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We report the findings of our survey, answering questions such as the level of investments being made in resilience, the scope of responsibility for supply chain organizations, and assessment of how w... (more information)
by By Bill McBeath
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Findings from our research on Supply Chain Risk
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by By Bill McBeath
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I recently asked a question to a senior supply chain executive: "When should you trust your trading partners and when should you withhold information from them?" His answer: "Never and Never."... (more information)
by Bill McBeath
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Managing performance is the foundation of competitiveness and success. The virtualization of the supply chain and extreme out-sourcing have changed the center-of-gravity for performance concerns from ... (more information)
by Bill McBeath
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Global economic woes aside, we might have a solution for US economic growth, if we can get a fresh look at policy.
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by By Ann Grackin
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Solution Providers discuss integration to provide end-to-end Cold Chain Management and traceability - from seed to consumer.... (more information)
by By Ann Grackin
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Introduction to Ideas in a Global Work Space. ... (more information)
by By Ann Grackin
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Lessons from eBay, Facebook, LinkedIn and other Social Networks - What traditional business management can learn from Social Networks.
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by By Ann Grackin
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The ChainLink team hypothesizes on the potential impacts to Supply Chain investments.
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by By Ann Grackin
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The complexity of business today--working a myriad of partnerships with both the channel side and the transportation partners, as well as dealing with the challenges of fickle and surprising
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by Ann Grackin
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The new book, Double-Digit Growth was one of the most useful and optimistic books to come along in some time. Growth is the whole point of business. Yet many so-called leaders don’t seem to have plans... (more information)
by Michael Treacy
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This photograph was taken by a NASA satellite over a 24 hour time span, so as to capture the view of earth at night from space in every time zone...... (more information)
by International Networks Archive
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Session at Northeastern brings strategic insights to global markets.... (more information)
by By Ann Grackin
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As enterprises focus on perceived "core functions," more activities are outsourced to third party providers of goods and services. This extended supply chain of manufacturers of products-- from raw ma... (more information)
by Carla Frances Reed
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China's currency is in the news again as the EU and US try to deal with trade imbalances and their own flagging economies...... (more information)
by By Ann Grackin
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Whether you are an individual or a corporation, you can make a difference. Aidmatrix offers us a creative way to take part in the relief effort. ... (more information)
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Economic recoveries continue, but the imbalance in trade, wealth, and the impact of our economy needs to be addressed.
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by By Lucy West
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If exploiting the new technology requires process redesign, new knowledge, and new skills, then the solution provider's ability to effectively transfer that domain expertise to the user team is a majo... (more information)
by Ann Grackin
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Market analysts who have accepted the arduous task of trying to predict the future are forced to consider potential factors that might "change the tide" of outsourcing...... (more information)
by Douglas Kent
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After having discussed with a number of local companies and taught several programs in supply chain management to practicing supply chain professionals, I found that there is NO consistent understandi... (more information)
by Dr. Divakar Rajamani
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Hong Kong Disneyland just opened September 12th with much celebration.... (more information)
by Lucy West
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Besides denigrating the Indian Culture and the American Culture, this show might be too close to home for both cultures.
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by By Ann Grackin
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We've all heard about the Pandemic - and every day another news story breaks as it looms closer on our horizon. However, most of the focus has been on the response of the government and individuals.... (more information)
by Laura Faught, Mary Lynne Seay
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The record deficit in the recently proposed Federal budget has reawakened debate in China over the wisdom of holding so much U.S. debt.... (more information)
by Bill McBeath
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Supply Chain Management is a truly dynamic field. Over the last few years the fundamental structure of the chains has changed to the point where many of the working assumptions have to be re-evaluate... (more information)
by Ann Grackin & Sree Hameed
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Advances in leaner and faster supply chains have, in many cases, come at the price of increased brittleness. It is time to make supply chains more resilient, and deal with risk more intelligently, to ... (more information)
by Bill McBeath
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This report contains research into current and planned use of RFID in Maritime. In discussion with shippers, carriers, port operators and technology providers, the report covers these areas:
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by Ann Grackin
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RFID can, if implemented correctly, have a significant impact on retail performance. This report takes a look at what is being done by some early adopters. This report covers the type of RFID ... (more information)
by Laura Faught
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The MIT RFID and Sensor SIG had something for every generation of futurists, from "social tribing" to manufacturing locating systems.... (more information)
by By Tom Coyle
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The accurate and timely sharing of strategy, planning, and execution information across the end-to-end supply chain has become critical. The elimination of trade barriers, and the move to massive outs... (more information)
by Carla Reed, Bill McBeath, Ann Grackin
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The way ahead is getting clearer. There is suddenly a 'pile-on' of announcements-by hotel chains, airports, cities, retailers, etc. We are Smart and Fast. If you are our customer, you will receive ins... (more information)
by Ann Grackin
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The advance of internet technology is precipitating the democratic progress of China, and even helps create further social changes.... (more information)
by Lii Haibo
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Summer vacations are a great time to get renewed physically, mentally and spiritually, and watch some baseball.... (more information)
by By Ann Grackin
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Supply Chain Network: technology provider or business partner?... (more information)
by Ann Grackin
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For any entity to thrive, it must constantly reassess its ideas and positions. And if your customers are constantly evolving, expecting better results faster and reassessing their needs and values -- ... (more information)
by ChainLink Research
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Supply chain practitioners and executives are in a unique position to help change the world for the better by their influence over global supply chains' labor conditions, environmental footprint, and ... (more information)
by Bill McBeath
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A look at how to ensure that suppliers are treating their workers fairly, paying living wages, not using forced labor, providing a safe working environment, allowing collective bargaining, have non-di... (more information)
by Bill McBeath
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Today's business climate is all about competition-we're lean, we're mean, but competing on price is not where it's at. How do you create a lasting identity and relationship with your customer through ... (more information)
by Joe Pine
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This paper will articulate and validate the Future Logistics Enterprise (FLE) vision and objectives for readers such as industry suppliers and partners, members of Congress, members of other governmen... (more information)
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The performance of a firm-as an entity that determines its own destiny, yet participates in a larger supply chain and global economy-is intricately interwoven with its own internal practices and polic... (more information)
by Bill McBeath
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If we expect to be a growing enterprise, we have to continue to pursue business performance improvements. We must take advantage of every innovation to stay in the game.... (more information)
by Ann Grackin
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We asked people all over the world, old and young, what they see for the future, Paul Miller, Supply Chain extraordinaire, had some important messages for us.... (more information)
by Paul Miller
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When we reflect back on the SCM journey, we realize that the first decade and a half was more about the emergence of Advanced Planning Systems (APS) i.e., technology point solutions that were implemen... (more information)
by Sree Hameed
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Many corporations have failed the customer; they focus on transactions, rather than customers. I recently talked to Shoshana Zuboff and James Maxmin, co-authors of The Support Economy, Why Corporation... (more information)
by Shoshana Zuboff, James Maxmin
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I recently sat down with Saj-nicole Joni, having a truly enlightening conversation about her work, her recent book, and her recent article in Harvard Business Review, on The Third Opinion. The term Th... (more information)
by Saj-nicole Joni
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Demand-driven supply chains, new customer service models, and Omni-channel/free delivery are all driving up the cost of transportation. So what does last mile really cost?... (more information)
by Ann Grackin
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Smart phones, clean energy, energy independence, disruptive technologies, emerging markets, and the economic restructuring of the world - who will be the players in all that?
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by By Ann Grackin
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Release of final 2014 numbers and 2015 forecasts of world economic numbers shows a changing picture of national economies. What will the impact be on supply chain strategy?... (more information)
by Ann Grackin
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