Supply Chain Management

While supply chain leaders will stand up at conference after conference and brag about how they saved money, improved inventory and driven improvements in customer service, we find that nine out of 10 supply chains are stuck at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin. So, did these supply chain leaders deliberately lie in their presentations? No, we don't think so. Why the gap?

A comparison chart of solution providers to the consumer goods industry in the areas of transportation management, warehouse management and more.

These promotions follow the Sept. 18, 2014, announcement of Benno Dorer's promotion to CEO, which is effective Nov. 20, 2014, and the decision of Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Lifestyle, Household and Global Operating Functions George Roeth to retire from the company effective Jan. 2, 2015.

The move to New Jersey marks another step in the new strategic direction for Haier, which was launched in January with the announcement of new leadership.

Discover how FSMA and related initiatives impact food & beverage companies, and how technology can be leveraged to help achieve compliance, enhance traceability, and protect brand.

A sophisticated space and assortment customization capability is required for competitive success in today's retail environment. The Category Management Association provides a panoramic overview of this challenging subject. Download the white paper.

Kellogg, Keurig Green Mountain, Kimberly-Clark, Tyson, Starbucks and more will gather in Orlando, Fla. on October 21-24 to explore "The Connected Company: Making Strategic Initiatives Work Across the Enterprise".

Consumer product companies often strive to compete or differentiate on being really good, cost competitive or very fast. Historically, customers have paid a premium for quality or fast delivery. On the flip side, competing on low-cost was often affiliated with sacrifice in quality or speed of delivery.