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Double Marginalization and the Decentralized Supply Chain Revisited
Without a doubt, the concept of double marginalization and the resultant issues associated with understanding and addressing its impact represents one of the more complex elements of an organization’s supply chain practice. As the point of convergence of multiple stakeholder interests and the seemingly disparate (some would say contradictory) strategies that define today’s partinioned enterprises, […]
eWorld 2008 – My First Time in Europe!
July 13, 2008
“eWorld Purchasing and Supply is the UK’s most comprehensive forum focusing exclusively on the full range of emerging issues and new technologies for procurement and supply chain applications, using an innovative educational format to deliver high-value content for senior purchasing and supply chain executives.” I am honored that my first engagement in Europe […]
What would you prefer for cost cutting, Offshoring or Process Improvement? (A PI Q&A)
July 10, 2008
Network Member Question It is quite common to jump on the bandwagon of offshoring to cut costs. Some are questioning the productivity of this approach. What do you think should be given more preference and how would you drive the implementation? Dr. Ravi Pandey Executive Coach, Management Consultant (Lean/DMAIC/DFSS, and Business, Product & […]
Supply Chain Management Certificate/Course USA/CANADA
July 4, 2008
As an adjunct to today’s Talent Attraction & Retention posting I thought it would be worthwhile to share with you the following Procurement Insights Question and Answer segment. Network Member Question: I’d like to get information about Supply Chain Management Certificate/Course in USA/CANADA. Preferred top Universities. Andre Caliman, Sales and Marketing Executive, Brazil My Answer: […]
Dangerous Supply Chain Myths (Part 5) Revisited
July 3, 2008
Walk softly and carry a big stick! This saying comes to mind simply because the growing talent vacuum combined with ineffective succession planning and the generally low confidence executives have in purchasing professionals means that there is a significant problem that has gradually (almost silently) crept onto most organizational radar screens. Since posting Part 5 […]
What is the Value in your Supply Chain? (A PI Q and A)
April 10, 2008
Member Question: What is the difference between Supply Chain and Value Chain? My Response: To begin, the reference to supply or “value” chain is a misnomer in that it implies a sequential architecture. This is a term that is on its way out as an organization’s supply “practice” is actually centered on the synchronization […]
Measuring Buyer and Seller Performace (A PI Q and A)
March 26, 2008
Member Question: What methods are available to measure purchasing performance for both buyers and sellers? My Response: The challenges associated with quantifying (re measuring) performance extend beyond the mechanisms for capturing the data to include its timely application relative to ongoing real-world decision making. Specifically, is the current methodology capable of incorporating centrally established acquisition […]
Why Six Sigma Initiatives Fail (A PI Q and A)
March 24, 2008
Member Question: What’s the #1 reason Six Sigma initiatives fail? (Maybe Six Sigma needs to be applied to Six Sigma . . . ?) My Response: At a Value Network Summit in 2007 Glenda Turner (a Supply Chain Integrator with Boeing) made the following statement; “Now that I know the value networks methodology, I would […]
Procurement Insights 
July 16, 2008
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