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Loraine Lawson
Loraine Lawson
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04.262012

Improving Buyer-Supplier Relationships Part III: Collaboration

You may have heard of a new trend called crowdsourcing, wherein you “outsource” brainstorming to social networks and other “crowds.” The idea is the more people involved, the more great ideas you generate.

When it comes to your supply chain, however, the best ideas aren’t likely to come from strangers. The best ideas will come from the suppliers already familiar with your needs — if you can capture those ideas in a useful, targeted way.

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Loraine Lawson
Loraine Lawson
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04.262012

Ford Problems Demonstrate Need for Supply Chain Risk Management

Ford is facing problems in its supply chain this week that could force the auto manufacturer to temporarily shut down a key manufacturing facility in Australia. Australian-based supplier CMI manufactures suspension arms for Ford’s Falcon and Territory models. Australian news outlets reported the landlord reportedly locked CMI out of it’s factory after it failed to pay rent.

Ford — along with other automative manufacturers — is already struggling with a resin shortage after a recent explosion at a German chemical factory. The accident resulted in the death of 2 workers and an international shortage of PA-12, a resin used to make break and fuel lines.

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Loraine Lawson
Loraine Lawson
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04.242012

Amazon launches AmazonSupply, guns for B2B Supply business

Amazon launched out a new service aimed at the B2B space this week. Amazon Supply will target businesses and industrial customers by offering more than 500,000 supplies.

What kind of supplies can you get from the online store and reseller? It’s a wide range that includes materials — such as plastic, copper and bronze — as well as end pieces, lab equipment, and supplies in 14 categories, including:

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Loraine Lawson
Loraine Lawson
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04.202012

Social Supply Chains

You’ve heard of social enterprises? Now, social media technology is also being applied to the supply chain. The results: More efficient communication throughout the supply chain and more responsiveness to customers.

A recent Technology Evaluation Center article  explores how companies are using social media tools to improve day-to-day processes and communications.

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