en-us www.scmr.com Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use (www.scmr.com/info/CA6471412.html) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:18:47 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6702735.html?rssid=407 Dick Armstrong of Armstrong & Associates said this industry survey shows a reflection of improvement in the U.S. economy. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:10:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6702209.html?rssid=407 The juice and jelly maker needed a better way to track its raw material lots in case of a recall or quality problem, and Oracle's software lent a hand. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:26:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6702137.html?rssid=407 New product will help shippers streamline invoicing Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:08:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6701657.html?rssid=407 Non-Manufacturing industries have stopped contracting for the first time in 11 months. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:35:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6699834.html?rssid=407 Even though the holiday shopping season is a few weeks off, it appears that consumers are still largely on the sidelines when it comes to making purchases, according to research released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:02:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6699831.html?rssid=407 The September manufacturing sector figures are out, and while there's been no great leap forward, the Institute for Supply Management still predicts the economic recovery will continue. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:59:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6699702.html?rssid=407 In the 1970s, deregulation spawned a new era of growth in transportation. In the 1990s, the demand for outsourcing produced a new category of winners, known as 3PLs. Logistics firms like CH Robinson and Expeditors became major beneficiaries. Today, we are on the precipice of the third major change to sweep through the supply chain. Like its predecessors, it has the potential to create new classes of winners and losers. The name of this powerful new trend? “Near sourcing.” Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:26:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6699351.html?rssid=407 Meeting customer expectations, understanding the market, and sustainability are major action items, says supply chain executive Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:35:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6696900.html?rssid=407 Retail sales in August went up for the first time in six months Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:09:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6694697.html?rssid=407 A nonprofit group has produced a new program designed to cut back on so-called "empty miles," or return trips made by carriers with nothing in their trailers. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:47:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6687544.html?rssid=407 Despite a massive spike in prices from July to August, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is still sticking to its prediction that the non-manufacturing sector will see growth by the end of the fall. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:34:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6687106.html?rssid=407 ISM's index has finally gone above 50 percent for the first time since the recession began Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:59:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6685471.html?rssid=407 Need help in streamlining your logistics operations, cutting transportation costs, and maximizing your supply chain technology? Then the Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Review Virtual Conference is just what you’re looking for. World-renown speakers will show you how to get your organization lean and in tip-top financial shape. So when tough economic times end, you’ll be ready to sprint to the head of the competitive pack. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:36:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6676161.html?rssid=407 While some economic indicators paint an optimistic picture for recovery, supply chain and freight transportation industry experts maintain it will be a while before the recession truly abates. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6675475.html?rssid=407 The recession may be ending, but it's not done yet, and in this current economy, the relationship between finance and procurement is more important than ever. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6675376.html?rssid=407 Processing invoice receipts and payments can be a tedious task without some sort of automation assisting. Here, we discuss two possible methods, and why e-Invoicing might be the way to go. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:19:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6675203.html?rssid=407 Considering how many agreements are forged between parties participating in a company's supply chain every day, blindly clicking "I agree" and accepting terms you don't understand could have legal ramifications. Here, Richard Raysman and Edward A. Pisacreta, partners in the New York office of Holland & Knight LLP, offer examples of how not paying attention can cost you. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:21:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6674937.html?rssid=407 The non-manufacturing sector took a somewhat unexpected slip in July, but the Institute for Supply Management still thinks signs of economic recovery will emerge this fall. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:05:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6674514.html?rssid=407 The economy is still "contracting," like it has been for the past 18 months. Believe it or not, that might not be so bad. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:58:00 PDT http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6659662.html?rssid=407 For those looking to improve their supplier relationships, produce greater collaboration and promote better products and service, a largely unknown tool can help: The Supplier Scorecard. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT