Latest posts about Supply Chain Operations
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5 Actions Supply Chain Managers Can Take to Support Disaster Relief Efforts
August 29, 2023
When it comes to disaster relief, supply chains are critical. Here’s what to know about working with relief organizations.
Why Procurement and Supply Chain Operations are Smarter Working Together
April 11, 2021
In the post-COVID world, Supply Chain Planning and Source-to-Pay cycles need to be increasingly dynamic and intertwined starting with greater alignment between the Chief Procurement Officer and the Chief Supply Chain Officer.
McKinsey Survey: Resetting Supply Chains For The “Next Normal”
October 20, 2020
According to McKinsey & Company, the coronavirus pandemic’s unprecedented tests are inspiring companies to consider bold moves in rebuilding their supply chains for the future.
Using a Single Third-Party Logistics Provider to Support Worldwide Supply Chain Operations
February 11, 2019
Ember Technologies, Inc., the inventor of the world’s first temperature-controlled mugs, turned to a single third-party logistics provider, SEKO Logistics, to support its massive sales growth and worldwide supply chain operations.
Supply Chain Risk 2.0 – Understanding Supplier Networks and Supply Connections
May 24, 2018
To survive in today’s complex and inter-dependent supply chains, companies need supplier and material insight that allows them to fully understand and act upon shifts in the market, mitigate cost risk, and ensure business continuity.
Transforming Procurement Into a Global Powerhouse
March 2, 2017
Tapping into the “Power of People,” McCormick takes procurement from regional to global in three years. The SCOR framework serves as a foundation for success by providing a shared vision between procurement and supply chain.
Expresspoint Adopts the Scor Model for Strategic Supply Chain Progress
March 8, 2016
APICS Supply Chain Council Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model equalizes client requirements and fiscal goals.
Realizing Supply Chain Success
March 8, 2016
This white paper presents initial research insights from the Beyond the Horizons project and introduces a conceptual model, named the bridge model, which can guide supply chain strategy development and decision making.
Operations Rules Chapter 1: The Value of Operations
September 20, 2015
Pepsi Bottling Group approached the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a daunting challenge: consumer preference was shifting from carbonated drinks to noncarbonated drinks and from cans to bottles.
Effective Strategies for Mitigating the Risks of Counterfeit Parts
July 27, 2015
Counterfeit parts will remain a thorny challenge for the electronics supply chain. However, a disciplined, structured approach can help your company mitigate the risk of counterfeits.
A How-To-Guide to Selecting a New VAN
April 28, 2015
VAN technology was introduced to help companies better manage their supply chain through electronic exchange of documents such as purchase orders, advance ship notices and invoices.
Study: Purchasing, logistics and operations professionals acknowledge collaboration shortcomings
June 17, 2014
University of Tennessee’s Global Supply Chain Institute reports on successful strategies for supply chain integration.University of Tennessee’s Global Supply Chain Institute reports on successful strategies for supply chain integration.
Pearson on Excellence: Entrepreneurial thought for logistics and supply chain managers
June 1, 2014
Many logistics and supply chain executives bemoan the fact that their people aren’t generating enough new ideas. However, often the fault lies with the companies themselves. Comfortably nestled inside the box, most organizations don’t work hard enough to nurture and support entrepreneurialism and innovation. According to an Accenture study, tons of ideas are floating around a typical company.
Behind the Scenes at Starbucks Supply Chain Operations it’s Plan, Source, Make & Deliver
September 20, 2013
With responsibilities that include more than 70,000 outbound deliveries a week to Starbucks retail stores, distribution channels and outlets worldwide, keeping Starbucks products flowing from suppliers to customers is, needless to say, a complex exercise.
The 2013 Supply Chain Top 25: Learning from leaders
September 1, 2013
The 2013 ranking of supply chain leaders from Gartner highlights the best of the best—large, global companies that are furthest along on the journey toward demand-driven supply chains. While the mix of companies is diverse, there are lessons to be learned from these supply chain leaders.