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The ABCs of Sales & Operations Planning

John Boyer Jr., president of J.E. Boyer Co. Inc., explains the basics of sales and operations planning, and details the benefits to be obtained from embracing the process within the organization.

Reliance on Small Subset of Suppliers Increases Risk, Study Finds

Leading global supply chains have become dependent on the same small group of sub-tier suppliers - concentrating the risk and increasing the potential for crippling supply chain disruptions, according to Resilinc, which provides solutions for supply chain mapping, visibility and event monitoring.

Menzies of American Logistics Aid Network Dies

SupplyChainBrain mourns the loss of a bright industry spirit and valued friend --

Canada 'Missing Out' on Arctic Shipping Lanes

Canada may be missing the boat on using Arctic shipping to encourage development at the same time Russia steams ahead on its own northern waters.

U.S. Could Capture $115Bn in Annual Exports from Other Nations by 2020, Study Finds

Some of the biggest gains in U.S. exports due to a widening U.S. production-cost advantage over leading Western European nations and Japan are likely to be seen in chemicals, machinery, and transportation equipment, according to a report by The Boston Consulting Group.

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Menzies of American Logistics Aid Network Dies

SupplyChainBrain mourns the loss of a bright industry spirit and valued friend --

UTi Expands into New London Operations Center

UTi Worldwide Inc., a global supply chain services and solutions company, officially opened its new London operations in Heathrow, United Kingdom.

New Option Available for Air Freight Customers

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has become the first British airline to accept the new Sentry FlightSafe tracking device, developed by Texas-based airborne asset tracking solutions company OnAsset Intelligence, on its aircraft.

Change Broker Confidentiality Rules or Boot Them, Says Forwarders Group

The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America Inc. has asked Customs and Border Protection to revoke or modify a number of long-standing interpretative rulings that it believes have created an overly strict confidentiality standard. The NCBFAA has requested that CBP adopt a standard that requires brokers to maintain the confidentiality of an importer's "proprietary business information" which is generally defined as information which could harm the importer's competitive position if disclosed.

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Storage System Helps Canned Chicken Producer Beef Up Production

Dynamic flow storage rack system eliminates logistics bottlenecks and allows contract manufacturer of canned chicken to seek new business.

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IBM's Journey From an International to 'Globally Integrated' Enterprise

A conversation with Tim Carroll, vice president of global execution within IBM's Integrated Supply Chain.

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Most Organizations Lack 'Mature' Supply Chain Risk Management Practices, Study Finds

Only 41 percent of companies surveyed are considered to have "mature" supply chain risk management processes, but nearly four in five mitigate against disruptions by implementing a dual sourcing strategy, according to a recent report.

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