By RSouthard on
1/29/2009 6:00 AM
During today’s travels while waiting and waiting in Airports to travel east from Ohio, I had the opportunity to read several interesting articles related to the supply chain that retailers and suppliers need to pay close attention to.
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By RSouthard on
1/27/2009 6:00 AM
According to Wikpedia a best practice asserts that there is a technique, method, process, activity, incentive or reward that is more effective at delivering a particular outcome than any other technique, method, process, etc.
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By RSouthard on
1/26/2009 6:00 AM
Most companies understand that lowering their cost of goods provides the greatest benefit to their bottom line, but they face significant challenges in trying to do so. So, why do some companies succeed while others continue to implement program after program with no measurable benefit.
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By RSouthard on
1/23/2009 6:00 AM
Sometimes I wonder what it takes to get through to people that as a procurement professional or knowledge worker, that their job is the most important job in retail. Or at least it could be.
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By RSouthard on
1/22/2009 6:00 AM
As retailers and other companies struggle with the current tough economic conditions, do green initiatives suffer? If they do, is there a long term cost?
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By RSouthard on
1/20/2009 6:00 AM
As a result of the most recent Salmonella outbreak, there has been renewed activity from congress to reform food safety laws. The FDA’s lack of authority to order a recall of products versus asking companies to do so is just one example of the type of issues driving this activity.
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By RSouthard on
1/19/2009 6:00 AM
In light of the new Peanut Butter Salmonella outbreak, this repost focuses on Traceability which also requires sensibility if you want a safe supply chain.
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By RSouthard on
1/16/2009 6:00 AM
The letter “C” can be so important. This author has always believed and in fact has written that C- level management needs to be more involved in the procurement process. That is the conundrum.
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By RSouthard on
1/15/2009 6:00 AM
Oil prices on July 11th 2008, reached a new record of $147.27 a barrel, some companies were even considering melting down there containers rather than re-shipping them because of the fuel price involved.
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By RSouthard on
1/14/2009 6:00 AM
ASU Team wins grant to ensure food safety.
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