Supply Chain Finance (SCF) has continued to exhibit strong growth in the last two years, according to latest research from Demica, which reveals average annual SCF growth rates between 30 percent and 40 percent at …
2013 Trends and Strategies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Embracing Global Logistics Complexity to Drive Market Advantage The key results of this study by BVL International on trends and strategies in logistics and supply chain …
This global survey in conjunction with MIT analyses the supply chain operations and risk management approaches of global footprint companies, and looks at their operations and financial performance in the face of supply chain disruptions. It …
Global supply chains and transport networks form the backbone of the global economy, fuelling trade, consumption and economic growth. Disruptions to supply chains can prove costly, as highlighted most recently by Hurricane Sandy. According to …
The aftershocks from the devastating natural catastrophes of 2011 are still rippling through global supply chains. Companies that had believed their supply chains were secure found out otherwise—the hard way. Many organizations that were not …
Businesses continue look to their supply chain operations for opportunities to streamline business processes, reduce costs, improve customer service, gain a competitive edge, and face any disruptions caused by global commerce uncertainties. Particularly among companies with …
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In view of the crucial role supply chain management has played in companies’ success in the past decade, it is surprising that so few books have been published on the topic, especially when compared to …
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Theme: Finance & Risk Contents 7 | News & Background 8 | Profile Claude Laurent, Astellas Pharma Twelve years ago Claude Laurent took up the challenge of running the European supply chain for Japanese pharmaceutical company Astellas Pharma. His …
A successful business model cuts through the complexity by focusing on a handful of core principles. Nike adheres to four interlocking capabilities: brand management, athlete partnerships, award-winning design and use of materials, and an efficient …
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In ‘Beyond Performance Management’, Jeremy Hope and Steve Player describe a wide variety of methods for managing performance, including the Balanced Scorecard, Benchmarking, Activity-Based Costing and Customer Relationship Management. It is a shame that supply …
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