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Nov 16, 2005

Strategic Purchasing: Lessons for Purchasing Managers – Part 5

PART 1: Introducing New Research on Relational Rents PART 2: Strategic Purchasing and Supply Management Practices PART 3: The Nature of Strategic Purchasing PART 4: Supplier Relationship Performance Outcomes PART… 

Oct 5, 2005

Digital Business Transformation [DBT): The Journey Must Begin Now -Part 3

PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 The final dimension of DBT is sustaining the competitive advantage once it has been achieved. The information age allows no time for resting on… 

Sep 14, 2005

In the Wake of Hurricane Katrina:  The Recovery Lag – Part 2

In the previous article, we discussed the need to quickly respond to a disruption, and the need to move quickly. The response by the National Guard and the federal and… 

Sep 8, 2005

In the Wake of Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned through the Lens of Supply Chain Disruptions – Part 1

As we read daily about the death toll and destruction in New Orleans and Biloxi, the same questions echo through everyone’s mind: How did we let this happen? Why wasn’t… 

Jul 20, 2005

Logistics in China (DELIVER) – China Series Part 5

The majority of the growth that has occurred in China is in the Pearl River Delta. Transformed from a rural backwater into the world’s workshop through Deng Xiaoping’s economic reforms… 

Jul 6, 2005

Manufacturing in China (MAKE) – China Series Part 4

When selecting a supplier / partner in China, it is critical to be aware of the working and economic conditions. None is more important then an understanding of the labor… 

Jun 23, 2005

Identifying and Negotiating with Chinese Suppliers (SOURCE) – China Series Part 3

An interview with a US expert who worked closely with Chinese business people for many years reveals the unexpected difficulties that may exist when attempting to negotiate and establish a… 

Jun 10, 2005

Planning and Control Systems in China (PLAN) – China Part 2

Planning is one of the most important, yet one of the most high risk areas of growth in China. One of the biggest challenges for Chinese companies is capacity planning.… 

May 3, 2005

Global Sourcing from China: Insights from a Recent Visit – China Part 1

Not so long ago, a strong American market nationalism and anti-communist sentiment made it socially sensitive for US companies to purchase goods from China. These days, purchasing Chinese goods may… 

Apr 12, 2005

Supply Planning – Federal Express and Tires

Tires. Let’s face it – they are everywhere. Tires are one of the biggest eyesores at many major projects. One energy company buys them new from two suppliers, who are…