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Mar 9, 2005

Managing the Cold Chain

Cold chain management is vital in many industries, but particularly in the transportation of vaccines, insulin and blood. Managing the cold chain requires keeping a product within a particular temperature…

Mar 3, 2005

The Challenges of Partnerships

In today’s global supply chain environment, working to create mutual benefit among partners is a key element for success. Cross-functional teams must work together to align business strategies. Teams are…

Feb 23, 2005

RFID … A larger audience of believers

Powerful and influential retailers like Wal-Mart, Target, Tesco, and Metro who began the implementation of the revolution, now insist that their business partners get on board with radio frequency identification…

Feb 15, 2005

The Critical Role of the Cross-Functional Team

A cross-functional team (XFT) is generally created by a business unit Executive Vice President – who assigns professionals to participate. A XFT is formed in response to a very specific…

Jan 26, 2005

The Logistics of the Relief Supply Chain: Help for Tsunami Victims

The recent tragedy suffered by the coastal nations along the Indian Ocean has realigned priorities and helped many of us to understand how lucky we are, even facing our worst…

Jan 19, 2005

Supply Chain Disruptions: Minimize the Effects

The Christmas Tsunami, in the Indian Ocean, gave the world another glimpse of supply chain disruption. Natural disasters, wars, and political upheavals occur regularly around the globe, playing havoc with…

Jan 6, 2005

Establishing a Foundation for Supply Chain Success in the Field

Management of supply chains is a key element for enterprise success by ensuring that your company achieves a sustainable competitive advantage. A framework has been developed which represents the building…

Jan 1, 2005

Supply Chain Metrics

What are supply chain metrics and how are they most useful? Beginner Readers: Do you know what it means to have a Perfect Order Measure of 94%? How about an…

Dec 16, 2004

Supply Chain Management During the Holidays

Gift giving and receiving is a big part of the holiday season. Supply chain and logistics processes must be efficient to handle the increased gift giving. Gifts must be available…

Nov 22, 2004

C-TPAT Membership Facts

Improving the security at the nation’s borders became a priority following the events of September 11, 2001. Greater scrutiny was placed on the shipments into the U.S., resulting in longer…