Economy

Logistics business: The EU must work in harmony to achieve green supply chain

Friday, October 22, 2010 · Patrick Burnson John Pattullo, CEO of CEVA Logistics today appealed to the industry to work together to establish global standards for sustainable logistics during the 27th German Logistics Congress in Berlin

Energy sector’s supply chain faces new challenges

Sunday, October 17, 2010 · Patrick Burnson Manufacturers and members of the nation's supply chain community welcomed the news last week that the Department of Interior’s would be ending the offshore drilling moratorium in the Gulf Coast region

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

Latest Commerce report reflects uncertainty in U.S. manufacturing sector

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 · Patrick Burnson According to the latest U.S. Department of Commerce report, new orders for manufactured goods edged down 0.5 percent in August.

Reducing inventory can disrupt supply chain, say some experts

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 · Patrick Burnson Businesses that scaled back on supply during the recession may find themselves or their suppliers suddenly unable to accommodate increased demand as the economy begins to recover, some experts warn

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

OECD report contains encouraging news on economy

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 · SCMR Staff Supported by substantial stimulus measures, the U.S. economy has started to grow again after one of the most severe economic crises it has faced since the Great Depression, according to the OECD’s latest U.S. economic survey.

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

More on Negotiations

Friday, September 17, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki The unstable economy presents many challenges for Procurement professionals.

Strong performance seen in California’s supply chain sector

Friday, September 10, 2010 · Patrick Burnson While much of the state's economy continued to languish this summer, the state’s exporters posted another strong performance in July

Post Labor Day report says recovery is fragile

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 · SCMR Staff The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) today released its annual economic report entitled "Labor Day 2010: The Impact of Anti-Labor Policies on Working Men and Women."

Analyzing America’s Return to Growth

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 · Patrick Burnson While today’s headlines suggest that the U.S. economy is still on the ropes, tangible signs of a reversal are evident, and the recovery is already on its way