The CANAMEX Corridor of Innovation initiative has been working in recent years to plan improvements to public and private shipping, rail, highway and inspection facilities through a multistate cooperative of Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Idaho.

U.S. sales of notebook PCs outpaced desktop computers for the first time in 2005, garnering 53.3 percent of the total PC retail market, according to research firm Current Analysis.

Good projects frequently fail — even when experienced managers are at the helm.

The health-care industry is beginning to adopt the principles of sustainable procurement — a "green" approach to purchasing which takes into account the efficient use of nonrenewable resources and the potential for recycling.

The marketplace has come a long way since Henry Ford's all-black Model T, mass produced at a price "everyman" could afford. Today's consumers want products designed the way they like, at the right price and with quick availability.

How efficiently hospitals keep track of health-care supplies can make the difference not only in cost but also the quality of patient care.

Building deep supplier relationships is a key facet of success for Japanese automakers Honda and Toyota. Through a supplier-partnering hierarchy, the two companies work with suppliers to reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and maximize market share.

As more jobs move offshore, outsourcing appears to be one of the leading strategies used by companies to gain competitive advantage. But a new research study has determined that while outsourcing may be widespread, most companies have to failed to optimize its value through strategic planning.

New research shows world-class measurement systems for strategic sourcing and the supply chain help drive an organization's cost savings, revenue growth, new product development, supplier relationships, and shareholder value. What's the secret?

A marketing professor at the W. P. Carey School of Business examines the client-supplier relationship in a recent research survey.