As you probably know, the multichannel supply chain is a direct response to the internet’s rise as the center of our commercial lives — and the wealth of options it provides consumers today. However, wringing the most efficiency out of this setup is anything but simple. Why technology isn’t enough The internet gives all sizes…
When was the last time you sought out a truly new supply chain idea or new way of trying to solve obsolescence? As the global electronic components market comes out of the shadow of shortages and unprecedented merger and acquisition activity, how is the landscape different? How many others in your organization understand the risks…
Manufacturing was one of the first industries to grasp the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT). The ability to wirelessly connect and manage multiple factories and machines provides almost infinite opportunities for cost-savings and efficiency. Global EMS provider Sanmina Corp., which has linked more the 25,000 pieces of manufacturing equipment, is beginning to quantify…
General Dynamics, a $31 billion manufacturer of aerospace, combat, IT and marine systems, didn’t have problems with its supply chain. But management thought the company could do better. “When [General Dynamics Mission Systems President Chris Marzilli] asked me to take on supply chain [realignment], it wasn’t that it was doing a bad job,” said Scotty…
An optimal supply chain relies on alignment – between supply and demand, or goals and execution – for success. But a recent report has found a significant misalignment between the business objectives of a strategic supply chain and the resources dedicated toward achieving that goal. Of 250 senior manufacturing executives polled by GT Nexus, which…