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Seven Misconceptions on Managing Inventory in a Market-Driven World

Supply Chain Shaman

Executive, after executive, lament, “They have purchased many technologies and sponsored many projects to reduce inventories, but they are not seeing results.” As a result, companies should buy inventory management technologies based on process requirements, IT standardization and cultural fit. These are my thoughts.

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50 expert tips on logistics planning and strategy

6 River Systems

Create an adaptive unified buying process. “If you look at the typical buying process, it is bifurcated based on geography. If I am going to buy goods from this geography, then I use this process. Logistics personnel and supplier management pointers. Tips for improving customer experience.

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Raise a Toast to Digital Business!

Supply Chain Shaman

” As I stomped through the rain puddles back to the train station, I mused. The word digital is everywhere in their presentations– digital path to purchase, digital agriculture, and digital manufacturing. At the end of the session, I felt tired. As I read them, I laugh. I give them credit.