John E. Bell, Ph.D., The University of Tennessee, observed in a recent paper that Cuba may not need outside expertise to cope with future supply chain problems
Lean principles are based on Western ideas and methods including critical thinking and collaboration. The teachings of Confucius, on the other hand, suggest behaviors that oppose collaborative problem solving and public criticism.
While the courts are still divided on the subject, the DOJ asserts that the disadvantages resulting from website inaccessibility discriminate against the disabled in violation of the ADA
Business deals in low cost countries are so competitive, that a manufacturer will often quote a price below their actual production cost just to attract buyers to an irresistible deal.
All too often, after a long and productive sourcing initiative, the team celebrates success when the new contract is finalized. The best efforts don’t end there.
I am honored to be asked to join the esteemed bloggers at Supply Chain Management Review. Each month, I will be blogging about China logistics and Chinese imports.
A simple and powerful best practice is to obtain stakeholder signoff regarding the sourcing strategy as well as the methodology for calculating results.
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.
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