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Guest Commentary – Distribution Operations: Market Leader or Laggard? Part 2 Be Proactive and Thrive
by Charlie Rizzo Note: This is the second of a three-part blog regarding competitive leadership in distribution center (DC) “order drop to out the door” cycle time performance. Be Proactive and Thrive If your goal is to be the leader […]
Supply Chain Practices are key to Organizational Alignment and Improved Corporate Performance
When organizations are aligned, they are faster and more efficient. As a result, the organization can achieve higher levels of results and better withstand the pressures of demand and supply volatility. A recent study by Supply Chain Insights found that the […]
Guest Commentary – Distribution Operations: Market Leader or Laggard? Will your enterprise flourish or wither under ever-increasing fulfillment speed demands?
by Charlie Rizzo Note: This is the first of a three-part blog regarding competitive leadership in distribution center (DC) “order drop to out the door” cycle time performance. This first installment discusses the threats and opportunities of rapidly changing technologies […]
Congratulations to the 2013 Rainmakers
Each year, MHI member DC Velocity recognizes leaders in the supply chain field as “Rainmakers.” The Rainmakers of 2013 represent different facets of the profession—from practitioners to academics to suppliers of goods and services. But they’re united by a common goal […]
Guest Commentary: Business Development or Trust Development?
by Robyn Poe When I began my career in business development a number of years ago, I wondered, “What will it take for me to successfully engage senior-level supply chain executives in meaningful conversation, or for that matter, have them […]
Supply chain jobs can fuel economic growth
I’m surprised by the response of some media outlets to President Obama’s visit last week to a Chattanooga Amazon fulfillment center. The visit coincided with Amazon’s announcement that it is creating 5,000 full-time jobs at 17 distribution centers across the […]