Friday, March 1, 2013 · Lora Cecere
Effective demand planning doesn’t just happen, it requires work. To move forward, companies have to admit the mistakes of the past, implement continuous improvement programs to drive discipline, and carefully re-implement demand planning technologies to sense and shape…
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 · Robert J. Trent and Zach G. Zacharia
Research and experience tells us that satisfied suppliers are more willing to provide preferential treatment to customers—treatment that can lead directly to market advantage. But what does it take to become a “preferred customer” and capture that edge?
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 · Mike Giguere and Brad Householder
Achieving supply chain visibility has been an elusive quest for many companies. Simply throwing more data or technology at the problem has not seemed to work. What’s needed instead is a structured approach that identifies the goals of enhanced supply chain visibility,…
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 · Dr. Heimo Losbichler, Dr. Farzad Mahmoodi
Working capital is one of the most powerful and least understood drivers for supply chain managers to improve a company’s cash flow and profitability. In pursuing initiatives to achieve sustainable working capital improvements, supply chain managers need to look beyond their…
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 · Thomas V. Scannell, Sime Curkovic, Robert Lundquist, and Michael Isaac
Operating in a dynamic global environment, Steelcase Inc. recognized it needed to get a better handle on supply risk. The solution was an initiative called the Global Procurement Process. This comprehensive approach to risk management is built on two core principles: “begin…
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 · Delphine Manceau, Pierre-François Kaltenbach, Line Bagger-Hansen, Valérie Moatti, and Julie Fabbri
Innovation is no longer the sole preserve of the R&D department. These days, companies draw practical inspiration and profitable ideas from far and wide— from suppliers, academia, competitors, customers, and through crowdsourcing. So who is now responsible for driving…
Monday, May 7, 2012 · Dr. Robert M. Monczka and Dr. Kenneth J. Petersen
Supply management can be a powerful competitive weapon — if the strategy driving that activity is closely and continuously aligned with the business strategy. Yet new research suggests that the necessary alignment is often lacking. This article offers a process for…
Monday, May 7, 2012 · Andrew Bartolini
Successful automation of procurement processes can deliver a host of benefits. For one, automation can eliminate the costly, time-consuming manual tasks while giving supply management professionals the tools and enhanced visibility needed to make better procurement decisions.…
Monday, May 7, 2012 · Len Prokopets
The benefits of effective Sales & Operations Planning are compelling — lower operating costs, reduced inventory requirements, and top-line growth. The top-performing S&OP companies are realizing these benefits and in the process gaining competitive advantage. This…
Monday, May 7, 2012 · Dr. William B. Lee
Entrepreneurs are widely known for their ability to conceive and generate innovative ideas that lead to business growth and profitability. Is there any reason why companies cannot apply the same entrepreneurial spirit to their supply chains? The author of a new book on that…
Monday, May 7, 2012 · Foster Finley and John Bonno
Merger and acquisition activity is set to be a prominent driver of growth for many businesses in the next few years. The upshot for supply chain chiefs in those companies: a fresh chance to produce significant shareholder value. Yet, post-merger supply chain integration has…
Monday, May 7, 2012 · John D. Schulz, Contributing Editor
The nation’s top trucking companies share “high intensity” management teams, financial stability, and IT systems that afford “two-way communication” with shippers—and they’re just getting wiser.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
While analysts say this should be a growth year for air cargo, pressing challenges such as increasing EU regulation, the pent-up demand in Asia Pacific, and the cost of global security still weigh heavy on the sector.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 · George A. Zsidisin, C.P.M. and Dr. Janet L. Hartley
Just about every organization is exposed to price changes associated with the commodities they acquire for their operations. These price movements can detrimentally affect profitability, budgeting, cash flow, and overall organizational performance. This article puts forth a…
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 · Hau Lee, Erica Plambeck, and Pamela Yatsko
To date, more than 200 corporate giants have explained to the seven-person Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs why their manufacturing facilities or suppliers in China violated the country’s air and water laws. At least 50 companies have taken corrective actions…
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