Friday, July 1, 2011 · Per Segerberg
Many procurement organizations still have blurred ideas of what their true strategic purpose should be. But a few—the procurement “masters”—do properly understand strategy. And they regularly practice it. The product lifecycle framework presented here provides a useful…
Friday, July 1, 2011 · Hugh Williams
What lessons about tactical planning can supply chain executives learn from yacht racing? Quite a few. In SCM, as in sailing, you need a helmsman (leader) and a willing crew (team) to achieve the common goal—victory. Tactical planning is not something that concerns just the…
Friday, July 1, 2011 · Bharat Kaku and Bardia Kamrad
Most supply chain professionals today fully understand that the potential for supply chain disruption has never been greater. Yet while they recognize the need for managing and mitigating such risk, they often lack the tools to do so. The practical risk management framework…
Friday, July 1, 2011 · Paula Tolliver
Dow Purchasing relied on its robust processes, governance and organizational structure—along with some novel change management approaches designed to clarify roles and unify around corporate priorities—to quickly and efficiently integrate the most complex acquisition in…
Friday, July 1, 2011 · Tim Stratman
Skilled practitioners though they may be, most supply chain leaders have the potential to significantly expand their influence and achieve greater success. They can realize more of their potential by deliberately building and marketing their personal brands. The dividends from…
