Strategic Cost Management

Aug 15, 2012

Using the Influence Model to Improve Quality and Cost in Product Design

I recently spoke to an individual whose title was Director of Engineering Operations at a major technology company. He shared with me details regarding his role, and the relationship to…

Jul 5, 2012

What does B stand for in BRIC Logistics Trends?

Prior discussions I’ve had with supply chain executives have alluded to the many challenges that exist in the BRIC economies. Brazil is the first letter in BRIC, and perhaps also…

May 17, 2012

The Paperless Office: Pipe Dream, Procurement Mandate, or Sustainability Boondoggle?

In today’s cost-cutting environment, many procurement and category management teams are sharpening their pencils and looking at ways to reduce indirect spend in areas such as printing, document management, and…

Apr 4, 2012

Random Thoughts on the Impact of Frugal Innovation on the Supply Chain

In this week’s Economist, an article by Schumpeter provides some interesting views on the emerging concept of “frugal innovation”. He cites the example of the Tata Nano, a $2,000 car…