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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.

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…

Accenture wins major energy supply chain contract

Sunday, September 12, 2010 · SCMR Staff The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency awarded Accenture a four-year, $73 million contract to integrate DLA’s energy supply chain into its enterprise business system program.

Supply chain: What can supply chain executives learn from the Iceland volcano?

Thursday, June 10, 2010 · SCMR Staff When the Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupted last spring, most eyes were on the airlines. Within days, a significant portion of Europe’s air space was shut down by the ash and remained grounded for weeks. Less noticed was the impact on supply chains, says Jade Rodysill, a…

The Resolute Benchmarker: Kate Vitasek

Friday, May 21, 2010 · John Kerr Kate Vitasek threw out challenge a few years ago to her fellow board members at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). Vitasek, an inveterate campaigner for supply chain performance measurement and management, argued forcefully that the profession…