Supply Chain Management

The International Monetary Fund says credit crunch may impact supply chain

Friday, October 8, 2010 · Patrick Burnson Progress to restore global financial stability has suffered a setback in advanced economies, states the IMF's Global Financial Stability Report

CSCMP conference raises important concerns about the economy

Thursday, October 7, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The recently-concluded annual conference of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals in San Diego provided a great deal of insight on the macro- and micro-economic issues impacting the supply chain

Reducing inventory can disrupt supply chain, say some experts

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 · Patrick Burnson Businesses that scaled back on supply during the recession may find themselves or their suppliers suddenly unable to accommodate increased demand as the economy begins to recover, some experts warn

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

Managing The Basic Supply Chain Functions

Friday, October 1, 2010 · J Paul Dittmann Supply Chain Management Review introduces a new series called “Back to Basics.” It’s a look into how excellence in the core logistics and supply chain activities leads to overall business success. The articles in this six-part series are written by educators from the…

Supply Chain Management: Myth or Reality?

Friday, March 21, 1997 · Bernard J. "Bud" Lalonde - Professor Emeritus of Logistics at Ohio State University. Does supply chain management really exist? And, if so, how does it differ from traditional business processes? SCMR archive 1997 spring article, Bernard, "Bud" LaLonde