Consumer Spending Trends- An Leading Indicator for the U.S. Logistics Industry
February 1, 2010
The Declining State of the 3PL Industry | logipi.com
The down commerical real estate market phenomenon is creating havoc on 3PL business models. The 2010 recovery is key for this industry.
Federal Spending Cut Proposal Won't Impact Retail Manufacturing Output
January 31, 2010
White House lists some proposed cuts in 2011 budget | www.reuters.com
One proposed 2011 Federal Budget cut, "Advanced Earned Income Tax Credit " won't hurt retailers, manufacturers, and global supply chain operators.
Global 3PL's Innovate as the North American Supply Chain Recovery Continues
January 29, 2010
Ryder Opens Mega Retail Used Vehicle Centre in Greater Toronto | money.cnn.com
3PLs are aggressively pursuing cost reduction and revenue generating programs. Expect global supply chain operators to address energy and transportation programs.
Global Supply Chain Excellence- A Retail Supply Chain 2010 Imperative
January 28, 2010
The Need to Optimize Supply Chain Networks | www.supplychainbrain.com
Today's global supply chains will impact the 2010 retail bottom-line with initiatives such as demand planning, carbon management and global sourcing. Retailer supply chain vendors must get on board or be left at the station.
Restocking not the same as Recovery
January 25, 2010
The Profit and Pain of Stimulus | online.wsj.com
Chemical companies are certain to report better results in comparison to the dreadful picture seen in Q4 2008/Q1 2009. But restocking, and support from government stimulus programmes, is not the same as a full consumer-led recovery. Volumes and margins are likely to remain under pressure, compared to the Boom years of 2003-7.
2010 Global Supply Chain Outlook
January 22, 2010
Transformation is Out; Optimization is In- A look at what to expect from the global supply chain in 2010 | www.industryweek.com
Supply chain topics such as optimization, , global sourcing, outsourcing and social media are in for 2010.
LTL Industry- Ready for the Recovery!
January 21, 2010
The New and Improved LTL Industry | www.worldtrademag.com
The LTL industry is undergoing a needed transformation. Major players have developed the right strategy as the 2010 economic recovery continues.
Environmental Compliance- A Step in the Right Direction for the Electronics Space
January 21, 2010
Ensure environmental regulation compliance | www.eetasia.com
Electronics, Telecommunication, and Semiconductor giants are taking global retailer's Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives seriously.
Winning Strategic Sourcing Strategy by South Korea
January 20, 2010
South Korea eyes record $12b resource spending in '10 | www.reuters.com
South Korea seeks to invest $12 billion in energy and resources investment.
Retail Supply Chain Leadership, Federal Environmental Policy, What’s the Future?
January 20, 2010
Wal-Mart: Sustainability Starts with Small Steps | www.retailwire.com
Leading global retailers continue to drive the Green Supply Chain revolution! The U.S. Federal government is also pushing their environment policy just as hard! What's on the horizon for low cost country retail manufacturers? What's the outlook for green solution providers?
Shale gas abundance provides new options for energy companies
February 13, 2012
Chesapeake Energy bites the natural gas bullet
January 25, 2012
Flurry of newbuild drilling rig deliveries in 2012 may dampen rig rates
January 20, 2012
Talisman joins the ranks of cautious E&P companies
January 12, 2012
Early signs of caution begin to cloud frontier exploration and production
January 4, 2012