Supply Management

The special demand optimization team

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Larry Lapide Prior S&OP planning assumed supply was plentiful, and that forecasting could be done using historical demand. Thus, I realized that at least two special planning teams would have to be assembled to support forecasting and planning under uncertainty, and during severe…

Successful businesses are going direct-to-customer

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 · Christopher G. Caine Technology enables supply chains to be customer present by more tightly integrating demand with supply.

Supply chain synchronization: A choice that became a must

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 · Michelle Ramirez and Yulu Li Five main factors affect synchronization: cost, service level, lead time, flexibility and sustainability.

Supply Chain Redesign: Expecting the unexpected

Monday, March 1, 2021 · Bridget McCrea The top trends driving supply chain design decisions for the coming year—and beyond.

Optimizing Inbound Supply for Life Science and CPG Companies

Wednesday, August 26, 2020 · SCMR Staff Learn how to mitigate the risks in your critical inbound supply of direct materials, and apply real-time prescriptive analytics to optimize decision making, increase resilience, and unlock enormous business value for all parties.

Award Nominations Open to Honor Global Supply Chain Leaders

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 · SCMR Staff Institute for Supply Management® to recognize extraordinary professionals with two prestigious award programs

The ticking time bombs in your supply base

Tuesday, October 24, 2017 · Bob Trebilcock Low interest rates and an unprecedented credit boom may have put your supply chain at risk

Competitive Supply Chains Roadmap

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 · Larry Lapide The best supply chains are more than a collection of technologies and processes. As supply chain evolves from tactical to strategic, they enable a company's go-to-market strategy and competitive position.

Positive Leverage Can Build Valuable Partnerships

Friday, December 16, 2016 · Frank Mobus and Brad Young Beneficial partnerships don't just happen. They are cultivated and nurtured and negotiation plays a key part.

ISM takes a lead in managing Big Data for the supply chain field

Thursday, December 15, 2016 · Tom Derry A massive data collection initiative will result in new exam specifications for ISM certification programs.

Going global at ISM

Monday, October 31, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock Now in its third year, ISM and Thomasnet are opening up the 30 Under 30 nominations to a global audience.

Next Level Supply Management Excellence

Monday, January 11, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock Without “next level” supply management, a company cannot hope to excel in addressing the tough issues of tomorrow's challenging business environment. In this Q&A, Robert A. Rudzki discusses just what he and his co-author Robert J. Trent mean by reaching the…

What’s in a (Supply Chain) Name?

Tuesday, August 18, 2015 · Joe Sandor and Dave Nelson Supply management. Supply chain management. Procurement. Logistics. They're all bandied about these days, but just what is the right name for the profession?

Metrics Drive Change

Tuesday, July 14, 2015 · Jim Barnes, ISM Services Managing Director Metrics aren't just a measurement tool. The right metrics enable supply management professionals to drive positive changes in their company that can also create alignment between competing objectives.

Innovation, transformation and cost reduction. Final thoughts from ISM 2015

Thursday, May 7, 2015 · Bob Trebilcock Procurement is being asked to innovate and transform its processes. But the profession is still measured on cost reduction. Can we have it all?