Supply chain has traditionally been the backbone of business, but new factors are shifting the boardroom focus, making it the hero of the tale, says Johanna Parsons
Browsing: Supply Chain Analysis
Strategies for managing global supply chains are changing fast. Unit price is no longer the overriding concern; proximity to the customer is becoming a critical issue. By Nick Allen
UK marketing chief John Stocker explains the automotive specialist’s strategy to Johanna Parsons
Any discussion of supply chain risk tends to focus on such things as natural disasters and supplier failures
As pressure mounts on major corporations to be seen to be operating in a sustainable way, it has opened up a world of opportunities to a new breed of organisation dedicated to helping them get their supply chains in order
Creating an agile supply chain has become the Holy Grail for businesses seeking to offset a broadening spectrum of risk. But is agility always the best option?
Supply chains have changed, but has our IT? Lack of investment in supply chain systems may be putting future growth at risk for Western companies
Retail organisations are facing a seismic shift in the markets they serve – from multiple channels to international expansion. But are the systems in place to fulfil orders and manage returns across this altered and highly complex landscape?
With greater supply chain risks and increased complexity, do we have the right structures and people in place to realise the potential of intelligent procurement?
Rising commodity prices, market volatility and concerns over the stability of the Euro are weighing heavily on corporate supply chains. Cash-flow is still a core concern for many suppliers – and when suppliers face difficulties, buyers need to tread caref
