Cover story
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New Tools for a New Generation
by Michael E. McGrath
Service-oriented architectures, master data management systems
and business content libraries enable greater capabilities and competitiveness
in supply chain management. In this article, we explore the 14 characteristics
of new-generation processes. View
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Features
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The Beauty of Business Content Libraries
by Pallab Chatterjee
Service-oriented architecture (SOA) enables companies to adjust workflows to real business needs. View |
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S&OP Best Practices Enable Consistent Profitability
by Gaurang Pandya
New workflow tools greatly reduce
information latency between
functions and help companies
create “one version of the truth.” View |
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Uncovering the True Costs of Global Sourcing
by Kelly Thomas and
Harish Iyer
Although parts costs may be
reduced, the costs of running the
supply chain may go up when
sourcing globally. View |
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5 Keys to Success in
Advanced Retail Planning
by Ajay Chidrawar, Adam Hatch
and Chuck Kramer
Keeping the right product mix on
hand while keeping inventory low
is a balancing act with little margin
for error. Here are five ways to excel. View |
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Case studies
Bell Helicopter Redesigns its SIOP Process, by John Kadlecek View
Columns
Guest Column: Supply Chain Study Shows Impact of Complexity, by Kevin Lewis and Richard Sheinfeld View
Forecast Optimization: A Holistic Approach, by Adeel Najmi, Harjot Sachdeva and Girish Gulvady View
Supplier Relationship Management: Multi-Tier Sourcing Practices for Commodities, by Manish Govil and Bob Anson View
Departments
CEO’s Perspective: The New Multiplex Theater for Supply Chain Management, by Michael E. McGrath View
Interview: Planning at a Global Scale Pays Off for VF Corp., interview with Ellen Martin, by Victoria Cooper View
Technology Update: Web Services –– Catalyst for Agility, by Kelly Thomas and Bhavesh Soni View
Setting the Context: Enabling Continuous Process Improvement as Never Before, by John Cummings View
Opinion: What Can You Do to Manage Supply Chain Disruptions? by Michael Cohen View
Beyond Business: American Red Cross Enlists Aid from Aidmatrix, by Victoria Cooper View
Inside i2: Winners of the Ken Sharma Award for Excellence, by Lauren Bossers View
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