Strategy

via Supply Chain Digital: Supply Chain Digital asked The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply to quiz its members as to the most important skills every successful CPO needs… 1. Develop commercial skills Commercial capability is a tool that needs constant sharpening as it is an important consideration for procurement professionals, …

Via Fox Business : Amazon.com (AMZN) appears to be building its own air-delivery network, an indication that the e-commerce titan seeks to bypass United Parcel Service (UPS) and others that have been bogged down by an onslaught of packages. Amazon has begun negotiations to lease 20 Boeing (BA) 767 jets, according …

Via LinkedIn : Decreased business productivity may send some employers in search of a better HR strategy. While changes such as adjusting team members’ roles or switching up the work environment may cause employees to increase productivity, sometimes the events impacting efficiency are beyond a business’ control. Personal stress and wellness …

Via Manufacturing Business Technology : Establishing an environment of end-to-end supply chain visibility leads to more efficient manufacturing, lower costs and fewer incidents of a mismatch between supply and demand. In implementing that visibility, companies look at everything from sourcing raw materials, to manufacturing, to supplying the sales channel with finished …

Via LinkedIn : Happy New and Challenging Supply Chain Year. As each of us go through the annual drill of forecasting and budgets, if you do not make change this year, with what is known globally and the risks at large, there is no one else to blame. I did some …

Via LinkedIn : By working differently you can generate benefits in your supply chain. Asking the right questions is the key. One supply chain goal is consistent in any type of economy: reduce costs. Faced with this objective, the first question is always, “Who can do the work cheaper?” While …