An Introduction to Supply Chain Collaboration

Aug 8, 2016 | Books and Guides, Feature

If you’re new to the supply chain arena, there will inevitably be terms and concepts with which you are not familiar. Some of them can be a little confusing too, until you put in some research effort to better understand them, since their names alone may not...

The Advantage of Warehouse Automation in the Sustainable Supply Chain

Jul 6, 2016 | Feature

As a supply chain professional, it’s likely that you think of warehouse automation in terms of reduced operating costs, quality and productivity improvements, waste elimination and manpower cuts. However, for the sustainable supply chain,...

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...