Filed in Strategy
Monday, May 07, 2012
The benefits of effective Sales & Operations Planning are compelling — lower operating costs, reduced inventory requirements, and top-line growth. The top-performing S&OP companies are realizing these benefits and in the process gaining competitive advantage. This article details the traits of the top performers and gives a practical approach to help others enhance their own S&OP performance level.Inventory • Procurement • Finance • MayJune 2012 • Labor • Strategy • Plan • Permalink
Friday, March 30, 2012
During this Webcast SCMR Editorial Director Frank Quinn speaks with Karen Caswelch, CEO of Akoya, a supply chain analytics software company, about the myths and truths of the newest breed of supply chain analytics tools. Find out how predictive analysis tools - based on data extracted from CAD drawings and actual purchasing data - helped a Fortune 100 manufacturer gain full visibility to foundry requirements.Webcast • Supply Chain • Sourcing • Software • Strategy • analytics • Permalink
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Our panel of experts examines what lies ahead for supply chain professionals. The consensus: Cost pressures, competitive challenges, and economic volatility will only intensify going forward. The keys to success in this environment are flexibility, a willingness and capacity to change, and an unwavering focus on the customer.Global • MarchApril 2012 • Strategy • Permalink
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
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November 2011 • Strategy • Risk Management • SourcingProcurement • Permalink
November 2011 • Green • Strategy • Risk Management • Organization • Permalink
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Companies like Medco and Staples share a common belief: The innovative investment in supply chain infrastructure — and in particular automated materials handling and distribution systems—is a foundational element in market leadership and business success. Their stories point to seven key takeaways that supply chain professionals in any business sector can learn from.Technology • Finance • Strategy • SeptemberOctober 2011 • Permalink
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Green • Inventory Management • Sourcing & Procurement • Strategy • SeptemberOctober 2011 • Permalink




