Supply Chain Insights
APRIL 9, 2013
'This month, the Supply Chain Insights team will announce the Supply Chain Index. The Supply Chain Index is a formulaic representation of supply chain excellence based on market valuations. It will be launched on a webinar on April 25, 2013 and through a report that will run in our May newsletter. Here, we would like to share insights on the Index and how we intend to use it.
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 6, 2013
'“Transportation expense can cost 5%-10% of gross revenue and will be going up if not managed effectively.” -Bill Driscoll. Transportation cost drains drive up costs. Many companies are experiencing dramatic increases in transportation expense that have turned into cash and quality drains for their organization. Savvy financial managers know transportation cost can cost 5%-10% of gross revenue and will be going up if not managed effectively.
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Supply Chain View from the Field
APRIL 10, 2013
'At the Coupa INSPIRE procurement conference in San Francisco this week, the Chief Procurement Officer of Coca Cola Consolidated, Patrick Hopkins, shared his views on the “4 Truths of Procurement”, and how he has operationalized his views through the deployment of Coupa procure to pay software. Coke has an incredible history dating back to 1886, when Dr.
Supply Chain Movement
APRIL 11, 2013
'Californian based Fox Head, owner of the action sports apparel and clothing brand Fox, is rapidly expanding its reach in the European market. Menlo Worldwide Logistics (Menlo) has recently established a new distribution centre for the company at its Eersel, (Netherlands) Logistics Centre. During the last three decades, Fox has become an international leader in the youth lifestyle clothing market making the best motocross products money can buy.
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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
APRIL 8, 2013
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MIT Supply Chain
APRIL 10, 2013
'The liquidity crisis in Europe has thrown a spotlight on the need to bridge the divide between finance and supply chain management (SCM). More than ever, these two key disciplines need to collaborate on ways to release some of the cash that is locked into supply chains. Reducing inventory is probably the most obvious strategy for liberating these financial resources, particularly for companies that maintain high stock levels.
Supply Chain View from the Field
APRIL 10, 2013
'Jason Busch from Spend Matters gave another great speech at the Coupa INSPIRE conference in San Francisco which I attended last week. As an aside – Jason started Spend Matters in 2004 as a side interest because he was bored. Look where it is today! Spend Matters has grown to be a big part of the procurement landscape. The premise of his discussion at Coupa was around volatility, and the need for procurement transformation to stop and take a look at itself, and understand how becoming i
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 9, 2013
'Model N, a revenue management enterprise software provider, went public on March 20, 2013. The company raised over $100 million in its initial public offering (IPO). I first met the founder Zack Rinat thirteen years ago. When he rang the bell on the New York Stock Exchange, I raised a glass for a toast. He did it. There have been too few public offerings in the world of enterprise applications.
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 6, 2013
'A service level agreement (SLA) is a contract between a Logistics service provider and a customer that specifies, in measurable terms, what services the Logistics provider will furnish. Many customers manage their Logistics providers with an SLA. The service level agreement should be detailed with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). These KPIs are different for each customer-Service provider agreement.
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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
APRIL 11, 2013
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Infosys Supply Chain Management
APRIL 8, 2013
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Supply Chain Network
APRIL 12, 2013
'Chances are you’re already on Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networking sites that connect you to the relationships, Web services and activities you need to run your daily life. And you’ve experienced first-hand their power to connect you to the right people and opportunities faster. But how networked is your business? The answer can be a major determinant to your success.
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