When you are not accustomed to an outsourcing model the concept can seem pretty black and white. Either you outsource or you keep it in house. You do… Read More »
Insource or Outsource Supply Chain? 4 Questions to Ask Yourself
When it comes to supply chain management, many companies ask themselves the “Insource or outsource?” question. Read More »
Lean Supply Chain Perspective Required for New Normal
The global pandemic and the disruption of foreign production is driving many manufacturing organizations to explore re-shoring of raw material… Read More »
Improve E-Commerce Experience Without Sacrificing Profitability
In 2018, U.S. consumers spent $517.6 billion online, up 15% over the prior year. E-commerce represented 51.9% of all retail sales growth that year,… Read More »
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Reverse Logistics: Charting a Course to Protect Profit
In today’s marketplace, more of your customers are purchasing products online. Through the trust built by e-commerce giants, consumers are happy to… Read More »
7 Pitfalls Imperil Indirect Spend Management
Indirect Spend presents complex challenges but brings opportunities for increased efficiency and cost control. Managing this expense area becomes… Read More »
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The Importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) – Part Two
In my previous blog, we established the need to measure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as a metric of business performance. It is important not… Read More »
The Importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Part One
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are the measurements a business uses to track progress toward meeting its goals. To establish meaningful KPIs,… Read More »