Postponement Techniques Improve Supply Chain Responsiveness
Conventional wisdom holds that the best way to improve responsiveness and cost savings in the supply chain is to “go direct” and “eliminate the middleman.” However, the migration to demand driven supply networks is leading many to reconsider the use of middlemen in the supply chain.
Reducing Supply Chain Waste with Demand Driven Strategies
Every year, billions of dollars of excess inventory are moved through the supply chain at a great expense to the manufacturers, distributors and retailers selling the goods.
Grocery Supply Chain grows Greener with Local Foods
One of the more popular trends in the food market recently has been the consumer migration towards locally grown foods. Among the key reasons consumers are purchasing more locally grown products is the environmental benefits.
Energy Spend Management
A recent study by the McKinsey Global Institute found that 10% of all energy worldwide is consumed by commercial real estate sites.
