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Live Webcast – Supply Chain Transformation: Avaya’s Journey

Kinaxis

Bryan Ball is responsible for developing Aberdeen’s research coverage within the Supply Chain and Supplier Management research practice. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University, and is an APICS Certified Fellow in Production and Inventory Management (CFPIM).

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On-Demand Webcast – Supply Chain Transformation: Avaya’s Journey

Kinaxis

Bryan Ball is responsible for developing Aberdeen’s research coverage within the Supply Chain and Supplier Management research practice. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University, and is an APICS Certified Fellow in Production and Inventory Management (CFPIM).

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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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6 Strategies for Better Supply Chain Management in the Current Economy

Oracle SCM

Original version published in APICS Extra , July 2010. They prioritized projects that reduced inventory and logistics expenses. Without reliable supply to customer-facing stakeholders to meet agreed-upon service levels, a manufacturer will tend to hold inventory buffers to ensure meeting customer service levels.

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Biogen Idec designs the innovation supply chain

Supply Chain View from the Field

Our CEO in 2010 needed to create a deliberate way to build the pipeline, and he did this by eliminating programs that were not productive. So how do you build an efficient supply chain that will minimize risk, maintain quality optimize economics, and manage it with a smaller staff, using a balanced approach.