Monday, May 2, 2011 · Joydeep Ganguly, Alasdair Shepherd, Esther Alegria, Rob Ciamarra and Rob Handfield
The management team at Biogen Idec knew they had to transform the supply chain to cope with increasing volume and complexity at this biotech company. Beginning with a detailed gap analysis, they launched a comprehensive transformation program that addressed factors as varied…
Monday, March 14, 2011 · Robert Monczka, John Blascovich, Leslie Parker and Tom Slaight
The ongoing pressure to cut sourcing and procurement costs is certainly understandable. But simply saving money on external spend will no longer be enough to survive, let alone prosper, in the years ahead. What’s needed instead is a new, longer-term approach that closely…
Friday, February 11, 2011 · J. Paul Dittmann, David K. Ecklund, Daniel J. Flint, Diane Mollenkopf, Matthew B. Myers, Theodore P. Stank, and Wendy L. Tate
The following educators from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville College of Business Administration contributed to this report: J. Paul Dittmann, David K. Ecklund, Daniel J. Flint, Diane Mollenkopf, Matthew B. Myers, Theodore P. Stank, and Wendy L. Tate.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers, has announced the availability of “Trendspotting,” the latest in the company’s line of intelligence applications for sourcing teams.
Monday, January 24, 2011 · Clive L Purchase
“Back to Basics” is a look into how excellence in the core logistics and supply chain activities leads to overall business success. The articles in this seven-part series are written by educators from the University of Tennessee, one of the foremost schools in supply chain…
Friday, November 12, 2010 · Matthew Myers
Part 7 in our series on "Back to Basics - "The Many Benefits of Supply Chain Collaboration." This article explains how Supply Chain Collaboration benefits extend beyond improved efficiency and effectiveness to include helping all the supply chain members meet…
Monday, November 8, 2010 · Daniel Flint
Part 6 in our seven-part series on "Back to Basics - Managing The Basic Supply Chain Functions." The Service Side of Supply Chain Management - Service traditionally has been viewed as part of the market offering. However, by thinking of supply chain management…
Monday, November 1, 2010 · Chris Ahn, Ricardo Ruiz-Huidobro, Kumar Venkataraman and Michael Hu
The pressure to cut costs—and do it fast—shows no signs of letting up anytime soon. Not surprisingly, that pressure is often felt most intensely by the organization’s supply management professionals. But how best to respond to the challenge of sourcing under time…
Friday, October 29, 2010 · Diane Mollenkopf
Part 5 in our series on "Back to Basics - Managing The Basic Supply Chain Functions."Effective Returns Management in an Integrated Supply Chain." Returns management should no longer be the ugly step-child of the supply chain. Rather, effective returns management…
Thursday, October 21, 2010 · Wendy Tate
Part 4 in our series on "Back to Basics - Managing The Basic Supply Chain Functions." A Primer on Sourcing and Procurement in an Integrated Supply Chain - The task of sourcing and procurement professionals is to find an effective means to balance the demands of both…
Friday, October 15, 2010 · David Ecklund
Part 3 in our series on "Back to Basics - Managing The Basic Supply Chain Functions." Warehousing Efficiency and Effectiveness in the Supply Chain Process - Where Are We Now? What’s Next? This article will address “back to the basics” that are fundamental for…
Friday, October 8, 2010 · Theodore Stank
Part 2 in our series on "Back to Basics - Managing The Basic Supply Chain Functions." This article addresses the key decision levels that need to be addressed for transportation to make its greatest impact in the integrated supply chain. These levels address…
Friday, October 1, 2010 · J Paul Dittmann
Supply Chain Management Review introduces a new series called “Back to Basics.” It’s a look into how excellence in the core logistics and supply chain activities leads to overall business success. The articles in this six-part series are written by educators from the…
Thursday, January 7, 2010 · Carrie Ericson, Hugo Evans and Joe Raudabauch
The building blocks for change in the supply management space are firmly in place. They are so solid, in fact, that the pace of change is accelerating faster than most people had anticipated. What does the future hold for tomorrow’s procurement leaders? This look into a day…
Thursday, January 7, 2010 · Jarrod Goentzel
As the search for news forms of energy intensifies, supply chain professionals are presented with an unprecedented challenge and opportunity: To apply their managerial and analytical skills in delivering this energy to the end consumers. How effectively they respond may…
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