Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 16, 2013

I recently completed a study of 25 CPO’s, each providing their view of what procurement will look like in 2025. The earliest traces of this can be linked to materials management. You can download the full report at this link. Fearon, “History of Purchasing,” Journal of Purchasing (February 1968): 44–50.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Study 60

SCM Research

MAY 22, 2014

A new JDA-sponsored report, The State of the Retail Supply Chain (pdf), has been jointly developed by Auburn University and the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA). The results also highlight the need for retailers to focus on supply chain talent management, network growth, and resource optimization.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Supply chain leaders that make the biggest difference build supply chain potential and make small, incremental progress over time. A Closer Look at Supply Chain Talent. For most, supply chain talent management is challenging. Supply chain planners do not feel appreciated.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 299

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2023

Added Resource Global organizational, human resources and recruitment management consulting firm Korn Ferry recently published an annual study, 2023 Supply Chain Talent Study. This study polled CEO ’s, Chief Supply Chain or Operations Officers , Vice Presidents and Managers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 22, 2013

Category Management Supply Chain Management Supply chain Relationships Supply Chain Talent Supply Chain Talent Management Supply Market Intelligence'

Procurement Analytics 68

Procurement Analytics Negotiating Skills Procurement Purchasing Skills 68

Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

” “Someone in HR came up with an idea and we agreed to work with them and evaluating the students based on case studies! We put the effort in to create a live case study – and the HR community worked with the university – and developed a process to expose students to the problem. We weren’t hiring many of them.”

Optimal Sourcing 60

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Conference Sourcing Strategies 60

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 15, 2016

Being able to think in terms of value streams and process flows is key to “supply chain thinking” Our student projects this semester reflect this thinking around supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Software Purchasing Skills 40