Monday, January 30, 2012 · Robert A Rudzki
A simple and powerful best practice is to obtain stakeholder signoff regarding the sourcing strategy as well as the methodology for calculating results.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 · Jeff Berman
Like in previous addresses to Congress, President Barack Obama placed a significant emphasis on transportation infrastructure and the role it can play in helping revive the economy and set the stage for future growth in his State of the Union Address last night.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 · SCMR Staff
Complimentary Study Analyzes the Results Companies Achieved in 2011, Strategies and Challenges, and Objectives for 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012 · Bridget McCrea
Which skills and competencies are hiring managers emphasizing in their job openings today? How well are the universities preparing students for a career in logistics and supply chain management? A new survey from SCMR and Logistics Management reveals some of the answers.
Monday, January 23, 2012 · Robert A Rudzki
One of the important design choices in building a credible cost reduction tracking system is what should we measure our cost reductions against. There are some basic choices.
Thursday, January 19, 2012 · Mark Trowbridge
Too often, supply chain and procurement leaders are not well-prepared for complex negotiations with key suppliers. For one thing, they don’t do their homework as comprehensively or conscientiously as the folks on the other side of the table. Negotiation expert Mark…
Thursday, January 19, 2012 · Kate Vitasek, Jerry Stevens, and Katherine Kawamoto
Though supply chain outsourcing has been generally beneficial, there’s one recurring problem: a lack of a proper governance structure that provides consistent management, policies, and decision-making rights. Good governance is good business. When done right, the governance…
Thursday, January 19, 2012 · Jayanth Jayaram, Jeff Smith, Sunny Park, and Dan McMackin
UPS has developed a solid safety framework that is founded on personal value—a commitment by every employee to adhere to clearly defined safe work practices. This joint academic-industry report describes that safety framework and lays out key lessons learned from the UPS…
Thursday, January 19, 2012 · Jonathan Hughes and Jessica Wadd
Supplier relationship management (SRM) can deliver powerful business benefits. For companies to realize those benefits, though, SRM needs to be comprehensively understood and expertly implemented. The core principles and change management practices offered here can guide that…
Thursday, January 19, 2012 · Gregory L. Schlegel and Robert J. Trent
The potential risk of supply chain disruption has never been greater. In fact, it’s become the new normal, say authors and educators Robert Trent and Greg Schlegel. The problem for many companies is that they are ill prepared to handle a disruption should one occur. This…
Thursday, January 19, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
While the BRIC nations continue to attract investment, supply chain analysts urge caution and diligence
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