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The Internet of Things and 21st-century supply chains
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 06/09/2017
» We have been involved in many discussions of late on the topic of the Internet of Things and the question of exactly what areas of supply chain management it will benefit the most. We have seen a great deal of literature on the topic and one of the most clear and concise articles we have come across is from the software services provider Intelyt. This time and next, we will share with you its key content.
Show your board how SCM improves both top and bottom lines
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 07/09/2016
» Picking up on our topic we began last time, via Supply Chain24/7.com, we will explore how supply chain management people can contribute not only to reducing costs but also to enabling growth of the top line. Clearly, supply chain managers need to be at the forefront of cost containment by helping to improve process efficiency, leveraging more affordable suppliers, or introducing new technologies.
A closer look at global supply chain ecosystems
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 24/02/2016
» We continue from our previous column with a more detailed synopsis of the key points Mark Millar makes in his important book, Global Supply Chain Ecosystems: Strategies for Competitive Advantage in a Complex, Connected World.
The B in IBP means all kinds of business
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 29/07/2015
» When people think of integrated business planning (IBP), most think of it as something for manufacturing businesses only. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Supply chain management gaining a higher profile in China
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 22/10/2014
» As we reported in our previous column, we attended the Supply Chain Executive World Summit in Shanghai last month and were struck by the increased focus on supply chain management (SCM) in China and the achievements that have resulted.
The scor model is still the standard
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 04/12/2013
» We are reminded of a couple of expressions lately. First, "What goes around comes around." Second, "The more things change, the more they stay the same."