The Network Effect
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
The food supply chain continues to grow rapidly, with consumers now expecting exotic foods, fresh on their plates, year round. The post Fixing the 5 Big Problems in the Food Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Photo licensed through iStockphoto. The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. By orchestrating the flow of material, information and cash through your value network, you can prevent negative business impact from weak links by detecting anomalies, diagnosing their causes, and directing the next best action before there is a serious business impact.
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Supply Chain Opz
SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
Do you need to improve negotiation skills but don't know how to start? In this article, we compare 2 books and tell you which one is the best negotiation book. Do You Need Negotiation Book? In our opinion, there are 2 major negotiation strategies, namely, the law school approach and the psychological school approach. Both approaches are equally valid and accepted by business professionals and academics to improve negotiation skills.
Claritum
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Contents. Introduction. 1. Ease of Use. 2. System usefulness. 3. System reliability. 4. Customized training. 5. User involvement. 6. Senior management support. 7. Support received from the vendor. 1 Introduction. Effective eProcurement can shift transaction processing to the end users who actually use the purchased goods or services, freeing up supply management personnel for strategic value-creation work and ensuring users see purchasing efficiency gains.
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.
Supply Chain Collaborator
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
A top US food safety law firm has won judgments in excess of $650 million for clients stricken by foodborne illnesses like Salmonella against giant brands like Cargill, ConAgra, Taco Bell, Subway, Walmart and others. And that is just one law firm! The amount of money you could be liable to cough up as a food shipper when the finger of blame is pointed at you will make you sick too!
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Photo licensed through iStockphoto. The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. By orchestrating the flow of material, information and cash through your value network, you can prevent negative business impact from weak links by detecting anomalies, diagnosing their causes, and directing the next best action before there is a serious business impact.
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Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. In this post , I’ll define the 3-D Cycle in more detail. Later, in Part 3 , I’ll explore the some of the challenges and industry imperatives, drawing on some examples from retail (thought I’d pick one of the more challenging industries).
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Photo licensed through iStockphoto. The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. By orchestrating the flow of material, information and cash through your value network, you can prevent negative business impact from weak links by detecting anomalies, diagnosing their causes, and directing the next best action before there is a serious business impact.
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Photo licensed through iStockphoto. The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. By orchestrating the flow of material, information and cash through your value network, you can prevent negative business impact from weak links by detecting anomalies, diagnosing their causes, and directing the next best action before there is a serious business impact.
Claritum
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Claritum’s catalogue functionality provides users with branded access to products that can be sourced from multiple suppliers around the world alongside specialist or preferred local vendors. Your users, or customers, will be able to source anything, any time, anywhere – whilst remaining within the controlled shopping environment that your organisation has set up.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
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