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IT will shape the future of supply chain planning: 3 ways


March 19, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Supply chain efficiency, Supply chain technology

The path of supply chain progress is never easy, but the drive to improve never ends.

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Supply chain’s crystal ball: What you’ll see


March 18, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Supply chain efficiency, Supply chain technology

Can you picture a robot counting your inventory? Incredibly enough, that future may be closer than you think.

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Is ‘the squeeze’ strangling productivity?


March 17, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement trends, Supply chain efficiency

The squeeze is on — and it could be choking your productivity rate.

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Your supply chain doesn’t have to be perfect — here’s why


March 17, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: Procurement trends, Special Report, Supply chain efficiency

Proving Your Value to Your Customers
Does your supply chain operation really need to be perfect to run at top efficiency?

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Forging a link between supply chain planning and execution


March 16, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Supply chain efficiency, Supply chain technology

Does your left hand really know what your right hand is doing, when it comes to supply chain planning and execution?

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What supply chain pros really worry about


March 12, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Purchasing decisions, Securing transactions, Supply chain efficiency

In many cases, you can’t help but wonder what the people who call the shots must be thinking. Wonder no more: Here are the answers.

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Factoring: A little help from a friend


March 11, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Purchasing decisions, Supply chain efficiency

Sometimes, waiting even just a few days for a customer’s check can impair your company’s ability to secure premium purchasing rates from your own vendors.

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Missed delivery? Call the cops!


March 9, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement trends

There are times that when a contracted supplier fails to deliver, you’d like to be able to call someone and complain — like the police.

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3-step plan to reduce risk while boosting efficiency


March 9, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Purchasing decisions, Special Report, Supply chain efficiency

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The same supply chain tactics that make your company lean and profitable can become your downfall in just the blink of an eye.

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‘Cheap’ purchases often aren’t best value


March 9, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Purchasing decisions, Supply chain efficiency

Now more than ever, it’s critical to be able to convince the budget keepers that the lowest unit price doesn’t always translate into the best value.

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