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Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.scmr.com/info/terms-and-conditions.php) http://www.scmr.com/article/382973-Logistics_technology_JDA_i2_deal_is_back_on.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/382973-Logistics_technology_JDA_i2_deal_is_back_on.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:58:29 GMT Once again, demand chain technology services provider JDA Software Inc.has announced it will... http://www.scmr.com/article/367719-New_Book_Takes_Aim_at_Supply_Chain_Risk.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/367719-New_Book_Takes_Aim_at_Supply_Chain_Risk.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:46:56 GMT By following ten laws of risk management, companies can minimize the potential for disruptions... http://www.scmr.com/article/367672-ISM_Employment_Still_Dogs_Recovery.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/367672-ISM_Employment_Still_Dogs_Recovery.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:22:57 GMT If companies don't start hiring again, and soon, unemployment willcontinue to put the brakes... http://www.scmr.com/article/367510-Railroad_shipping_Buffett_Berkshire_Hathaway_set_to_buy_BNSF.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/367510-Railroad_shipping_Buffett_Berkshire_Hathaway_set_to_buy_BNSF.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:31:21 GMT This new $44 billion deal represents Warren Buffett's "all-in" wager on the economic future of... http://www.scmr.com/article/367205-ISM_manufacturing_report_shows_growth_but_will_it_last_.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/367205-ISM_manufacturing_report_shows_growth_but_will_it_last_.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:12:07 GMT Many major indices went up in October, but one ISM analyst says they may drop slightly as part... http://www.scmr.com/article/367088-Logistics_news_ISM_takes_steps_to_re_launch_Logistics_and_Transportation_Group.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/367088-Logistics_news_ISM_takes_steps_to_re_launch_Logistics_and_Transportation_Group.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:45:47 GMT Organization takes a fresh approach to revive its group focused on logistics-related... http://www.scmr.com/article/366944-LTL_news_YRCW_reports_Q3_loss_of_158_7_million.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/366944-LTL_news_YRCW_reports_Q3_loss_of_158_7_million.php?rssid=20471 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:32:54 GMT Despite loss, company cites sequential... http://www.scmr.com/article/366804-Winning_in_an_Economic_Recession.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/366804-Winning_in_an_Economic_Recession.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:49:15 GMT In the middle of an economic recession, it's easy to focus onmoment-to-moment survival, but... http://www.scmr.com/article/366793-Logistics_and_business_news_Recent_economic_data_indicates_full_recovery_will_take_at_least_six_months.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/366793-Logistics_and_business_news_Recent_economic_data_indicates_full_recovery_will_take_at_least_six_months.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:46:32 GMT In recent months, therehave been various economic indicators suggesting that the economy has... http://www.scmr.com/article/366722-Forrester_report_SaaS_not_in_future_for_records_management.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/366722-Forrester_report_SaaS_not_in_future_for_records_management.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:15:33 GMT While SaaS remains popular in many supply chain functions, don't expectit to take off in... http://www.scmr.com/article/365908-Preparing_for_the_New_State_of_Normal.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/365908-Preparing_for_the_New_State_of_Normal.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:15:00 GMT Recession sparks structural changes in how businesses operate, organize, capitalize and manage... http://www.scmr.com/article/365896-You_can_go_Green_and_cut_costs_at_the_same_time.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/365896-You_can_go_Green_and_cut_costs_at_the_same_time.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:42:20 GMT Yes, it's possible to go green without going into the red, and supply chain management by... http://www.scmr.com/article/365855-VMI_It_s_not_just_for_software_anymore.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/365855-VMI_It_s_not_just_for_software_anymore.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:28:20 GMT Vendor-Managed Inventory strategies, or VMI, are making a comeback, but anyone thinking about... http://www.scmr.com/article/365671-Report_Third_party_logistics_3PL_market_improving.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/365671-Report_Third_party_logistics_3PL_market_improving.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:10:00 GMT Dick Armstrong of Armstrong & Associates said this industry survey shows a reflection of... http://www.scmr.com/article/358220-Welch_Puts_Oracle_to_Work.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/358220-Welch_Puts_Oracle_to_Work.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:26:00 GMT The juice and jelly maker needed a better way to track its raw material lots in case of a recall... http://www.scmr.com/article/358221-Oracle_Unveils_new_Enterprise_Application_Software.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/358221-Oracle_Unveils_new_Enterprise_Application_Software.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:08:00 GMT New product will help shippers streamline... http://www.scmr.com/article/357967-ISM_Non_Manufacturing_industries_growing.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/357967-ISM_Non_Manufacturing_industries_growing.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:35:00 GMT Non-Manufacturing industries have stopped contracting for the first time in 11... http://www.scmr.com/article/356467-Logistics_business_NRF_says_consumer_spending_remains_down.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/356467-Logistics_business_NRF_says_consumer_spending_remains_down.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:02:00 GMT Even though the holiday shopping season is a few weeks off, it appears that consumers are still... http://www.scmr.com/article/356468-ISM_No_big_leaps_but_recovery_still_on_track.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/356468-ISM_No_big_leaps_but_recovery_still_on_track.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:59:00 GMT The September manufacturing sector figures are out, and while there's been no great leap... http://www.scmr.com/article/356141-The_Short_Tail_Near_Sourcing_Trends_Create_New_Winners_and_Losers_in_the_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/356141-The_Short_Tail_Near_Sourcing_Trends_Create_New_Winners_and_Losers_in_the_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:26:00 GMT In the 1970s, deregulation spawned a new era of growth in transportation. In the 1990s, the... http://www.scmr.com/article/355950-CSCMP_2009_Wal_mart_s_Maxwell_cites_keys_to_developing_best_in_market_global_supply_chains.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/355950-CSCMP_2009_Wal_mart_s_Maxwell_cites_keys_to_developing_best_in_market_global_supply_chains.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:35:00 GMT Meeting customer expectations, understanding the market, and sustainability are major action... http://www.scmr.com/article/353973-Logistics_business_NRF_and_Department_of_Commerce_report_August_retail_sales_are_up.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/353973-Logistics_business_NRF_and_Department_of_Commerce_report_August_retail_sales_are_up.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:09:00 GMT Retail sales in August went up for the first time in six... http://www.scmr.com/article/339606-New_program_to_save_time_and_money_on_empty_mile_hauls.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/339606-New_program_to_save_time_and_money_on_empty_mile_hauls.php?rssid=20471 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:47:00 GMT A nonprofit group has produced a new program designed to cut back on so-called "empty miles," or... http://www.scmr.com/article/339429-ISM_NMI_Prices_Spike_Sector_Still_Growing.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/339429-ISM_NMI_Prices_Spike_Sector_Still_Growing.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:34:00 GMT Despite a massive spike in prices from July to August, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM)... http://www.scmr.com/article/339154-ISM_Manufacturing_finally_growing.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/339154-ISM_Manufacturing_finally_growing.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:59:00 GMT ISM's index has finally gone above 50 percent for the first time since the recession... http://www.scmr.com/article/330172-When_the_Recession_Ends_Will_Your_Supply_Chain_Be_Ready_.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330172-When_the_Recession_Ends_Will_Your_Supply_Chain_Be_Ready_.php?rssid=20471 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:36:00 GMT Need help in streamlining your logistics operations, cutting transportation costs, and... http://www.scmr.com/article/329882-Logistics_and_business_manufacturing_Signs_are_positive_but_economic_recovery_needs_time.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329882-Logistics_and_business_manufacturing_Signs_are_positive_but_economic_recovery_needs_time.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:50:00 GMT While some economic indicators paint an optimistic picture for recovery, supply chain and... http://www.scmr.com/article/330027-OCR_or_e_Invoicing_Making_the_Right_Choice_for_your_Organization.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330027-OCR_or_e_Invoicing_Making_the_Right_Choice_for_your_Organization.php?rssid=20471 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:19:00 GMT Processing invoice receipts and payments can be a tedious task without some sort of automation... http://www.scmr.com/article/330738-It_Always_Pays_To_Read_the_Fine_Print.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330738-It_Always_Pays_To_Read_the_Fine_Print.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:21:00 GMT Considering how many agreements are forged between parties participating in a company's supply... http://www.scmr.com/article/329269-ISM_NMI_Slips_in_July.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329269-ISM_NMI_Slips_in_July.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:05:00 GMT The non-manufacturing sector took a somewhat unexpected slip in July, but the Institute for... http://www.scmr.com/article/329230-ISM_Positive_PMI_is_Imminent.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329230-ISM_Positive_PMI_is_Imminent.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:58:00 GMT The economy is still "contracting," like it has been for the past 18 months. Believe it or not,... http://www.scmr.com/article/329960-Unlocking_Value_through_the_Supplier_Scorecard.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329960-Unlocking_Value_through_the_Supplier_Scorecard.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/331021-Green_logistics_UPS_lays_out_CO2_emissions_reductions_goals_in_new_sustainability_report.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329231-ISM_Non_Manufacturing_Continues_Upward_Climb.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329287-AMR_Companies_will_focus_on_greenhouse_gas_in_2010.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329549-ISM_Slow_but_steady_economic_improvement.php?rssid=20471 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/329895-How_Cisco_succeeds_at_global_risk_management.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329895-How_Cisco_succeeds_at_global_risk_management.php?rssid=20471 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/330802-CFOs_Survival_Trumps_Profits_Supply_Chain_Growing_in_Popularity.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330802-CFOs_Survival_Trumps_Profits_Supply_Chain_Growing_in_Popularity.php?rssid=20471 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/330277-Logistics_News_U_S_Logistics_Costs_Drop_for_First_Time_in_Six_Years_Benchmark_Report_Says.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330277-Logistics_News_U_S_Logistics_Costs_Drop_for_First_Time_in_Six_Years_Benchmark_Report_Says.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330407-Logistics_and_Business_Manufacturing_Economic_Data_Presents_Mixed_Views_for_Recovery.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330014-The_New_Economy_as_a_Driver_to_Renegotiate_Outsourcing_Deals.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329930-VICS_Names_Achievement_Award_Winners.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329761-Non_Manufacturing_Rising_But_Slowly.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330929-The_Myths_and_Realities_of_Services_Procurement.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330511-ISM_Upward_Trend_Continues.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329560-Apple_Tops_AMR_s_List_Of_Top_25_Supply_Chains.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330585-Survey_China_No_Longer_Worth_It_.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329818-New_Free_E_Book_Explores_Performance_Based_Outsourcing.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330445-The_Apparel_Industry_Needs_a_Better_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330370-Put_Your_Own_Best_Practices_to_Work_Sharing_Ideas_Through_a_Center_of_Supply_Chain_Excellence.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330083-Logistics_News_LM_Survey_Shows_Supply_Chain_Redesign_Still_Top_Priority.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329672-Video_What_the_Stimulus_Plan_will_Mean_for_the_Green_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330530-Logistics_and_Supply_Chain_New_Accenture_research_looks_at_master_capabilities_for_supply_chain_efficiency.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330566-ISM_Good_and_Bad_News_for_2009.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330902-Panjiva_to_Help_With_Offshoring.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330395-ISM_We_ve_seen_the_bottom.php?rssid=20471 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/330454-Report_Companies_Need_More_Supply_Chain_Visibility_and_Control.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330454-Report_Companies_Need_More_Supply_Chain_Visibility_and_Control.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329410-Swine_Flu_May_Give_Shippers_One_More_Worry.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329555-LISP_Logistics_Information_Space_Paradigm.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329298-Risk_a_Greater_Problem_Now_in_Global_Sourcing.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330979-A_Brighter_Future_for_S_OP.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330039-BDP_Survey_Protectionism_Will_Worsen_Recession.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330053-SOA_and_E_Commerce.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330797-Reflecting_on_Sun_s_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329863-Logistics_and_manufacturing_business_Economy_still_has_ways_to_go_despite_recent_signs_of_optimism.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/346301-Forget_the_travel_expenses_Visit_the_Warehouse_DC_Best_Practices_Virtual_Online_Conference_April_30_2009.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329290-Take_the_Supply_Chain_Talent_Survey.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330750-Logistics_and_manufacturing_business_ISM_manufacturing_report_indicates_contraction_is_still_occurring.php?rssid=20471 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/329537-Commerce_Department_Cites_Growth_in_New_Orders_for_Manufactured_Durable_Goods.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329537-Commerce_Department_Cites_Growth_in_New_Orders_for_Manufactured_Durable_Goods.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330977-Report_Few_companies_measure_carbon_footprint.php?rssid=20471 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/329721-Reducing_Supply_Chain_Risk_A_Data_Driven_Approach.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329721-Reducing_Supply_Chain_Risk_A_Data_Driven_Approach.php?rssid=20471 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/330318-Worries_About_Breaches_of_Privacy.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330318-Worries_About_Breaches_of_Privacy.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329289-A_Look_Ahead_The_Supply_Chain_in_2009.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329522-ISM_Manufacturing_Non_Manufacturing_Still_Slipping.php?rssid=20471 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/329675-The_Linn_Effect.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329675-The_Linn_Effect.php?rssid=20471 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/330580-Geodis_to_Acquire_IBM_s_Internal_Logistics_Operations.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330580-Geodis_to_Acquire_IBM_s_Internal_Logistics_Operations.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330446-ISM_report_Some_growth_in_2009_maybe.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330393-JDA_i2_deal_is_called_off.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330137-The_Purchasing_Contract_What_Supply_Chain_Managers_Should_Know_About_Pricing.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329739-ISM_Manufacturing_index_hits_lowest_level_since_1980.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330321-SCMR_remembers_industry_analyst_John_Fontanella.php?rssid=20471 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/330544-Survey_How_do_you_build_demand_driven_perfection_.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330544-Survey_How_do_you_build_demand_driven_perfection_.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329953-C_M_Uses_New_Logistics_Plan_to_Expand.php?rssid=20471 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/330118-The_Green_Supply_Chain_Needs_an_Apollo_Program.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330118-The_Green_Supply_Chain_Needs_an_Apollo_Program.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330839-Plan_Source_Make_Move.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330645-Case_Study_How_Software_Got_HD_Supply_up_and_Running.php?rssid=20471 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/329811-When_Is_A_Best_Practice_Not_A_Best_Practice_.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329811-When_Is_A_Best_Practice_Not_A_Best_Practice_.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329299-APICS_Seminar_on_Business_Applications.php?rssid=20471 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=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330570-Supply_Chain_Metrics_Simpler_is_Better.php?rssid=20471 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/330043-Kennedy_Pushes_Green_to_Leasing_Conference.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330043-Kennedy_Pushes_Green_to_Leasing_Conference.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:29:00 GMT Attorney and environmental activist Robert Kennedy Jr. told the assembled crowd that America is... http://www.scmr.com/article/329897-Stimulus_Check_Impact_Matches_Logistics_Projections.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329897-Stimulus_Check_Impact_Matches_Logistics_Projections.php?rssid=20471 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:44:00 GMT The U.S. Government may have been a little disappointed that economic stimulus checks didn't... http://www.scmr.com/article/329843-Survey_Is_the_United_States_the_Next_Big_Sourcing_Country_.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329843-Survey_Is_the_United_States_the_Next_Big_Sourcing_Country_.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:16:00 GMT A new survey from Archstone Consulting and Supply Chain Management Review explores the interest... http://www.scmr.com/article/329774-Experts_Comment_on_Oil_Price_Impact_on_Logistics.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329774-Experts_Comment_on_Oil_Price_Impact_on_Logistics.php?rssid=20471 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:29:00 GMT Whether oil and gas prices continue to drop or not, two prominent transportation experts are... http://www.scmr.com/article/330127-How_to_Beat_High_Oil_Prices.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330127-How_to_Beat_High_Oil_Prices.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:36:00 GMT A new report from the Aberdeen Group shows why some companies remain mired in high... http://www.scmr.com/article/330727-JDA_set_to_acquire_i2_Technologies.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330727-JDA_set_to_acquire_i2_Technologies.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:20:00 GMT In another example of consolidation that has impacted the supply chain software sector in recent... http://www.scmr.com/article/330146-Globalization_vs_Green_Is_a_Showdown_Looming_.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330146-Globalization_vs_Green_Is_a_Showdown_Looming_.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:47:00 GMT At times, it seems the trends of going green and globalization are diametrically opposed to each... http://www.scmr.com/article/329661-Better_Supply_Chain_Collaboration_Through_Business_Intelligence_.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329661-Better_Supply_Chain_Collaboration_Through_Business_Intelligence_.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:34:00 GMT With a history of putting marketing, sales and other considerations at the top of the supply... http://www.scmr.com/article/330867-IBM_To_Acquire_ILOG.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330867-IBM_To_Acquire_ILOG.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:33:00 GMT ILOG announced today that IBM is planning to purchase the company, which it has partnered with... http://www.scmr.com/article/329997-Ten_Steps_to_Deeper_Business_Connections.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329997-Ten_Steps_to_Deeper_Business_Connections.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:53:00 GMT Once upon a time, customer and partner integration wasn't a high priority for supply chain... http://www.scmr.com/article/329214-Study_Manufacturers_Using_Supply_Chain_for_Growth.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329214-Study_Manufacturers_Using_Supply_Chain_for_Growth.php?rssid=20471 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:09:00 GMT A new study from Archstone Consulting shows that manufacturers are looking to supply chain... http://www.scmr.com/article/330980-OEM_Inventory_Liability_How_Low_Can_They_Go_.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330980-OEM_Inventory_Liability_How_Low_Can_They_Go_.php?rssid=20471 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:00:00 GMT With no sign of the country's economic woes letting up soon, Original Equipment Manufacturers... http://www.scmr.com/article/330981-Gartner_SCM_Software_up_18_percent_in_07.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330981-Gartner_SCM_Software_up_18_percent_in_07.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:41:00 GMT A report from a leading analyst firm shows that supply chain management software vendors are... http://www.scmr.com/article/330891-Logisticians_suvive_the_slump_but_costs_hit_10_1_percent_of_GDP.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330891-Logisticians_suvive_the_slump_but_costs_hit_10_1_percent_of_GDP.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:08:00 GMT Driven by the relentless rise in fuel costs, American businesses spent a record $1.4 trillion on... http://www.scmr.com/article/330705-The_Green_Supply_Chain_Forcing_Corporations_to_Take_Stock.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330705-The_Green_Supply_Chain_Forcing_Corporations_to_Take_Stock.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:33:00 GMT The green movement is not a passing fad. It's fast becoming an industry standard of its own, and... http://www.scmr.com/article/330190-The_Green_Supply_Chain_LM_and_SCMR_Readers_are_Thinking_Green.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330190-The_Green_Supply_Chain_LM_and_SCMR_Readers_are_Thinking_Green.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT Readers of Supply Chain Management Review and Logistics Management magazines took a survey of... http://www.scmr.com/article/330833-Apple_Knocks_Nokia_off_AMR_s_1_Spot.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330833-Apple_Knocks_Nokia_off_AMR_s_1_Spot.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT Computer giant Apple has dethroned cell phone titan Nokia, which sat at the top of AMR... http://www.scmr.com/article/329717-Supply_Chain_Attracting_and_Rewarding_MBAs.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329717-Supply_Chain_Attracting_and_Rewarding_MBAs.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 20 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT More and more MBAs are being drawn to the supply chain arena. The reasons: opportunity, action,... http://www.scmr.com/article/329426-New_Study_to_Spotlight_Supply_Chain_Talent.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329426-New_Study_to_Spotlight_Supply_Chain_Talent.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 13 May 2008 17:51:00 GMT What sorts of skills do the newest generation of supply chain managers need? What can... http://www.scmr.com/article/330944-Technology_How_Automation_Solves_the_Supplier_Enablement_Problem.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330944-Technology_How_Automation_Solves_the_Supplier_Enablement_Problem.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:43:00 GMT Perhaps one reason supplier enablement remains such an elusive goal is its need for constant... http://www.scmr.com/article/329684-10_point_Action_Agenda_for_Strategic_Supplier_Relationship_Management.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329684-10_point_Action_Agenda_for_Strategic_Supplier_Relationship_Management.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT How effectively you interact with your key suppliers can have a powerful influence on business... http://www.scmr.com/article/329443-Live_Webcast_How_to_avoid_the_six_pitfalls_of_supply_chain_risk_management.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329443-Live_Webcast_How_to_avoid_the_six_pitfalls_of_supply_chain_risk_management.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:41:00 GMT This webcast will examine the six biggest risk management pitfalls impacting supply chain... http://www.scmr.com/article/330612-Report_Supply_Chain_Risks_Rising_Companies_Not_Taking_Action.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330612-Report_Supply_Chain_Risks_Rising_Companies_Not_Taking_Action.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:19:00 GMT A new study shows companies are more scared than they were just three years ago of lead paint or... http://www.scmr.com/article/330922-Green_logistics_DPWN_sets_goal_of_30_percent_carbon_footprint_reduction_through_GoGreen_initiative.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330922-Green_logistics_DPWN_sets_goal_of_30_percent_carbon_footprint_reduction_through_GoGreen_initiative.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:13:00 GMT DHL's parent company is jumping on the green bandwagon, pledging a huge reduction in its carbon... http://www.scmr.com/article/329460-Logistics_technology_ARC_report_says_global_WMS_market_to_hit_1_8_billion_by_2012_.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329460-Logistics_technology_ARC_report_says_global_WMS_market_to_hit_1_8_billion_by_2012_.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:14:00 GMT A new report indicates the next five years will see a surge in the market for warehouse... http://www.scmr.com/article/329913-Should_You_Outsource_to_Dubai_.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329913-Should_You_Outsource_to_Dubai_.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT For those looking to outsource to foriegn countries, the United Arab Emirates' Dubai may seem to... http://www.scmr.com/article/330242-Achieving_a_Green_Supply_Chain_through_Lean_Manufacturing.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330242-Achieving_a_Green_Supply_Chain_through_Lean_Manufacturing.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:54:00 GMT Lean manufacturing has been a goal for corporations for years, and the push to "go green" may be... http://www.scmr.com/article/329920-Crafting_Happy_Processes_for_Better_Customer_Service.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329920-Crafting_Happy_Processes_for_Better_Customer_Service.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:22:00 GMT Everyone wants loyal customers, but what's the best way to get them? This article explores the... http://www.scmr.com/article/329865-Logistics_education_MIT_CTL_rolls_out_Global_SCALE_Network.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329865-Logistics_education_MIT_CTL_rolls_out_Global_SCALE_Network.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:00:00 GMT The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Transportation and Logistics (MIT-CTL)... http://www.scmr.com/article/330760-Fleet_management_tools_launched_by_JDA_Software.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330760-Fleet_management_tools_launched_by_JDA_Software.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:04:00 GMT Transportation technology vendor, JDA Software Group Inc., has released JDA Fleet Management... http://www.scmr.com/article/329632-Brambles_acquires_LeanLogistics.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329632-Brambles_acquires_LeanLogistics.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:02:00 GMT Australian-based transportation company, Brambles Ltd., has acquired LeanLogistics, a provider... http://www.scmr.com/article/329835-IDTechEx_forecasts_5_billion_in_RFID_for_2008.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329835-IDTechEx_forecasts_5_billion_in_RFID_for_2008.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:01:00 GMT RFID research firm, IDTechEx, expects the RFID market to reach $5.29 billion in 2008, up 7.3... http://www.scmr.com/article/329944-Alien_Technology_expands_agreement_with_SATO.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329944-Alien_Technology_expands_agreement_with_SATO.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT RFID company, Alien Technology, has expanded it RFID reseller and systems integration agreement... http://www.scmr.com/article/330852-Tips_on_Managing_Inventory_Across_the_Network.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330852-Tips_on_Managing_Inventory_Across_the_Network.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:00:00 GMT A new webcast from Supply Chain Management Review can help control inventory costs while... http://www.scmr.com/article/330186-RFID_combats_drug_counterfeiting_in_pharma.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330186-RFID_combats_drug_counterfeiting_in_pharma.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:14:00 GMT ... http://www.scmr.com/article/330807-Management_Dynamics_supports_10_2_compliance.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330807-Management_Dynamics_supports_10_2_compliance.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:56:00 GMT To support compliance with the impending 10+2 Rule, Management Dynamics will deliver supply... http://www.scmr.com/article/330359-The_Environmental_Protection_Agency_helps_ports_go_green.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330359-The_Environmental_Protection_Agency_helps_ports_go_green.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:49:00 GMT Ocean shipping: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled a new plan of action for... http://www.scmr.com/article/330707-ILOG_tool_helps_build_greener_supply_chains.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330707-ILOG_tool_helps_build_greener_supply_chains.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:48:00 GMT Transportation software company ILOG has developed a tool for measuring your supply chain's... http://www.scmr.com/article/330072-Supply_chain_management_SCM_lessons_from_copycats_and_fast_followers.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330072-Supply_chain_management_SCM_lessons_from_copycats_and_fast_followers.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:31:00 GMT Companies can learn supply chain lessons from the copycat and fast movers in their... http://www.scmr.com/article/330020-SAP_releases_improved_WMS_and_SCM_tools_for_global_supply_chain.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330020-SAP_releases_improved_WMS_and_SCM_tools_for_global_supply_chain.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:08:00 GMT ... http://www.scmr.com/article/330159-Logistics_Management_Salaries_in_2008.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330159-Logistics_Management_Salaries_in_2008.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:00:00 GMT The median salary of logistics and supply chain professionals hasn’t budged from $80,000 for... http://www.scmr.com/article/330853-IBM_Launches_Supply_Chain_Innovation_Center.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330853-IBM_Launches_Supply_Chain_Innovation_Center.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:03:00 GMT IBM has opened its new Supply Chain Innovation Center in Beijing. The goal of the center is to... http://www.scmr.com/article/330967-MIT_Supply_Chain_Research_Network_Expands_to_South_America.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330967-MIT_Supply_Chain_Research_Network_Expands_to_South_America.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:43:00 GMT MIT and a company based in Bogota, Colombia, have signed an agreement to develop supply chain... http://www.scmr.com/article/329360-Now_the_Hard_Part_Refining_Supply_Chain_Management_Through_Education.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329360-Now_the_Hard_Part_Refining_Supply_Chain_Management_Through_Education.php?rssid=20471 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:12:00 GMT Resources for supply chain education and what it takes to be a good supply chain manager in... http://www.scmr.com/article/329295-Enhancing_Supplier_Performance_Management_for_More_Profit_Less_Risk.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329295-Enhancing_Supplier_Performance_Management_for_More_Profit_Less_Risk.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:58:00 GMT In today's world, keeping track of your suppliers and monitoring their performance can be a... http://www.scmr.com/article/330308-Committee_to_Help_Define_Supply_Chain_Management_Through_Survey.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330308-Committee_to_Help_Define_Supply_Chain_Management_Through_Survey.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:00:00 GMT Today, the novelty of the "Supply Chain Managment" concept is dying down, and as the shine... http://www.scmr.com/article/329683-Procter_Gamble_takes_inventory_up_a_notch.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329683-Procter_Gamble_takes_inventory_up_a_notch.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:00:00 GMT While it's very much on top of its supply chain game, Procter & Gamble still sees opportunity in... http://www.scmr.com/article/329899-Executive_Guide_to_Supply_Chain_Resources.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329899-Executive_Guide_to_Supply_Chain_Resources.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:02:00 GMT ... http://www.scmr.com/article/329703-Sam_s_Club_Wants_RFID_Tagging_from_Suppliers.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329703-Sam_s_Club_Wants_RFID_Tagging_from_Suppliers.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:00:00 GMT In a move toward extensive use of RFID tagging in its warehouses, Sam's Club is beginning to... http://www.scmr.com/article/330240-Sun_Outsources_Software_as_a_Service.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330240-Sun_Outsources_Software_as_a_Service.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:00:00 GMT It seems a bit backward to think of a company like Sun Microsystems farming out its own internal... http://www.scmr.com/article/329257-Back_to_Basics_What_is_Supply_Chain_Management_.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329257-Back_to_Basics_What_is_Supply_Chain_Management_.php?rssid=20471 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:40:00 GMT As a service to readers who are just getting their feet wet with supply chain management, Supply... http://www.scmr.com/article/330593-The_Supply_Chain_in_2008.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330593-The_Supply_Chain_in_2008.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:14:00 GMT What do supply chain professionals have to look forward to in 2008? No doubt a lot of challenges... http://www.scmr.com/article/330451-The_Beginning_of_Supply_Chain_Management_An_Interview_with_Tony_Friscia.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330451-The_Beginning_of_Supply_Chain_Management_An_Interview_with_Tony_Friscia.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 07:00:00 GMT It’s hard to put an exact date on when the term supply chain management officially entered the... http://www.scmr.com/article/329552-Value_Proposition_Procurement_Model_in_New_Hackett_Research.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329552-Value_Proposition_Procurement_Model_in_New_Hackett_Research.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:56:00 GMT Hackett's newest research presents a five-stage model for developing your procurement... http://www.scmr.com/article/330540-Moving_Your_Manufacturing_A_Practical_Guide.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330540-Moving_Your_Manufacturing_A_Practical_Guide.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:00:00 GMT The economy is truly global and companies have many choices about where to build their products.... http://www.scmr.com/article/330717-Alcoa_builds_sustainability_in_Iceland.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330717-Alcoa_builds_sustainability_in_Iceland.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:36:00 GMT When outsourcing to foreign countries, a company has to consider more than the bottom line. A... http://www.scmr.com/article/329528-Special_Series_The_Future_of_Supply_Management.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329528-Special_Series_The_Future_of_Supply_Management.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:03:00 GMT This three-part series looks ahead to the challenges and opportunities for supply management in... http://www.scmr.com/article/329660-The_Future_of_Suppy_Chain_Management_Part_3_Oganization_Talent.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329660-The_Future_of_Suppy_Chain_Management_Part_3_Oganization_Talent.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT Part 1 of this series on the Future of Supply Management highlighted the importance of category... http://www.scmr.com/article/330164-The_SOX_RFID_Connection.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330164-The_SOX_RFID_Connection.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 06:00:00 GMT RFID, radio frequency identification, can help companies improve their supply chain operations... http://www.scmr.com/article/330247-The_Logistical_Challenges_of_Doing_Business_in_India.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330247-The_Logistical_Challenges_of_Doing_Business_in_India.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 06:00:00 GMT Is India the "next big thing" for your business? If you are looking to cash in on India's... http://www.scmr.com/article/329643-How_Motorola_Put_CPFR_into_Action.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329643-How_Motorola_Put_CPFR_into_Action.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:00:00 GMT Before launching its Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment initiative, Motorola... http://www.scmr.com/article/329366-P_G_to_partner_with_Optiant.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329366-P_G_to_partner_with_Optiant.php?rssid=20471 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:18:00 GMT As part of the launching of its new supply chain strategy, Proctor & Gamble has opted to use... http://www.scmr.com/article/330252-Menlo_Builds_Disaster_Stockpile_for_NYC.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330252-Menlo_Builds_Disaster_Stockpile_for_NYC.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:43:00 GMT With the threat of another Katrina looming over this year's hurricane season, the Big Apple is... http://www.scmr.com/article/329908-Report_India_to_Challenge_China_As_World_Manufacturing_Hub.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329908-Report_India_to_Challenge_China_As_World_Manufacturing_Hub.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:38:00 GMT It was bound to happen, China becoming saturated with foreign companies starting up operations,... http://www.scmr.com/article/330677-APQC_Releases_PCF_Supply_Chain_Framework.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330677-APQC_Releases_PCF_Supply_Chain_Framework.php?rssid=20471 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:32:00 GMT A new framework, available online for free, promises to provide common language for supply chain... http://www.scmr.com/article/329546-The_Future_of_Supply_Management_Part_2_Technology_Collaboration_Supply_Chain_Design.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329546-The_Future_of_Supply_Management_Part_2_Technology_Collaboration_Supply_Chain_Design.php?rssid=20471 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 06:00:00 GMT What lies ahead for supply management? Part two of this three-part series examines this critical... http://www.scmr.com/article/329551-Supply_Chain_Analysis_Gets_Patent.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329551-Supply_Chain_Analysis_Gets_Patent.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:24:00 GMT Sensitech, Inc. has developed a unique process for organizing and analyzing data from any supply... http://www.scmr.com/article/330288-The_Educator_Consultant_Hau_L_Lee.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330288-The_Educator_Consultant_Hau_L_Lee.php?rssid=20471 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT Hau Lee could fill up most university libraries all by himself. OK, so that's a bit of an... http://www.scmr.com/article/330623-Balancing_IP_Security_and_Open_Innovation.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330623-Balancing_IP_Security_and_Open_Innovation.php?rssid=20471 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT Of all the information a company needs to secure, most argue that nothing is more important than... http://www.scmr.com/article/331017-Disruptive_Demographics.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/331017-Disruptive_Demographics.php?rssid=20471 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT During the first phase of the Supply Chain 2020 Project (SC2020) being conducted by the MIT... http://www.scmr.com/article/330211-Lean_The_Antidote_to_Cost_and_Variation.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330211-Lean_The_Antidote_to_Cost_and_Variation.php?rssid=20471 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT Many supply chain executives with global responsibilities are faced with a recurring challenge:... http://www.scmr.com/article/329384-The_Future_of_Supply_Management_Part_I_Category_Strategies_and_Supplier_Management.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329384-The_Future_of_Supply_Management_Part_I_Category_Strategies_and_Supplier_Management.php?rssid=20471 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT “Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future.” —Niels Bohr, Danish physicist... http://www.scmr.com/article/329671-The_Supply_Chain_Finance_Link.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329671-The_Supply_Chain_Finance_Link.php?rssid=20471 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT The concept of the supply chain, with its emphasis on linkages among all of the value-adding... http://www.scmr.com/article/329300-The_Top_25_Supply_Chains_2007.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329300-The_Top_25_Supply_Chains_2007.php?rssid=20471 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT The supply chain profession is experiencing a period of rapid change and increasing influence.... http://www.scmr.com/article/329331-Tightening_the_Food_Supply_Chain_of_Custody_.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329331-Tightening_the_Food_Supply_Chain_of_Custody_.php?rssid=20471 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT Early in 2007, pet owners worldwide were on alert when hundreds of cats and dogs died after... http://www.scmr.com/article/330314-How_to_Avoid_the_Risk_Management_Pitfalls.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330314-How_to_Avoid_the_Risk_Management_Pitfalls.php?rssid=20471 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 06:00:00 GMT ... http://www.scmr.com/article/330404-Greening_Up_The_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330404-Greening_Up_The_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20471 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 06:00:00 GMT It is nearly impossible to open a magazine or newspaper without reading about the potential... http://www.scmr.com/article/330993-Supplier_Supplier_Relationships_Why_They_Matter.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330993-Supplier_Supplier_Relationships_Why_They_Matter.php?rssid=20471 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 06:00:00 GMT Ask your purchasing managers if they sometimes want their suppliers to work together and then... http://www.scmr.com/article/330195-Demand_Driven_Supply_Chain_Meets_Offshoring.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330195-Demand_Driven_Supply_Chain_Meets_Offshoring.php?rssid=20471 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 06:00:00 GMT “I'd like the filet mignon—please make that well done, but juicy!” As anyone who's ever... http://www.scmr.com/article/330872-Who_and_What_is_Profitable_.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330872-Who_and_What_is_Profitable_.php?rssid=20471 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 06:00:00 GMT You can't be all things to all customers… and maybe you shouldn't ship all products to all... http://www.scmr.com/article/330112-Controlling_Marketing_Costs_Takes_Discipline.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330112-Controlling_Marketing_Costs_Takes_Discipline.php?rssid=20471 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 06:00:00 GMT Cynics will tell you that marketing is the world's second oldest profession, similar in many... http://www.scmr.com/article/329368-Defender_of_the_Brand_Brad_Barnett.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329368-Defender_of_the_Brand_Brad_Barnett.php?rssid=20471 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 06:00:00 GMT If this summer sees you out on the golf course, there's a good chance you'll be using a product... http://www.scmr.com/article/329829-The_Greening_of_Wal_Mart_s_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329829-The_Greening_of_Wal_Mart_s_Supply_Chain.php?rssid=20471 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 06:00:00 GMT In October 2005, in an auditorium filled to capacity, Wal-Mart President and CEO Lee Scott made... http://www.scmr.com/article/329489-Not_So_Perfect_Order.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329489-Not_So_Perfect_Order.php?rssid=20471 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 06:00:00 GMT I have been a big advocate of using Perfect Order metrics to measure how well supply chains are... http://www.scmr.com/article/329804-Getting_Supply_Chain_on_the_CEO_s_Agenda.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329804-Getting_Supply_Chain_on_the_CEO_s_Agenda.php?rssid=20471 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 06:00:00 GMT It’s late in the afternoon and the meeting started at 7:00 a.m. Energy has ebbed and flowed... http://www.scmr.com/article/329994-New_Homeland_Security_Bill_to_impact_supply_chains.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329994-New_Homeland_Security_Bill_to_impact_supply_chains.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 24 May 2007 13:03:00 GMT According to Jon Gilbert, senior consultant at research firm, Technology Forecasters Inc., the... http://www.scmr.com/article/329846-Supply_chain_technology_spending_increases.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329846-Supply_chain_technology_spending_increases.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 24 May 2007 13:00:00 GMT Increasing globalization and customer-specific fulfillment mandates are driving an acceleration... http://www.scmr.com/article/330785-Warehouse_management_market_to_reach_1_4_billion.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330785-Warehouse_management_market_to_reach_1_4_billion.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 24 May 2007 12:58:00 GMT The worldwide market for warehouse management systems (WMS) is expected to grow at a compounded... http://www.scmr.com/article/330286-AMR_compares_consumer_products_and_high_tech_supply_chains.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330286-AMR_compares_consumer_products_and_high_tech_supply_chains.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 24 May 2007 12:39:00 GMT AMR Research Inc. has conducted a study comparing the supply chains in two industries, consumer... http://www.scmr.com/article/330784-Supply_Chain_Progress_Survey_of_2007.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330784-Supply_Chain_Progress_Survey_of_2007.php?rssid=20471 Tue, 22 May 2007 16:56:00 GMT ... http://www.scmr.com/article/330636-Syscan_acquires_Australian_RFID_group.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330636-Syscan_acquires_Australian_RFID_group.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:10:00 GMT Syscan International Inc., a supply chain solution provider with track and tracing... http://www.scmr.com/article/329619-Supply_Chain_Council_adds_new_feature_to_SCOR_Model.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329619-Supply_Chain_Council_adds_new_feature_to_SCOR_Model.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:02:00 GMT Tibco Software Inc., a provider of enterprise software that helps companies achieve... http://www.scmr.com/article/330381-Pelion_Systems_merges_with_JCIT_to_form_DemandPoint.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330381-Pelion_Systems_merges_with_JCIT_to_form_DemandPoint.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:58:00 GMT Pelion Systems, a provider of electronic Kanban and other software for lean manufacturing, and... http://www.scmr.com/article/330893-Consolidation_heats_up_in_supply_management_space.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330893-Consolidation_heats_up_in_supply_management_space.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:53:00 GMT ... http://www.scmr.com/article/329539-RFID_News.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329539-RFID_News.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:44:00 GMT These articles represent the latest in RFID news presented in the April 2007 Supply Chain... http://www.scmr.com/article/329711-Supply_risk_increases_yet_few_companies_make_adjustments.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329711-Supply_risk_increases_yet_few_companies_make_adjustments.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:39:00 GMT ... http://www.scmr.com/article/330846-The_greening_of_the_supply_chain.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330846-The_greening_of_the_supply_chain.php?rssid=20471 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:35:00 GMT In coming years, the industrial supply chain may include scientific groups, government entities,... http://www.scmr.com/article/330406-Real_time_Reality.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330406-Real_time_Reality.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:07:00 GMT The greatest challenge for supply chain professionals in the coming years will be learning to... http://www.scmr.com/article/330215-Microsoft_Dynamics_buys_eBECS.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330215-Microsoft_Dynamics_buys_eBECS.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:00:00 GMT Microsoft Dynamics has acquired eBECS Ltd., a privately held company that delivers lean... http://www.scmr.com/article/330344-World_Wide_Technology_partners_with_AeroScout.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330344-World_Wide_Technology_partners_with_AeroScout.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:00:00 GMT World Wide Technology, a systems integrator, has forged a partnership with AeroScout, a provider... http://www.scmr.com/article/330789-Europe_proposes_strategy_for_smart_RFID_tags.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330789-Europe_proposes_strategy_for_smart_RFID_tags.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:00:00 GMT The European Commission has unveiled a proposal for an RFID strategy for... http://www.scmr.com/article/330430-Aberdeen_points_to_need_for_demand_management_technology.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330430-Aberdeen_points_to_need_for_demand_management_technology.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:00:00 GMT A new report found that 64 percent of companies are looking at how to improve their demand... http://www.scmr.com/article/330561-IBM_and_i2_form_expanded_partnership.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330561-IBM_and_i2_form_expanded_partnership.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:00:00 GMT i2 Technologies has announced the expasion of its strategic partnership with... http://www.scmr.com/article/329542-Reducing_complexity_in_multi_enterprise_collaboration.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329542-Reducing_complexity_in_multi_enterprise_collaboration.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:00:00 GMT Vendors that provide collaborative commerce services are putting a new emphasis on taking the... http://www.scmr.com/article/329313-Transportation_cost_control_comes_under_pressure.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329313-Transportation_cost_control_comes_under_pressure.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:00:00 GMT The Transportation Procurement and Payment Report finds that 90 percent of respondents are... http://www.scmr.com/article/329674-Manufacturing_applications_seen_driving_RFID_growth.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329674-Manufacturing_applications_seen_driving_RFID_growth.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:00:00 GMT The worldwide market for RFID in manufacturing will grow at an annual rate of 8.9 percent over... http://www.scmr.com/article/329197-What_role_will_RFID_play_in_logistics_.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329197-What_role_will_RFID_play_in_logistics_.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:00:00 GMT AMR Research points to RFID as a potential solution for perfect... http://www.scmr.com/article/330200-RFID_smart_labels_will_reward_patience.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330200-RFID_smart_labels_will_reward_patience.php?rssid=20471 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:00:00 GMT Motorola and Intermec are shifting their focus ot specialty tag form factors and non-retail... http://www.scmr.com/article/329541-CIMdata_Site_Provides_Technical_Papers_on_PLM.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329541-CIMdata_Site_Provides_Technical_Papers_on_PLM.php?rssid=20471 Fri, 02 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMT Consulting firm CIMdata's Website provides good in-depth information on... http://www.scmr.com/article/329318-PDMA_Offers_Product_Development_Resources.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/329318-PDMA_Offers_Product_Development_Resources.php?rssid=20471 Fri, 02 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMT ... http://www.scmr.com/article/330142-The_Benefits_of_Collaborating_with_Suppliers_on_Design.php?rssid=20471 http://www.scmr.com/article/330142-The_Benefits_of_Collaborating_with_Suppliers_on_Design.php?rssid=20471 Fri, 02 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMT Two articles provide real-world case studies of collaborating with suppliers on...