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Basic Training: Oil prices change the calculus of offshoring
Sourcing decisions once were made largely on the basis of labor costs. Oil price volatility has changed all that.
Sourcing decisions once were made largely on the basis of labor costs. Oil price volatility has changed all that.
Dr. John Mentzer dies; was renowned supply chain educator, author
Dr. John T. (Tom) Mentzer, one of the nation's most prominent supply chain educators and authors, died Feb. 26 after a long illness.
Dr. John T. (Tom) Mentzer, one of the nation's most prominent supply chain educators and authors, died Feb. 26 after a long illness.
Lego's game-changing move
The toymaker's bold decision to serve Europe and Asia from a single DC in the Czech Republic cut logistics costs by 20 percent. But bringing the new operation up to Western European standards wasn't exactly child's play.
The toymaker's bold decision to serve Europe and Asia from a single DC in the Czech Republic cut logistics costs by 20 percent. But bringing the new operation up to Western European standards wasn't exactly child's play.
CSCMP seeks nominations for Distinguished Service Award
Know someone who's made a big contribution to the profession? Then consider nominating him or her for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' 2010 Distinguished Service Award.
Know someone who's made a big contribution to the profession? Then consider nominating him or her for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' 2010 Distinguished Service Award.
Turnaround hopes hinge on "supply chain relevance"
Reviving an ailing community is not about building a skilled workforce. It's about offering a relevant value-adding slot in a viable supply chain.
Reviving an ailing community is not about building a skilled workforce. It's about offering a relevant value-adding slot in a viable supply chain.
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.
Forget the tried and true, says Peter Sheahan. Sometimes, success lies in turning everything you know about business on its head.
Contract changes could stop 3PL "savings leakage"
When the savings from their outsourcing arrangements taper off, shippers often blame the provider. They'd do better to look at their contracts.
When the savings from their outsourcing arrangements taper off, shippers often blame the provider. They'd do better to look at their contracts.
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.
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.
Leading economist sees solid growth in first half; tailing off in second half
Inventory rebuilding and government stimulus programs will buoy economy in the near term, economist tells SMC³ winter meeting in Atlanta.
Inventory rebuilding and government stimulus programs will buoy economy in the near term, economist tells SMC³ winter meeting in Atlanta.
CSCMP unveils new membership classes
New to the field? Between jobs? Working overseas? The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals has a special membership option for you.
New to the field? Between jobs? Working overseas? The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals has a special membership option for you.
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