Global supply chain management - Articles - Page 509

Using a 3PL to Simplify Shipments to and From Mexico

August 13, 2013

Third-party logistics companies with experience in Mexico and strong partnerships with leading Mexican carriers and customs brokers can make cross-border shipping a truly seamless activity, says Dennis McCaffrey of XPO Logistics.

With Costs in Mind, Hospital Supply Chain Strategies Become More Strategic

August 13, 2013

Modern Healthcare

The hospital supply chain is becoming more strategic and taking a more prominent role in guiding decisions that weigh clinical outcomes against the costs of medical supplies, devices and prescription drugs. But it still has a long way to go.

Balance of 2013 Expected to See Increased M&A Activity in Retail

August 13, 2013

PwC US

Despite a slowdown in U.S. retail and consumer merger + acquisition (M+A) activity in the second quarter of 2013, consumer sentiment and retail sales trends remain positive, along with strong corporate balance sheets and availability of private equity "dry powder," which should help trigger M+A activity during the second half of 2013, according to PwC's U.S. retail and consumer deals insights Q2 2013 report.

U.K. National Health System's Extreme Procurement Strategy

August 12, 2013

Supply Chain Europe

A radical new blueprint for how Britain's NHS buys everything - from rubber gloves and stitches to new hips, building work, bed pans and temporary staff - has been unveiled by health minister Dan Poulter.

Recognizing Energy Saving Potential in the Supply Chain

August 12, 2013

Sustainable Plant

Companies that want to reduce their carbon footprint need to pay attention to the energy they use. But at least as important - and in some cases even more so - is paying attention to the energy used by links in their supply chain.

Making the Case for a National Infrastructure Bank

August 12, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The nation's transportation infrastructure is in dire shape.

Mexico's Improving Logistics Environment

August 9, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

A new reform-minded government, a stable economy and sound infrastructure are among the factors combining to make Mexico a good market for logistics operations, says Eric Markeset, who is based in Mexico City as principal of consulting firm Tsol.

Do Bonuses, Other Incentives Conflict with 'Agnosticism' of Merged-Channel Retailing?

August 9, 2013

Storefront Backtalk

As merged channels (also known as omnichannel) become the default for an increasing number of retailers, the challenge of efficiently handling the supply chain and managing inventory becomes exponentially more complex.

Matchmaker Between Manufacturers, Clothing Retailers Looks for Next Apparel Hub

August 9, 2013

New York Times

Li & Fung - the most important company that most American shoppers have never heard of - has long been on the cutting edge of globalization, chasing cheap labor to garment factories first in China, then elsewhere in Asia, including Bangladesh. Now, with sweatshop disasters there drawing international scrutiny, the business is looking for the next best place - perhaps South America or sub-Saharan Africa - where it can steer apparel buyers seeking workers to stitch clothing together for a few dollars a day.

London Reportedly Maintains Most Expensive Logistics Space

August 9, 2013

Arabian Supply Chain

London Heathrow is the most expensive logistics location in the world, according to a new report by DTZ. The property solutions firm's Global Occupancy Costs Logistics 2013 report reveals that renting a logistics facility around the London airport will cost $313 per square meter a year.