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Stop looking in the rear view mirror

Tuesday, December 14, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
It is in our best interest as Americans to determine the road ahead and stop looking in the rear-view mirror, said a prominent supply chain analyst.

Promising forecast for inventory control

Monday, December 13, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
Regardless of how corporations are executing their supply chain strategies, the end result is that they again are doing something with their industrial real estate

“Is Your Organization Committed to Procurement Talent Management? – part 2”

Wednesday, December 8, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki
Too many organizations take an informal approach to talent management, often dwelling on the tactical skills -- if they focus on anything at all

“Is Your Organization Committed to Talent Management? – part 1”

Monday, December 6, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki
One of the key success factors in creating a world-class supply management organization is devoting time, effort and budget to talent management.

Social networking as supply chain enabler

Friday, December 3, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
Would embedding features like chat, wikis and instant messaging into ERP offer significant benefits? New research suggests that it might.

Long overdue cooperation on transatlantic air issue

Monday, November 29, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain managers – especially those reliant on air cargo -- should welcome a major new step forward in regulatory cooperation between the European Commission and DOT made late last week.

Upside to Economic Downturn

Wednesday, November 24, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
Is it possible that the recent economic downturn actually spawned some good news? In procurement risk management, that might be the case.

New Webinar Event to Focus on Supply Chain Productivity

Friday, November 12, 2010 · Frank Quinn
"Virtual Conference" sponsored by Supply Chain Management Review and Logistics Management magazines will examine tools and techniques to improve productivity in transportation, warehousing, logisitics, and labor management.

The Nature of Energy as a Purchased Item - Part Two

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki
In our last posting, we began outlining some of the aspects that make energy unique among purchased items and why a “one set and forget” or “one size fits all” purchasing procedure does not apply.

The Nature of Energy as a Purchased Item - Part One

Sunday, November 7, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki
Of the myriad of items that are purchased by companies on a daily basis, energy is a stand out.

Putting an end to exploitation

Monday, November 1, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
As one of his final acts in office, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a new law to provide more transparency in the supply chain

Book Review:  “Dynamic” Supply Chains Called New Pathway to Productivity

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 · Frank Quinn
New book titled Dynamic Supply Chains: Delivering Value Through People (2nd Edition) explains how to align supply chain operations with customer expectations. Companies that do this successfully achieve greater business success and customer satisfaction. In addition, their…

“Supplier Recognition: part 2”

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki
Using questions posted by “Jason” with my prior blog as a guide, let’s review some basics about supplier recognition.

Will neighbor to the north seize supply chain advantage?

Sunday, October 24, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
While the long-term viability of U.S. West Coast ports is being called into question lately, Canada’s two leading Pacific Rim ocean cargo gateways are thriving

“Supplier Recognition: Start Now!”

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki
There is real, tangible value in recognizing your exceptional suppliers. But, doing supplier recognition well takes a lot of planning.
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