Setting aside all of the negative connotations associated with the number “13,” I believe 2013 will be a year in which we make a positive move forward in the U.S. economy and in the U.S. political system. The two are related.
As the supply chain management discipline evolves in response to a more complex, interdependent business environment, professionals must complement their technical knowhow with “soft” managerial skills. Educators must rise to this challenge in the coming year.
William J. DeWitt III, Associate Dean, Professor of Logistics, Director of Graduate Studies, Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business & Logistics
2013 needs a champion or champions for U.S. freight transportation, logistics systems and processes.
Sparked by the eurozone crisis, we have had enough of a gloomier picture of the global economy presented by IMF and others, forecasting a sluggish 3 to 4 percent growth in 2013. International trade must be sustained as a lifeline, of which ports are a vital link.
As we enter 2013, the world economy is likely to continue its overall recovery, with growth and stabilization taking place at varying paces in different markets.
In the shipping business, any strategic plan must include a strong operational focus and, above all else, a comprehensive understanding of — and commitment to — the needs of our customer.
Annual Review & Outlook 2013: New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders & Brokers Association
Annual Review & Outlook 2013: National Defense Transportation Association
Annual Review & Outlook 2013: National Industrial Transportation League
Commentary: Curing Information Technology
Red Tide for Shipowners
Annual Review & Outlook 2013: National Retail Systems
Annual Review & Outlook 2013: National Retail Federation
Annual Review & Outlook 2013: MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Menlo Worldwide Logistics
Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Maine Maritime Academy
Annual Review & Outlook 2013: INTTRA
Annual Review & Outlook 2013: International Association of Ports & Harbors
Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Institute of International Container Lessors
Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Horizon Lines
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