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Abstract:
The US Labor Department reported an increase in jobs in June and July ... but the manufacturing industry cut jobs for a third
month in a row. We are moving from a manufacturing economy to a supply chain economy. This article gives the big picture. (...)
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supply chain management article for magazine industry:
The US Labor Department reported an increase in jobs in June and July ... but the manufacturing industry cut jobs for a third
month in a row. We...
Published:
2005-09-06
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Abstract:
Since supply chains, by definition, are about the end-to-end inter-enterprise process, we highlight the growing importance
of looking outside your four walls when thinking about supply chain performance management. If you are overwhelmed by the
number of supply chain measures you are tracking, it’s bet (...)
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supply chain management article for magazine industry:
Since supply chains, by definition, are about the end-to-end inter-enterprise process, we highlight the growing importance
of looking outside your...
Published:
2005-05-20
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Abstract:
This article talks about recent and expected FDA regulations and how RFID can help meet those requirements while improving
supply chain performance. (...)
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supply chain management article for magazine industry:
This article talks about recent and expected FDA regulations and how RFID can help meet those requirements while improving
supply chain performance.
Published:
2004-10-20
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Abstract:
Here we are in the New Year. So, what should the going forward picture be of the Supply Chain portfolio? Something old, something
new, something from a service provider, something blue. OK, enough of that. (...)
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supply chain management article for magazine industry:
Here we are in the New Year. So, what should the going forward picture be of the Supply Chain portfolio? Something old, something
new, something f...
Published:
2004-02-12
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Abstract:
Supply chain management is a truly dynamic field. Over the last few years the fundamental structure of the chains has changed
to the point where many of the working assumptions have to be reevaluated. ChainLink Research’s new 3D approach provides a
useful framework for evaluating supply chain solutions (...)
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supply chain management article for magazine industry:
Supply chain management is a truly dynamic field. Over the last few years the fundamental structure of the chains has changed
to the point where m...
Published:
2005-05-20
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Abstract:
Supplier performance management in the mass merchandising market is undergoing a renaissance of sorts. Increasingly, retailers
are deploying vendor scorecards as a means of better aligning their supplier network with their corporate direction. Suppliers
need to consider the implications and begin prepari (...)
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supply chain management article for magazine industry:
Supplier performance management in the mass merchandising market is undergoing a renaissance of sorts. Increasingly, retailers
are deploying vendo...
Published:
2005-03-18
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Abstract:
This article describes the unique challenges of the service supply chain, provides a framework for understanding the service
management decision hierarchy, and highlights the dramatic value proposition available to companies that deploy advanced service
strategies and decision-support tools to address th (...)
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supply chain management article for magazine industry:
This article describes the unique challenges of the service supply chain, provides a framework for understanding the service
management decision h...
Published:
2004-06-22
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Abstract:
This article summarizes the findings from a study of why customers failed to attain the full value potential of their SCM
projects. Most SCM projects continue to focus much of their energy on technology implementations and simply pay lip service
to end-user training and executive alignment. Learn the (...)
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supply chain management article for magazine industry:
This article summarizes the findings from a study of why customers failed to attain the full value potential of their SCM
projects. Most SCM proj...
Published:
2004-07-31
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Abstract:
For the past few weeks, all eyes (and hearts) have been on the devastation caused by the Indian Ocean Tsunami. What is needed
in a disaster like this is an "Instant Supply Chain"--ultra-rapid creation of a distribution network with coordination between
the many decentralized players. To meet these chall (...)
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supply chain management article for magazine industry:
For the past few weeks, all eyes (and hearts) have been on the devastation caused by the Indian Ocean Tsunami. What is needed
in a disaster like ...
Published:
2005-01-28
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Abstract:
Imagine what sitcoms like Cheers, Laverne and Shirley, and Green Acres would look like if they were radio frequency identification
(RFID) enhanced. Then picture the impact that RFID technology can have on the customer experience in your own enterprise. (...)
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supply chain management article for magazine industry:
... This article is from Parallax View, ChainLink Research's ... of
Defense/Logistics Systems Management from 2001 ... make up the department's $80+ billion
supply chain. ...
Published:
2006-02-23
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Abstract:
The classic bull-whip effect means that the further a supplier is removed from the end consumer, the worse are the fluctuations
in demand that they see. This has led many to recommend an n-tier approach to demand management, where everyone gets visibility
to the end-customer demand at the same time. In p (...)
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supply chain management article for magazine industry:
The classic bull-whip effect means that the further a supplier is removed from the end consumer, the worse are the fluctuations
in demand that the...
Published:
2004-12-23
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Abstract:
Advances in leaner and faster supply chains have, in many cases, come at the price of increased brittleness. It is time to
make supply chains more resilient, and deal with risk more intelligently to maintain the gains from lean strategies, and take
performance to the next level. (...)
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supply chain management article for magazine industry:
Advances in leaner and faster supply chains have, in many cases, come at the price of increased brittleness. It is time to
make supply chains more...
Published:
2004-04-23
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Abstract:
Embedded knowledge exists in the supply chain to understand and unlock customer value. Integrating the chain is crucial to
aligning the goals of customers and provider. (...)
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supply chain management article for magazine industry:
Embedded knowledge exists in the supply chain to understand and unlock customer value. Integrating the chain is crucial to
aligning the goals of c...
Published:
2004-11-02
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Abstract:
Moving to a performance-based service business model will have huge implications for the whole value chain. Its principle
is to manage for outcomes—procure performance rather than parts and people. It requires total business process reorientation
from services and maintenance through procurement techn (...)
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supply chain management article for magazine industry:
Moving to a performance-based service business model will have huge implications for the whole value chain. Its principle
is to manage for outcom...
Published:
2004-06-22
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Abstract:
The transformation to a new supply chain technology market wave is already occurring. That’s good news for some and bad for
others. This article describes the next wave--SmallSmartFast--and its impact on end users and vendors. (...)
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supply chain management article for magazine industry:
The transformation to a new supply chain technology market wave is already occurring. That’s good news for some and bad for
others. This article ...
Published:
2004-07-31
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Abstract:
Thoughts on global trade, outsourcing, and your pay--how we can stop the downward pressure on wages and salaries. (...)
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supply chain management article for magazine industry:
Thoughts on global trade, outsourcing, and your pay--how we can stop the downward pressure on wages and salaries.
Published:
2004-10-20
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Abstract:
We got many letters for more ideas and details, so we are doing a more in-depth series for supply chain software leaders.
In this article we will discuss the issue of completing the whole transaction—the complete solution—which is key to continued
revenue growth. (...)
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supply chain management article for magazine industry:
We got many letters for more ideas and details, so we are doing a more in-depth series for supply chain software leaders.
In this article we will ...
Published:
2004-03-18
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Abstract:
Supply chain systems to date have represented the back-end of that process of servicing markets and have taken us a long
way in replacing assets with information. But the fact is, building products still takes a long time. Contrastingly, markets
require short response times--days. For the last few years (...)
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supply chain management article for magazine industry:
Supply chain systems to date have represented the back-end of that process of servicing markets and have taken us a long way
in replacing assets w...
Published:
2005-01-28
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Abstract:
This article talks about recent and expected FDA regulations and how RFID can help meet those requirements while improving
supply chain performance. (...)
Excerpt related to
supply chain management article for magazine industry:
This article talks about recent and expected FDA regulations and how RFID can help meet those requirements while improving
supply chain performance.
Published:
2004-10-20
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Abstract:
Imagine what sitcoms like Cheers, Laverne and Shirley, and Green Acres would look like if they were radio frequency identification
(RFID) enhanced. Then picture the impact that RFID technology can have on the customer experience in your own enterprise. (...)
Excerpt related to
supply chain management article for magazine industry:
... This article is from Parallax View, ChainLink Research's ... of
Defense/Logistics Systems Management from 2001 ... make up the department's $80+ billion
supply chain. ...
Published:
2006-02-23