Supply Management: The ‘Hidden Lever’ to Improve Business Performance
Innovative supply management methods can significantly reduce the earnings-at-risk even for smaller companies.
Shocks To The Supply Chain
Last summer, when The Boeing Co. announced it would delay the introduction of its 787 Dreamliner, CEO Jim McNerney blamed the problem on the...
New Page on Renewable Energy
Google co-founder Larry Page says in his blog that the time is right for the company to build rapidly on renewable energy
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.
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CEO Confidence Falls To Decade Low, But Few Predict Recession
Chief Executive’s June survey of 278 U.S. CEOs shows leading confidence indicator now at 5.5/10, the lowest reading in nearly a decade. Majority forecasts worsening conditions in the year ahead, though not a recession.