Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrainMore from Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrainAll LogisticsThis Supply Chain Goes NuclearAll of a sudden, the future looks bright for nuclear power. Along with that rosy forecast, however, comes a raft of new challenges to the industry's global supply chain.February 21, 2014Global Trade ManagementThe Case Against Free TradeWas there ever a time when trade wasn't a polarizing subject? Judging from the endless debate, it's either the key to economic prosperity, or a catastrophe for the common worker. There seems to be no middle ground.February 18, 2014Forecasting & Demand PlanningIt's Valentine's Day. Are You Too in Love With Your Forecast?Humankind is forever striving for perfection. When it comes to the job of demand forecasting, however, perhaps we ought to be a tad less obsessive.February 14, 2014All TechnologyNotes From the Oracle Value Chain SummitSome random themes and thoughts to emerge from Oracle Corp.'s Value Chain Summit in San Jose, Calif. last week:February 10, 2014All LogisticsStaging a Carbon-Neutral Winter OlympicsAnd you thought that sponsorships for the Olympics were all about consumer products and services. Meet the Official Carbon Partner of the Sochi Games.February 7, 2014Product Lifecycle ManagementBlurring the Lines Between Stores and the WebCall it the Holiday Retailing Death Match: Team Black Friday versus Team Cyber Monday. Brick-and-mortar versus e-commerce sales. Physical stores pitted against the power of the internet.February 3, 2014All LogisticsBatten Down the Hatches: New Trade Regs Are on the WayIs trade compliance nothing but a headache? Or can it be good for business?January 31, 2014All LogisticsFor E-tailers, Pleasing Holiday Shoppers Comes at a PriceDuring the just-wrapped Christmas shopping season, e-tailers were more aggressive than ever before in offering discounts and other kinds of come-ons to customers ordering over the internet. But they paid a high price for that strategy.January 27, 2014LTL/Truckload ServicesDeath to Spreadsheets! New Directions in Demand PlanningWill we ever get rid of those dreaded spreadsheets?January 24, 2014Transportation & DistributionManaging Freight Payment: No Time to Slack OffIn the end, all outsourcing relationships are founded on trust. You can write a contract that drills down to the smallest details, but at some point you have to rely on the integrity of your partner. And when that trust is violated, the consequences can be severe.January 20, 2014Previous PagePage 213 of 265Next Page
