EBN OnlineFrom EBN OnlineBusiness Strategy AlignmentHuman Rights Watch Urges Governments to Do More to Combat Supply Chain Labor AbuseHuman Rights Watch says it is pressing governments worldwide to adopt policies to prevent what it says are rampant labor abuses in worldwide supply chains.July 1, 2016All LogisticsDoes It Make Sense to Centralize Inventory in a Multichannel World?The trends favor a centralized inventory under one roof, but the question whether it is the most effective response to the challenges of multichannel distribution persists.September 15, 2014All LogisticsElectronic Proof of Delivery Vital to Ensuring High Customer Service LevelsWhether it's perishable food being delivered to a restaurant in time for the evening dinner prep, medical supplies on the way to a pharmacy, or a specialty car part on its way to the dealership's repair shop, getting products to consumers on time and in great condition is the single most important task of suppliers and the customers they serve. Even one component of an order that is misplaced or damaged along its route can be the difference between a happy customer and one who takes his business elsewhere.June 10, 2014All LogisticsAmazon Still in Driver's Seat When It Comes to Rapid Fulfillment, DeliveryDrone delivery, anyone? We're not completely there yet, but while we wait for products to fall from the sky, businesses need to maintain a competitive edge by outsourcing fulfillment to the right provider.May 28, 2014Business Strategy AlignmentAdding App Layer Security Into the Supply ChainToday's complex and connected supply chain translates into quick communication with partners. At the same time, it creates huge opportunity for data leakage and security issues that need to be addressed proactively in supply chain systems.February 27, 2014All TechnologyAre You Trying to Manage Supply Chain Risk While 'Blindfolded'?Peas and carrots, strawberries and cream, risk management and supply chain management. OK, that last pair doesn't have the same ring to it, but I'm sure supply chain professionals are more than aware of the intrinsic relationship between the two.February 4, 2014All LogisticsSupply Chain Managers, CFOs Need to Work Together, Study SaysNothing focuses a supply chain manager's mind like discovering a way to improve the supply chain network. Given this, a new Ernst & Young survey should interest supply chain managers. It reveals that, when chief financial officers (CFO) and supply chain leaders form a closer business partnership within a company, they report better results in a number of areas, including the company's financial position.December 9, 2013Business Strategy AlignmentReusing Packaging Brings Efficiency to the Supply ChainLooking for a way to make your supply chain more efficient? You might want to consider reusable packaging.October 30, 2013All LogisticsImprove Supply Chain Efficiency Through DecentralizationIn today's globalized economy, supply chain professionals work together to deliver products to the end customer while working with different organizations and different business units within the same organization. During this process, supply chain managers face a challenge in controlling inventories and costs while maximizing customer service performance.October 15, 2013All TechnologyTaking the First Steps Toward Mobile Supply ChainsTechnology executives are the biggest buyers from a mobile device, with more than two-fifths reporting they use mobile to research transactions greater than $100,000, according to a Forbes Insights and Google survey of 511 executives.August 15, 2013Page 1 of 2Next Page
