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HP, Google, Fujitsu, Sharp, Cisco, Samsung, to discuss post-recession supply chain issues

SVPs and VPs of supply chain & logistics from leading hi-tech & electronics manufacturers and retailers will gather in San Jose on November 9th - 10th for a high-level discussion of their supply chain strategies in the post-recession era.

(Aug 18, 2010)

86% of companies plan to tackle environmental issues in transport

According to a new report from AMR Research in collaboration with RedPrairie, the main challenges facing supply chains are managing external factors, such as the global economic crisis, and addressing green issues.

(Jul 20, 2010)

Emerging EU crisis impacts business in APEC region

Business leaders from the APEC region have expressed concern over the crisis currently emerging in Europe.

(May 25, 2010)

Freight costs, profitability & environment are top hi-tech supply chain concerns

‘Retaining cost and service levels achieved during the crisis,' and ‘environmental concerns' were cited as the biggest supply chain challenges facing hi-tech supply chains this year by Canon and Sharp.

(Apr 29, 2010)

Poor decisions add 20% to transportation bills

According to Transite Technology, the majority of companies spend 20% more than they need to on their transportation costs.

(Apr 28, 2010)

Top pharma supply chain directors to discuss legislative changes & supply chain strategy

Senior supply chain directors from top pharmaceutical companies will gather at eyefortransport's Healthcare & Life Sciences Supply Chain Summit which takes place in Chicago on June 29 - 30, to discuss supply chain strategy and legislative changes in the pharma industry.

(Mar 24, 2010)

NRS launches Vendor Direct Logistics service for China – US trade

National Retail Systems (NRS) will leverage its joint venture with Sinotrans to provide vendor-controlled inventory management solutions from factory to store.

(Feb 24, 2010)

Hi-tech industry looks to supply chain to renew profitability in 2010

According to a new eyefortransport report, supply chain executives at hi-tech companies will face increased pressure to reduce costs as hi-tech manufacturers look to supply chain initiatives to boost profitability during the economic revival.

(Feb 23, 2010)

ICHCA International investigates shipper responsibilities

ICHCA is taking a closer look at shipper responsibilities, particularly the accuracy of information provided by shippers in terms of consignment weight and contents.

(Feb 22, 2010)

Drewry publishes carriers’ financial stress index

A new report from Drewry Shipping Consultants reveals that only two of the carriers tracked in the financial stress index are operating above the "distress zone".

(Feb 2, 2010)