Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 14, 2014

A r ecent report by Sofrware Advice provides insights into what a group of executives surveyed is looking for from supply chain job listings. Software Advice analyzed 200 job listings to find out what it really takes to be a supply chain manager. Some of the highlights included the following.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Supply Chain Matters shares interview highlights with ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi in conjunction with this years ASCM CONNECT 2023 Conference. The Event The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) recently concluded its ASCM CONNECT 2023 North America Conference.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate, Supply Chain Matters blog unveils part two of a summarized overview of our annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains for the year 2023 and beyond. Economic and Business Challenges Expected in 2023. Overall Themes for the Year 2023.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 22, 2013

We need to back away from the standard 2 X 2 matrix approach, and recognize the importance and magnitude of the risk that needs to be documented in the supply chain. Procurement is the only platform in the company that has an end to end horizontal view of the supply chain.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Joanna Martinez from Cushman and Wakefield, a large real estate and facilities management person, discussed the challenges of working with HR as a procurement person. For example, showing people that architectural services shouldn’t be used for reverse auctions is a conversation she had to have. The Humble RFP can be your friend.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 15, 2016

An article published in the Wall Street Journal identifies what I have been saying for years now… Supply chain talent is a hot commodity! Many of the skills that we’ve identified in prior posts on this site have discussed the key skills and knowledge that recruiters are looking for in supply chain students.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 21, 2017

A lot of blogs and writers are discussing the role of machines vs. humans and their relationship, especially in the context of supply chain management. These and many other questions are more interesting to consider then how fast the technology will be adopted.

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