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5 Common Mistakes Organizations Make in Supplier Selection

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Buyers generally have a good understanding of their company’s needs, however, too many assumptions and too little structure can result in mistakes when selecting suppliers. To ensure the best decisions are made, buyers need to reflect on their current decision making p… Read More

Warning Signs that Your Supplier Is A Problem

 

Whether it’s for performance management or for risk, it’s important to know who your suppliers are and have a close business relationship with them.

It’s a given you should already have a strong relationship with your key suppliers, but how often does your suppRead More

Are Scorecards Overrated?

by Gray Rinehart

How much do you rely on a “scorecard” to know how your supply chain is doing? Too much, maybe?

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(“Scorecard,” by Jonathan McPherskesen, on Flickr under Creative Commons.)

I’ve seen various types of management scorecards th… Read More

An Opportunity for Department of Defense Supply Chain Companies
VA DMEP offers Supply Chain Overview

History and academic definition of supply chain logistics management

A primary component of any manufacturing concern’s health and profitability is the strength of its supply chain.  Join process improvement expert Tony Cerilli, of GENEDGE ALLIANCE, as he provides invaluable insight to understanding and streamlining your comp… Read More

Upcoming Opportunities to Reduce Risk and Increase Visibility in your Supply Chain

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Supply Chain Optimization Overview

June 5, 2014
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Intech Park, Building One
6325 Digital Way
Indiana Wesleyan, 2nd Floor, Room 237 / 238
Indianapolis, IN 46278

This session is at capacity. Please click ‘Submit Event’ link  to request … Read More

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