Tuesday, November 6, 2012 · By Dr. Tom McNamara, The ESC Rennes School of Business, France
Recent findings by researches (Xiao and Chen 2012) argue that overall better results can be achieved by using a pull system. But not just any pull system.
Thursday, September 27, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
FusionOps, a provider of self-service, pre-built analytics for the supply chain announced the extension of its cloud-based platform. Two major new features, dashboards and sales reporting and the FusionOps iPad app, are now available.
Thursday, August 16, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
The ability of the largest U.S. companies to collect from customers and manage inventory improved just slightly in 2011, while payables performance worsened, according to the 14th annual working capital survey from REL Consulting, a division of The Hackett Group, Inc. and CFO…
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 · Jeff Berman
The ongoing upswing in e-commerce and mobile commerce activity continues to make a significant impact on how retailers, distributors, and third-party logistics approach distribution network processes, according to a new report from global real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle…
Monday, May 7, 2012 · Len Prokopets
The benefits of effective Sales & Operations Planning are compelling — lower operating costs, reduced inventory requirements, and top-line growth. The top-performing S&OP companies are realizing these benefits and in the process gaining competitive advantage. This…
Monday, May 7, 2012 · SCMR Staff
The North American logistics and distribution property market is improving following the recent economic downturn, said analysts for the London-based think tank, Transport Intelligence
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 · Jeff Berman
Slight signs of economic stability appeared to take hold on the global trade front from October to November, according to data from Panjiva
Friday, September 2, 2011 · Jeff Berman
While manufacturing may be experiencing a bit of a slowdown, the overall numbers in the August edition of the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing (ISM) Report on Business still point to growth.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011 · Jeff Berman
Keeping in line with its strong momentum in the manufacturing sector gleaned from previous reports, the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) reported that the manufacturing sector remained on a growth path in December.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010 · SCMR Staff
A new report by IBM Global Business Services observes that the current economic environment is increasingly more volatile, complex and structurally different than in years past.
Friday, December 17, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
According to the think tank’s chief economist, Daniel J. Meckstroth, a large majority of manufacturing industries expanded here in November
Monday, December 13, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
Regardless of how corporations are executing their supply chain strategies, the end result is that they again are doing something with their industrial real estate
Monday, November 29, 2010 · SCMR Staff
In its most recent survey, the National Association for Business Economics projects a sluggish economic recovery
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 · Frank Quinn
New book titled Dynamic Supply Chains: Delivering Value Through People (2nd Edition) explains how to align supply chain operations with customer expectations. Companies that do this successfully achieve greater business success and customer satisfaction. In addition, their…
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
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