Global Supply Chain Management

Six Behaviors To Avoid While 3PL Scorecarding

August 7, 2012

David Frentzel, Vice President, Global Contract Logistics, APL Logistics

Earlier this year, Oregon's Caroline Inglis nearly earned a place in history as the first golfer to win her state's fourth consecutive championship, beating her closest competitor by nine strokes. Unfortunately, an innocent mistake she made after the final hole - signing a scorecard her partner had incorrectly filled out - earned her a disqualification instead.

Unlocking the Value in Product Returns

August 7, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

There are many opportunities to recapture value from returned products and, in the process, strengthen customer relations, says Jeff Jorgensen, vice president of supply chain execution at Spinnaker, a global supply chain and execution company.

What Do I Really Need to Know About Supply Chain Control Towers?

August 7, 2012

An E2open eBook

A true Control Tower isn't something you purchase from a software vendor-it's something you build, and it requires a careful combination of the right people, processes, and technologies.

Supply Chain Segmentation 2.0: What's Next

August 7, 2012

By Rich Becks, General Manager, E2open

Done properly, supply chain segmentation can significantly increase customer service and satisfaction levels, while at the same time increasing operational efficiency and profitability.

How the Intermodal Chassis Became a Hot Potato

August 6, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Nearly all major ocean carriers have announced plans to stop providing chassis to U.S. truckers at key shipping locations. But it's far from clear how that decision will play out.

The Evolution of Voice Applications

August 6, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Advances in voice technology have made the productivity and accuracy benefits of voice-directed applications much more widely available, without extensive and expensive software implementation, says Mark Engemann, Southeast regional account manager at Wavelink.

Key Strategies for Automating the Import Supply Chain

August 6, 2012

Amber Road

Global Trade Management Technologies Drive Performance Improvement and Cost Savings.

The ROI of Automating Trade Compliance

August 6, 2012

Amber Road

Trade automation software can help reduce total landed costs by streamlining processes and boosting productivity, then a compelling business case for investment can be made in any organization.

You Know Governance/Risk Management/Compliance Is Important, But Can You Define It?

August 3, 2012

CFO

Financial executives may wonder about all the fuss surrounding "GRC," or governance, risk management, and compliance. Is it just a repackaging by consultants and software vendors that brings together risk and compliance management? Why does everyone have a different definition of GRC, and if it is actually important, how do we know our GRC processes are effective?

Shipper/Transportation Provider Coalition Files Brief Attacking Trucking Hours of Service Rule

August 3, 2012

National Retail Federation

Fifteen industry groups representing most sectors of the domestic economy have filed a joint amici curiae brief challenging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Hours of Service Final Rules for commercial truck drivers. They allege that portions of the rule will slow productivity, hurt jobs and have a negative impact on agriculture, manufacturers, retail supply chains and distribution operations.