Spotlight and Media

• Managing Complexity in Manufacturing
  What are some of the techniques for reducing lead time and production cycle, and improving flexibility, whilst securing a reduction in operating cost - how can you achieve a step change in your ability to manage complexity?
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• Get Control of Your Inventory
  April 2008 — Supply & Demand Chain Executive
  To a chief financial officer, inventory is often a line item on the balance sheet that measures inventory turns against the income statement. This COGS analysis provides an overall view of how much inventory is held across the company's supply chain. What it doesn't provide are the reasons why the inventory is there in the first place.
  By Sumit Chandra, Mirko Martich, Shalin Shah and Kumar Venkataraman
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• The Three Things You Need to Get Right in Your Extended Value Chain
  December 2007 — Supply & Demand Chain Executive
  As companies increasingly rely on extended supply chains, focusing on these critical operational resources can ensure top performance.
  By Steve Mehltretter and Vadim Kapustin
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• The Secrets of Successful Cost Reduction
  October 2009 — Supply Chain Mangement Review
  Cost reduction does not have to be painful. There are plenty of proven strategies available to firms ready for serious change. Executed properly, these moves can make a company leaner, nimbler and more competitive—not only during a downturn but also over the long term.
  By Phil Harkness
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