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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.

Supply chain managers face a coming shortage of talent. The best should be putting strategies in place now to prepare for the future.

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.

Results from an APQC survey reveal that there are skills gaps among candidates, but organizations are adopting ways to develop current and future employees.

The importance of supply chain talent management continues to increase as supply chain becomes a more strategic function and many senior supply chain professionals prepare to retire.

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.

The National Center for Supply Chain Technology Education (SCTE) and the California Centers of Excellence recently embarked on a research study to gather information and analyze national trends related to the emerging occupation of Supply Chain Technicians.

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%

Supply chain management is the hot new MBA, according to the Wall Street Journal, or why it was the leading topic of discussion at all four of the Material Handling & U.S. Logistics Roadmap round table meetings last summer.

The goal of this article is not to take a strong stance on if or when the supply chain talent storm will occur; like the weather, that is hard to predict. Rather, consider this paper a “storm warning.”

In the business world, why is competition so often the norm, while cooperation seems like an impossible goal? Why do we so often settle for “better than nothing” compromises? One of the most destructive assumptions we bring to negotiations is the assumption that the pie of resources is fixed. The mythical-fixed-pie mindset leads us to interpret most competitive situations as purely win-lose.

Which individual certification program is most appropriate for those aspiring to have a career in the field of supply chain management. With multiple certification choices it seems that many are confused as to which certification program will provide the most benefit for that dream job.

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.

Firms can manage their sourcing better by developing relationships not only with their suppliers but also with their suppliers' suppliers, according to two papers co-written by a University of Illinois expert in supply chain management.

A firm’s raw material sourcing knowledge can be a strategic resource, and therefore we explore how firms can capture and use this knowledge. We examine the sourcing experiences of four firms in four different countries in the automotive industry and identify the raw material sourcing knowledge‐related parameters with appropriate theoretical explanations.