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Wed, 14 May 2008 14:59:00 PDT

Executive Briefing (May 15, 2008)


Tue, 13 May 2008 11:51:00 PDT

New Study to Spotlight Supply Chain Talent

What sorts of skills do the newest generation of supply chain managers need? What can educational institutions do to better prepare their business school graduates for supply chain management jobs? A new survey conducted by a Supply Chain Council committee and AMR Research aims to find out.

Thu, 01 May 2008 08:32:00 PDT

7 keys to facility location - Number 5 - Production

Computer models can help you make the decision on where to locate your supply chain facility. But they can't make the decision for you. Ensuring that you make the right choice for your particular situation requires a deep understanding of the seven factors in effective facility location: land, labor, capital, sources, production, markets, and logistics. This section covers production.

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Consummate Enabler: Clifford F. Lynch

Cliff Lynch believes that true leadership takes both operational and relationship skills. Clifford Lynch has been emphatic about the importance of acquiring new skills and motivating the troops—ideally doing both together.

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT

7 Keys to Facility Location

Computer models can help you make the decision on where to locate your supply chain facility. But they can't make the decision for you. Ensuring that you make the right choice for your particular situation requires a deep understanding of the seven factors in effective facility location: land, labor, capital, sources, production, markets, and logistics.

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Can Technology Handle Supply Chain Risk?

Today's supply chain technology has a notable lack of risk management tools. Developers need to change this to compete in a global market. Traditional Supply Chain Management technologies with a primary focus on cost reduction and efficiency are not adequate in supporting global companies in managing and capitalizing on supply chain risks. As risk permeates every supply chain function, risk management logic must permeate every supply chain management solution.

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT

7 keys to facility location: Land, Labor and Capital

Computer models can help you make the decision on where to locate your supply chain facility. But they can't make the decision for you. Ensuring that you make the right choice for your particular situation requires a deep understanding of the seven factors in effective facility location: land, labor, capital, sources, production, markets, and logistics. This section covers land, labor, and capital.

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT

7 keys to facility location: Number 4 -  Sources of Supply

Computer models can help you make the decision on where to locate your supply chain facility. But they can't make the decision for you. Ensuring that you make the right choice for your particular situation requires a deep understanding of the seven factors in effective facility location: land, labor, capital, sources, production, markets, and logistics. This section covers sources.

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT

7 keys to facility location: Number 6 - Markets

Computer models can help you make the decision on where to locate your supply chain facility. But they can't make the decision for you. Ensuring that you make the right choice for your particular situation requires a deep understanding of the seven factors in effective facility location: land, labor, capital, sources, production, markets, and logistics. This section covers markets.

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT

7 keys to facility location: Number 7 - Logistics

Computer models can help you make the decision on where to locate your supply chain facility. But they can't make the decision for you. Ensuring that you make the right choice for your particular situation requires a deep understanding of the seven factors in effective facility location: land, labor, capital, sources, production, markets, and logistics. This section covers logistics.

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT

7 keys to facility location: The Seven Factors at Work

Computer models can help you make the decision on where to locate your supply chain facility. But they can't make the decision for you. Ensuring that you make the right choice for your particular situation requires a deep understanding of the seven factors in effective facility location: land, labor, capital, sources, production, markets, and logistics. This section covers the author's closing thoughts.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:56:00 PDT

Executive Resouces (May, 2008)


Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:43:00 PDT

Technology: How Automation Solves the Supplier Enablement Problem

Perhaps one reason supplier enablement remains such an elusive goal is its need for constant maintenance rather than a simple one-shot solution. Automating that maintenance can help. Here's how.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:22:00 PDT

Technology Briefing April 2008


Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:06:00 PDT

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Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:41:00 PDT

Live Webcast: How to avoid the six pitfalls of supply chain risk management

This webcast will examine the six biggest risk management pitfalls impacting supply chain professionals today. These include things like ignoring the dangers associated with demand-pooling tactics; thinking short-term reaction instead of longer-term resiliency; and allowing inbred company culture to define risk strategy. The session will explain each of these pitfalls and offer specific recommendations on how to avoid them.

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:19:00 PDT

Report: Supply Chain Risks Rising, Companies Not Taking Action

A new study shows companies are more scared than they were just three years ago of lead paint or contaminated products getting into their supply chains, but no one seems to be doing much about it.

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

10-point Action Agenda for Strategic Supplier Relationship Management

How effectively you interact with your key suppliers can have a powerful influence on business performance. The top level of interaction is called strategic supplier relationship management, or SSRM. And while this competency can produce the quick wins that get management's attention, it has a bigger potential benefit:  SSRM can form the basis for a deeper, mutually beneficial relationship that brings new value to both sides.

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:13:00 PDT

Supply Chain Management Review Executive Briefing (April, 2008)

This month's topic include: Key factors to know when considering outsourcing to Dubai, what you should know about operating in a multipolar world, how to create a better experiences for your customer by amending your behind the scenes business practices, supply chain technology buying forecast, and upcoming conferences and educational events.