Tag: Supply Chain

Robert Handfield and Zhaohui Wu Discuss NASPO’s COVID Report

2020 was not a normal year, by any means. Professions have been tested while the COVID-19 pandemic has… Continue reading Robert Handfield and Zhaohui Wu Discuss NASPO’s COVID Report

Get the Full Picture with SRM!

Public procurement knows cost is just what you pay, value is what you receive and SRM (Supplier Relationship… Continue reading Get the Full Picture with SRM!

Small Business and the Shift to Regional Supply Chains

In the age of digitization and global pandemic, diversifying supply chains is on the top of every public… Continue reading Small Business and the Shift to Regional Supply Chains

Black Swans: Anticipate Your Supply Chain Reactions

In a report released in late April , IBM’s Institute for Business Value weighs in on how organizations… Continue reading Black Swans: Anticipate Your Supply Chain Reactions

Supply Chain Fragility and Disruption Recovery

The COVID-19 pandemic has not merely disrupted production in the supply chain, it has, at times, temporarily stopped… Continue reading Supply Chain Fragility and Disruption Recovery

CORONAVIRUS and Supply Chain Risk

The World Health Organization has declared a global state of emergency due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus… Continue reading CORONAVIRUS and Supply Chain Risk

Back to the Value

Thirty-Five years ago, when the Value Chain Model was first introduced, procurement was viewed  narrowly as cut and… Continue reading Back to the Value

5 Things You Should Know About Reverse Auctions

Are reverse auctions a win-win for both parties? The answer depends on who you ask, and as always,… Continue reading 5 Things You Should Know About Reverse Auctions