The Blessing and Curse of Global Sourcing and Supplier Management

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... long ago, the Wall Street Journal reported huge ... are achieved through increased international sourcing of ... risks being hidden (such as logistics complexity and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2007/08/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_08_06_07_1.asp - 17k Summary: The appeal of global sourcing is understandable given the benefits of seemingly lower costs. But without discerning hidden challenges and eliminating potential shortcomings, the process may be more costly than anticipated—a situation especially true for companies using inadequate, out-of-date enterpris

The Gain and Pain of Global Retail Sourcing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... example, the Wall Street Journal last year ... through direct sourcing of international products. ... Collaboration between suppliers, logistics providers, buyers, and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/06/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_06_27_06_1.asp - 20k Summary: The appeal of global sourcing for many industries is certainly understandable, given the potential lower cost benefits, but without careful elimination of all the hidden challenges, the entire process may turn out to be only a costly

Deltek's Second Bite at the IPO Cherry (Part III) » The TEC Blog

... earned value reporting; new international capabilities (localized ... with enhanced cash management and efficiency ... based on timesheets, journal entries, purchase ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2008/05/05/delteks-second-bite-at-the-ipo-cherry-part-iii/ - 38k - 2008-05-05

New Chapters in the Evolutionary Journal

by Carla Reed ... Chapters in the Evolutionary Journal Featured Author ... Reed was previously Director, Logistics Solutions for ... positions in the international freight management ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/09/research_notes/TN_SC_XCR_09_06_05_1.asp - 27k Summary: Recognizing that change is a constant is the first step to survival in this new economy. Identifying the changing nature of business partners—customers, suppliers, and service providers—is the second step. Finally, embracing change and developing a sustainable business strategy for a digital economy

RFID - Myth versus Reality

by Carla Reed ... hosted by the RFID Business Journal in Chicago in ... Reed was previously Director, Logistics Solutions for ... other positions in the international freight management ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2005/06/research_notes/TN_SC_XCR_06_28_05_1.asp - 13k Summary: The hype around the adoption of RFID as the 'hot new technology' continues. The reality is that RFID, despite the fact that this is a relatively mature technology, is still far from mainstream.

SAP - A Leader Under Reconstruction

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Planner and Optimizer (SAP APO), Logistics Execution System ... SAP Announces Investment in Catalyst International ... In January, the Wall Street Journal reported the ... http:/.../researchhighlights/businessapplications/2000/08/research_notes/vn_ba_pj_08_14_00_1.asp - 41k Summary: SAP is responding to the changing Internet marketplace by restructuring to develop flexibility and forming key partnerships and alliances to put content behind its extensive advertising campaign for mySAP. com