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A Look Back at Procurement
This time of year, most folks are looking ahead and planning for the future. My Purchasing Center's Susan Avery, though, thinks that looking back might provide some context.
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Global Logistics Driven by Information
Logistics has become way more global over the past few years. That growth has led to opportunities but has also presented many challenges.
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SAP, Ariba, and Others
When SAP acquired Ariba, it seemed like a perfect marriage, at least on the surface. As with any marriage, though, there are ups and downs. As SAP has continued to add to its stable of acquisitions, Jason Busch on Spend Matters' site wonders where it's all heading and whether SAP is investing in the right part of the process. Read his thoughts HERE.
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Supply Chain Sustainability in 2015
Supply chain sustainability is one area we've not addressed with 2015 predictions. Let's put an end to that! On the Triple Pundit site, Elizabeth Comere takes a look at the trends she sees for supply chains across the country.
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Improve Forecasting with Analytics
Forecasting inventory needs in the retail space is hard work. Anything that can improve the process is usually looked upon as a godsend. Could new analytical methods be the latest savior?
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Risk Management Essentials
There aren't too many things more basic for supply chain managers than risk management. Your risk assessment and planning had better be solid or else you're putting your entire business on shaky ground.
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Delivery Solutions Drive Ecommerce Growth
Getting what's ordered into the customer's hands quickly and accurately has been one of the biggest challenges facing electronic commerce. There is no one single solution, but the choices are helping drive growth.
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Boss or Leader?
As Tim McMahon on the A Lean Journey site reminds us, there's a big difference between being a leader and a boss. You may think it's just a matter of semantics, but it's not.
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The Road to Supply Chain Excellence
JDA Software's recent whitepaper on supply chain excellence has been reviewed by Susan Fourtane on the EBN site. Since the business climate for manufacturers is so challenging, it's good to identify a roadmap to help you improve your operations.
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