All Things Supply Chain

JULY 11, 2016

During the sourcing process, it is common for procurement to run several rounds of optimization scenarios. They are usually conducted either in advance of negotiation discussions with suppliers or before final award decisions become contracts.

Negotiation 101

Negotiation Contract Sourcing Suppliers 101

The Network Effect

JULY 14, 2016

Imagine laying the Empire State Building on its side, and then floating it out to sea Picture the Empire State Building, that’ll give you an idea of the awe-inspiring size of a modern day super ship. Keeping tabs on the biggest ship is no easy task. Not only are super ships being built at an […]. The post Super Ships: The Biggest Ships in the World (Part 1) appeared first on The Network Effect.

Networking 44

Networking Logistics 44

The Network Effect

JULY 14, 2016

Lowes Foods, a family-owned grocery chain with stores located throughout North and South Carolina, is one of the region’s largest retailers, but in the late 2000’s they had a problem. Declining revenues, triggered by the onslaught of ultra-competitors like Walmart and Amazon threatened the very existence of this 100-or-so retail chain, and unless something was […].

Data 42

Data Networking 42