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New APICS survey finds that remanufacturing and reverse logistics are no longer niche competencies and improving visibility and integration of remanufacturing are essential to efficient, sustainable supply chain operations.

ISM has discovered an error in its software programming for calculating the May 2014 Manufacturing PMI that was released at 10 a.m. ET this morning - PMI at 55.4%

The 8th edition of the Facts gives a snapshot of the state of U.S. manufacturing, and exhibits its strengths and challenges. The Facts clearly show that manufacturing continues to play a vital role in the U.S. economy.

Trade and Investment Barriers Report 2014 - This report underlines again that barriers to access the markets of the EU’s strategic partners continue to persist in various ways.

Finally it seems that purchasing and supply chain management salaries are seeing an upward trend.

The Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR®) model. The SCOR framework makes it possible for organizations to quickly determine and compare the performance of supply chain and related operations within their organization and against other organizations.

Both APICS and SCC believe that this combination creates a global leader in supply chain solutions, poised to benefit members, customers, partners and employees in several ways.

In late 2013, MHI and Deloitte conducted their first MHI Annual Industry Report survey. The topic of this survey was “Innovations that Drive Supply Chains” and the goal was to provide an up-to-date perspective on emerging supply chain trends.

The supply chain consultant spends 60 seconds talking about the results of the 2014 MHI Annual Industry Report.

Essential to the success of CPM is the buy-in by employees and managers who will be affected by its implementation.

Supply chain practitioners were surveyed on which institutions were their top three as “markers of talent” and where in their minds the best supply chain learning is available.

The 67-page Roadmap’s report and action plan will help the logistics and supply chain industry increase productivity, reduce costs, create jobs and improve the global competitiveness of the U.S. between now and 2025.

NMI® at 53%; December Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®, Business Activity Index at 55.2%; New Orders Index at 49.4%; Employment Index at 55.8%

The competitive marketplace demands that we have extreme competence managing the supply chain. Any risk, cost, distribution, or planning error can impact a company’s success. One way to keep your company competitive is by investing in continuous professional development.

This report presents the findings of the 2013 annual survey and analysis, and compares the results of previous years’ surveys, creating a predictive indicator of emerging priorities in the trucking industry.

Despite the difficulties of monitoring trends in an industry as large and diverse as trucking, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) continues to proactively monitor the challenges facing the trucking industry.

To meet the challenges ahead, it’s vital that we keep up on supply chain trends. We must read, watch and listen to what other professionals are saying and doing. Logistics and supply chain management are becoming core competencies in progressive, successful companies, both public and private, around the globe.

Manufacturing Day would not be complete if it did not offer opportunities to hire our heroes—the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. Veterans play an important role in closing the skills gap. They have skills that make them uniquely suited to careers in manufacturing.

ReMaking America is the second volume on manufacturing policy edited by Richard McCormack. The first, Manufacturing a Better Future for America, came on the heels of the worst decade for manufacturing in our nation’s history. It set the stage for an unprecedented focus on “Made in America.” ReMaking America unveils a new story: one of hope. With the right policies, the authors argue, manufacturing may see a new dawn in America along with the wealth and growth opportunities needed...

Reshoring Initiative founder, Harry Moser recently participated in an Economist online debate, presenting in defense of the motion “Do multinational corporations have a duty to maintain a strong presence in their home countries?”