Strong strategic alignment among the people, processes and technology components of a firm’s supply chain and across an organization have a huge impact on the success of the supply chain and the ...

Alignment of clinical and supply chain objectives can positively influence costs and patient outcomes. However, in order to reap the benefits of alignment, organizations must work to break down ...

Proper final-drive maintenance is key to ensuring your motorcycle operates smoothly and safely. Many of us keep a watchful eye on chain lubrication and tension but overlook rear wheel/sprocket ...

It's a term that I've struggled with for some years, mostly because consultants and I.T. vendors like to wheel it out to burnish whatever concept or software application they happen to be hawking. It ...

A talk I give is titled “Supply Chain Excellence = Strategic Alignment.” I start it saying that because I represent MIT, it needs equations and the title is the last one you'll see. It aptly states ...

Product portfolio management and SKU optimization are two subjects that are often linked together. When it comes to implementation, many companies want to start with SKU optimization as a foundation ...

Healthcare supply chains have faced significant stress tests in recent years. From the pandemic and geopolitical shocks to labor shortages and inflation, certain lessons are now impossible to ignore ...