Tuesday, July 5, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Brad Householder, director of PRTM’s supply chain practice, said that a recent study suggests that the supply chain “risk/reward” component should not change in an era of heightened volatilit
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
High volatility, massive swings in customer demand, and challenges in ensuring sufficient supply are the current reality for global supply chain executive
Friday, July 1, 2011 · Per Segerberg
Many procurement organizations still have blurred ideas of what their true strategic purpose should be. But a few—the procurement “masters”—do properly understand strategy. And they regularly practice it. The product lifecycle framework presented here provides a useful…
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…
Friday, July 1, 2011 · Bharat Kaku and Bardia Kamrad
Most supply chain professionals today fully understand that the potential for supply chain disruption has never been greater. Yet while they recognize the need for managing and mitigating such risk, they often lack the tools to do so. The practical risk management framework…
Friday, July 1, 2011 · Paula Tolliver
Dow Purchasing relied on its robust processes, governance and organizational structure—along with some novel change management approaches designed to clarify roles and unify around corporate priorities—to quickly and efficiently integrate the most complex acquisition in…
Friday, July 1, 2011 · Tim Stratman
Skilled practitioners though they may be, most supply chain leaders have the potential to significantly expand their influence and achieve greater success. They can realize more of their potential by deliberately building and marketing their personal brands. The dividends from…
Thursday, June 30, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
The Hackett Group, a global strategic business advisory firm, has recently detailed the problems large companies face mitigating commodity cost increases
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Rising prices and other inflationary pressure could reduce corporate profits by up to 9 percent in 2011 and 2012
Monday, June 27, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki
The measure of success for Strategic Sourcing organizations is in the execution. It takes discipline and commitment to execute, especially in today’s world of constant distractions.
Monday, June 27, 2011 · Michael S. Galardi
This is the second of a three-part installment on Supply Chain Valuations, written by guest contributor Michael S. Galardi, SVP Capital Alliance.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Shippers using more than one third-party logistics (3PL) provider may consider using a single 4PL as they seek to penetrate new markets, said a prominent industry expert.
Monday, June 20, 2011 · Frank Quinn
Harnessing the power of what we know, what data we have on hand, and the innate powers of the human intellect has become one of the new requisites for supply chain—and business—success.
Monday, June 20, 2011 · Michael S. Galardi
This is the second of a three-part installment on Supply Chain Valuations, written by guest contributor Michael S. Galardi, SVP Capital Alliance.
Thursday, June 16, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki
The purpose of this posting is to highlight one fundamental, distinguishing characteristic of successful leaders.
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