Topic: Business Management

Merger of LA/LB Ports Proposed

Thursday, April 17, 2014 · Patrick Burnson In a move that is already stirring controversy, The L.A. 2020 Commission, has suggested that The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach merge cargo operations.

Transplace Study Reveals Hidden Costs in 3PL Contracting

Tuesday, February 4, 2014 · SCMR Staff A recent study issued by non asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) services provider Transplace sheds light on the many freight-related accessorial charges supply chain managers must pay.

Out-going IWLA Chief Shares Advice for 3PL Customers at CSCMP

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 · Patrick Burnson The International Warehouse Logistics Association President & CEO Joel D. Anderson spoke on “pesky regulations” at the recently-concluded Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Annual Conference in Denver.

Supply Chain CEOs Express Optimism at CSCMP Conference

Monday, October 28, 2013 · SCMR Staff A focus on growth, regardless of its pace, was a key underlying theme in the results of the 20th Annual Survey of Third-Party Logistics CEOs, which was released last week in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference in Denver.

Armstrong & Associates Releases 3PL Guide Following CSCMP Conference

Monday, October 28, 2013 · SCMR Staff Now shippers can obtain additional perspective with The 21st edition of the leading third-party logistics providers guide, Who’s Who in Logistics.

Federal Government Shutdown Stymies California Supply Chain Numbers

Thursday, October 10, 2013 · Patrick Burnson Beacon Economics' California Trade Report will not be released this month due to the Federal government shutdown. Import and export figures remain undisclosed.

U.S. Import Levels Remain Strong Despite Government Shutdown

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 · SCMR Staff National Retail Federation is not alarmed...yet.

Smart Working Capital Management

Monday, September 16, 2013 · Robert A Rudzki Payment terms are a great area for leadership by procurement. But there are some pitfalls to avoid.

Air Cargo Community Ambivalent About Carrier Mergers

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 · Patrick Burnson When the Justice Department joined six states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit to block the proposed merger of American Airlines and US Airways, supply chain managers may have good reason for mixed emotions

Uneven Economy Has Little Impact on 3PLs, Says Report

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 · Jeff Berman As a whole, market conditions in the third-party logistics (3PL) sector appear to be holding up well, despite the uneven nature of the economy, according to the 1st Quarter 2012 TIA 3PL Market Report by the Transportation Intermediaries Association

Supply Chain Managers Seek Federal Government “Streamlining”

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 · SCMR Staff How does this country get from its current “patchwork” of individual modal networks to a coordinated “network” of streamlined efficiency to aid, instead of hamper, our freight and logistics supply chain system?

Reliance on 3PLs Increasing for Supply Chain managers

Friday, July 12, 2013 · Patrick Burnson Eighty-six percent of Domestic Fortune 500 companies use 3PLs for logistics and supply chain functions according to a new report just issued by Armstrong & Associates.

3PLs: Going Global

Monday, July 1, 2013 · Patrick Burnson Supply chains start when someone, somewhere reaches for their wallet. Increasingly, this will happen outside the U.S. in “mega cities,” observes Alan Amling, UPS global director contract logistics marketing.

3PL Q&A: Marv Schlanger, CEO of CEVA Logistics

Monday, June 24, 2013 · Jeff Berman At last week’s 11th annual eyefortransport 3PL Summit in Chicago, LM Group News Editor Jeff Berman conducted an on-stage interview with Marv Schlanger, CEO of CEVA Logistics

UPS Addresses New 3PL Challenges in “Mega Cities”

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 · Patrick Burnson Alan Amling, UPS global director contract logistics marketing, was recently interviewed about new trends in the third-party logistics marketplace. His answers reveal and address a new layer of complexity in supply chain planning.