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Tuesday, November 08, 2011
The latest Assessment of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) study from A.T. Kearney confirms procurement’s power to drive real money to the bottom line and value to the top line. Among the leaders who do this best, seven characteristics stand out.November 2011 • Strategy • Metrics • SourcingProcurement • Permalink
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Mobile devices seem to be ubiquitous these days. So it’s not surprising to hear all the talk about mobility in the supply chain. But what’s the real potential of mobility in the key supply chain processes. And what’s the best way to identify and tap that potential? Carefully determining your “Mobility Index” will go a long way toward answering these questions.Technology • Metrics • SeptemberOctober 2011 • Permalink
Friday, July 01, 2011
What lessons about tactical planning can supply chain executives learn from yacht racing? Quite a few. In SCM, as in sailing, you need a helmsman (leader) and a willing crew (team) to achieve the common goal—victory. Tactical planning is not something that concerns just the supply chain director and his or her people. It’s a driver of overall business success.Strategy • JulyAugust 2011 • Metrics • Permalink
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
The best companies approach their supply chains in a way that differs markedly from their less-successful competitors. In particular, they consistently embrace certain traits that make their operations run more smoothly and profitably. These are the traits of the supply chain leaders—practices, processes, and principles that any organization would be wise to emulate.Strategy • Organization • Metrics • JulyAugust 2010 • Permalink
Monday, November 01, 2010
Yes, we’ve all experienced some formidable challenges during the economic downturn of the past two years. But things could have been a lot worse were it not for the supply chain’s positive impact on costs, revenues, and operations. That’s just one conclusion of our annual survey, which suggests brighter times ahead and encourages supply chain professionals to get ready for the upturn.Strategy • November 2010 • Supplier Management • Metrics • Permalink
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
This year’s edition of the Top 25 supply chains published by AMR Research, now part of Gartner, contains some familiar names and some new faces. But beyond the list itself, the most important learning for supply chain professionals is that certain tactics consistently define the leaders, regardless of industry or geography. These are the tactics that lead to operational and financial success.Feature • Organization • Metrics • SeptemberOctober 2010 • Permalink
Monday, March 01, 2010
The short answer is a resounding yes! New research findings show that the top supply chain management companies significantly outperform their competitors across most financial measures. This article offers insights into those financial gains that differentiate the leaders from their rivals - and offers tips on how to get your top management interested in investing for supply chain excellence.News • Departments • Finance • Metrics • MarchApril 2010 • Permalink
News • Departments • Procurement • Sourcing • Supplier Management • Metrics • MarchApril 2010 • Permalink
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