 | Think you have a pretty well running supply chain? Think again - it's unlikely you are near ready for the requirements of demanding customers, global competition, a flat world and other emerging challenges. SCDigest Editor Dan Gilmore reviews the new book Start Pulling Your Chain – Leading Responsive Supply Chain Transformation, by Nick LaHowchic and Don Bowersox, who say building a more responsive supply chain is simply essential for company success. |
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| Is your CEO the biggest barrier you have to supply chain improvement? A recent article in the Harvard Business Review says that may be the case in many companies, and offers seven areas where a CEO can engage the supply chain and really make a difference. Just as interesting are the anecdotes that show how common basic supply chain problems really still are. |
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| After several weeks on the road, SCDigest editor Dan Gilmore wonders if he can discern any consistent themes from his journeys. He thinks yes, including the relentless, Wall Street-driven pressure to reduce supply chain costs, Lean mania, supply chain organizations being run very thin, and more. |
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| Case study on how Copper Tire is using Supply Chain Network Planning and Optimization software. |
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| Robert Howell of SYSCO is been promoted to vice president, sourcing and supply chain services, for food services giant; new integrated supply chain organization at furniture maker Chromcraft Revington
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