Articles Posted in the " Supply Chain " Category

  • The Compressed Air Car

    The Compressed Air Car

    It appears, according to the BBC, we are another step closer to a compressed air car. Let’s start with the highlights: Runs on compressed air Seats 5 Will cost about $5,000 (that’s £2,500, imagine what it will be like if...


  • Will we ever talk supply chain?

    Will we ever talk supply chain?

    Now, for those of you that wonder when, if ever, I will talk about Supply Chain issues on this blog, let’s make this more of an ongoing discussion. Obviously I have had an interest lately in fuel economy, and alternatives...


  • Shipping Water?

    Shipping Water?

    I have to admit, I am a water junky. I drink most likely gallons of water a day. I have all but abandoned sodas, and only drink coffee in the morning. Otherwise, it’s all water. Of course, having such a...


  • My presentation at CSCMP Educators Conference

    My presentation at CSCMP Educators Conference

    I presented my paper on Podcasting in Supply Chain Education. The paper received the “Teaching Innovation Award” for best paper in teaching innovations. From the paper: “Podcasting” has taken the technological and hobbyist worlds by storm, allowing for the creation...


  • Importance of Supply Chain Management

    Importance of Supply Chain Management

    I have posted this over at “Supply Chain Innovations Today” but wanted to cross-post here. ============================= DC Velocity has published a great article pointing out the way in which logistics (and by extension, supply chain management) comes through time and...


  • Amazon.com: Why ERP? A Primer on SAP Implementation: Books: F. Robert Jacobs,David Clay Whybark,F. Robert Jacobs,D. Clay Whybark

    Amazon.com: Why ERP? A Primer on SAP Implementation: Books: F. Robert Jacobs,David Clay Whybark,F. Robert Jacobs,D. Clay Whybark

    Amazon.com: Why ERP? A Primer on SAP Implementation: Books: F. Robert Jacobs,David Clay Whybark: “Why ERP? Because I didn’t have a choice as to read it or not. I’d rather take a bath in gasoline and light myself on fire...


  • SAP spruces up its supply chain software | CNET News.com

    SAP spruces up its supply chain software | CNET News.com

    SAP spruces up its supply chain software | CNET News.com: “With the package’s new tools, the company said, retailers can strike a better balance between increased customer service levels and lowered merchandise inventory, SAP said. They can replenish products with...


  • Customer Service in times of Economic Boom

    Customer Service in times of Economic Boom

    So we are in a period of economic growth. We are seeing 4+% GDP growth, which in any economy is seen as a strong, sustained growth rate. In fact, while we often talk about the “recovery” that fact is, we...