basic training Basic Training: Oil prices change the calculus of offshoring March 15, 2010 Art van Bodegraven and Kenneth B. Ackerman No Comments Sourcing decisions once were made largely on the basis of labor costs. Oil price volatility has changed all that. Read More
basic training Turnaround hopes hinge on "supply chain relevance" February 8, 2010 Art van Bodegraven and Kenneth B. Ackerman No Comments Reviving an ailing community is not about building a skilled workforce. It's about offering a relevant value-adding slot in a viable supply chain.Read More
basic training In boom times or bust, "green" is smart business January 11, 2010 Art van Bodegraven and Kenneth B. Ackerman No Comments It's not easy being green during a slowdown, but that's likely what it'll take to stay in the game.Read More
basic training The secrets of effective execution December 14, 2009 Art van Bodegraven and Kenneth B. Ackerman No Comments There's a lot more to getting the job done than just giving orders.Read More
basic training The case for "revergonomics" October 12, 2009 Art van Bodegraven and Kenneth B. Ackerman No Comments Traditional ergonomics can go a long way toward protecting workers, but "revergonomics" can protect both workers and profits.Read More
basic training Are you ready for the rebound? September 15, 2009 Art van Bodegraven and Kenneth B. Ackerman No Comments Facility expansion plans may not be top of mind for DC managers right now. Here's why they should be.Read More
basic training tips for taming the SKU monster September 4, 2009 Art van Bodegraven and Kenneth B. Ackerman No Comments Here are some strategies for dealing with SKU proliferation.Read More
basic training winning the losing battle of SKU proliferation September 4, 2009 Art van Bodegraven and Kenneth B. Ackerman No Comments Product choice is a wonderful thing, except when it gums up DC and supply chain operations. Here are some ways to ease the pain of proliferating SKUs. Read More
basic training the hard work of managing diversity August 1, 2009 Art van Bodegraven and Kenneth B. Ackerman No Comments DC operations are turning to non-traditional sources for labor, and that brings new challenges for management.Read More
basic training sweat the details July 1, 2009 Art van Bodegraven and Kenneth B. Ackerman No Comments There's a lot more to getting approval for a supply chain project than just translating its projected impact into bottom-line results.Read More