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Supply chain managers can apply common sense and "do the right thing" when setting up sustainability programs that help both the environment and the bottom line, says Kevin Smith.
After hitting a low point in 2009, U.S. logistics costs as a percentage of GDP rose by 10 percent last year. Unfortunately, that's no cause for optimism: prospects for further business growth are uncertain indeed.
Expect no letup in the relentless pressure on U.S. logistics managers to cut costs. To meet that challenge, they will have to regularly re-examine the makeup of their supply chain networks.
Kimberly-Clark helped to pioneer the concept of collaborative supply chains. The benefits have been so great that the practice is now sweeping through Europe.
Third-party logistics and technology companies are hiring supply chain professionals right now. If you want to get their attention, then you'll need to be familiar with a wide range of functions, says recruiter Don Jacobson.