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How Supply Chain Strategy Misalignment is Killing Kmart USA

Logistics Bureau

At the next Logistics Bureau Free Executive Breakfast (which will take place in August), I’ll be discussing the alignment of supply chain and business strategy along with eight other important levers for supply chain performance improvement. The Failing Kmart Business Strategy. The first Kmart store opened way back in 1962.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Supply Chain Planning: 4 Essential Year End Questions to Ask Yourself

GlobalTranz

A huge part of effective strategy in any business function is planning. Examining what went right and identifying areas for growth and opportunity are powerful exercises that both prevent the recurrence of negative behaviors and reinforce our commitment to priorities. where has the time gone!). What about missed opportunities?

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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Limping to war

Logistics in War

An unprepared military offers political leaders few options, corrupts strategy, is inefficient and ineffective, and poses a national risk. 4] Routine exercises and training can achieve high standards of preparedness, at least for a time. Military Preparedness , US War College, USA, 2005, p 1; available at [link]. [4] 4] Betts.,

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Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation.