Feature | Supply Chain Secrets

Manufacturing in China: Still Viable in 2016?

Jul 6, 2016 | Books and Guides, Feature

Despite reports of a slowdown in the number of companies outsourcing manufacturing to Chinese factories, and the country’s economic downturn, China remains a popular location for contract manufacturing. This is evidenced by the decision of at least two Western...

Should the HR Team Care About MHE Selection in Supply Chain?

Jun 14, 2016 | Feature

Whether you work for a manufacturer or brand owner with its own logistics operation or you are a manager for a 3PL provider, mechanical handling equipment is probably a critical element in your storage and transportation activities. When buying new...

3 Sales and Operations Planning Traps to Avoid

Jun 8, 2016 | Books and Guides, Feature

Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is a simple enough process, yet it’s one which many organisations struggle to implement and maintain successfully. To some extent this is perfectly understandable, since a successful S&OP process requires unfettered...

Evaluating Logistics Outsourcing Proposals: Look Beyond the Scorecard

May 18, 2016 | Books and Guides, Feature

Some of my previous posts on this blog have provided tips for developing an RFP/RFT in order to select a logistics outsourcing partner. In this post, I want to focus a little on the next step: evaluating the logistics outsourcing proposals from your RFP...

What Happens When Finance and Supply Chain Teams Collaborate?

May 18, 2016 | Feature

Are you a finance manager or leader in a company with supply chain involvement? If so, how well do you understand the role of supply chain functions in your company? More importantly, do you know how well those functional teams understand their impact on company...

An Introduction to CPFR in the Supply Chain

Apr 12, 2016 | Books and Guides, Feature

How much do you know about CPFR? If you’ve never heard of it, have a quick read through this post and you’ll understand the basics of CPFR in the supply chain profession. CPFR is the acronym for collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment, a practice...