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Believe it or not,... http://www.scmr.com/article/330783-In_the_Cloud_Supply_Chain_Management_for_Outsourced_Manufacturing.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330783-In_the_Cloud_Supply_Chain_Management_for_Outsourced_Manufacturing.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:37:00 GMT How often have you heard the term "cloud" computing but not really known what it was or how it... http://www.scmr.com/article/329514-Procurement_Best_Practices_A_Smart_Way_to_Save_Money.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329514-Procurement_Best_Practices_A_Smart_Way_to_Save_Money.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:12:00 GMT Supply chain managers looking to cut costs should never overlook procurement practices as a good... http://www.scmr.com/article/329960-Unlocking_Value_through_the_Supplier_Scorecard.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329960-Unlocking_Value_through_the_Supplier_Scorecard.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT For those looking to improve their supplier relationships, produce greater collaboration and... http://www.scmr.com/article/331021-Green_logistics_UPS_lays_out_CO2_emissions_reductions_goals_in_new_sustainability_report.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/331021-Green_logistics_UPS_lays_out_CO2_emissions_reductions_goals_in_new_sustainability_report.php?rssid=20495 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:55:00 GMT UPS has set out new goals for itself, with plans to reduce its air cargo emissions by 20 pecent... http://www.scmr.com/article/329231-ISM_Non_Manufacturing_Continues_Upward_Climb.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329231-ISM_Non_Manufacturing_Continues_Upward_Climb.php?rssid=20495 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:36:00 GMT Non-manufacuring indexes in June continue to creep toward positive territory, according to the... http://www.scmr.com/article/329287-AMR_Companies_will_focus_on_greenhouse_gas_in_2010.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329287-AMR_Companies_will_focus_on_greenhouse_gas_in_2010.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:07:00 GMT Tracking greenhouse gas emissions is less of a priority now among "green" initiatives, but... http://www.scmr.com/article/329549-ISM_Slow_but_steady_economic_improvement.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329549-ISM_Slow_but_steady_economic_improvement.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:33:00 GMT The latest Institute for Supply Management report shows the economy is still on track to... http://www.scmr.com/article/329347-Toward_a_More_Reponsible_Supply_Chain_The_HP_Story.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329347-Toward_a_More_Reponsible_Supply_Chain_The_HP_Story.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT Hewlett-Packard's Supply Chain Social and Environmental Responsibility (SER) program has evolved... http://www.scmr.com/article/329780-The_Top_50_3PLs_Treading_water.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329780-The_Top_50_3PLs_Treading_water.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT While not exactly drowning in red ink, many global 3PL players are hoping that they can stay... http://www.scmr.com/article/329895-How_Cisco_succeeds_at_global_risk_management.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329895-How_Cisco_succeeds_at_global_risk_management.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT Supply chains have become increasingly vulnerable to disruptions, from natural disasters to the... http://www.scmr.com/article/330060-How_to_spot_and_Help_an_At_risk_supplier.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330060-How_to_spot_and_Help_an_At_risk_supplier.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT Current economic realities make one thing clear: today's business continuity needs cannot be met... http://www.scmr.com/article/330173-Does_a_Vertically_Integrated_Partner_Make_Sense_.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330173-Does_a_Vertically_Integrated_Partner_Make_Sense_.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT The idea of a single firm owning and controlling multiple steps in the supply chain, or... http://www.scmr.com/article/330584-Lifelong_Educator_John_J_Coyle.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330584-Lifelong_Educator_John_J_Coyle.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT “The things you're talking about aren't important.” That was the blunt input from a senior... http://www.scmr.com/article/330592-Good_Time_to_Get_Stronger.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330592-Good_Time_to_Get_Stronger.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT In times of business abundance the tendency among many companies is to enjoy the ride. 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A big problem may have been the... http://www.scmr.com/article/346304-The_Case_for_Right_Shoring.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346304-The_Case_for_Right_Shoring.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT Although far-shore operations can often equate to cost savings, a better plan is... http://www.scmr.com/article/346297-3PLs_put_accent_on_IT_services.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346297-3PLs_put_accent_on_IT_services.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT For users of 3PL services, the type and availability of IT services offered by the provider is... http://www.scmr.com/article/330955-Channel_Management_Breaking_the_Destructive_Growth_Cycle.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330955-Channel_Management_Breaking_the_Destructive_Growth_Cycle.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT In a slowing economy, many companies find themselves caught up in a destructive growth cycle... http://www.scmr.com/article/346279-Optimize_Your_Contract_Labor.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346279-Optimize_Your_Contract_Labor.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT Companies can maximize cost savings and productivity improvement by ensuring that the "right... http://www.scmr.com/article/330802-CFOs_Survival_Trumps_Profits_Supply_Chain_Growing_in_Popularity.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330802-CFOs_Survival_Trumps_Profits_Supply_Chain_Growing_in_Popularity.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:46:00 GMT A new survey of more than 500 chief financial officers shows companies are taking defensive... http://www.scmr.com/article/330836-LCD_TV_Association_Gets_Help_With_its_Greener_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330836-LCD_TV_Association_Gets_Help_With_its_Greener_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:05:00 GMT ... http://www.scmr.com/article/329699-Boeing_to_Use_3D_Parts_Catalog_in_Design_and_Manufacturing.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329699-Boeing_to_Use_3D_Parts_Catalog_in_Design_and_Manufacturing.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:53:00 GMT ... http://www.scmr.com/article/329907-New_Software_to_Help_With_10_2_Processing.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329907-New_Software_to_Help_With_10_2_Processing.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:49:00 GMT ... http://www.scmr.com/article/330277-Logistics_News_U_S_Logistics_Costs_Drop_for_First_Time_in_Six_Years_Benchmark_Report_Says.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330277-Logistics_News_U_S_Logistics_Costs_Drop_for_First_Time_in_Six_Years_Benchmark_Report_Says.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:16:00 GMT Spending in 2008 dropped $49 billion, according to the Council of Supply Chain Management... http://www.scmr.com/article/330407-Logistics_and_Business_Manufacturing_Economic_Data_Presents_Mixed_Views_for_Recovery.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330407-Logistics_and_Business_Manufacturing_Economic_Data_Presents_Mixed_Views_for_Recovery.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:04:00 GMT Think we're on the fast track to financial recovery? Not so fast, according to the latest round... http://www.scmr.com/article/330014-The_New_Economy_as_a_Driver_to_Renegotiate_Outsourcing_Deals.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330014-The_New_Economy_as_a_Driver_to_Renegotiate_Outsourcing_Deals.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:28:00 GMT Is the current economy prompting you to consider renegotiating transactions you finished prior... http://www.scmr.com/article/329930-VICS_Names_Achievement_Award_Winners.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329930-VICS_Names_Achievement_Award_Winners.php?rssid=20495 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT The Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions Association (VICS) acknowledged many well-known... http://www.scmr.com/article/329761-Non_Manufacturing_Rising_But_Slowly.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329761-Non_Manufacturing_Rising_But_Slowly.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:22:00 GMT The recession will end, and the Institute for Supply Management seems convinced we've already... http://www.scmr.com/article/330929-The_Myths_and_Realities_of_Services_Procurement.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330929-The_Myths_and_Realities_of_Services_Procurement.php?rssid=20495 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:44:00 GMT With the significant investment companies make in services, it's a wonder so few are looking in... http://www.scmr.com/article/330511-ISM_Upward_Trend_Continues.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330511-ISM_Upward_Trend_Continues.php?rssid=20495 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:04:00 GMT New orders were up in May, a sure sign that things are starting to turn around, according to the... http://www.scmr.com/article/329560-Apple_Tops_AMR_s_List_Of_Top_25_Supply_Chains.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329560-Apple_Tops_AMR_s_List_Of_Top_25_Supply_Chains.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 28 May 2009 20:00:00 GMT For the second consecutive year, Apple Computer has captured the top spot in AMR Research's... http://www.scmr.com/article/330585-Survey_China_No_Longer_Worth_It_.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330585-Survey_China_No_Longer_Worth_It_.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 22 May 2009 14:56:00 GMT According to a recent survey by AMR Research, companies are finding operations in China to be... http://www.scmr.com/article/329818-New_Free_E_Book_Explores_Performance_Based_Outsourcing.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329818-New_Free_E_Book_Explores_Performance_Based_Outsourcing.php?rssid=20495 Mon, 18 May 2009 14:15:00 GMT Most companies either outsource some of their operations or have at least thought about it at... http://www.scmr.com/article/330445-The_Apparel_Industry_Needs_a_Better_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330445-The_Apparel_Industry_Needs_a_Better_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20495 Tue, 12 May 2009 18:36:00 GMT A recent report by AMR Research shows apparel manufacturers are spending less on IT, and... http://www.scmr.com/article/330370-Put_Your_Own_Best_Practices_to_Work_Sharing_Ideas_Through_a_Center_of_Supply_Chain_Excellence.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330370-Put_Your_Own_Best_Practices_to_Work_Sharing_Ideas_Through_a_Center_of_Supply_Chain_Excellence.php?rssid=20495 Mon, 11 May 2009 18:49:00 GMT If you are interested in tapping into your employees' best practices, consider setting up Center... http://www.scmr.com/article/330083-Logistics_News_LM_Survey_Shows_Supply_Chain_Redesign_Still_Top_Priority.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330083-Logistics_News_LM_Survey_Shows_Supply_Chain_Redesign_Still_Top_Priority.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 08 May 2009 15:53:00 GMT Oil prices may have slacked off compared to the record-high levels of last summer, but a recent... http://www.scmr.com/article/329672-Video_What_the_Stimulus_Plan_will_Mean_for_the_Green_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329672-Video_What_the_Stimulus_Plan_will_Mean_for_the_Green_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 07 May 2009 17:14:00 GMT One of the hallmarks of President Barack Obama's first 100 days in office is the... http://www.scmr.com/article/330530-Logistics_and_Supply_Chain_New_Accenture_research_looks_at_master_capabilities_for_supply_chain_efficiency.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330530-Logistics_and_Supply_Chain_New_Accenture_research_looks_at_master_capabilities_for_supply_chain_efficiency.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 07 May 2009 15:34:00 GMT A new research study released this week examines the link between supply chain capability and... http://www.scmr.com/article/330566-ISM_Good_and_Bad_News_for_2009.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330566-ISM_Good_and_Bad_News_for_2009.php?rssid=20495 Tue, 05 May 2009 19:13:00 GMT The overall picture of 2009 will not be pleasant, according to the Institute for Supply... http://www.scmr.com/article/330902-Panjiva_to_Help_With_Offshoring.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330902-Panjiva_to_Help_With_Offshoring.php?rssid=20495 Mon, 04 May 2009 14:32:00 GMT Panjiva's new partnership with Sinosure is designed to make sourcing from China more... http://www.scmr.com/article/330395-ISM_We_ve_seen_the_bottom.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330395-ISM_We_ve_seen_the_bottom.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 01 May 2009 17:54:00 GMT No, the manufacturing sector hasn't climbed up into "growth" territory yet, but April's report... http://www.scmr.com/article/329438-The_DODSC_Dynamic_On_Demand_Supply_Chain_A_Practical_Application.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329438-The_DODSC_Dynamic_On_Demand_Supply_Chain_A_Practical_Application.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 01 May 2009 06:00:00 GMT A Dynamic On-Demand Supply Chain (DODSC) combines proven techniques like lean and Six Sigma with... http://www.scmr.com/article/329751-In_Pursuit_of_Procurement_Excellence_An_Interview_with_Randy_Watson_of_A_T_Kearney.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329751-In_Pursuit_of_Procurement_Excellence_An_Interview_with_Randy_Watson_of_A_T_Kearney.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 01 May 2009 06:00:00 GMT What are the hallmarks of procurement and supply management excellence? What are the leaders... http://www.scmr.com/article/330029-End_to_End_Evangelist_Angel_Mendez.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330029-End_to_End_Evangelist_Angel_Mendez.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 01 May 2009 06:00:00 GMT “There are several members of my staff who are a bit unconventional.” That's the cheerful... http://www.scmr.com/article/330236-Cross_Functional_Collaboration_Believe_In_It_.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330236-Cross_Functional_Collaboration_Believe_In_It_.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 01 May 2009 06:00:00 GMT Looking to gain a competitive advantage from your supplier relationships? For this to happen,... http://www.scmr.com/article/330245-Technology_s_Role_in_Risk_Management.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330245-Technology_s_Role_in_Risk_Management.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 01 May 2009 06:00:00 GMT Risk management is getting new attention in the wake of current economic woes. You need to... http://www.scmr.com/article/330421-What_Makes_a_Modern_Supply_Chain_Professional_.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330421-What_Makes_a_Modern_Supply_Chain_Professional_.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 01 May 2009 06:00:00 GMT Where does business go to find the right talent to build a 21st century supply chain... http://www.scmr.com/article/346278-10_New_Ideas_for_Generating_Value.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346278-10_New_Ideas_for_Generating_Value.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 01 May 2009 06:00:00 GMT Running low on ideas on how your supply chain can bring new value to the business and to your... http://www.scmr.com/article/346276-Focus_on_Revenues_Too.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346276-Focus_on_Revenues_Too.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 01 May 2009 06:00:00 GMT By  paying more attention to the revenue side, supply chain professionals can help their... http://www.scmr.com/article/346302-Outperforming_the_Market_Price_Reductions.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346302-Outperforming_the_Market_Price_Reductions.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 01 May 2009 06:00:00 GMT In a period of declining market prices, procurement organizations must deliver and measure price... http://www.scmr.com/article/330454-Report_Companies_Need_More_Supply_Chain_Visibility_and_Control.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330454-Report_Companies_Need_More_Supply_Chain_Visibility_and_Control.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:17:00 GMT According to this new report from The Aberdeen Group, supply chain visibility is a real problem,... http://www.scmr.com/article/329410-Swine_Flu_May_Give_Shippers_One_More_Worry.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329410-Swine_Flu_May_Give_Shippers_One_More_Worry.php?rssid=20495 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:23:00 GMT Transport and logistics analysts are questioning many of the measures now in place to respond to... http://www.scmr.com/article/329555-LISP_Logistics_Information_Space_Paradigm.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329555-LISP_Logistics_Information_Space_Paradigm.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:57:00 GMT Maintaining the chain of custody with your shipping containers is essential to a working supply... http://www.scmr.com/article/329298-Risk_a_Greater_Problem_Now_in_Global_Sourcing.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329298-Risk_a_Greater_Problem_Now_in_Global_Sourcing.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:29:00 GMT It's no picnic for any facet of the supply chain right now, given the current state of the... http://www.scmr.com/article/330979-A_Brighter_Future_for_S_OP.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330979-A_Brighter_Future_for_S_OP.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:25:00 GMT It's likely that the future will mean a stronger emphasis on forecasting and advance planning,... http://www.scmr.com/article/330039-BDP_Survey_Protectionism_Will_Worsen_Recession.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330039-BDP_Survey_Protectionism_Will_Worsen_Recession.php?rssid=20495 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:57:00 GMT According to the results of this survey, protectionism is the biggest threat to the future of... http://www.scmr.com/article/330053-SOA_and_E_Commerce.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330053-SOA_and_E_Commerce.php?rssid=20495 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT Want to employ service oriented architecture (SOA) at your company? Consider an e-commerce B2B... http://www.scmr.com/article/330797-Reflecting_on_Sun_s_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330797-Reflecting_on_Sun_s_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20495 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:57:00 GMT According to one analyst, Sun had a good supply chain, but ultimately it wasn't viewed as a key... http://www.scmr.com/article/329863-Logistics_and_manufacturing_business_Economy_still_has_ways_to_go_despite_recent_signs_of_optimism.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329863-Logistics_and_manufacturing_business_Economy_still_has_ways_to_go_despite_recent_signs_of_optimism.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:20:00 GMT Despite some recent economic indicators that portend some optimism for an economic recovery,... http://www.scmr.com/article/346301-Forget_the_travel_expenses_Visit_the_Warehouse_DC_Best_Practices_Virtual_Online_Conference_April_30_2009.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346301-Forget_the_travel_expenses_Visit_the_Warehouse_DC_Best_Practices_Virtual_Online_Conference_April_30_2009.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:03:00 GMT The Logistics Management& Supply Chain Management Review Virtual Conference & Expo is not a Web... http://www.scmr.com/article/329290-Take_the_Supply_Chain_Talent_Survey.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329290-Take_the_Supply_Chain_Talent_Survey.php?rssid=20495 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:30:00 GMT Interested in supply chain talent issues? Take this 15-minute survey by AMR... http://www.scmr.com/article/330750-Logistics_and_manufacturing_business_ISM_manufacturing_report_indicates_contraction_is_still_occurring.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330750-Logistics_and_manufacturing_business_ISM_manufacturing_report_indicates_contraction_is_still_occurring.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:53:00 GMT While economic activity in the manufacturing sector did not grow for the 14th consecutive month,... http://www.scmr.com/article/339267-How_to_Recession_Proof_Your_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/339267-How_to_Recession_Proof_Your_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT When a recession hits, customers can reduce your revenues and stop your outbound product flow... http://www.scmr.com/article/346282-The_Answers_are_Downstream.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346282-The_Answers_are_Downstream.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT Looking to improve demand planning and future sales performance? One place you might not think... http://www.scmr.com/article/346289-Cash_is_King_Improving_Working_Capital.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346289-Cash_is_King_Improving_Working_Capital.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT With the decline in the credit market, companies have to learn how to work with good... http://www.scmr.com/article/346288-The_See_through_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346288-The_See_through_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT Evolving technologies, bundled and co-mingled with appropriate processes and incentives, now... http://www.scmr.com/article/346300-Global_Shipping_Get_Ready_for_the_Upturn.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346300-Global_Shipping_Get_Ready_for_the_Upturn.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT The time to start planning for better economic times is now. For global shippers, the process... http://www.scmr.com/article/346293-Procurement_Links_Can_Prove_Profitable.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346293-Procurement_Links_Can_Prove_Profitable.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT Getting procurement involved more early and often in the product pricing decision can exert a... http://www.scmr.com/article/329824-Prioritizing_Your_Supply_Chain_Investments.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329824-Prioritizing_Your_Supply_Chain_Investments.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT To make supply chain progress, you can't stand still. You need to invest in upgrading processes... http://www.scmr.com/article/329880-Supply_Chain_Scientist_William_R_Killingsworth.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329880-Supply_Chain_Scientist_William_R_Killingsworth.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT Bill Killingsworth applies the rigor of scientific analysis to a range of supply change... http://www.scmr.com/article/330000-IP_in_the_New_Economy.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330000-IP_in_the_New_Economy.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT Supply chain managers need to think about the future of intellectual property (IP), no matter... http://www.scmr.com/article/330135-In_Times_of_Uncertainty_Focus_on_the_Future.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330135-In_Times_of_Uncertainty_Focus_on_the_Future.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT Predicting the future is an inexact science at best. And it's likely to stay that way if we keep... http://www.scmr.com/article/329211-Supply_Chain_Management_Review_Industry_Leaders.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329211-Supply_Chain_Management_Review_Industry_Leaders.php?rssid=20495 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:13:00 GMT ... http://www.scmr.com/article/330713-New_Coalition_to_Promote_RFID_Standard.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330713-New_Coalition_to_Promote_RFID_Standard.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMT Michelin, Department of Energy, Lockheed Martin’s Savi Technology, Texas Instruments,... http://www.scmr.com/article/329537-Commerce_Department_Cites_Growth_in_New_Orders_for_Manufactured_Durable_Goods.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329537-Commerce_Department_Cites_Growth_in_New_Orders_for_Manufactured_Durable_Goods.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:26:00 GMT Analysts say it is far too early to determine long-term economic impact of recent... http://www.scmr.com/article/330977-Report_Few_companies_measure_carbon_footprint.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330977-Report_Few_companies_measure_carbon_footprint.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:19:00 GMT According to a new survey from Accenture, a fraction of the corporate community actually keeps... http://www.scmr.com/article/346285-The_Ins_and_Outs_of_Offshoring.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346285-The_Ins_and_Outs_of_Offshoring.php?rssid=20495 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT In this economy, offshoring is still a good idea, but it needs to be done more carefully than... http://www.scmr.com/article/346303-The_Tax_Efficient_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346303-The_Tax_Efficient_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20495 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT Multinational corporations have a golden opportunity to reduce their overall tax burden without... http://www.scmr.com/article/330985-Supply_Chain_Emissary_John_A_Caltagirone.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330985-Supply_Chain_Emissary_John_A_Caltagirone.php?rssid=20495 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT John A. Caltagirone sees himself as tasked with getting the word out about the importance and... http://www.scmr.com/article/346296-A_Procurement_Transformation_at_Penn.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346296-A_Procurement_Transformation_at_Penn.php?rssid=20495 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT The University of Pennsylvania set out to transform its procurement operation from a largely... http://www.scmr.com/article/346283-Seven_Ways_to_Build_Your_Negotiating_Strength.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346283-Seven_Ways_to_Build_Your_Negotiating_Strength.php?rssid=20495 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT When sourcing a product or service, companies often find that they're not dealing from a... http://www.scmr.com/article/346291-Procurement_s_Chance_to_Shine.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346291-Procurement_s_Chance_to_Shine.php?rssid=20495 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT Procurement professionals today have a huge opportunity to make a powerful impact on business... http://www.scmr.com/article/346294-The_S_OP_Rudder.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346294-The_S_OP_Rudder.php?rssid=20495 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT It's easy to make spur-of-the-moment knee-jerk decisions in a tanking economy. But sticking to... http://www.scmr.com/article/346287-In_Search_of_Outsourcing_Excellence.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346287-In_Search_of_Outsourcing_Excellence.php?rssid=20495 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT In today's difficult economic climate it's becoming tougher and tougher to put together an... http://www.scmr.com/article/346280-Going_Green_Start_with_Sourcing.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/346280-Going_Green_Start_with_Sourcing.php?rssid=20495 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT Today, most organizations are being compelled to "go green" by their employees, customers,... http://www.scmr.com/article/329864-UNICODE_Breaking_the_Language_Barrier.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329864-UNICODE_Breaking_the_Language_Barrier.php?rssid=20495 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT Struggling to effect a single, global instance of your core business systems across multiple... http://www.scmr.com/article/329721-Reducing_Supply_Chain_Risk_A_Data_Driven_Approach.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329721-Reducing_Supply_Chain_Risk_A_Data_Driven_Approach.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:14:00 GMT These days, it's not certain how stable supply networks can be, with key suppliers folding up... http://www.scmr.com/article/330071-Supply_Chain_Education_Bracing_for_the_Future.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330071-Supply_Chain_Education_Bracing_for_the_Future.php?rssid=20495 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:24:00 GMT ... http://www.scmr.com/article/330318-Worries_About_Breaches_of_Privacy.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330318-Worries_About_Breaches_of_Privacy.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:25:00 GMT How safe is your data from hackers? Identity theft is a big problem, and a potentially huge... http://www.scmr.com/article/329289-A_Look_Ahead_The_Supply_Chain_in_2009.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329289-A_Look_Ahead_The_Supply_Chain_in_2009.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:34:00 GMT A sagging economy is coloring the view of supply chain experts as they contemplate the major... http://www.scmr.com/article/329522-ISM_Manufacturing_Non_Manufacturing_Still_Slipping.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329522-ISM_Manufacturing_Non_Manufacturing_Still_Slipping.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:51:00 GMT The latest numbers from the Institute of Supply Management show that the economic recovery we're... http://www.scmr.com/article/329206-S_OP_in_a_Global_World.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329206-S_OP_in_a_Global_World.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT The classic S&OP model is fine, but it needs to be adapted to suit the global demands companies... http://www.scmr.com/article/329334-The_Great_CIO_CPO_Collaboration_Opportunity.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329334-The_Great_CIO_CPO_Collaboration_Opportunity.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT The potential benefits of a strong alliance between the chief procurement and information... http://www.scmr.com/article/329405-The_Art_of_Procurement_Mastery.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329405-The_Art_of_Procurement_Mastery.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT Recent research from Accenture points to a significant performance gap between the true... http://www.scmr.com/article/329491-Does_offshoring_still_make_sense_.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329491-Does_offshoring_still_make_sense_.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT For years, the concept of offshoring, or moving production and/or sourcing operations to a... http://www.scmr.com/article/329642-Technology_Outlook_Getting_By_Without_the_Big_Buys.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329642-Technology_Outlook_Getting_By_Without_the_Big_Buys.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT With their budgets screwed down tight and further cutbacks likely in many industries, supply... http://www.scmr.com/article/329649-Pfizer_s_Accent_on_security_An_Interview_with_Peggy_Staver.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329649-Pfizer_s_Accent_on_security_An_Interview_with_Peggy_Staver.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT In recent years, problems with counterfeit drugs have motivated the pharmaceutical industry to... http://www.scmr.com/article/329918-The_Difference_Maker_Arthur_Mesher.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329918-The_Difference_Maker_Arthur_Mesher.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT “I've been both an astronomer and an astronaut,” says Arthur Mesher. “I got to draw the... http://www.scmr.com/article/329988-Internal_Networking_The_Hidden_Success_Factor.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329988-Internal_Networking_The_Hidden_Success_Factor.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT By networking more effectively with their peers in other parts of the organization and by more... http://www.scmr.com/article/330024-Oil_Won_t_Stay_Cheap.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330024-Oil_Won_t_Stay_Cheap.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT The price of oil may have dropped significantly since the scary $147 per barrel level it hit... http://www.scmr.com/article/330311-Green_Journey_Needs_a_Roadmap.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330311-Green_Journey_Needs_a_Roadmap.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT Deciding to make your supply chain greener is a good idea, but it can't be done piecemeal or... http://www.scmr.com/article/329675-The_Linn_Effect.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329675-The_Linn_Effect.php?rssid=20495 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:35:00 GMT Sometimes an upgrade expected to improve performance turns out to be better at pointing out... http://www.scmr.com/article/329232-New_Service_Aims_to_Make_Freight_Claims_Easier.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329232-New_Service_Aims_to_Make_Freight_Claims_Easier.php?rssid=20495 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:32:00 GMT ... http://www.scmr.com/article/330580-Geodis_to_Acquire_IBM_s_Internal_Logistics_Operations.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330580-Geodis_to_Acquire_IBM_s_Internal_Logistics_Operations.php?rssid=20495 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:51:00 GMT Company hopes to expand its service footprint through... http://www.scmr.com/article/330446-ISM_report_Some_growth_in_2009_maybe.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330446-ISM_report_Some_growth_in_2009_maybe.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:16:00 GMT What will 2009 bring for your industry? According to the Institute for Supply Management's... http://www.scmr.com/article/330393-JDA_i2_deal_is_called_off.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330393-JDA_i2_deal_is_called_off.php?rssid=20495 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:12:00 GMT Less than three months after JDA Software Group Inc. announced it planned to acquire i2... http://www.scmr.com/article/330137-The_Purchasing_Contract_What_Supply_Chain_Managers_Should_Know_About_Pricing.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330137-The_Purchasing_Contract_What_Supply_Chain_Managers_Should_Know_About_Pricing.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:39:00 GMT Any supply chain manager setting up a contract with a supplier should keep two things in mind... http://www.scmr.com/article/329739-ISM_Manufacturing_index_hits_lowest_level_since_1980.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329739-ISM_Manufacturing_index_hits_lowest_level_since_1980.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:28:00 GMT New manufacturing orders continued their downward trend in November, according to the Institute... http://www.scmr.com/article/330321-SCMR_remembers_industry_analyst_John_Fontanella.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330321-SCMR_remembers_industry_analyst_John_Fontanella.php?rssid=20495 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:01:00 GMT Supply Chain Management Review (SCMR) regrets to report that John Fontanella, vice president... http://www.scmr.com/article/329353-Visa_uses_software_to_boost_systems_integration.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329353-Visa_uses_software_to_boost_systems_integration.php?rssid=20495 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:32:00 GMT ... http://www.scmr.com/article/330544-Survey_How_do_you_build_demand_driven_perfection_.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330544-Survey_How_do_you_build_demand_driven_perfection_.php?rssid=20495 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:48:00 GMT Hunting for top talent for your supply chain is just one part of what it takes to reach... http://www.scmr.com/article/329953-C_M_Uses_New_Logistics_Plan_to_Expand.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329953-C_M_Uses_New_Logistics_Plan_to_Expand.php?rssid=20495 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:37:00 GMT This sauce maker decided it needed to overhaul is logistics operation if it wanted to grow.... http://www.scmr.com/article/329272-Why_3PLs_Need_to_Build_Their_Brand.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329272-Why_3PLs_Need_to_Build_Their_Brand.php?rssid=20495 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT A fast-changing competitive arena has made it more difficult for third-party logistics providers... http://www.scmr.com/article/329327-A_Practical_Guide_to_Green_Sourcing.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329327-A_Practical_Guide_to_Green_Sourcing.php?rssid=20495 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT Environmental responsibility has become a business imperative—and many senior executives are... http://www.scmr.com/article/329362-Stepping_up_Security_An_Interview_with_James_Williams.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329362-Stepping_up_Security_An_Interview_with_James_Williams.php?rssid=20495 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT James Williams has made a career out of security and counterintelligence. Now a consultant for... http://www.scmr.com/article/329521-Crafting_a_Successful_Global_Strategy.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329521-Crafting_a_Successful_Global_Strategy.php?rssid=20495 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT Companies that make key decisions early—about entering new markets, balancing risks and... http://www.scmr.com/article/330100-Real_world_Guide_Robert_B_Handfield.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330100-Real_world_Guide_Robert_B_Handfield.php?rssid=20495 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT Rob Handfield took a little idea he had on a new approach to supply chain education and turned... http://www.scmr.com/article/330187-The_Operational_Performance_Triangles.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330187-The_Operational_Performance_Triangles.php?rssid=20495 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT Strategy alignment is a key step toward excellence in the supply chain, and a triangular... http://www.scmr.com/article/330205-Good_Time_to_Invest_in_Technology.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330205-Good_Time_to_Invest_in_Technology.php?rssid=20495 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT With the economy in turmoil, the days of top line-oriented business strategies are long gone.... http://www.scmr.com/article/330208-The_Whose_Where_and_How_of_Inventory_Control_Design.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330208-The_Whose_Where_and_How_of_Inventory_Control_Design.php?rssid=20495 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT Most companies have more freedom than they imagine to organize their supply chains for maximum... http://www.scmr.com/article/330464-The_Drivers_of_Procurement_Excellence.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330464-The_Drivers_of_Procurement_Excellence.php?rssid=20495 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT Seven megatrends are fueling the rapid evolution of the procurement function. The leaders will... http://www.scmr.com/article/331000-Coming_to_America_A_Service_Success_Story.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/331000-Coming_to_America_A_Service_Success_Story.php?rssid=20495 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT With a demanding U.S. clientele and pressure from the corporate president, Piaggio's new... http://www.scmr.com/article/330118-The_Green_Supply_Chain_Needs_an_Apollo_Program.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330118-The_Green_Supply_Chain_Needs_an_Apollo_Program.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:13:00 GMT What does the future hold for the green supply chain, and how are we going to get there? For... http://www.scmr.com/article/330839-Plan_Source_Make_Move.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330839-Plan_Source_Make_Move.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:20:00 GMT The 2008 Global Supply Chain Conference features a series of educational webcasts attracting... http://www.scmr.com/article/330645-Case_Study_How_Software_Got_HD_Supply_up_and_Running.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330645-Case_Study_How_Software_Got_HD_Supply_up_and_Running.php?rssid=20495 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:05:00 GMT When The Home Depot sold off HD Supply to private investors, one part of HD Supply, HD Supply... http://www.scmr.com/article/329608-MIKOH_Buys_Global_Integrity.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329608-MIKOH_Buys_Global_Integrity.php?rssid=20495 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:17:00 GMT The security and consulting firm is using the acquisition to expand into Australian and Asian... http://www.scmr.com/article/329877-Mapmaker_Unveils_new_Truck_Navigation_Software.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329877-Mapmaker_Unveils_new_Truck_Navigation_Software.php?rssid=20495 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:14:00 GMT Worldwide mapmaker Rand McNally is joining forces with a digital map data company to create its... http://www.scmr.com/article/329811-When_Is_A_Best_Practice_Not_A_Best_Practice_.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329811-When_Is_A_Best_Practice_Not_A_Best_Practice_.php?rssid=20495 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:24:00 GMT Corporate executives spend a lot of their time seeking to find and employ that elusive Holy... http://www.scmr.com/article/329299-APICS_Seminar_on_Business_Applications.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329299-APICS_Seminar_on_Business_Applications.php?rssid=20495 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:32:00 GMT The Chicago chapter of APICS is presenting a day-long seminar on “Advances in Business... http://www.scmr.com/article/330570-Supply_Chain_Metrics_Simpler_is_Better.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330570-Supply_Chain_Metrics_Simpler_is_Better.php?rssid=20495 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:39:00 GMT Data collection often produces such a massive volume of information it's impossible to figure... http://www.scmr.com/article/330803-Squeezing_Opportunity_Out_of_Higher_Fuel_Costs.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330803-Squeezing_Opportunity_Out_of_Higher_Fuel_Costs.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT Every supply chain professional is painfully aware of the impact of rising fuel costs on overall... http://www.scmr.com/article/329315-Source_More_Safely_with_Faster_Screeening.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329315-Source_More_Safely_with_Faster_Screeening.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT Microbial testing for globally-sourced manufacturing is unpopular among supply chain managers,... http://www.scmr.com/article/329336-Mastering_the_Slippery_Slope_of_Technology.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329336-Mastering_the_Slippery_Slope_of_Technology.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT Anyone can buy supply chain technology. The real challenge is to put that technology to work... http://www.scmr.com/article/329376-The_6_Principles_of_Stakeholder_Engagement.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329376-The_6_Principles_of_Stakeholder_Engagement.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT Large-scale supply management initiatives can easily fail when they neglect to engage key... http://www.scmr.com/article/329427-Sixth_Annual_Global_Survey_of_Supply_Chain_Progress_Still_Chasing_the_Leaders.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329427-Sixth_Annual_Global_Survey_of_Supply_Chain_Progress_Still_Chasing_the_Leaders.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT This year's survey results show that companies continue to make steady supply chain progress... http://www.scmr.com/article/329592-Keep_it_Simple_But_Not_Too_Simple.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329592-Keep_it_Simple_But_Not_Too_Simple.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT Streamlining your bottom line by simplifying your manufacturing is a good thing, but you can't... http://www.scmr.com/article/329626-Scenario_Planning_for_a_Successful_Future.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329626-Scenario_Planning_for_a_Successful_Future.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT Do you believe the world of the future will be as "Flat" as Thomas Friedman predicted? Whether... http://www.scmr.com/article/329912-Natural_Collaborator_Mary_Long.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329912-Natural_Collaborator_Mary_Long.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT Mary Long sees herself as a broker and liaison between Campbell's demand side and supply... http://www.scmr.com/article/329914-Why_Focus_on_Demand_Usage_Management_.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/329914-Why_Focus_on_Demand_Usage_Management_.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT Can you influence the way in which individuals or business customers use your products? The... http://www.scmr.com/article/330299-Supply_Quality_Today_s_Pressing_Priority.php?rssid=20495 http://www.scmr.com/article/330299-Supply_Quality_Today_s_Pressing_Priority.php?rssid=20495 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT In today's global environment, assuring product quality throughout the supply chain has become...