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Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Chris Carr and Dan Harris
Foreign firms doing business in or with China are likely to sell products and services to Chinese state-owned enterprises. When a dispute requires the Chinese legal system for resolution, the SOE is likely to be favored. Self-enforcing contracts are a viable workaround to help…
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Tingting Yan, Kevin J. Dooley and Thomas Y. Choi
Most CPOs understand that the next big innovation is out there, being invented by someone. But, new research indicates that few have a process in place to identify and measure the innovation in their supply base.
Finding solutions to the rising cost of supply is just one reason why procurement matters (as if readers who are planning on attending ISM 2018 in Nashville have any doubts)
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 · Sean Monahan and Johan Gott
The ultimate effect of populism on global trade is unclear, but the risks are high. Supply chain managers need new tools to value risk under different scenarios.
The Port of Rotterdam Authority and IBM today announced their collaboration on a multi-year digitization initiative to transform the port's operational environment using Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in the cloud to benefit the port and its stakeholders.
Thursday, January 25, 2018 · Kai Hoberg and Christine Herdmann
Smart replenishment systems that continuously track inventories at the point-of-consumption (POC) are powerful technologies that can radically change supply chains.
While supply chain managers have been slow to integrate digitization in the procurement function, the trend may finally be gaining traction, says a new report.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 · Christon Valdivieso CSCP, SSBBP
Saying no to an internal customer is often avoided in an attempt to choose your battles or play office politics. In reality, saying "No" is more advantageous when used as the beginning of a bigger discussion that allows businesses to engage on a deeper level and…
Digital transformation: It's the initiative on everyone's lips, but what's less clear is how to go about it effectively. The challenge is compounded when you're working with processes that become almost intrinsic to your business operations through the years.
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