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Many organizations struggle to make use of financial data from a variety of information systems, which are often disaggregated, complex and duplicated. This makes it harder for the CPO and CFO to see the “true situation” and to skillfully manage cash, volatility and risk in the supply chain.

It is essential to identify where you want to be, perform a current state analysis, and drive the organization and supply chain toward that new vision. In many cases, the journey takes 5 – 10 years. Indeed this is a long time to be in a state of change, but when planned and directed wisely, it’s not only bearable, it can be quite liberating for employees and for the organization.

The rise of questionable ethics may be partly driven by the financial crisis that began in 2007-2008. As the global economy tanked, companies became increasingly desperate to maintain and grow their business. This could be a reason why purchasing now receives more intense gifting efforts aimed at creating implied obligations.

Starting on July 9, 2013, liquidated damages of $5,000 per violation will be issued for inaccurate, incomplete, or untimely filings. CBP may also withhold the release or transfer of cargo for which an ISF has not been filed. Noncompliant cargo will also be subject to further inspections.

The report was issued today by Bradley J. Holcomb, CPSM, CPSD, chair of the Institute for Supply Management™ Manufacturing Business Survey Committee. "The PMI™ registered 50.9 percent, an increase of 1.9 percentage points from May's reading of 49 percent, indicating expansion in the manufacturing sector for the fifth time in the first six months of 2013.

Retail is about more than providing consumers with great products. In 2013, the National Retail Federation launched This is Retail to highlight the industry’s opportunities for life-long careers, how retailers strengthen communities, and the critical role that retail plays in driving innovation.

A GAME CHANGER changes the way that something is done, thought about, or made. Henry Ford was the epitome of a game changer. His revolutionary new mass-production methods, including the world’s first moving assembly line for cars, made automobile ownership affordable for many middle-class Americans. In this white paper, we’ll discuss the game-changing supply chain trends that you need to squarely face today, and we’ll suggest how to make progress toward the desired end state.

Evolving economic conditions, rapidly changing global and industry dynamics and the maturing of the industry suggest the capabilities and uses of 3PLs have evolved considerably over the sixteen years of this study. To assess these changes, the study team uses four complementary channels of research.

The Master of Professional Studies in Supply Chain Management (MPS/SCM) is a 30 credit, two-year online degree program designed to fit the schedules of working professionals. The curriculum - grounded in proven theory, best business practices, and emerging innovation - enables students to examine supply chain processes from managing information technology enabled logistics to crafting supply chain strategy. Graduates will be prepared to design and lead the future's most effective supply chains.

Presentation by Larry Gross, Senior Consultant at FTR during the NITL Spring Policy Meetings.

Have you heard about the looming driver crisis? Or thought about how it could impact your transportation costs?In Mike Regan's 2:00 Minute Warning, he explains why this is an issue and how a potential crisis can be averted.

According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ 24th annual State of Logistics Report released today, logistics and supply chain managers are continuing to drive inefficiencies out of the business transportation system.

An Interview by Dustin Mattison with Edith Simchi-Levi, VP of Operations at OPS Rules Management Consultants, who discussed The Role of Analytics in Supply Chain and Operations Strategy.

The nation is, at long last, engaged in a serious discussion of what it might take to make sure that our students leave high school college and career ready. But what exactly, does that mean? Almost three years ago, we decided to find out, by looking at the levels of mathematics and English language literacy high school graduates need to succeed in their first year in our community colleges.

The United States’ public secondary schools provide universities and colleges with the bulk of their applicants. There is ample evidence that tertiary institutions are faced with contradictory data suggesting that they have a serious supply-chain problem.

Overall, our analysis of these use cases suggests that the broad-scale use of item-level RFID tagging in the apparel industry will yield substantial benefits to apparel manufacturers.

The findings of this exploratory study show that the potential benefits of item-level RFID in the apparel supply chain reach beyond the retailer to include apparel production and distribution.

Regardless of what industry you're in, increasing the visibility of your supply chain is the only way to keep your company from ever facing the intense consumer backlash that comes with the discovery of counterfeit components cropping up in your supply chain.

Advancing your education and earning credentials proves to employers that you’ve demonstrated competency and knowledge of all levels of the supply chain. Michigan State’s three-course master certificates and five-course advanced master certificate can provide the necessary tools and techniques to advance your career in this dynamic, lucrative industry.

Rakuten said it will acquire Webgistix, which provides warehouse and shipping services to online retailers. Webgistix says it can provide 1-2 day shipping for customers from its U.S. facilities in New York, Las Vegas, Atlanta and Reno.