A New Year of Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities
ThomasNet News, January 19, 2010
A volatile economy will make risk management more of a permanent factor for supply chain managers, and, moving forward, the usual approach to possible disruptions simply won't do. The recession has technically ended, according to experts. Yet many of the same challenges remain for organizations across industries.
Aid workers could face logistical problems in Haiti
National Post, January 14, 2010
As hundreds of aid workers poured into the island of Hispaniola from around the world on Thursday, disaster relief experts said their greatest challenge would prove to be co-ordinating their efforts to overcome the logistical nightmare that Haiti has become.
Barriers on Main Street
The Globe and Mail, December 18, 2009
'Buy American" policies are lamentably alive and well, and somewhat strengthened, in a new $154-billion (U.S.) stimulus bill that was passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The White House should press for the relevant clauses to be removed, so that it is not passed with this protectionist element by the Senate next year. Canada needs to lobby harder.
Federal procurement watchdog questions ‘standing offers’
Ottawa Citizen, December 16, 2009
Public Works and Government Services used standing offers to hand out $1.5 billion in contracts without “reliable data” to monitor if they are awarded fairly, misused or even abused, says Canada’s procurement ombudsman.
Canada scrambles to fight wider 'Buy American' provisions
Canada.com, December 16, 2009
Canadian businesses were scrambling Wednesday to fight new "Buy American" provisions included in a $154-billion job-creation bill set for passage in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The supply chain gremlin that stole Christmas?
The 21st century supply chain, November 30, 2009
Every indication is that the ratio of on-line to in-store sales will continue to increase so I predict that companies like Amazon that have both a strong on-line presence and great expertise in supply chain management will continue to grow at the expense of both the consumer electronics manufacturers and the in-store retailers.
Don't Fear The Pirates
Forbes, November 18, 2009
Despite it's high profile, In a survey on supply chain risk released in September, piracy and its impact on supply chain security ranked last on a list of perceived risks facing global companies, with only 2% of respondents citing it as the ultimate concern.
Safety: Swine flu awareness for supply chain managers
Modern Materials Handling, November 17, 2009
Supply chain managers need to examine what other effects a pandemic may have on key parts of a company’s flow of inventory, goods and raw materials. With a little advanced planning supply chain managers will have a better chance of weathering the current pandemic, and can head off disruptions from future pandemics.
Risk check: How healthy are your key contractors?
The Globe and Mail, October 19, 2009
In this environment of continued uncertainty, prudent managers should monitor the health of their key contractors and suppliers. There are 4 risk factors that managers need to examine when makng their assessment.
Canadian executives show dramatic shift in outlook
Report on Business, October 4, 2009
The latest C-Suite survey of Canadian corporate executives, which was conducted in mid-September, shows a dramatic shift in attitudes in the past seven months. In the February survey almost 90 per cent of those polled thought the economy would shrink in the coming 12 months. That has almost completely reversed, with 85 per cent now saying growth will occur in the next year.
Purchasing Management - The Driving Force to Maximizing Success during Tough Economic Times.
4 Hoteliers, September 19, 2009
Understanding SCM is basic to understanding the necessary purchasing culture required to leverage the ability to maximize profitable growth. It begins with understanding your markets, your customer base and the future of the industry.
Canada purchasing index rises for 3rd month in row
Reuters, September 8, 2009
Purchasing by Canadian businesses expanded for a third straight month in August, and at a faster pace than had been expected, according to a report released on Friday that suggests the economy may have started to rebound.
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