predicts 2010 will see...
Posted on 8 December 2009 | 1:46 pm
SaaS poised to ramp up in new economy
A new study conducted by TradeBeam and Standford University suggests that the economic recovery...
Posted on 8 December 2009 | 10:51 am
Study: Global companies need, but don't have, supplier collaboration
Most companies know that a global supply chain needs to be in touch with all partners involved,...
Posted on 8 December 2009 | 10:46 am
Survey launches new risk management research
Researchers at MIT are looking for help with a new survey they are conducting, which will help...
Posted on 3 December 2009 | 2:43 pm
ISM: Non-manufacturing slips, but will not fall
The Institute for Supply Management's non-manufacturing index slippedout of "growth" territory...
Posted on 3 December 2009 | 12:43 pm
Logistics and business news: NRF study indicates Black Friday purchases are down from 2008
Shoppers turned out in droves as usual on Black Friday, but overall the lack of consumer...
Posted on 1 December 2009 | 1:33 pm
ISM: Manufacturing slips, but that's normal
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) says the rate of growth in the manufacturing sector...
Posted on 1 December 2009 | 12:47 pm
Green logistics: White House emissions reduction targets in line with Senate legislation
Challenges loom in getting business buy-in for global emissions reduction goals, says...
Posted on 1 December 2009 | 12:09 pm
Gartner Buys AMR Research for $64 million
Gartner has purchased AMR Research in a $64 million deal, according to statements from both...
Posted on 1 December 2009 | 11:25 am
Marketers as Supply Chain Mangers? You Bet!
A marketing research group is trying to wake marketers up to the idea thatsupply chain...
Posted on 24 November 2009 | 12:44 pm
Looking toward Strategic Sourcing to Alleviate the Ravagesof the Recession
Few industries know better the pain of a lack of consumer confidence like retail. Even with...
Posted on 19 November 2009 | 2:15 pm
Logistics and business news: Panjiva data shows decent sequential manufacturing growth
Companydata cites a 3 percent increase in the number of global manufacturersshipping to...
Posted on 17 November 2009 | 2:43 pm
SaaS: Ruler of the TMS world
Outside of a select few, most companies that want to use TransportationManagement Systems in...
Posted on 17 November 2009 | 2:34 pm
Logistics and business news: Indicators present "mixed bag" for economic outlook and recovery
NRF, commerce department at odds on when, or even if, the economic recovery will pick up speed...
Posted on 16 November 2009 | 2:57 pm
Intermodal shipping: IANA reports Q3 intermodal volume is down 16.4 percent
Despite decline, market volumes are improving on a sequential...
Posted on 13 November 2009 | 1:58 pm
Swine Flu Awareness for Supply Chain Managers
Risk Management consultant company Marsh Inc. discusses what the H1N1pandemic means to the...
Posted on 13 November 2009 | 9:46 am
AMR Holds Health Care, Sustainability Exchange
The research firm launched its first annual sustainability event, andalso introduced a new,...
Posted on 12 November 2009 | 7:51 am
Logistics technology: JDA-i2 deal is back on
Once again, demand chain technology services provider JDA Software Inc.has announced it will...
Posted on 5 November 2009 | 11:58 am
New Book Takes Aim at Supply Chain Risk
By following ten laws of risk management, companies can minimize the potential for disruptions...
Posted on 4 November 2009 | 2:46 pm
ISM: Employment Still Dogs Recovery
If companies don't start hiring again, and soon, unemployment willcontinue to put the brakes...
Posted on 4 November 2009 | 12:22 pm
Railroad shipping: Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway set to buy BNSF
This new $44 billion deal represents Warren Buffett's "all-in" wager on the economic future of...
Posted on 3 November 2009 | 1:31 pm
ISM manufacturing report shows growth, but will it last?
Many major indices went up in October, but one ISM analyst says they may drop slightly as part...
Posted on 2 November 2009 | 12:12 pm
Logistics news: ISM takes steps to re-launch Logistics and Transportation Group
Organization takes a fresh approach to revive its group focused on logistics-related...
Posted on 2 November 2009 | 9:45 am
LTL news: YRCW reports Q3 loss of $158.7 million
Despite loss, company cites sequential...
Posted on 30 October 2009 | 12:32 pm
Winning in an Economic Recession
In the middle of an economic recession, it's easy to focus onmoment-to-moment survival, but...
Posted on 29 October 2009 | 11:49 am
Logistics and business news: Recent economic data indicates full recovery will take at least six months
In recent months, therehave been various economic indicators suggesting that the economy has...
Posted on 29 October 2009 | 10:46 am
Forrester report: SaaS not in future for records management
While SaaS remains popular in many supply chain functions, don't expectit to take off in...
Posted on 28 October 2009 | 2:15 pm
Preparing for the New State of Normal
Recession sparks structural changes in how businesses operate, organize, capitalize and manage...
Posted on 22 October 2009 | 1:15 pm
You can go Green and cut costs at the same time
Yes, it's possible to go green without going into the red, and supply chain management by...
Posted on 21 October 2009 | 12:42 pm
VMI: It's not just for software anymore
Vendor-Managed Inventory strategies, or VMI, are making a comeback, but anyone thinking about...
Posted on 21 October 2009 | 9:28 am
Report: Third-party logistics (3PL) market improving
Dick Armstrong of Armstrong & Associates said this industry survey shows a reflection of...
Posted on 19 October 2009 | 2:10 pm
Welch Puts Oracle to Work
The juice and jelly maker needed a better way to track its raw material lots in case of a recall...
Posted on 15 October 2009 | 9:26 am
Oracle Unveils new Enterprise Application Software
New product will help shippers streamline...
Posted on 15 October 2009 | 9:08 am
ISM: Non-Manufacturing industries growing
Non-Manufacturing industries have stopped contracting for the first time in 11...
Posted on 13 October 2009 | 8:35 am
Logistics business: NRF says consumer spending remains down
Even though the holiday shopping season is a few weeks off, it appears that consumers are still...
Posted on 1 October 2009 | 2:02 pm
ISM: No big leaps, but recovery still on track
The September manufacturing sector figures are out, and while there's been no great leap...
Posted on 1 October 2009 | 1:59 pm
The Short Tail: Near-Sourcing Trends Create New Winners and Losers in the Supply Chain
In the 1970s, deregulation spawned a new era of growth in transportation. In the 1990s, the...
Posted on 1 October 2009 | 8:26 am
CSCMP 2009: Wal-mart's Maxwell cites keys to developing best-in-market global supply chains
Meeting customer expectations, understanding the market, and sustainability are major action...
Posted on 29 September 2009 | 2:35 pm
Logistics business: NRF and Department of Commerce report August retail sales are up
Retail sales in August went up for the first time in six...
Posted on 15 September 2009 | 1:09 pm
New program to save time and money on "empty mile" hauls
A nonprofit group has produced a new program designed to cut back on so-called "empty miles," or...
Posted on 4 September 2009 | 10:47 am
ISM: NMI Prices Spike, Sector Still Growing
Despite a massive spike in prices from July to August, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM)...
Posted on 3 September 2009 | 10:34 am
ISM: Manufacturing finally growing
ISM's index has finally gone above 50 percent for the first time since the recession...
Posted on 1 September 2009 | 12:59 pm
When the Recession Ends, Will Your Supply Chain Be Ready?
Need help in streamlining your logistics operations, cutting transportation costs, and...
Posted on 23 August 2009 | 2:36 pm
Logistics and business manufacturing: Signs are positive but economic recovery needs time
While some economic indicators paint an optimistic picture for recovery, supply chain and...
Posted on 12 August 2009 | 7:50 am
OCR or e-Invoicing—Making the Right Choice for your Organization
Processing invoice receipts and payments can be a tedious task without some sort of automation...
Posted on 7 August 2009 | 9:19 am
It Always Pays To Read the Fine Print
Considering how many agreements are forged between parties participating in a company's supply...
Posted on 6 August 2009 | 9:21 am
ISM: NMI Slips in July
The non-manufacturing sector took a somewhat unexpected slip in July, but the Institute for...
Posted on 5 August 2009 | 1:05 pm
ISM: Positive PMI is Imminent
The economy is still "contracting," like it has been for the past 18 months. Believe it or not,...
Posted on 3 August 2009 | 12:58 pm
Unlocking Value through the Supplier Scorecard
For those looking to improve their supplier relationships, produce greater collaboration and...
Posted on 8 July 2009 | 1:00 am
Green logistics: UPS lays out CO2 emissions reductions goals in new sustainability report
UPS has set out new goals for itself, with plans to reduce its air cargo emissions by 20 pecent...
Posted on 7 July 2009 | 1:55 pm
ISM: Non-Manufacturing Continues Upward Climb
Non-manufacuring indexes in June continue to creep toward positive territory, according to the...
Posted on 6 July 2009 | 1:36 pm
AMR: Companies will focus on greenhouse gas in 2010
Tracking greenhouse gas emissions is less of a priority now among "green" initiatives, but...
Posted on 2 July 2009 | 11:07 am
ISM: Slow but steady economic improvement
The latest Institute for Supply Management report shows the economy is still on track to...
Posted on 1 July 2009 | 12:33 pm
How Cisco succeeds at global risk management
Supply chains have become increasingly vulnerable to disruptions, from natural disasters to the...
Posted on 1 July 2009 | 1:00 am
CFOs: Survival Trumps Profits, Supply Chain Growing in Popularity
A new survey of more than 500 chief financial officers shows companies are taking defensive...
Posted on 26 June 2009 | 1:46 pm
Logistics News: U.S. Logistics Costs Drop for First Time in Six Years, Benchmark Report Says
Spending in 2008 dropped $49 billion, according to the Council of Supply Chain Management...
Posted on 18 June 2009 | 11:16 am
Logistics and Business Manufacturing: Economic Data Presents Mixed Views for Recovery
Think we're on the fast track to financial recovery? Not so fast, according to the latest round...
Posted on 17 June 2009 | 1:04 pm
The New Economy as a Driver to Renegotiate Outsourcing Deals
Is the current economy prompting you to consider renegotiating transactions you finished prior...
Posted on 10 June 2009 | 12:28 pm
VICS Names Achievement Award Winners
The Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions Association (VICS) acknowledged many well-known...
Posted on 9 June 2009 | 11:00 am
Non-Manufacturing Rising, But Slowly
The recession will end, and the Institute for Supply Management seems convinced we've already...
Posted on 3 June 2009 | 1:22 pm
The Myths and Realities of Services Procurement
With the significant investment companies make in services, it's a wonder so few are looking in...
Posted on 2 June 2009 | 12:44 pm
ISM: Upward Trend Continues
New orders were up in May, a sure sign that things are starting to turn around, according to the...
Posted on 1 June 2009 | 2:04 pm
Apple Tops AMR’s List Of Top 25 Supply Chains
For the second consecutive year, Apple Computer has captured the top spot in AMR Research's...
Posted on 28 May 2009 | 3:00 pm
Survey: China No Longer Worth It?
According to a recent survey by AMR Research, companies are finding operations in China to be...
Posted on 22 May 2009 | 9:56 am
New Free E-Book Explores Performance-Based Outsourcing
Most companies either outsource some of their operations or have at least thought about it at...
Posted on 18 May 2009 | 9:15 am
The Apparel Industry Needs a Better Supply Chain
A recent report by AMR Research shows apparel manufacturers are spending less on IT, and...
Posted on 12 May 2009 | 1:36 pm
Put Your Own Best Practices to Work: Sharing Ideas Through a Center of Supply Chain Excellence
If you are interested in tapping into your employees' best practices, consider setting up Center...
Posted on 11 May 2009 | 1:49 pm
Logistics News: LM Survey Shows Supply Chain Redesign Still Top Priority
Oil prices may have slacked off compared to the record-high levels of last summer, but a recent...
Posted on 8 May 2009 | 10:53 am
Video: What the Stimulus Plan will Mean for the Green Supply Chain
One of the hallmarks of President Barack Obama's first 100 days in office is the...
Posted on 7 May 2009 | 12:14 pm
Logistics and Supply Chain: New Accenture research looks at "master" capabilities for supply chain efficiency
A new research study released this week examines the link between supply chain capability and...
Posted on 7 May 2009 | 10:34 am
ISM: Good and Bad News for 2009
The overall picture of 2009 will not be pleasant, according to the Institute for Supply...
Posted on 5 May 2009 | 2:13 pm
Panjiva to Help With Offshoring
Panjiva's new partnership with Sinosure is designed to make sourcing from China more...
Posted on 4 May 2009 | 9:32 am
ISM: We've seen the bottom
No, the manufacturing sector hasn't climbed up into "growth" territory yet, but April's report...
Posted on 1 May 2009 | 12:54 pm
Report: Companies Need More Supply Chain Visibility and Control
According to this new report from The Aberdeen Group, supply chain visibility is a real problem,...
Posted on 30 April 2009 | 1:17 pm
Swine Flu May Give Shippers One More Worry
Transport and logistics analysts are questioning many of the measures now in place to respond to...
Posted on 28 April 2009 | 10:23 am
LISP: Logistics Information-Space Paradigm
Maintaining the chain of custody with your shipping containers is essential to a working supply...
Posted on 24 April 2009 | 1:57 pm
Risk a Greater Problem Now in Global Sourcing
It's no picnic for any facet of the supply chain right now, given the current state of the...
Posted on 24 April 2009 | 10:29 am
A Brighter Future for S&OP
It's likely that the future will mean a stronger emphasis on forecasting and advance planning,...
Posted on 24 April 2009 | 10:25 am
BDP Survey: Protectionism Will Worsen Recession
According to the results of this survey, protectionism is the biggest threat to the future of...
Posted on 21 April 2009 | 10:57 am
SOA and E-Commerce
Want to employ service oriented architecture (SOA) at your company? Consider an e-commerce B2B...
Posted on 21 April 2009 | 1:00 am
Reflecting on Sun's Supply Chain
According to one analyst, Sun had a good supply chain, but ultimately it wasn't viewed as a key...
Posted on 20 April 2009 | 2:57 pm
Logistics and manufacturing business: Economy still has ways to go despite recent signs of optimism
Despite some recent economic indicators that portend some optimism for an economic recovery,...
Posted on 10 April 2009 | 2:20 pm
Forget the travel expenses! Visit the Warehouse/DC Best Practices Virtual Online Conference - April 30, 2009
The Logistics Management& Supply Chain Management Review Virtual Conference & Expo is not a Web...
Posted on 8 April 2009 | 10:03 am
Take the Supply Chain Talent Survey
Interested in supply chain talent issues? Take this 15-minute survey by AMR...
Posted on 6 April 2009 | 12:30 pm
Logistics and manufacturing business: ISM manufacturing report indicates contraction is still occurring
While economic activity in the manufacturing sector did not grow for the 14th consecutive month,...
Posted on 2 April 2009 | 12:53 pm
Commerce Department Cites Growth in New Orders for Manufactured Durable Goods
Analysts say it is far too early to determine long-term economic impact of recent...
Posted on 25 March 2009 | 11:26 am
Report: Few companies measure carbon footprint
According to a new survey from Accenture, a fraction of the corporate community actually keeps...
Posted on 13 March 2009 | 2:19 pm
Reducing Supply Chain Risk – A Data Driven Approach
These days, it's not certain how stable supply networks can be, with key suppliers folding up...
Posted on 6 February 2009 | 12:14 pm
Worries About Breaches of Privacy
How safe is your data from hackers? Identity theft is a big problem, and a potentially huge...
Posted on 14 January 2009 | 2:25 pm
A Look Ahead: The Supply Chain in 2009
A sagging economy is coloring the view of supply chain experts as they contemplate the major...
Posted on 8 January 2009 | 9:34 am
ISM: Manufacturing, Non-Manufacturing Still Slipping
The latest numbers from the Institute of Supply Management show that the economic recovery we're...
Posted on 7 January 2009 | 9:51 am
The Linn Effect
Sometimes an upgrade expected to improve performance turns out to be better at pointing out...
Posted on 23 December 2008 | 9:35 am
Geodis to Acquire IBM's Internal Logistics Operations
Company hopes to expand its service footprint through...
Posted on 15 December 2008 | 10:51 am
ISM report: Some growth in 2009, maybe
What will 2009 bring for your industry? According to the Institute for Supply Management's...
Posted on 11 December 2008 | 8:16 am
JDA/i2 deal is called off
Less than three months after JDA Software Group Inc. announced it planned to acquire i2...
Posted on 8 December 2008 | 10:12 am
The Purchasing Contract: What Supply Chain Managers Should Know About Pricing
Any supply chain manager setting up a contract with a supplier should keep two things in mind...
Posted on 3 December 2008 | 12:39 pm
ISM: Manufacturing index hits lowest level since 1980
New manufacturing orders continued their downward trend in November, according to the Institute...
Posted on 3 December 2008 | 9:28 am
SCMR remembers industry analyst John Fontanella
Supply Chain Management Review (SCMR) regrets to report that John Fontanella, vice president...
Posted on 1 December 2008 | 2:01 pm
Survey: How do you build demand-driven perfection?
Hunting for top talent for your supply chain is just one part of what it takes to reach...
Posted on 18 November 2008 | 9:48 am
C&M Uses New Logistics Plan to Expand
This sauce maker decided it needed to overhaul is logistics operation if it wanted to grow....
Posted on 4 November 2008 | 1:37 pm
The Green Supply Chain Needs an Apollo Program
What does the future hold for the green supply chain, and how are we going to get there? For...
Posted on 31 October 2008 | 10:13 am
Plan, Source, Make, Move
The 2008 Global Supply Chain Conference features a series of educational webcasts attracting...
Posted on 29 October 2008 | 10:20 am
Case Study: How Software Got HD Supply up and Running
When The Home Depot sold off HD Supply to private investors, one part of HD Supply, HD Supply...
Posted on 28 October 2008 | 9:05 am
When Is A Best Practice Not A Best Practice?
Corporate executives spend a lot of their time seeking to find and employ that elusive Holy...
Posted on 20 October 2008 | 1:24 pm
APICS Seminar on Business Applications
The Chicago chapter of APICS is presenting a day-long seminar on “Advances in Business...
Posted on 17 October 2008 | 2:32 pm
Supply Chain Metrics: Simpler is Better
Data collection often produces such a massive volume of information it's impossible to figure...
Posted on 14 October 2008 | 1:39 pm
Kennedy Pushes Green to Leasing Conference
Attorney and environmental activist Robert Kennedy Jr. told the assembled crowd that America is...
Posted on 30 September 2008 | 7:29 am
Stimulus Check Impact Matches Logistics Projections
The U.S. Government may have been a little disappointed that economic stimulus checks didn't...
Posted on 12 September 2008 | 2:44 pm
Survey: Is the United States the Next Big Sourcing Country?
A new survey from Archstone Consulting and Supply Chain Management Review explores the interest...
Posted on 10 September 2008 | 8:16 am
Experts Comment on Oil Price Impact on Logistics
Whether oil and gas prices continue to drop or not, two prominent transportation experts are...
Posted on 22 August 2008 | 1:29 pm
How to Beat High Oil Prices
A new report from the Aberdeen Group shows why some companies remain mired in high...
Posted on 20 August 2008 | 9:36 am
JDA set to acquire i2 Technologies
In another example of consolidation that has impacted the supply chain software sector in recent...
Posted on 12 August 2008 | 8:20 am
Globalization vs. Green: Is a Showdown Looming?
At times, it seems the trends of going green and globalization are diametrically opposed to each...
Posted on 31 July 2008 | 1:47 pm
Better Supply Chain Collaboration Through Business Intelligence
With a history of putting marketing, sales and other considerations at the top of the supply...
Posted on 31 July 2008 | 10:34 am
IBM To Acquire ILOG
ILOG announced today that IBM is planning to purchase the company, which it has partnered with...
Posted on 29 July 2008 | 3:33 pm
Ten Steps to Deeper Business Connections
Once upon a time, customer and partner integration wasn't a high priority for supply chain...
Posted on 28 July 2008 | 2:53 pm
Study: Manufacturers Using Supply Chain for Growth
A new study from Archstone Consulting shows that manufacturers are looking to supply chain...
Posted on 25 July 2008 | 1:09 pm
OEM Inventory Liability: How Low Can They Go?
With no sign of the country's economic woes letting up soon, Original Equipment Manufacturers...
Posted on 11 July 2008 | 1:00 pm
Gartner: SCM Software up 18 percent in ‘07
A report from a leading analyst firm shows that supply chain management software vendors are...
Posted on 23 June 2008 | 12:41 pm
Logisticians "suvive the slump," but costs hit 10.1 percent of GDP
Driven by the relentless rise in fuel costs, American businesses spent a record $1.4 trillion on...
Posted on 23 June 2008 | 9:08 am
The Green Supply Chain: Forcing Corporations to Take Stock
The green movement is not a passing fad. It's fast becoming an industry standard of its own, and...
Posted on 16 June 2008 | 12:33 pm
The Green Supply Chain: LM and SCMR Readers are Thinking Green
Readers of Supply Chain Management Review and Logistics Management magazines took a survey of...
Posted on 2 June 2008 | 1:00 am
Apple Knocks Nokia off AMR's #1 Spot
Computer giant Apple has dethroned cell phone titan Nokia, which sat at the top of AMR...
Posted on 2 June 2008 | 1:00 am
Supply Chain Attracting—and Rewarding—MBAs
More and more MBAs are being drawn to the supply chain arena. The reasons: opportunity, action,...
Posted on 20 May 2008 | 1:00 am
New Study to Spotlight Supply Chain Talent
What sorts of skills do the newest generation of supply chain managers need? What can...
Posted on 13 May 2008 | 12:51 pm
Technology: How Automation Solves the Supplier Enablement Problem
Perhaps one reason supplier enablement remains such an elusive goal is its need for constant...
Posted on 29 April 2008 | 9:43 am
10-point Action Agenda for Strategic Supplier Relationship Management
How effectively you interact with your key suppliers can have a powerful influence on business...
Posted on 22 April 2008 | 1:00 am
Live Webcast: How to avoid the six pitfalls of supply chain risk management
This webcast will examine the six biggest risk management pitfalls impacting supply chain...
Posted on 21 April 2008 | 3:41 pm
Report: Supply Chain Risks Rising, Companies Not Taking Action
A new study shows companies are more scared than they were just three years ago of lead paint or...
Posted on 21 April 2008 | 1:19 pm
Green logistics: DPWN sets goal of 30 percent carbon footprint reduction through ‘GoGreen’ initiative
DHL's parent company is jumping on the green bandwagon, pledging a huge reduction in its carbon...
Posted on 16 April 2008 | 9:13 am
Logistics technology: ARC report says global WMS market to hit $1.8 billion by 2012
A new report indicates the next five years will see a surge in the market for warehouse...
Posted on 15 April 2008 | 3:14 pm
Should You Outsource to Dubai?
For those looking to outsource to foriegn countries, the United Arab Emirates' Dubai may seem to...
Posted on 14 April 2008 | 1:00 am
Achieving a Green Supply Chain through Lean Manufacturing
Lean manufacturing has been a goal for corporations for years, and the push to "go green" may be...
Posted on 10 April 2008 | 11:54 am
Crafting "Happy" Processes for Better Customer Service
Everyone wants loyal customers, but what's the best way to get them? This article explores the...
Posted on 2 April 2008 | 12:22 pm
Logistics education: MIT-CTL rolls out Global SCALE Network
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Transportation and Logistics (MIT-CTL)...
Posted on 31 March 2008 | 1:00 am
Fleet management tools launched by JDA Software
Transportation technology vendor, JDA Software Group Inc., has released JDA Fleet Management...
Posted on 27 March 2008 | 8:04 am
Brambles acquires LeanLogistics
Australian-based transportation company, Brambles Ltd., has acquired LeanLogistics, a provider...
Posted on 27 March 2008 | 8:02 am
IDTechEx forecasts $5 billion in RFID for 2008
RFID research firm, IDTechEx, expects the RFID market to reach $5.29 billion in 2008, up 7.3...
Posted on 27 March 2008 | 8:01 am
Alien Technology expands agreement with SATO
RFID company, Alien Technology, has expanded it RFID reseller and systems integration agreement...
Posted on 27 March 2008 | 8:00 am
Tips on Managing Inventory Across the Network
A new webcast from Supply Chain Management Review can help control inventory costs while...
Posted on 27 March 2008 | 1:00 am
Management Dynamics supports 10+2 compliance
To support compliance with the impending 10+2 Rule, Management Dynamics will deliver supply...
Posted on 26 March 2008 | 1:56 pm
The Environmental Protection Agency helps ports go green
Ocean shipping: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled a new plan of action for...
Posted on 26 March 2008 | 1:49 pm
ILOG tool helps build greener supply chains
Transportation software company ILOG has developed a tool for measuring your supply chain's...
Posted on 26 March 2008 | 1:48 pm
Supply chain management (SCM) lessons from copycats and fast followers
Companies can learn supply chain lessons from the copycat and fast movers in their...
Posted on 26 March 2008 | 11:31 am
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