The Supply Chain Digest editorial staff question how Amazon could claim this invention. Augmented Reality (AR) in distribution generally involves associates wearing smart glasses that provide visual guidance for accomplishing certain tasks. But other companies such as 3PL DHL and a number of technology vendors have been developing real AR applications for a number of years before the [...]
The mindset of working in silos is still prevalent in some companies, says Ravisekharan Jayakumar, despite organizations adopting a global approach to business and the increase in cross-functional interaction. “It is imperative to formulate robust category sourcing strategies that align with the company’s goal tree....” 2-MINUTE READ
In 2004, Stanford's Dr. Hau Lee wrote a classic Harvard Business Review article titled, "The Triple-A Supply Chain." Nearly 15 years later, Supply Chain Digest editor Don Gilmore reviews Lee’s premise that what matters more than supply chain efficiency are three attributes: agility, adaptability and alignment. Gilmore breaks down each aspect of Hau’s relevant work, and he asks: Is it time [...]
This might be easier said than done. The Top 25 supply chains, including Apple, P&G and Amazon, use their supply chains not only to drive down costs and to improve overall performance, but also as effective, efficient, strategic weapons. Supply Chain Management Review details seven questions to help determine readiness to transition from a conventional, operational, price-driven supply chain [...]
Searching for a path to achieve measurable cost savings in procurement? This BearingPoint white paper breaks down the key elements of spend management and spend analysis. This document presents a holistic view of the activities involved in the “procure-to-pay” process and creates an understanding of the spend structure of an organization, enabling decisions to be based on facts, [...]
