A serious component shortage five years ago led Hewlett-Packard to develop Procurement Risk Management, a combination of new processes and technology designed to help HP manage supply chain risk. This project was named 2005 winner of the Supply Chain Innovation Award.
Many companies can't marshal the resources needed to create a truly global supply chain. It might be time to call for help from a trusted outside partner.
Earthbound Farm grew from humble beginnings to become the nation's largest grower and shipper of organic produce. Getting its highly perishable products from West Coast farms to stores across the country presents a daunting logistics challenge.
Capacity is stretched thin and costs for fuel and drivers are accelerating, and that's not likely to change in the near term. It's time that businesses become more strategic in their transportation decisions.