Articles by Rick Blasgen

Despite a worrisome picture, the consensus among global supply chain management leaders is that a significant economic recovery is on the horizon ... and that you need to be prepared for it.

When you become a member of CSCMP, you become a member of the global family of supply chain managers.

Before you think about cutting back on your support of CSCMP, consider that it's precisely when times get tough that you need the support of your association.

Nearly 3,000 supply chain management and logistics professionals from more than 40 countries gathered in Denver, Colorado, USA recently to attend CSCMP's Annual Global Conference 2008.

While survival is important, supply chain practitioners must do more than just survive ... we need to thrive, so that our customers will, too.

To say that uncertainties are a challenge for global business leaders is an understatement, given the unpredictable economic dynamics that supply chain pros are confronting today.

This is the time of year when supply chain thought leaders are forecasting which topics and trends will be top of mind in the coming months.

Next year, CSCMP will turn 45 years old. Talk about a journey!

The instantaneous way in which we move information around the globe is a critical component of today's rapid-fire business environment.

We are constantly reviewing how best to reach you, our customers, and this new publication is a result of that process.