Add Resilience to Supply Chains
In the next phase of supply chain development, companies are creating ways to circumvent disruptions and minimize the impact of natural disaster.
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How Do You Like Your (Sustainable) Coffee?
This National Coffee Day (September 29, 2016) marks the one-year anniversary of Starbucks One Tree for Every Bag Commitment, an effort by Starbucks customers and partners (employees) to help combat the plague of coffee rust in Latin America.
Apple Supply Chain Says iPhone 7 Plus & Jet Black iPhone 7 Allotment Sold Out Worldwide
Less than six days after iPhone 7 preorders went live, Apple on Wednesday confirmed the initial allotment of 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus models have sold out globally, meaning customers looking to nab one at a brick-and-mortar retail outlet without a…
Getting Ahead on the B2B Integration Maturity Path
An efficient supply chain is a competitive advantage. Part of achieving efficiency is automation based on B2B integration between buyers and suppliers.
Apple’s Supply Chain Readying iPhone 7 Shipments
With 371,000 units of the «iPhone 7» family said to be inbound to retail establishments, Apple appears to have a good start on channel inventory for late September availability.
Three Must-Have Capabilities to Achieve Global Supply Chain Visibility
The importance of international supply chains is apparent, as 48% of companies now do business in more than 50 countries, however, growing complexities make it difficult to manage supply chains. Download this eBook to learn three capabilities for attaining global…
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 Supply Chain on Fire
In its rush to beat rival products to market, notably Apple’s new iPhone, which launches tomorrow, Samsung Electronics has accelerated new phone launch cycles, but its haste is raising concerns that it fell short on quality testing.
In the Belly of the Beast: Samsung Electronics’ Supply Chain and Workforce in South Korea
This paper discusses Samsung Electronics’ importance to the South Korea economy, its ownership structure and its system of supply and production. It centres on an in-depth analysis of the organization of Samsung Electronics’ supply chain, assessing the electronics giant’s specific…
