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Summary of MHI Supply Chain Discussions

Dan Gilmore recently chaired an interesting panel at the MHI 2016 conference and provides a great summary of the topics. Workforce, technology, consumers, and infrastructure were discussed by a solid lineup of business and educational leaders. Read more...

Getting Back to Basics

Although supply chains have become more complex, it's always valuable to consider whether you have the basics covered. You need to be able to block and tackle before you can handle the complicated stuff, according to Bob Trebilcock on the Supply Chain Management Review site. Read more...

Becoming a Procurement MVP

Everybody wants to be a star, but do you have what it takes to be an MVP? Of Procurement? Becoming a 'trusted advisor' may be the key to stepping up into that role, according to Chris Sawchuk of the Hackett Group. Read more...

Common Supply Chain Planning Mistakes

Supply chain planning is a tough nut to crack on the technology side. Lora Cecere has been examining the mistakes companies make in selecting their approaches and has some ideas on improvements. Read more...

CSCMP Conference Highlights

'Tis the season for supply chain conferences, apparently. Dan Gilmore from the Supply Chain Digest recently attended the CSCMP shindig in Orlando and came through with a great summary of the presentations. Read more...

Keys to Attracting Supply Chain Talent

The talent gap in supply chain roles has been well publicixed and it's not improving. What can a company do to ensure a flow of good people into the supply chain organization? Read more...

Supply Chain Drones

Although Amazon isn't dropping packages on your lawn from its drone skyforce yet, that doesn't mean they're not being used in supply chains. Drones are not only enhancing 'traditional' supply chain processes, but new uses are being created as well. Read more...

Begin With the Basics in Managing Risk

Risk management continues to be top-of-mind for supply chain professionals. A recent ISM panel meeting produced a great quote on the topic from a BCG consultant: Know Your Supplier. Read more...

SAP to P2P Integration Fun & Games

Integrating SAP with a P2P system can be challengiing. In fact, the technical part is the easy piece, according to Jason Busch.

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IoT Devices and the Recent Internet Slowdown

Numerous articles have been written about the potential security vulnerabilities of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Hot off the press is an example of how these issues can be exploited. Read more...

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