Sourcing/Procurement/SRM

Straight to the Bottom Line: An Executive's Roadmap to World Class Supply Management

March 1, 2007

Robert A. Rudzki, Michael Katzorke, Shelley Stewart, Jr., Douglas A. Smock

Six Sigma Is No Cure-All for Business Ills, Says Hackett Group. Here's Where It Falls Down on the Job

March 1, 2007

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Outsourcing Is Alive and Kicking, as U.S. Companies Battle to Stay Competitive, Says Alsbridge

February 1, 2007

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Iasta Releases SmartSource 7.

February 1, 2007

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Supply Chain Technology Landscape Has Radically Changed for Everyone

January 1, 2007

Mark Hillman and Stephen Hochman

Supply chain management simply isn't good enough anymore. Today, you must have a combination of strong executive leadership, careful process redesign and demand-driven supply networks.

Delivering on the Promise of Global Supply Chain Visibility

December 12, 2006

John McLennan, Liberty Richter; Edward K. Blinick, Blinco Systems

IBM's Integrated Supply Chain Creates Strategic Value Throughout the Enterprise

December 1, 2006

Russell Goodman- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

IBM at one point had 30 supply chains, one for each of its business units, with each considered a necessary cost of doing business. Today the Integrated Supply Chain at IBM is an innovative, strategic business unit that delivers significant cost savings, competitive advantage and enterprise alignment.

HP Shows How to Outsource Production While Keeping Control Over Suppliers

December 1, 2006

Russell Goodman- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The high-tech giant's buy-sell program ensures the best price and highest quality of parts, even though someone else is making the finished goods.

Mercy ROi Takes Optimized Supply Chain All the Way To Patients' Bedsides

December 1, 2006

Russell Goodman- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Mercy ROi's bold supply chain initiatives are changing traditional distribution models in the healthcare industry. Even more importantly, they mitigate the nation's 8th largest cause of death.

For Retailers, Private Brands Offer a Bigger Payoff-But Greater Supply Chain Headaches, Too

December 1, 2006

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Sourcing/Procurement/SRM

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding sourcing, procurement and supplier relationship management (SRM) and their impact on supply chain management. New technologies in sourcing and procurement are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency, cut costs and build more strategic partnerships. Learn how companies around the world are using sourcing, procurement and SRM solutions for supply chain optimization.