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The Chief Supply Chain Officer vs. the COO
Both Are Critical, but CSCOs Must Face External Realities My blog about how boards of directors have tabled, but not enabled, chief supply chain officers generated a lot of feedback. Some questioned the need for a CSCO. This enhances my point: Companies still...
Avoid 3 Common Mistakes When Creating a 3PL Relationship
Adaptability, Expectations and Investment Are All Prominent Failure Points Selecting a 3PL – or a 4PL – is more marriage than prom date. It is a relationship of mutual benefit and dependence. Your goal is a successful outsourcing relationship, not a legal contract....
Top 5 Reasons to Hire 3PLs
The top 5 reasons to use a 3PL involve more than pick, pack and ship
The New Era of Supply Chain Leadership: Tabled but Not Enabled
Corporate boards must enable their chief supply chain officers
Supply Chain Resilience – You’re Doing It Wrong
Pour resources into supply chain resilience, not arguments
The China Decoupling Might Hit Before You Are Ready
Leaders might have to decouple from China before you’re ready. Prepare now.
4 Ways 4PLs Cut Your Logistics Costs – No. 3 is Gold!
Need logistics cost reductions? Target lead-time reduction, inventory service and accessorials. A 4PL/Guardian model can help.
What a Total Transportation Evaluation Can Do
Cost Reduction for Your Bottom Line; Better Service for Your Customers People keep asking me why I am such a fan of a total transportation evaluation. Simple. Would you rather reduce supply chain costs by $50,000 a year or $1 million? Even more? In a few weeks, you...
Raw Materials: The Start of Your End-to-End Supply Chain
Jim Tompkins has sourced materials globally for decades. Now he advises supply chain leaders on how they must do the same to redesign their global networks.
Another Case Study in Supply Chain Disruption
Shooting wars have joined trade wars, adding to the woes supply chain leaders face. Jim Tompkins helps you navigate uncertainty.
Global Supply Chain Management: You’re Doing It Wrong
The Common Misconception In the intricate world of business, misconceptions lead to costly mistakes. Take the concept of global supply chain management. Many organizations focus on their immediate suppliers and customers. They might examine a few links up or down...
The Right Shift(s) for Deglobalization – and Globalization
Nearshoring, reshoring, friendshoring – combine it all to deliver in a world of deglobalization/globalization. Supply chain expert Jim Tompkins explains.
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