Analysis: Working together to manage supply chain disruption
Procurement Leaders, January 20, 2010
The recent extremes in weather have been providing some text book examples of disruption to the procurement process, and the value of truly understanding the risks that can impact your supply chain.
Global supply chain management trends promote visibility, flexibility
searchmanufacturingerp.com, December 30, 2009
Already struggling to keep systems integrated and up to date, manufacturers are facing new pressures on their supply chain management (SCM) operations resulting from globalization and the recession.
Federal procurement watchdog questions ‘standing offers’
Ottawa Citizen, December 16, 2009
Public Works and Government Services used standing offers to hand out $1.5 billion in contracts without “reliable data” to monitor if they are awarded fairly, misused or even abused, says Canada’s procurement ombudsman.
Supply Chain Management - Issues facing technology companies
KPMG, December 8, 2009
Convergence and globalization in the technology industry/sector have created increasingly complex issues and challenges for companies in this sector. From tariff classification to duties and transfer pricing, KPMG partners discuss some key areas where companies need to control costs in their supply chains.
A buy local campaign comes to Kitchener
570 News, October 20, 2009
The "Say Bye to Buy Local" campaign is spearheaded by CUPE Ontario and the Council of Canadians. They want our governments to do more in the face of the 'Buy American' local procurement controversy.
EU trade talks stuck on butter
The Globe and Mail, October 19, 2009
Negotiators are holding the first of five planned rounds of intensive talks to negotiate major transatlantic treaty between Canada and the 27-nation bloc. But dairy farmers in central Canada are pushing hard for protection of the government-subsidy program known as supply management.
A Green Supply Chain Starts in China
Reuters, October 15, 2009
For companies with global operations or supply chains, the biggest practical wins are likely to be found in improving energy efficiency of owned and supplier facilities overseas, where they have the ability to multiply impacts across tens, hundreds, or even thousands of sites through relatively simple central coordination.
The Short Tail: Near-Sourcing Trends Create New Winners and Losers in the Supply Chain
Supply Chain Management Review, October 1, 2009
The move toward “near-sourcing” is underway. Car manufacturer Tesla Motors just canceled plans to manufacture its 1,000 pound batteries in Thailand as previously planned. By manufacturing them closer to Tesla’s home base in California, it will decrease the shipping distance of each battery approximately 5,000 miles. Other major manufacturers are following suit.
Walmart’s ‘Win-Play-Show’ Assortment Strategy
Logistics Viewpoint, July 23, 2009
Win-Play-Show is a merchandising strategy that has beneficial synergies with logistics. This program has led to a reduction in the number of SKUs available in stores, something the folks in logistics always appreciate.
Five Keys to Supply Chain Success in India
Industry Week, July 20, 2009
As India's economy continues to expand global manufacturers are adjusting their supply chain operations by focusing on balancing costs and services. Here are 5 strategies for managing demand in India's emerging market.
A Google Approach to Supply Chain Management
Logistics Viewpoints, February 19, 2009
If Google was in charge of your supply chain, what would it look like? What would an “open source” supply chain look like, one that fosters greater collaboration and sharing of resources and ideas between suppliers, customers, logistics service providers, and even competitors? How would you design your supply chain if you had to take your products back at the end of their useful life?
Performance-based Outsourcing in Logistics
Logistics Viewpoints, February 19, 2009
One of the interesting things about “paying for performance, not activities” is that if a PBL contract is structured and executed correctly, revenues may actually decrease for a service provider, but their profits will go up. And clients will achieve better or the same level of service, but at a lower cost. So, why isn’t PBL more common in contract logistics?
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