Author Info

Mitch Mac Donald
Group Editorial Director
Mitch Mac Donald has over 20 years of experience in both the newspaper and magazine businesses. He has covered logistics issues for 15 years. Named one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the U.S. in both 1995 and 1996, he has served in a multitude of editorial and publishing roles. The leading force behind the launch of Supply Chain Management Review, he was that brand's founding publisher and editorial director from 1997 to 2000. Additionally, he has served as news editor, chief editor, publisher and editorial director of Logistics Management, as well as publisher of Modern Materials Handling. Mitch is also the president and CEO of Agile Business Media, LLC, the parent company of DC Velocity.
For competitive edge, try "flipping" your thinking
Forget the tried and true, says Peter Sheahan. Sometimes, success lies in turning everything you know about business on its head.
Passenger rail initiative could give boost to freight
In addition to saving fuel and cutting emissions, proposed high-speed rail network would free up more track for freight.
IWLA chief unfazed by recession's challenges
A slumping economy didn't stop Joel Anderson from boosting the group's membership, finances in 2009. Now, he's looking to build on that success.
EPA's carbon decision a clear case of backdoor regulation
By declaring carbon dioxide to be an air pollutant under the Clean Air Act, the EPA has granted itself the authority to embark on a sweeping regulatory initiative—whether Congress approves of the idea or not.
An insider's take on the great highway debate: interview with Mortimer L. Downey III
When it comes to handicapping the upcoming battle over highway spending, veteran public servant turned consultant Mort Downey may have the ultimate inside track.
Five lessons learned from a painful 2009
As we begin a new year, it's a good time to reflect on some of the lessons learned during 2009 so we can avoid repeating these mistakes as our economy stabilizes.
Resizing HP's carbon footprint
Hewlett-Packard is on a very public mission to reduce the carbon footprint of its $50 billion supply chain. It's Judy Glazer's job to keep that effort on track.
Buffett buy is good news for logistics
Famed investor's purchase of BNSF will raise logistics sector's profile with U.S. public, government.
Even in down economy, CSCMP conference offers solid returns
In good times and bad, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' Annual Global Conference keeps hitting it out of the park.
O'Hare to get competition?
A site just 40 miles from O'Hare International might not sound like the best place to build a cargo airport. But that's not stopping officials in Will County, Ill.

