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5 New Year’s Resolutions for Supply Chain & Logistics Executives

Talking Logistics

Natural disasters like the Japan earthquake, product shortages due to quality issues, the impact of currency rates on product costs and demand, and disruptions caused by IT service failures or security breaches are just a few examples of the risks supply chain executives face every day. Ask “What are the risks?”more more often.

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50 expert tips on supply chain management

6 River Systems

When Toyota pioneered lean production in Japan back in the 1970s, its suppliers facilitated this by being colocated nearby. Establishing protocols, metrics, organizational owners, and related processes can empower organizations to respond more effectively when faced with a crisis.” ” — Michael Varney and Wil G.