June, 2012

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Real Options in Supply Chain Management

SCM Research

'A real option is “a right – without an obligation – to invest resources (e.g., labor, money, time) toward a course of action at a future point in time” ( McCarter et al., 2011 ). SCM applications of real options are scarce. In their illustrating HBR article, It may be cheaper to manufacture at home , de Treville and Trigeorgis (2010) argue that supply chain managers “typically rely on the discounted cash flow (DCF) model to help them value the alternatives” H

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Check Out the SCM IT Systems Subway Map

Supply Chain Network

'As all of you who’ve been working in the logistics and supply chain management space, systems serving this market have become plentiful and diverse. Recently I have been contemplating developing what I would call the SCM Systems Functional Continuum, but given my new role who knows when or if I’ll get the time. In the interim I came across the below SCM IT Systems Subway Map which is the best diagramatical representation of the SCM space systems complexity I’ve see to date.

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Managing Supply Chain Expectations via Service Level Agreements.

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

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Automotive Resurgence

BlueYonder

'After a dark period of retrenchment caused by the economic downturn of 2008-2009, automotive companies across the globe are now investing to solve some of the most interesting challenges in supply chain management. Despite significant investments and improvements over the years, these challenges remain in most automotive companies. Renewed energy and leadership within automotive companies are now teaming with technology and process advancements to address these challenges and unlock billions of

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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Are sustainable supply chains in India wishful thinking?

ModusLink Corporation

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Outlook on the Logistics & Supply Chain Industry 2012

SCM Research

'The World Economic Forum is “an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world” That’s ambitious. The Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Logistics & Supply Chains , which meets virtually and at the annual Summit on the Global Agenda in the United Arab Emirates, has just published its second annual report.

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How I Became a ZEROphile

EcoVadis

I’d sworn off reading on Management and CSR the moment I graduated from BSchool. Life’s too short – I should be catching up on ‘genuine’ literature. So when Pierre-François Thaler, co-founder of EcoVadis, told me that for the company’s 5th anniversary , we’d be handing out John Elkington ’s latest book on Sustainability, I let slip a little frown of disapproval.

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Silo & Obstructional Priorities (S&OP) in FMCG - Supply Chain Blog

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

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Luxury Retail and Smaller Store Footprints on the Rise

Tompkins Blog

'The luxury shopper is back and spending. Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Home Depot all reported sales increases in the 4th quarter and all were focused on higher-income customers. According to a recent New York Times article on the strong profits of high-end retailers, Saks Fifth Avenue was selling items like fine jewelry, fragrances and men’s accessories with a historically high-margin rate and reduced promotional activity.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Theory Building and Theory Testing

SCM Research

'Research revolves around theory. Hereby, the role of researchers is twofold: Researchers can either start with real-life observations and produce a set of propositions that summarize a new theory (inductive theory building), e.g., using grounded theory research , or start with an existing theory for formulating hypotheses and use data to test them (deductive theory testing), e.g., using structural equation modeling.

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Supply Chain Management:Growing interest in sustainability from.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

'About Us. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Airlines. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Education. Energy. Financial Services. Healthcare. High-Tech. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Insurance. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment.

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Supply Chain Management:Growing interest in sustainability from.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

'About Us. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Airlines. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Education. Energy. Financial Services. Healthcare. High-Tech. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Insurance. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment.

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Who wears the trousers in your FMCG/Brewing/Pharma S&OP.

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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FMCG/Pharma; Olympic level performance or over-stocking the trade?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

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No S&OP in your FMCG business? A CEO's Lament (Vienna, Ultravox)

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

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TOC for Electric Utility industry.Part 1 - Infosys Blogs

Infosys Supply Chain Management

'About Us. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Airlines. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Education. Energy. Financial Services. Healthcare. High-Tech. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Insurance. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment.