Thursday, January 19, 2012 · Mark Trowbridge
Too often, supply chain and procurement leaders are not well-prepared for complex negotiations with key suppliers. For one thing, they don’t do their homework as comprehensively or conscientiously as the folks on the other side of the table. Negotiation expert Mark…
Thursday, January 19, 2012 · Kate Vitasek, Jerry Stevens, and Katherine Kawamoto
Though supply chain outsourcing has been generally beneficial, there’s one recurring problem: a lack of a proper governance structure that provides consistent management, policies, and decision-making rights. Good governance is good business. When done right, the governance…
Thursday, January 19, 2012 · Jayanth Jayaram, Jeff Smith, Sunny Park, and Dan McMackin
UPS has developed a solid safety framework that is founded on personal value—a commitment by every employee to adhere to clearly defined safe work practices. This joint academic-industry report describes that safety framework and lays out key lessons learned from the UPS…
Thursday, January 19, 2012 · Jonathan Hughes and Jessica Wadd
Supplier relationship management (SRM) can deliver powerful business benefits. For companies to realize those benefits, though, SRM needs to be comprehensively understood and expertly implemented. The core principles and change management practices offered here can guide that…
Thursday, January 19, 2012 · Gregory L. Schlegel and Robert J. Trent
The potential risk of supply chain disruption has never been greater. In fact, it’s become the new normal, say authors and educators Robert Trent and Greg Schlegel. The problem for many companies is that they are ill prepared to handle a disruption should one occur. This…
