Supply chain technology: What’s happening in the innovation economy
June 14, 2010
Over the last couple of weeks, we've been talking to analysts about what they’re seeing in the supply chain technology markets they cover, RFID, voice and warehouse management (WMS) and transportation management (TMS) systems.
Rotterdam Rules Gaining Speed
June 2, 2010
?The Rotterdam Rules may soon replace the existing cargo liability regimes such as the Hamburg and Hague/Visby Rules.
International Trade & Logistics: U.S. Dept. of Commerce Enhances Haitian Relief Supply Chain
June 2, 2010
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke met late last week with representatives from key U.S. apparel importers and retailers, including J.C. Penney, VF Americas and Polo Ralph Lauren, at the Commerce Department to discuss trade benefits created by recently passed legislation designed to help U.S. companies increase their apparel sourcing from earthquake-stricken Haiti.
Logistics technology: IBM to acquire Sterling Commerce for $1.4 billion
June 1, 2010
上周IBM宣布计划收购AT&T subsidiary Sterling Commerce, a provider of business-to-business integration and cross-channel solutions for $1.4 billion. The transaction is expected to close later this year.
Transportation news: Pulse of Commerce Index is down
May 27, 2010
Despite economic indicators—and anecdotal reports—indicating to a large degree that the economy is showing signs of a rebound, the most recent results of the Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index (PCI) indicate the green economic shoots may not be as advertised.
Logistics business: Commerce Department reports increases in durable goods new orders and shipments
May 26, 2010
In another sign that the United States economy is gradually recovering, the Commerce Department reported today that new orders for manufactured durable goods in April were up 2.9 percent from March to $193.9 billion and were up 16.8 percent year-over-year. This marks the fourth time in the last five months new orders were up.
