Supply could be disrupted by natural disasters, political unrest, labor strife, or lack of infrastructure investment. And for the highly visible brand companies — companies in industries like footwear, luxury goods, and consumer electronics — reliability of supply is paramount. MORE
[link] The best supply chain strategy is one that meets the needs of your market, its customers and your business model.… … Supply Chain MORE
Internet Operations management Supply chain If you’re a savvy social media user then you’ve already figured out that the knowledge a tool like Facebook is able to gather about your social connections is not only valuable to you. MORE
A new type of services company could transform global supply chains: Financial technology companies that act as intermediaries in facilitating transactions between a company and its suppliers. Traditionally, supply chain management has been about sourcing, making, and delivering. MORE
[link] Rob O’Byrne introduces his 5 key levers for Supply Chain cost reduction. Supply Chain The article is here: [link]. MORE
Challenged by other entrepreneurs in Scale Up Milwaukee’s Scalerator program to come up with a plan for rapidly ramping up his business, Cronce wondered: “What if I redefined Raphael as a strategic link in the global medical imaging supply chain, rather than as a paint shop?” MORE
In today’s complex world supply chain strategy (SCS) has to keep pace with ever-changing markets. … Supply Chain This is no easy task. What elements should be considered?… MORE
For example, consider a project designed to improve inventory accuracy, which is driven by the supply chain function, but requires adoption by people in operations who will use the system. Change implementation often crosses functional lines in organizations. MORE
The disruptions to everything from gasoline supplies to the deliveries of merchandise for the holiday shopping season caused by Hurricane Sandy have demonstrated that our ability to forecast weather events has outpaced our ability to forecast supply-chain disasters. If we can forecast a superstorm, we should be able to predict events that could disrupt supply chains and mitigate their impact. The resilience of supply chains should be continuously improved. MORE
Last week, at an internal Cisco meeting, the company’s VP of Supply Chain, John Kern, proudly reported that the project had identified ways to cut energy use by approximately 30%, which will likely save $1 million per year. MORE
Either accept it (and its higher costs and lower profits) or take control of your fate with strategic, game-changing actions that cut time and costs from the supply chain. The impact on supply chains. The longer your supply chain is, the greater the risk of variability. MORE
It’s time for them to rethink their supply-chain strategies. Adjusting to new economic realities as well as political and economic uncertainties will require making their supply chains much more resilient. With all of the changes and uncertainty, companies in a wide range of industries – from autos and chemicals to electronics and appliances – are moving quickly to rethink supply chains and make them more resilient. Most U.S. MORE
Learn more at PwC.com – [link] What makes high-performing companies different when it comes to their supply chain? As PwC’s Joseph Roussel, …… Supply Chain MORE
We know that we are somehow complicit in the moral chain that links our cheap clothes with collapsing factories, but we feel powerless to respond. So here are three radical suggestions for transforming the field of supply chain ethics. In telecommunications and information technology, experts are waking up to the need for full "chains of custody" for components because of the threat of malicious " hardware Trojan horses." MORE
In the years to follow, Walter enrolled in supply management courses at some of the best universities. Leadership does not begin the when you step upon the first rung of the management ladder. One direct report does not make you a leader; nor does ten. MORE
Do we, as general consumers, really focus on, or give any thought at all, to the whole supply chain that eventually led to that product making it to our shopping trollies? But it goes to show you how important our supply chain actually is. A focus on our supply chains ! MORE
The company would have to find a way to support the victims and their families and to tighten up oversight of its supply chain. Supply chain Crisis management Social responsibility Emerging markets Article MORE
where one of us is Vice President Supply Chain, suggests this “magic” can be repeatable. In 2010, Coty was rapidly expanding through acquisitions and internal growth and needed to align, integrate, and further accelerate improvements in its supply chain. MORE
For Work Management and Supply Chain leaders, areas of potential savings lie with: optimizing inventory levels while reducing associated carrying costs, minimizing or eliminating expediting costs, and. MORE
Supply Chain Management spans all movement and storage of materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.' Supply chain management;EconomistReviewed by David Stephens FCMI. You are not watching this post, click to start watching. MORE
How to Leverage SRM For Supply Chain Resiliency. by TAKE Supply Chain. Click here for more information on How to Leverage SRM For Supply Chain Resiliency. You just finished reading Complimentary Resource - How to Leverage SRM For Supply Chain Resiliency ! MORE
My evidence is a series of separate surveys conducted by different organizations, including the MIT Forum for Supply Chain Innovation. Global companies have realized in the last few years that strategies such as outsourcing and off-shoring have significantly increased risk because their supply chain is geographically more diverse and, as a result, exposed to all sorts of potential problems. Operations Operations management Supply chain Economy Article MORE
Once a transaction is entered in the database and the accounts are updated, the records cannot be altered, because they’re linked to every transaction record that came before them (hence the term “chain”). A 1% transaction fee may not seem like much, but down a 15-step supply chain, it adds up. Information & technology International business Supply chain Technology Technology Digital Article MORE
This gradually led to the concepts of logistics, supply chains, and assembly lines, and formed the foundations of the “ American System of Manufacturing, ” which grew during the first half of the 20 th century and peaked during the 1950s and 60s. MORE
While control systems deployed across the supply chain and factory might collect lots of different measurements at many locations, sampling of data is triggered at predetermined times. Manufacturing Supply chain Internet Business processes Digital Article MORE
And, when political turmoil in Egypt, Libya and elsewhere in the Mideast erupted, many businesses could only watch and wait to learn what it would mean for their supply chains. This is especially true in supply chain risk management, although those high-profile one-off events do not necessarily represent the largest portion of risks that should be addressed regularly by supply chain managers. MORE
A big challenge in today’s world of far-flung, complex supply chains is the limited understanding of the impact on your operations of unexpected disruption at one supplier’s site. For example, as inventory levels change in the supply chain, the risk exposure changes. MORE
companies manage their supply chains with diligence to ensure suppliers meet their standards for quality and affordability, but the vast majority don’t behave in this fashion when purchasing health care services. They are taking control of their health care supply chains. These are good places to begin applying supply chain methodology. Human resource management Supply chain Digital Article MORE
The group identifies the “hot spots” in the value chain that create the most risk and footprint. Sustainability Supply chain Market research Retail & Consumer Goods We all want to buy the best products we can find and afford. MORE
She’s just your ‘average’ 20-something creating an international supply chain in the fashion industry, and succeeding. Posted in Community Involvement Light Your World [link] Marcelia Muehlke, one of the great young entrepreneurs I get to hang out with. MORE
Here’s an excerpt from article written by Jamie Campbell, Kenny Kurtzman, and Adam Michaels for strategy+business magazine, published by Booz & Company. To read the complete article, check out the free resources, sign up for email updates, and obtain subscription information, please click here. * * * Start by choosing the metrics that matter most [.]. MORE
To examine this possibility, I conducted research on recent developments in Nike Inc’s apparel supply chain with Jens Hainmueller of Stanford University and Richard M. Emerging markets Supply chain International business Economic development Digital Article MORE
Technology Supply chain AudioKarim Lakhani, Harvard Business School professor and co-founder of the HBS Digital Initiative, discusses blockchain, an online record-keeping technology that many believe will revolutionize commerce. Lakhani breaks down how the technology behind bitcoin works and talks about the industries and companies that could see new growth opportunities or lose business. MORE
Part of this story relates to the provenance, or origins, of its products: Chains that provide more upmarket “fast casual” dining such as Panera, Chipotle, and Shake Shack have brands that speak of freshness, health, and trustworthy sourcing. MORE
Some predict that a day is coming when we’ll be able to make any part at the push of a button at a local printer, which might even render the global supply lines that dominate today’s world of manufacturing a thing of the past. MORE
But since outsourcing has become an increasingly common approach to cutting costs, many producers now rely heavily on globally dispersed supply chains. Eligible companies had more than three years to investigate their supply chains; the first disclosure reports were due in May 2014. We also interviewed a dozen supply chain executives, lawyers, and activists, who told us that their supply chains were simply too complex to track every input. MORE
This presentation will demonstrate how leading supply chains can deliver a sustainable competitive advantage, with a focus on creating free cash flow, reduci…… Supply Chain MORE
When an E.coli outbreak at Chipotle Mexican Grill outlets left 55 customers ill , in 2015, the news stories, shutdowns, and investigations shattered the restaurant chain’s reputation. At the heart of the Denver-based company’s crisis was the ever-present problem faced by companies that depend on multiple suppliers to deliver parts and ingredients: a lack of transparency and accountability across complex supply chains. MORE
Bob's blog entries Andy Smith Building the supply chain of the future Dan Ariely on irrationality in the workplace Dan Singer Have you tested your strategy lately? In case you missed them, these articles have been most popular with the McKinsey Quarterly‘s readers in the first quarter of this year. STRATEGY Have you tested your strategy lately? Ten timeless tests can help you kick the tires on your strategy, and kick up the level of strategic dialogue throughout your company. MORE
A free webinar offered by the Georgia Tech Supply Chain & Logistics Institute (GTSCL). The webinar discussed designing a supply chain strategy and how this s …… Supply Chain MORE
She''s just your ''average'' 20- something creating an international supply chain in the fashion industry, and succeeding. That lack of options means little competition which is tempting but also gave me pause – was it possible to build the kind of supply chain I was imagining? MORE
As globalization has created longer and increasingly complex food supply chains, there has been a concomitant surge in demand for locally-sourced food. But after the chain was linked to outbreaks of E. Supply chain Globalization Risk management Digital Article MORE
Innovation Social enterprise Public-Private partnerships Supply chain Government Healthcare ArticleLast week, an expert panel commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) issued its findings on the organization’s mishandling of the West African Ebola epidemic. MORE
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This presentation will demonstrate how leading supply chains can deliver a sustainable competitive advantage, with a focus on creating free cash flow, reduci…… Supply Chain
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Do we, as general consumers, really focus on, or give any thought at all, to the whole supply chain that eventually led to that product making it to our shopping trollies? But it goes to show you how important our supply chain actually is. A focus on our supply chains !
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She''s just your ''average'' 20- something creating an international supply chain in the fashion industry, and succeeding. That lack of options means little competition which is tempting but also gave me pause – was it possible to build the kind of supply chain I was imagining?
Harvard Business Review
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Challenged by other entrepreneurs in Scale Up Milwaukee’s Scalerator program to come up with a plan for rapidly ramping up his business, Cronce wondered: “What if I redefined Raphael as a strategic link in the global medical imaging supply chain, rather than as a paint shop?”
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where one of us is Vice President Supply Chain, suggests this “magic” can be repeatable. In 2010, Coty was rapidly expanding through acquisitions and internal growth and needed to align, integrate, and further accelerate improvements in its supply chain.
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It’s time for them to rethink their supply-chain strategies. Adjusting to new economic realities as well as political and economic uncertainties will require making their supply chains much more resilient. With all of the changes and uncertainty, companies in a wide range of industries – from autos and chemicals to electronics and appliances – are moving quickly to rethink supply chains and make them more resilient. Most U.S.
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In the years to follow, Walter enrolled in supply management courses at some of the best universities. Leadership does not begin the when you step upon the first rung of the management ladder. One direct report does not make you a leader; nor does ten.
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For Work Management and Supply Chain leaders, areas of potential savings lie with: optimizing inventory levels while reducing associated carrying costs, minimizing or eliminating expediting costs, and.
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My evidence is a series of separate surveys conducted by different organizations, including the MIT Forum for Supply Chain Innovation. Global companies have realized in the last few years that strategies such as outsourcing and off-shoring have significantly increased risk because their supply chain is geographically more diverse and, as a result, exposed to all sorts of potential problems. Operations Operations management Supply chain Economy Article
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[link] The best supply chain strategy is one that meets the needs of your market, its customers and your business model.… … Supply Chain
Harvard Business Review
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Either accept it (and its higher costs and lower profits) or take control of your fate with strategic, game-changing actions that cut time and costs from the supply chain. The impact on supply chains. The longer your supply chain is, the greater the risk of variability.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Part of this story relates to the provenance, or origins, of its products: Chains that provide more upmarket “fast casual” dining such as Panera, Chipotle, and Shake Shack have brands that speak of freshness, health, and trustworthy sourcing.
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A free webinar offered by the Georgia Tech Supply Chain & Logistics Institute (GTSCL). The webinar discussed designing a supply chain strategy and how this s …… Supply Chain
Leading Strategies
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In today’s complex world supply chain strategy (SCS) has to keep pace with ever-changing markets. … Supply Chain This is no easy task. What elements should be considered?…
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
The company would have to find a way to support the victims and their families and to tighten up oversight of its supply chain. Supply chain Crisis management Social responsibility Emerging markets Article
Leading Strategies
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
[link] Rob O’Byrne introduces his 5 key levers for Supply Chain cost reduction. Supply Chain The article is here: [link].
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When an E.coli outbreak at Chipotle Mexican Grill outlets left 55 customers ill , in 2015, the news stories, shutdowns, and investigations shattered the restaurant chain’s reputation. At the heart of the Denver-based company’s crisis was the ever-present problem faced by companies that depend on multiple suppliers to deliver parts and ingredients: a lack of transparency and accountability across complex supply chains.
Harvard Business Review
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And, when political turmoil in Egypt, Libya and elsewhere in the Mideast erupted, many businesses could only watch and wait to learn what it would mean for their supply chains. This is especially true in supply chain risk management, although those high-profile one-off events do not necessarily represent the largest portion of risks that should be addressed regularly by supply chain managers.
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For example, consider a project designed to improve inventory accuracy, which is driven by the supply chain function, but requires adoption by people in operations who will use the system. Change implementation often crosses functional lines in organizations.
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Once a transaction is entered in the database and the accounts are updated, the records cannot be altered, because they’re linked to every transaction record that came before them (hence the term “chain”). A 1% transaction fee may not seem like much, but down a 15-step supply chain, it adds up. Information & technology International business Supply chain Technology Technology Digital Article
Harvard Business Review
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Technology Supply chain AudioKarim Lakhani, Harvard Business School professor and co-founder of the HBS Digital Initiative, discusses blockchain, an online record-keeping technology that many believe will revolutionize commerce. Lakhani breaks down how the technology behind bitcoin works and talks about the industries and companies that could see new growth opportunities or lose business.
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Here’s an excerpt from article written by Jamie Campbell, Kenny Kurtzman, and Adam Michaels for strategy+business magazine, published by Booz & Company. To read the complete article, check out the free resources, sign up for email updates, and obtain subscription information, please click here. * * * Start by choosing the metrics that matter most [.].
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This gradually led to the concepts of logistics, supply chains, and assembly lines, and formed the foundations of the “ American System of Manufacturing, ” which grew during the first half of the 20 th century and peaked during the 1950s and 60s.
Harvard Business Review
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companies manage their supply chains with diligence to ensure suppliers meet their standards for quality and affordability, but the vast majority don’t behave in this fashion when purchasing health care services. They are taking control of their health care supply chains. These are good places to begin applying supply chain methodology. Human resource management Supply chain Digital Article
Chartered Management Institute
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Supply Chain Management spans all movement and storage of materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.' Supply chain management;EconomistReviewed by David Stephens FCMI. You are not watching this post, click to start watching.
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 23, 2015
Some predict that a day is coming when we’ll be able to make any part at the push of a button at a local printer, which might even render the global supply lines that dominate today’s world of manufacturing a thing of the past.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
The disruptions to everything from gasoline supplies to the deliveries of merchandise for the holiday shopping season caused by Hurricane Sandy have demonstrated that our ability to forecast weather events has outpaced our ability to forecast supply-chain disasters. If we can forecast a superstorm, we should be able to predict events that could disrupt supply chains and mitigate their impact. The resilience of supply chains should be continuously improved.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
The group identifies the “hot spots” in the value chain that create the most risk and footprint. Sustainability Supply chain Market research Retail & Consumer Goods We all want to buy the best products we can find and afford.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 2, 2013
We know that we are somehow complicit in the moral chain that links our cheap clothes with collapsing factories, but we feel powerless to respond. So here are three radical suggestions for transforming the field of supply chain ethics. In telecommunications and information technology, experts are waking up to the need for full "chains of custody" for components because of the threat of malicious " hardware Trojan horses."
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
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Harvard Business Review
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But since outsourcing has become an increasingly common approach to cutting costs, many producers now rely heavily on globally dispersed supply chains. Eligible companies had more than three years to investigate their supply chains; the first disclosure reports were due in May 2014. We also interviewed a dozen supply chain executives, lawyers, and activists, who told us that their supply chains were simply too complex to track every input.
First Friday Book Synopsis
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Bob's blog entries Andy Smith Building the supply chain of the future Dan Ariely on irrationality in the workplace Dan Singer Have you tested your strategy lately? In case you missed them, these articles have been most popular with the McKinsey Quarterly‘s readers in the first quarter of this year. STRATEGY Have you tested your strategy lately? Ten timeless tests can help you kick the tires on your strategy, and kick up the level of strategic dialogue throughout your company.
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As globalization has created longer and increasingly complex food supply chains, there has been a concomitant surge in demand for locally-sourced food. But after the chain was linked to outbreaks of E. Supply chain Globalization Risk management Digital Article
Harvard Business Review
MAY 23, 2016
While control systems deployed across the supply chain and factory might collect lots of different measurements at many locations, sampling of data is triggered at predetermined times. Manufacturing Supply chain Internet Business processes Digital Article
Harvard Business Review
MAY 18, 2016
Supply could be disrupted by natural disasters, political unrest, labor strife, or lack of infrastructure investment. And for the highly visible brand companies — companies in industries like footwear, luxury goods, and consumer electronics — reliability of supply is paramount.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 26, 2016
To examine this possibility, I conducted research on recent developments in Nike Inc’s apparel supply chain with Jens Hainmueller of Stanford University and Richard M. Emerging markets Supply chain International business Economic development Digital Article
Harvard Business Review
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Innovation Social enterprise Public-Private partnerships Supply chain Government Healthcare ArticleLast week, an expert panel commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) issued its findings on the organization’s mishandling of the West African Ebola epidemic.
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