Sat.Jun 25, 2011 - Fri.Jul 01, 2011

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Who said supply chains are boring?: Oscars of Supply Chain

Supply Chains Rock

'Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Little do they realize that every time they discard or recycle a carton of milk they are completing the end of the supply chain cycle. Without supply chains consumers would be stuck using products that they had to make or grow with their own two hands.

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Collaboration: The New Battle Cry of Supply Chain

Supply Chain Network

'If the mantra of the real estate industry is “Location, Location, Location”, the new mantra of supply chain executives is fast becoming “Collaboration, Collaboration, Collaboration”. Why? If the events of the past few months have taught us anything, the ability to create and sustain collaborative processes with global supply chain partners is crucial to properly manage, and in some cases, capitalize on complexity.

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Six Tips for Selecting the Right Supply Chain Outsourcing Partner

ModusLink Corporation

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