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Supply Chain Case Study: the Executive's Guide

Supply Chain Opz

In order to compensate a long waiting time, Adidas uses air freight or courier service. The secret behind its supply chain success is the use of Six Sigma approach. They studied how General Electric (GE), DuPont and Honeywell implemented six sigma. Library Prime Storage is the area dedicated for book/magazine.

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5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Traditionally, supply chains were focused on minimising supply chain costs and a continuous effort to get supply chains lean, through programmes such as lean six sigma, and far less emphasis on risk management. Sea freight and airfreight costs have become very expensive. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.