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David vs Goliath in the supply chain
Business, Kanishka Ghosh, Published on 23/08/2017
» With the Internet of Things (IoT) and the "digital first" lifestyle becoming mainstream, large and established companies (Goliaths) are under attack by advancing startups (Davids).
Rewriting the rules of global supply chain design
Business, Kanishka Ghosh, Published on 22/02/2017
» Are the winds of globalisation blowing in the reverse direction? The topic preoccupied participants at the recent World Economic Forum (WEF), the gathering of business and political elites in Davos, Switzerland. One headline that caught our eye was "Davos CEOs 'go local' on supply chain in Trump era".
The future of mobility and the auto supply chain
Business, Kanishka Ghosh, Published on 14/12/2016
» Digitisation, automation and new business models have revolutionised other industries. The automotive industry will be no exception. When looking at the future, the question on everyone's mind is: Can people go from point A to point B without really owning a 1,500-kilogramme lump of steel? The answer isn't a simple yes or no. But finding the answer is rooted in trends happening right now.
Should the C-suite have a 'supply chain' seat?
Business, Kanishka Ghosh, Published on 11/02/2015
» The understanding of the supply chain and its strategic role in business is changing for many supply chain-intensive industries and companies. More business leaders are coming to understand that one aspect of creating value for the organisation and customers is supply chain management.
Redefining supply chain excellence
Business, Kanishka Ghosh, Published on 30/01/2013
» When we talk of supply chain excellence, the traditional focus has always been on how to reduce operating costs for companies. This involved using supply chain levers to lower processing costs, increase asset utilisation and reduce inventory to realise higher margins.
Packaging: A silent hero in the supply chain
Business, Kanishka Ghosh, Published on 26/09/2012
» In the run-up to the formation of the Asean Economic Community in 2015, the National Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy Office has declared its goal to increase spending on research and development from less than 0.25% of gross domestic product, or US$1.1 billion, to 2% of GDP over the next decade.