Manufacturing

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.

It’s another (wild & wacky) Oracle Open World

Monday, September 20, 2010 · Patrick Burnson While this week’s event is larger than ever, there’s a pronounced lean and green element to the supply chain management track worth noting.

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."

Keeping it Simple

Friday, September 3, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The recently concluded SCOPE West conference in Las Vegas yielded some remarkable information, and delivered on its promise of fresh insight.

MHIA to launch new event in 2012

Thursday, August 19, 2010 · George Kokoris Modex 2012 coming to Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center; retires NA in Cleveland

Boardwalktech releases new ERP solution

Monday, August 9, 2010 · Patrick Burnson A new version of its Boardwalk Collaboration Platform (BCP) coincides with new market trends.

Ex-IM loan to Ford may enhance supply chain

Thursday, August 5, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im) has approved a $250 million working capital loan guarantee for Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan.

New life for Detroit?

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The Detroit Regional Chamber and Michigan State University have unveiled a strategic plan to build the region into a global supply chain hub

ISM manufacturing index shows growth but warning signs persist

Monday, August 2, 2010 · Jeff Berman The Institute of Supply Management reported today manufacturing activity in July was basically flat compared to June.

New study says SMEs are shifting supply chain strategies

Thursday, July 22, 2010 · Patrick Burnson One of the key results of a study done by Global consultancy IDC Manufacturing Insights is that manufacturers, while pressured to reduce costs, have pulled back on the prevalence of low-cost country sourcing.