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Is WalMart Streamlining?
WalMart buys a lot of stuff overseas. They seem to be making moves to indicate a change in direction, or are they? The Supply Chain Digest speculates there's an effort to eliminate the middleman for some types of purchases. Read the article HERE.
Read more...Projects in the Cloud
Anything that can help your project or project management process is a good thing. Cloud computing has a lot of potential. It promises faster completions and better results. Read the blog on the Cloud Computing Topics site HERE.
Read more...Changes at Staples
The office supply giant Staples is changing its footprint a bit to account for the impact of electronic commerce growth. On-line and mobile are driving sales, so they're focusing their investments in those areas. Read the article by Larry Dignan on ZDNet HERE.
Read more...The Supply Chain Control Tower
The concept of the supply chain control tower isn't new. It's a complex undertaking that is becoming even more so as globalization has grown, but its promise is so compelling that companies are taking early steps toward implementing it. Read the excellent piece by Trevor Miles on the 21st Century Supply Chain site HERE.
Read more...The Ethical Sourcing Dilemma
When you consider what it takes to put food on your table at home, the supply chain extends a long way. Ethical sourcing of food products is a challenge for the big players, and they are doing something about it. Read Dave Jamieson's article in the Huffington Post to learn about a major effort HERE.
Read more...How to 'do' eCommerce in China
Global companies often struggle when entering the Chinese market. Xin Wang and Z. Justin Ren talk about why that's the case and they offer some practical advice on the MIT Sloan Management site. Although the opportunities are huge, the challenges are many. Read the article HERE.
Read more...Professional Procurement
If you're in procurement, Jason Busch on the Spend Matters site is a firm believer that a certification process is a necessity for your profession. Read his thoughts about 'hazing' in procurement training HERE.
Read more...The Impact of Supply Chain Sustainability
Supply chain sustainability efforts can have a big impact on the planet. When they're driven by huge corporations, the ripple effect is profound. Read Clint Williams' article on this important topic on the Mother Nature Network site here.
Read more...Baxter the Robot
Robots have been around for quite awhile in US manufacturing. There's a new one on the market that may be a game-changer, though. It's low-cost and highly adaptive. Check out the article in Supply Chain Digest about 'the Baxter'. Read it here.
Read more...Do Sustainability Ratings Matter?
Do companies care about supply chain sustainability? There's a lot of thought around trying to determine the usefullness of ratings and their impact. Michael Sadowski summarizes the activities on the GreenBiz site. Read his blog here.
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