Technology’s Impact on the Nature of Work
In today’s business world, technology plays a central role in how work gets done. So, a change in the nature of work is sure to follow. But what exactly has changed?
Strategic Benchmarking in the Supply Chain Triangle (Part 2)
Is it possible to use a company's public financial data to strategically benchmark inventory? Bram answers this in the two part conclusion to his 'Inventory Benchmarking’ blog series.
My Biggest Mistake: Inventory Levels are the Thermometer for the Management of the Company
As a novice in the supply chain field I assumed that inventory levels are the thermometer for managing a company. I soon learned that this was a big mistake.
Build Your Own Corner Office
In my recent post on going places, I put forward some of my thoughts on how a young college graduate should approach their career. Here is a different take on the same topic. Let me indulge the civil engineer in me (or what is left of what I learnt in my college days). Let us think
Effectiveness equals Efficiency? How to become “world-class” at nothing.
Though it sounds like a joke, many executive teams are exactly on this path. In this blog, we’ll define why and how to avoid an infamous future.
Do you want to go places? My Advice for recent college graduates
Sujit offers some advice for recently graduated college students to help them succeed in the world of not only Supply Chain, but any business and life venture.
Advice to Students: The Next CEO Will Be From Supply Chain
The day is nearing where the next CEO will be a former VP of Supply Chain. Continue to develop your skills and you will become a great fit for that position in the future.
My Vision for Supply Chain 2020? Deep Integration!
What will the Supply Chain be like in the year 2020? In the evolution of supply chain, people, process and technologies must be aligned correctly to achieve maximum results, and leaders must connect the dots to ensure supply chain becomes more market driven.
Balanced Supply Chain Careers for a Balanced Supply Chain
We believe that when building your supply chain career, you should build in lateral moves, growing both horizontally and vertically. Will you have the necessary skills to build the supply chain of the future, balancing service, cost and cash, in order to maximize ROCE?
Balancing Cash, Cost and Service: The Supply Chain Triangle
When launching an inventory reduction program, success is contingent on keeping the Supply Chain Triangle in balance. However, keeping Cash, Cost and Service in balance may prove difficult for a traditional supply chain organization whether the business is a success or if it is struggling. Please read more to learn how to deal with pressure within the Supply Chain Triangle.