Topic: Opinions

Book Review:  “Dynamic” Supply Chains Called New Pathway to Productivity

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 · Frank Quinn New book titled Dynamic Supply Chains: Delivering Value Through People (2nd Edition) explains how to align supply chain operations with customer expectations. Companies that do this successfully achieve greater business success and customer satisfaction. In addition, their…

“Supplier Recognition: part 2”

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki Using questions posted by “Jason” with my prior blog as a guide, let’s review some basics about supplier recognition.

Will neighbor to the north seize supply chain advantage?

Sunday, October 24, 2010 · Patrick Burnson While the long-term viability of U.S. West Coast ports is being called into question lately, Canada’s two leading Pacific Rim ocean cargo gateways are thriving

“Supplier Recognition: Start Now!”

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki There is real, tangible value in recognizing your exceptional suppliers. But, doing supplier recognition well takes a lot of planning.

APICs takes a look at risk management

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The Association for Operations Management is throwing a new wrinkle into its latest confab.

Ocean cargo: Getting ready for “super-slow” steaming

Monday, October 11, 2010 · Patrick Burnson By cutting the knot speed to save money, vessel operators are also contributing to the global container shortage.

Is It Time for a Rebirth of Strategic Sourcing? – part 2

Sunday, October 3, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki How do you keep the organization interested? How do you re-energize everyone? Here are a few ideas to consider out of a long list of possibilities

Is It Time for a Rebirth of Strategic Sourcing?—Part 1

Thursday, September 30, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki The blogosphere has been alive recently with a debate about the alleged death of strategic sourcing.

Contributing to the SCMR mission

Sunday, September 26, 2010 · Patrick Burnson As always, the SCMR staff will be roaming the floors and attending workshops at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference.

Oracle’s Open World ends in a “cloud”

Friday, September 24, 2010 · Patrick Burnson “Cloud Computing in a box” was heralded as the next big thing by Oracle’s CEO, Larry Ellison in his closing remarks at this year’s conference

Oracle Open World addresses global trade risk

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 · Patrick Burnson In the last ten years alone, the world has become an increasingly difficult place to conduct global business, noted export compliance expert, Beth Peterson

It’s another (wild & wacky) Oracle Open World

Monday, September 20, 2010 · Patrick Burnson While this week’s event is larger than ever, there’s a pronounced lean and green element to the supply chain management track worth noting.

More on Negotiations

Friday, September 17, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki The unstable economy presents many challenges for Procurement professionals.

New Interest in Supply Chain Analytics

Friday, September 10, 2010 · Frank Quinn Supply chain analytics enables you to collect, store, and analyze data in a way that leads to better supply chain decisions.

Made in the U.S.A. – the new frontier for sourcing?

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki There has been a growing realization that "the obvious" global sourcing decision may not be so obvious after all.