Global Supply Chain Management

Are You Realizing the Full Value From Your Cloud Investments?

August 13, 2012

Joseph King, Sr. VP, JDA Cloud Services and Steve Davis, VP, JDA Strategic Svcs.

Few phrases are generating more buzz in the business world today than cloud computing. This concept has been rapidly embraced by companies in every industry because of the obvious opportunities to save money and other valuable resources. In fact, Forrester Research projects that the global cloud computing industry will grow from $40.7bn in 2010 to more than $241bn by 2020.

Strategies for Reducing Supply-Chain Risk

August 13, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Paul Vanderspek, clinical professor at Colorado State University, offers some valuable strategies for alleviating risk association with potential supply disruptions.

The Pros and Cons of Hedging Ocean Freight Rates

August 13, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Companies Flexible About IT See Greater Employee Productivity, Study Finds

August 10, 2012

Dell

Dell and Intel released findings from the final phase of a multi-year research effort that shows IT consumerization is dependent on an open-minded approach by organizations, and most likely to succeed with specific, pre-defined parameters.

U.S. to Impose Tariffs on Some Appliances from South Korea and Mexico

August 10, 2012

Appliance Magazine

The U.S. Department of Commerce says it will impose tariffs on some imported appliances from South Korea and Mexico after it determined that some products are being dumped on the U.S. market.

Criteria for Make-vs.-Buy Decisions

August 10, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

MeadWestvaco, a global packaging solutions provider, has identified a number of new markets in which it sees the potential for profitable growth, says Brian McClure, director of global procurement and supply chain. As the company moves into these new markets, it is faced with a lot of decisions about whether to make or buy goods and services.

A Look at Some Major Forces Impacting Supply Chain Management

August 9, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with John Langley Jr., clinical professor of supply chain management at The Pennsylvania State University.

Ensuring Customer Satisfaction With the Right Insurance

August 9, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

For an online retailer of collectibles from Disney World and other Florida theme parks, damage in shipment is just a fact of business life. That's why the insurance carrier it has is so vital to the e-tailer's continued success.

Practicing Conflict Resolution in Supply-Chain Management

August 9, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Stewart L. Levine, founder of ResolutionWorks.

Centerbridge Partners Acquires Cardinal Logistics

August 9, 2012

Centerbridge Partners

Cardinal Logistics Management Inc., which provides dedicated and delivery domestic transportation services, has been acquired by affiliates of Centerbridge Partners, a private investment firm.