Regulation & Compliance

Columbia Sportswear: A European DC With a French Flair

March 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The Oregon-based sportswear company finds France's labor rules are a perfect fit for its new European distribution center operation.

Carriers, Shippers Mitigate Losses From HOS Rules, But Worry About Round Two

January 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

Productivity losses from the new hours-of-service rules have been less than anticipated, thanks to efforts by shippers and carriers, but both sides worry about additional changes that may be on the way.

Need to Know Legal Aspects of Logistics Has Never Been Greater

November 1, 2004

Thomas A. Foster-Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

Even the best companies forget that their supply chains are only as strong as the transportation system that supports them. Unfortunately, capacity constraints, high costs and other problems portend serious transportation problems. The answer is having the right transportation executive on staff who understands the legal and operational challenges ahead.

Contract Management Helps Ensure That Negotiated Savings Reach Bottom Line

March 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

As corporations turn a strategic eye on sourcing operations, they increasingly realize the need to better manage and enforce their numerous contracts. In may ways, this is old news for transportation and logistics, where contract management tools and processes already are well established, though still underused.

Is Your Supply Chain Ready for Sarbanes-Oxley?

February 1, 2004

Russell W. Goodman- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

It's a mistake to see the financial information reporting and documentation requirements of the act as the responsibility solely of either the CFO or the IT department. Sarbanes has many implications for supply-chain management.

Supply-chain Advantages of Doing Business in and from Canada

January 1, 2004

John Ferguson, PBB Global Logistics

Taking the Risk Out of Your Supply Chain

January 1, 2004

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Terrorists are well aware of the opportunity that global supply chains present to deliver a devastating attack on the U.S. It's up to both the government and U.S. importers to protect us all.

A Fertile Ground For Efficient Supply Chains

July 1, 2000

Robert J. Bowman

A series of successful logistics partnerships belies Latin America's reputation for poor communications, outdated infrastructure and unreliable service.

Philips Medical Revitalizes Parts Distribution

April 1, 1999

Robert J. Bowman

Netherlands-based Philips Medical Systems revamped its spare-parts logistics network to better serve owners of its diagnostic imaging machines. These changes were in line with a larger trend in Europe, where roadblocks to centralized distribution of medical equipment slowly are coming down - giving U.S. companies new opportunities for carving out market share.

Europe is a Pain for Distribution of Consumer Health Products

March 1, 1999

Robert J. Bowman

Europe's widely differing regulations of the consumer health product industry pose significant obstacles to centralized distribution. For companies trying to build efficiencies into their supply chains, such as health care giant Novartis, it's a real Maalox moment.