Friday, September 14, 2012 · Debra Hofman and Stan Aronow
The 2012 ranking of supply chain leaders from Gartner includes a broad mix of global companies—a few new to the list, but most having recorded multiple appearances. These leaders share certain characteristics that drive day-to-day performance while solidifying the foundation…
Friday, September 14, 2012 · Bob Engel
Alliance Management kicks SRM up a notch. By focusing on collaboration and two-way communication, it opens up new windows of opportunity in the buyer-seller relationship. When implemented properly with key suppliers, Alliance Management can lead to smoother operations, greater…
Friday, September 14, 2012 · Ashutosh Dekhne, Xin Huang and Apratim Sarkar
At many companies, there is a divide between procurement and supply chain operations that robs the organization of vital efficiencies. Companies that have recognized that gap and worked hard to close it now see sizeable financial benefits along with qualitative wins such as…
Friday, September 14, 2012 · By Dagmar Trepins, European Correspondent
Despite economic and financial uncertainties, the first half of 2012 has been moderately successful for many leading European carriers, ports, and 3PLs.
Friday, September 14, 2012 · Dr. Timothy M. Laseter and Nancy Gillis
Government and private industry can work together to create more sustainable supply chains. That’s the foundational belief of a General Services Administration (GSA) initiative called the Sustainable Supply Chain Community of Practice.
