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6 Strategies for Better Supply Chain Management in the Current Economy

Oracle SCM

Original version published in APICS Extra , July 2010. Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance. They prioritized projects that reduced inventory and logistics expenses. By Maha Muzumdar. Company leaders did what they could to adapt. Agility is the name of the game.

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How Your Business Can Survive (And Even Thrive) in a Recession

Unleashed

Review existing inventory management systems. 85% of companies that were growth leaders before a recession toppled during bad times, according to a 2010 study by Harvard Business Review. For a more detailed guide on how to pick the best inventory management software for your business, check out our comprehensive guide.

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Biogen Idec designs the innovation supply chain

Supply Chain View from the Field

Today, Ganguly, vice president of manufacturing and general manager of the company’s Research Triangle Park operations, says the Jenkins MBA program prepared him for the challenges he faces from day to day. We used to integrate everything and manufacture it all, as opposed to young biotech companies that outsource everything.