All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 25, 2016

Some of you may have already noticed the banner on our blog homepage and the new events section on the site. If not, be sure to have a look before you go.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

APRIL 27, 2016

Avoid Pricing Pitfalls When Selecting a Logistics IT Solution. Q: One of the common gripes voiced by organizations implementing logistics IT solutions is that they solution ends up costing more than expected. Why does this seem to happen so frequently? A: The roots of this complaint can be traced back to improperly managed expectations during the sales process.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 29, 2016

The MV Tricolor is perhaps the unluckiest cargo ship in recent memory. It was not enough that she sank, she continued to suffer indignity while she lay submerged in the shallow waters of the English Channel. It is what happened next though, that is truly remarkable. Luckily, it was all captured on film so you can see how it unfolded. I’m talking about the resurrection of The Tricolor.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 29, 2016

By Thompson Brockmann, Partner, Tompkins International. The common adage that management is both art and science is a truism. This adage serves as a way of indicating a rather complex reality involving management. Management is a science in that there are known facts and reasoning involved that produces dependable results. Management is also an art in that it requires high levels of creativity in order to steer results more favorably.

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Advertiser: GEP

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 23, 2016

There’s no doubt businesses are in the early stages of a massive disruption. Whether we call it a revolution, as Ankit Jamwal does in the article below, or whether it’s a continuation of the computer revolution, Jamwal’s article at Industry Week is enlightening and a wake up call for companies that are on “cruise control.” .

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The Network Effect

APRIL 23, 2016

This is the fifth article in our ongoing series on Disruption. If you missed the earlier ones, read them here: Disruption Part 1 , Disruption Part 2 , Disruption Part 3 , Disruption Part 4. Another element of disruption affecting enterprise technology and the supply chain are social networks and the resulting “social supply chain.” What is the “social supply chain”?

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