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Oct 2, 2002

The Hidden Impact of Inventory

Many managers complain that senior executives do not understand the importance of supply chain management (SCM). At supply chain conferences and educational seminars, the phrase “I wish my boss were… 

Sep 24, 2002

Lessons in Demand Management

Demand Management: The function of recognizing all demands for goods and services to support the market place. It involves prioritizing demand when supply is lacking. Proper demand management facilitates the… 

Sep 12, 2002

Supplier Development Strategies and Outcomes

I was recently asked by Jon Stegner from Delphi Automotive to put together some research materials we completed on Supplier Development strategies. Delphi is currently attempting to initiate this strategy… 

Sep 3, 2002

The Warehousing Management Survey

_It is safe to say that warehouse activity can be used as a barometer for how well the economy is doing. A recent “survey of warehouse”:http://www.manufacturing.net/wm/index.asp?layout=articleWebzine&articleId=CA231704&stt=001 operations by Warehousing Management… 

Aug 7, 2002

Perils of Reverse Auctions

The reverse auction — where interested parties bid a price down from an amount set by the buyers — is increasingly drawing attention as a tool to drive down procurement… 

Aug 1, 2002

Finding the “Sweet Spot” in the Supply Chain

A critical process in creating a high performing supply chain is developing an in-depth understanding of your organization’s position relative to customers and suppliers in the supply chain. By employing… 

Jul 31, 2002

Sizing Survey Benefits Many Manufacturers

SCRC member Milliken & Company, Textile/Clothing Technology Corporation ([TC]2), and NC State University plan to obtain data to improve the way clothes fit the U.S. population. Results will be used for… 

Jul 16, 2002

Does your company have high quality data?

48% do not have a data quality plan 78% need education to maintain data quality 44% believe data quality is worse than everyone thinks Source: Data Warehousing Institute 2001 Survey… 

Jul 15, 2002

Six Best Practices in Cost Management

In an increasingly competitive global marketplace, managing spend is an important step to realizing your profit objectives. And more than ever, companies are relying on procurement and supply management functions… 

Jun 1, 2002

Data Reliability – A Critical Requirement for Integration

During the 1980s and 1990s, almost every major company went through some form of re-engineering and restructuring, as thousands of workers and managers were shed in a variety of efforts…