The New Logic of Offshoring
In its earliest phase, offshoring was driven by cost reduction and limited to non-mission-critical work such as call centers, credit card processing and administrative...
Outsourcing As a Sign of Strength
THE positive aspects of outsourcing technology work to India are often overlooked in the United States, says Shirish Netke, who was known for his...
Heavy Lifting
Overhauling your supply chain can be a Herculean task. Here are some strategies for tackling the challenge.
Mastering the Supply Chain
There's still no silver bullet when it comes to optimizing the connection between partners, customers and suppliers-but it's a must to stay competitive. And it's up to CEOs to make those big investments pay off.
New World, Old Traditions
It may seem like Internet companies have redefined the concept of "doing business," but successful e-companies are learning there's no replacing the old-fashioned values of the brick -and-mortar world.
Forging Links
Supply chain management has tightened its hold on the corporation—but respondents to a Chief Executive/Ryder Integrated Logistics poll say some links are still missing.For...
Corporate Weight-Watchers
Is your company overweight, bloated, and out of shape? Is it burdened by rolls of inventory fat? Just how far from "just-in-time" is your...
Beyond Logistics: Supply Chain Management
Product excellence fails to guarantee competitive advantage. Successful companies use supply chain partnerships to reduce costs and complement their products with basic and value-added services.