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Glimmers of hopeLogistics costs plunged dramatically last year as the economy contracted. Preliminary data for 2010 show that a recovery is under way, but shippers still face a host of challenges.
Don't breathe a sigh of relief just yet
Despite the recovery, companies are likely to pressure supply chain managers to cut costs even further.
A bright future... together
We must move beyond the typical approach of "state the problem and talk about the frustrations."
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The brass ring beckons
The results of a recent study about career paths could encourage supply chain professionals to set their sights on achieving an executive position.
Forward ThinkingThe brass ring beckons
The results of a recent study about career paths could encourage supply chain professionals to set their sights on achieving an executive position.
Supply chain managers moving up the corporate ladder
A new study suggests that an increasing number of companies are recognizing the importance of having a highly placed supply chain leader in the organization.
Forward Thinking
Network redesign emerges as top priority in tough times
Companies see revising their distribution networks as one of the best ways to respond to challenging economic conditions.
Forward Thinking
Large companies cut back on the number of suppliers
The largest companies have trimmed the ranks of their suppliers by 15 percent, according to one vendor of supplier management software.
Forward Thinking
CSCMP offers new, pre-conference workshops
Learn about supply chain fundamentals and strategic issues at workshops the day before CSCMP’s 2010 Annual Global Conference in San Diego.
Forward Thinking
Recession hinders inventory management
Results of a new survey quantify the difficulties companies had in managing working capital.
Forward Thinking
Industrialized nations may lose infrastructure advantage by 2030
Wealthier countries aren't spending enough on infrastructure to stay ahead of emerging economies, say respondents to a global survey of infrastructure experts.
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Apple's supply chain still on top of the pile
Consumer electronics company tops AMR Research's annual listing of companies with the best supply chains.
Forward Thinking
Get ready to go mobile
Distribution operations in the future will need to support mobile commerce, such as consumers ordering and paying for products with their smart phones.
Forward Thinking
Sharing tech talent could help supply chains
A pilot program encouraging companies to share technological expertise will soon be under way.
Forward Thinking
Logistics outsourcing is most common subject of academic articles
Information technology was the second most common subject of academic papers.
