Tuesday, November 8, 2011 · John Blascovich, Alejandro Ferrer, and Bill Markham
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.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 · Sumantra Sengupta
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?…
Friday, July 1, 2011 · Hugh Williams
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…
Monday, November 1, 2010 · Ronald R. Johnson, Charles C. Poirier, Morgan L. Swink and Francis J. Quinn
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…
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 · Kevin O'Marah
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…
Sunday, July 11, 2010 · Charles C. Poirier, Morgan L. Swink and Francis J. Quinn
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…
Monday, March 1, 2010 · Morgan L. Swink, Rajdeep Golecha and Tim Richardson
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…
Monday, March 1, 2010 · Robert J. Trent
Most companies are less than satisfied with their systems in place to measure supplier performance (if they even have a system at all). But creation of an effective supplier scorecard—one that aligns directly with the outcomes sought from doing business with that…
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