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Who Should Be In The Winner’s Circle?

Supply Chain Shaman

I struggled to manage myself as I settled in elbow-to-elbow with the group to listen to the presentation. When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. During the presentation, I squirmed uncomfortably in my seat. The reason? The result is shown in Figure 5.

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Insights from Elemica reveal 2014 Frankfurt

Talking Logistics

The German team overcame disappointments in 2006 and 2010 to win the World Cup this year, while favorites Spain (the defending champion) and Brazil (the host country) were humbled by the competition. BASF’s goals included: Automating the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay process from purchase requisition to invoice.

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Ethics in Procurement – Simple, but Not Always Easy

Logistics Bureau

If you have not yet tackled the question of ethics in procurement, now is a great time to start. It does not matter whether you are a procurement professional, internal customer, external customer, senior executive, or supplier. Procurement is what sets entire supply chains and their organisations in motion.

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2020 Requires Big Wings and Feet

Supply Chain Shaman

The presentations from the Summit are posted now on the Supply Chain Insights You Tube Channel. Average Inventory Levels by Industry over the Period of 2010-2018. Most can only measure functional costs—transportation, manufacturing, and procurement. It has been awhile. T he Companies’ Ability to See Total Costs. #6

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6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

GlobalTranz

Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions. Manufacturers will be able to improve their inventory due to the information presented by both supply chain and operations data. Between 2010 and 2014, the average robot sales increase was at 17% per year (CAGR). Forecasting Demand.

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Supply Chain Management:Is Agile methodology a good solution for.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. » Is Agile methodology a good solution for ERP implementations. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service.

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Sustainable Luxury:  Managing Social and Environmental Performance in Iconic Brands (BOOK REVIEW)

Supply Chain View from the Field

The authors met through email and came together in Buenos Aires in October 2010, leading to a productive set of discussions that culminated in the creation of the Center for Studies on Sustainable Luxury. It is certainly an interesting read, and one that the fashion designers who drive this activity should read.