May 2010
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Trade Forecast Calls For Guarded Optimism
In cooperation with IHS Global Insight, American Shipper magazine recently released trade forecast on ocean transportation entitled “Guarded Optimism – International Ocean Freight Volumes in 2010.” The forecast provides a comprehensive…read more
Manufacturing Index in U.S. Rose to 60.4 in April
Conditions for the nation’s manufacturers improved again in April to its highest level since June 2004, according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The ISM index jumped to 60.4% in April from 59.6% in March. This is above forecasts. New orders…read more
Top 7 Global Supply Chain Risks in 2010
By Dr. Edward F. Knab, Productivity Constructs, Inc.Most businesses have already experienced major challenges in their global supply chain resulting from the downturn in the global economy. Similarly, looking forward there are a number of significant…read more