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by Paul Myerson Jun. 10, 2013

Near-Sourcing: One Way to Save Time and Money

One way many companies are trying to make their Supply Chain’s Leaner is through “Near-Sourcing”.   Near-Sourcing is....More
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by Paul Myerson May. 15, 2013

Supply Chain Analytics: What is it and Why is it so Important?

The supply chain is a great place to use analytic tools to look for a competitive advantage, because of its complexity and the prominent role supply....More
by Paul Myerson Apr. 15, 2013

The Vision of a Leaner Supply Chain

“The vision thing” as George H. W. Bush once said, is important to establishing the guidelines for a Lean Supply Chain....More
by Paul Myerson Mar. 11, 2013

The Sequester and its Possible Effect on the Supply Chain

The sequester will have an effect on the government supply chain...especially those not well prepared....More
by Paul Myerson Feb. 11, 2013

The Value of Training

Companies worldwide are having trouble finding qualified Supply Chain & Logistics recruits....More
by Paul Myerson Jan. 14, 2013

Lean and Fit

if your supply chain has a lot of fat and is unresponsive or slow, you need to do a diagnostic just like you would go to a doctor for a checkup if....More
by Paul Myerson Jan. 2, 2013

Happy (Old) New Year

We’ve all heard stories about inefficiencies at the post office, but the latest one is a doozy…Pa. railroad calendar delivered 63....More
by Paul Myerson Dec. 20, 2012

The End of the World and other Demand Options

We can sometimes consider demand options as a way to reduce variability and eliminate waste in our supply chain....More
by Paul Myerson Dec. 4, 2012

Hurricane Sandy and its Effect on the Retail Supply Chain

Good contingency planning and Lean supply chains can pay off in reducing a company’s exposure to risks such as natural disasters like Sandy....More
by Paul Myerson Nov. 27, 2012

Lean Supply Chain Management: What Is It and Why Should You Care?

There are many areas in the supply chain where waste can occur, and lean supply chain management can help root out those problem areas....More
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