|  | A Type of Reverse Bullwhip Effect Caused Many High-Tech Manufacturers to Slash Inventory Levels Much Faster than Drop in Demand | 
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|  | Supply chain icon Dell last week announced major changes to its supply chain strategy. Due to changing markets, it is significantly backing away from its make-to-order and in-house production models. This is a major event in the supply chain landscape - Back to the Future, in many respects. What does it mean for the rest of us? | 
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|  | It is about Flow, not just Associate Utilization | 
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|  | Demand Exceeds Forecasts, Leading to Some Supply Squeezes; Painting Process "Adds Complexity" to Make-to-Order Flow; No More White Covers | 
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|  | Spot Check by One Observer Finds Wide Range of Inventory and Placement at Wal-Mart Stores; RFID to the Rescue | 
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|  | After Mattel Incidents, Arrow Electronics Executive Offers Recommendations to Reduce Supply Risks; SCDigest Review and Comment | 
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|  | Long Standing Relationship with TI will Change; Supply Chain Risk is Reduced, but Will Component Costs Rise or Fall? | 
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|  | Move into Wal-Mart Stores Illustrates How Supply Chain Strategy Must Evolve; Marriage of two Wounded Giants? Pursuing Channel it Once Dismissed as a "No Return" Business | 
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|  | Focusing on the end of a product's lifecycle can have a dramatic impact on the bottom line; what really drives inventory levels? how should we assign cost to inventory? | 
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|  | Memo from Michael Dell Promises Big Changes | 
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