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McDonald’s Supply Chain Challenge: Switching from Frozen to Fresh Burgers!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The chain has lost 500 milion restaurant visits since 2012, according to CIPS, as customers have flocked to more fast-casual alternatives. The brand has taken a hit, and now the company is relying on its prodigious Supply Chain to innovate and turn things around. So what are the Supply Chain Management implications here?

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IKEA’s IWAY Lessons For Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

They were able to locate key suppliers, leverage those relationships, and (with the combination of technological advancements) ultimately reduce their supplier base to about 1000 suppliers by 2012. Everyone grows together when an organization decides to focus in on quality supplier relationship management.

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IKEA’s IWAY Has Lessons For Every Procurement Team!

Supply Chain Game Changer

They were able to locate key suppliers, leverage those relationships, and (with the combination of technological advancements) ultimately reduce their supplier base to about 1000 suppliers by 2012. Everyone grows together when an organization decides to focus in on quality supplier relationship management.