Tuesday, July 29, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
For supply chain managers, this service can streamline procurement processes with applications to view purchase requisition self-service orders orders awaiting approval.
Thursday, July 17, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Sixty-five percent of Shared Services executives from Fortune 1000 companies do not believe their vendors are sufficiently focused on minimizing risk, according to a new survey by Consero Group.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 · Paul Mandell
Large companies across the globe are under constant pressure to operate with greater efficiency and productivity, and this pressure is particularly palpable within large procurement operations.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 · Mark Moon, PhD
Your company’s S&OP process will not achieve true integration without adequate attention being paid to the three mechanisms of organizational structure, process, and culture.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 · Sean Rollings
Industry analysts estimate that S&OP systems can reduce inventories by 5-10%; increase inventory turns by 5-10%; and increase service levels by 5-10%. All of these combined improvements can help boost top-line growth by 2-5%.
Friday, April 19, 2013 · SCMR Staff
An internationally recognized expert on how businesses can resolve complex management dilemmas and increase profitability by removing organizational constraints will speak at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, on Monday, June 24.
Sunday, December 23, 2012 · Kevin O'Marah
Global poll of over 1,000 executives reveals that the e-commerce giant is more admired than its Californian rival on all major supply chain attributes except innovation.
Saturday, October 13, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
While executives in the container-shipping industry would probably like to forget 2011, the resiliency of industry players will prove itself once again, said analysts at the Boston Consulting Group.
Thursday, September 6, 2012 · Robert A Rudzki
Most companies have several areas of underlying health concerns – often unidentified (and untreated). History has shown that ignoring one or more of the following principles can contribute to the ultimate demise of an organization
Tuesday, September 4, 2012 · Robert A Rudzki
The global research results demonstrate a clear relationship between an organization’s overall Beat the Odds (BTO) score across nine core principles, and key corporate longevity issues such as employee retention, employee morale, industry rank, and financial performance.
Monday, July 9, 2012 · Robert A Rudzki
Something happened in major league baseball recently that begs for comment because of its relevance to the world of business, and in particular to the world of procurement and supply management.
Monday, July 2, 2012 · Thomas S. Davis and Robert A. Novack
The right supply chain metrics can help you answer three key questions: Where do we want to go? How do we get there? And how do we know when we’ve arrived? The ability to answer these questions—in an accurate and timely manner—can lead directly to superior business…
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