Sat.Jun 09, 2012 - Fri.Jun 15, 2012

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Real Options in Supply Chain Management

SCM Research

'A real option is “a right – without an obligation – to invest resources (e.g., labor, money, time) toward a course of action at a future point in time” ( McCarter et al., 2011 ). SCM applications of real options are scarce. In their illustrating HBR article, It may be cheaper to manufacture at home , de Treville and Trigeorgis (2010) argue that supply chain managers “typically rely on the discounted cash flow (DCF) model to help them value the alternatives” H

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No S&OP in your FMCG business? A CEO's Lament (Vienna, Ultravox)

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

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Luxury Retail and Smaller Store Footprints on the Rise

Tompkins Blog

'The luxury shopper is back and spending. Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Home Depot all reported sales increases in the 4th quarter and all were focused on higher-income customers. According to a recent New York Times article on the strong profits of high-end retailers, Saks Fifth Avenue was selling items like fine jewelry, fragrances and men’s accessories with a historically high-margin rate and reduced promotional activity.

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