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CarrierDirect notes logistics agent programs dwindle as business owners move towards stronger platforms such as franchising.

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.

The Robin Report is published monthly for senior executives in the retail, fashion, beauty, consumer products and related industries.

Last mile delivery location options, the ability to manage global fulfillment via the cloud, the possibility of 24/7 delivery services and perhaps the end of the middleman as businesses gain more control over transportation and the sale of equipment are all included in a new mindset as more and more logistics startups are formed in order to meet needs that are not being met by traditional providers.

As 2013 draws to a close, the waters are relatively calm for the global economy. Anticipated third quarter slowdowns in the Eurozone and Japan were offset by firmer growth in China and North America. Financial markets, while still apprehensive about Federal Reserve policy, have shown less volatility.

Almost seven out of 10 business leaders believe supplier risk analysis will become more complex as they expand into new global markets. That’s according to research by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s report Strategies for managing customer and supplier risks, sponsored by Dun & Bradstreet.

Some work toward a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management system while others respond piecemeal by putting specialists in place to manage specific threats. Where does your company fall along this spectrum?

Whether looking to create or grow innovative Private Label offerings, retailers face the imperative to enhance their sourcing capabilities.

As the shale energy revolution is gaining speed in the U.S., transportation and logistics companies are experiencing an immediate and dramatic impact, according to a new PwC US report, Shale Energy: A potential game changer – Implications for the US transportation & logistics industry.

Research supported by Zurich Insurance Group has revealed that service failures by outsources reach top three causes of supply chain disruption. Three quarters of businesses experienced at least one supply chain disruption in 2012, with the same percentage admitting they have a complete lack of visibility of their supply chain.

This Supply Chain Resilience report is the fifth in a series that started in 2009 to consider the challenge of developing resilient supply chains. This report, the result of a survey of 519 respondents from 71 countries, highlights the level, range and cost of disruptions that organizations face, and demonstrates how a disruption in one organization can spread out over the entire supply chain.

What is research? In layman’s terms, research is the way you solve problems in a systematic manner and, you know very well, problems are part of the business environment.

This report summarises the key outcomes of the newly published BCI’s 4th Annual Supply Chain Resilience Survey, which considered the causes and consequences of supply chain disruption; techniques to identify key supply chains; as well as offering up approaches and solutions to achieve supply chain resilience.

The Master CFO Collection provides insights on events and experiences that CFOs encounter as part of their role. Partnering for performance is a series within this collection that explores the contribution that CFOs can make by working in a business partnering relationship with different functional areas of the business.

The State of the American Workplace: Employee Engagement Insights for U.S. Business Leaders report highlights findings from Gallup's ongoing study of the American workplace from 2010 through 2012.

The State of the American Workplace: Employee Engagement Insights for U.S. Business Leaders report highlights findings from Gallup’s ongoing study of the American workplace from 2010 through 2012.

Worldwide, only 13% of employees are engaged in their work -- that is, they are emotionally invested and focused on creating value for their organizations every day.

Our exclusive study gathers the perspectives of middle market executives on various issues affecting this key segment of the U.S. economy. In this research, middle market companies say they are better off than a year ago, but the majority remain concerned about both the U.S. and global economies.

Will the post-election landscape create a path for growth? How will CFOs lead their businesses forward? See what’s ahead in our 2013 CFO Outlook.

“Middle market executives are optimistic about their future, but temper this optimism over concerns related to taxes, government regulations and compliance with the Affordable Care Act.” - John A. Thain, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CIT