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Really Using Pareto
The Pareto Principle, or the 80/20 rule as it's frequently called, is useful in many business situations. In a blog on the Supply Chain Digest site.
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Contracts and the ERP
Contract management is always a challenge that usually takes place in an informational 'silo'. Is there a better approach?
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Using Intuition
To use or not use 'Big Data' isn't a binary choice. There are ways you can utilize it in combination with other forms of analysis and decision making.
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2013 Tech Happenings
In a Spend Matters retrospective, Sydney Lazarus covers a few of the important topics addressed during 2013. Technology has been at the forefront, once again!
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Who's the Grinch?
It hasn't been the best holiday seasons for shippers, that's for sure. A significant number of packages weren't delivered in their committed time frames, and guess who's getting blamed.
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Supply Chain Wishes
It's just a bit late for Christmas, but Paul Teague on the Procurement Leaders site has created a nice wish list for the holidays.
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3PL Talent Gap
There's a problem with 3PLs, and it's not related to transportation or fuel costs. Attracting and keeping talent is a fuge issue for 3PLs.
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The Irony of it All
Lora Cecere, the Supply Chain Shaman, has experienced enough to recognize irony where she sees it. It's all over the supply chain!
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The Supply Chain's Evolving Social Responsibility
Corporate social responsibility isn't just a buzz phrase. Companies are taking it seriously in the supply chain arena, led by some of the major players.
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Lean Logistics
In an Industry Week article, Paul Myerson explains why it's smart to look at outsourcing logistics functions to 3PLs and 4PLs as you look to apply lean principles to your supply chain.
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Feb 13 2013
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