Why supply chain finance is important Few people give supply chain finance much thought and when they do it’s probably not any deeper than “the cheaper, the better.” Even though supply chain finance affects a company’s profitability, there’s more to it than getting the lowest price possible all the time.…
March 3, 2016
“Logistics must be simple—everyone thinks they’re an expert.”— Anonymous.
March 1, 2016
Matt Lim
Interview and insights with Nickie Morrison, purchasing manager for IFN Modern IFN Modern is a popular online furniture store that specializes in selling mid-century modern inspired furniture – think Mad Men styling or furnishings from the Kennedy era. Since starting in 2009, IFN Modern has grown substantially, and prides themselves in offering extremely…
January 14, 2015
The topic of supply chain management (and the creation of a coherent set of best practices therein) can be a source of stress. That’s because effective supply chain management is a lot of work.
December 17, 2014
Supply chains should add value to society: the path to social procurement The true cost of producing and consuming energy has not been fully loaded. If we accept this posit, by extension, we must consider that the costs of the goods and services which derive from the current energy sources…
October 10, 2014
How can stock-outs affect your bottom line? To begin with stock-outs will create a loss of revenue and deterioration in brand image. When it comes to groceries, stock-outs can be an advantage for competitors. Why is this effect stronger for grocery manufacturers? Food is much easier for consumers to seek…
April 9, 2014