True collaboration is the goal of a supply-chain partnership, but that ideal is hindered by a number of factors. One is the set-up of most data management systems, which shield and protect information within individual …

If a company was laid out on a chart like parts of the human body, the supply chain would be the spine and central nervous system. Everything operating further from the center would depend on …

Recently, a big ad campaign from UPS featured the word, “logistics.” The catchy tune and cute lyrics like “we love logistics” got at least one thing right: fulfillment of orders and timely delivery has become …

Supply chain planning
There are several straightforward segments to supply chain planning: forecasting, inventory control, demand planning and so on. However, when setting up a chain of supply and inventory, two of the most important considerations …

Lean supply chain will add value to your company
Any discussion of supply chains in manufacturing has to include cost reduction. Every time a company solidifies a shaky supplier, improves logistics or finds a more durable …

Jobs in the supply chain
A supply chain for a major company  is so complex that it encompasses hundreds of job categories. We will discuss a few of the major job categories, why they are important …