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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
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
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
Emerging optimism prevails in the manufacturing sector that the "Great Recession" is finally turning to recovery, according to the quarterly Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI Survey on the Business Outlook March 2010, a leading indicator for the in…
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March for the eighth consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 11th consecutive month, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®."Both new orders and
By Carol Radice Published: April 1, 2010 While the materials differ— wood, plastic, steel and various combinations—the pallet industry appears to be committed to safety and sustainability. As grocers and…
Pervasive and role-based supply chain intelligence has emerged as a critical factor for improving operational performance, according to a new report published by Aberdeen Group, Supply Chain Intelligence: Adopt Role-Based Operational Business Intelligence
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to be up 13 percent in March compared with the same month a year ago, and double-digit increases are expected to continue through the summer as the U.S. economy begins
CEOs appear to be emerging from recession mode and priming for a return to growth, according to results of The Conference Board CEO Challenge 2010 Survey."Both the year-on-year movement and rank order of challenges suggest that CEOs’ focus has moved