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In my last post, I likened sourcing complex categories to solving a Rubik’s Cube, making the case that not all sourcing events are alike and that only by first understanding the unique starting point, i.e., the problem to be solved, can companies learn to collaborate with suppliers for the best possible solution. Logistics represents a [...]
A 2009 report from Health and Human Services found that 59 percent of the North American food facilities surveyed did not meet the FDA’s requirements to maintain records about their sources, recipients and transporters. On the heels of the largest recall of eggs in FDA history this month and pending legislation in the Senate, food [...]
Much of the evolution of modern outsourcing can be tied to the study of economics. In fact, economic research stretching for more than 80 years is woven into the fabric of modern outsourcing. Economic thinkers have focused on growth theory, transaction costs, game theory, property rights, deregulation and the nature of the firm. At least [...]
This week, I will raise my glass to toast Barbie. Barbie, you might say? Yes, this year, my early childhood friend is 50. I am DEFINITELY telling my age when I share that she consumed the first 10 years of my life. I am also telling my age when I share that Supply Chain Management [...]
Four Soft (4S), a global leader offering software solutions for Logistics and Transportation industry is pleased to announce that it has won a new deal from Alba Wheels Up® International, Inc., one of the premier Customshouse broker and industry leading Freight Forwarders, to implement its Order Management system 4S Visilog, Global Freight forwarding application 4S [...]
From Sourcing Innovation: “A recent article in the Harvard Business Review outlined seven questions to ask to find out if you are ready for a rebound. What I found enticing about the article is that these seven questions have supply chain corollaries. If you can’t answer yes to these seven questions, chances are that your [...]
The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) announces its eighth annual Military Logistics Summit scheduled for September 13-16, 2010 in Vienna, VA. IDGA’s Military Logistics Summit 2010 will present updated DoD mission priorities and cutting edge information to support major deployment, re-deployment, and distribution operations. The event will bring together thought-leaders and decision-makers in [...]
A paradigm shift is required for the acquisition and product support of COTS configured weapon systems. Over the last several years there has been a marked increase in the use of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components in configuring new weapon systems. This initiative has been driven by Commanders in-theater requiring the rapid fielding of new weapon systems [...]
There’s a lot of buzz right now about growth opportunities in the Logistics Service Provider (LSP) sector. While clearly not at historic levels, consensus is that the sector will return to growth. Taking that into consideration, the question in my mind is this: With renewed focus on growth, will the future bring higher customer satisfaction [...]
Since January of 2007 I have been writing this blog for the most part on my own with the exception of some excellent feature guest articles from time to time. As you may have noticed, I’ve been otherwise occupied recently with the development of a number of new social media groups and blogging concepts and [...]
Last week’s strike at the Omron auto parts plant in Guangzhou was the latest in a series of labor disputes to rock China’s industrial sector over the past two months. It’s an amazing change we’re seeing, as the western world’s favorite source of cheap manufacturing labor begins to transform itself into something quite different: a [...]
“When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.”, Benjamin Franklin It was a cold winter day in Minneapolis. The security guard at the gate warned me of frost bite walking from the parking lot to the corporate offices of a client. So, I scurried along with snow crunching under my boots. I [...]
I want to share a little secret that has brought a tremendous amount of value to my business. But before I tell you what it is, I want to see if you can find it. It’s hidden in my email signature. Below is a signature I often use. Can you spot what my secret might [...]
