Global Supply Chain Management

A conversation with Hector Granda, director of global procurement policies and learning and development within the Integrated Supply Chain at IBM, Armonk, N.Y.

Unraveling WEEE, The EU's 2005 E-Waste Regulation, and Just Why You Should Care

April 1, 2005

Alan Scroope and Anne Patterson

Dunkin' Donuts' Short Relocation Brings Big Change

March 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A restaurant distribution center proves that the right management can operate an efficient, productive facility in a high-cost area.

Columbia Sportswear: A European DC With a French Flair

March 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The Oregon-based sportswear company finds France's labor rules are a perfect fit for its new European distribution center operation.

Where in the World? The Best Locations for Supply-chain Management Facilities

March 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Site location for supply-chain facilities is a strategic priority for the world's largest companies that increasingly rely on technology, outsourcing and extended business processes.