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Supply Chain Risk Management- Beware these storm warning flags


In a July 16 2009 Purchasing article authored by Tom Stundza, Bob Ferrari provides expert insights on how to identify the scope of supply chain risk and methods which companies can mitigate these risks.
IndustryWeek Manufacturing Business Challenge

Industry Week Magazine and supply chain technology vendor Kinaxis sponsor an ongoing educational series that is termed the Manufacturing Business Challenge.  Each monthly edition of this e-newsletter is exclusively devoted to exploring one specific manufacturing business challenge — and how experts would solve the problem.


Bob Ferrari responded to the July 2009 challenge which involves an electronics manufacturer experiencing potential first signs of a business recovery, but unable to adequately respond.  The challenge for this high tech manufacturer is to address three key capabilities.  You can view the situation and response by double clicking here.  Newsletter registration may be required.



Structural Changes Underway in Global Supply Chains

Commentary by Bob Ferrari

For most of us, we're experiencing unprecedented economic challenges.  The implications to the supply chain management profession are profound.  Supply chain collaboration technology provider Kinaxis, Inc. gathered some of the industry's brighest minds to comment on these challenges.

AutomationWorld

Managing Supply Chain Risk
June 2009
Written by Alex Anderson, Contributing Editor

Bob Ferrari provides background perspectives and commentary regarding the increasing occurence of supply chain risk in today's global supply chains.
 

Industry Week Magazine and supply chain technology vendor Kinaxis sponsor an ongoing educational series that is termed the Manufacturing Business Challenge.  Each monthly edition of this e-newsletter is exclusively devoted to exploring one specific manufacturing business challenge — and how experts would solve the problem.


Bob Ferrari responded to the September 2008 challenge which involves a printer manufacturer experiencing high customer demand but also overall growth of all sorts of inventory.  The challenge for this high tech manufacturer is to reduce supply-chain inventory while improving customer leadtimes and lowering costs.  You can view the situation and response by double clicking here.  Newsletter registration may be required.

Spend Matters Blog- August 8, 2008
What Matters More: Supply Chains or Spend?

Blog editor Jason Busch of Spend Matters (www.spendmatters.com) provides comments on Bob Ferrari's ongoing blog titled Supply Chain Matters.


Teradata Magazine Article- December 2006
It's time to get smart
An intelligent supply chain gives businesses a competitive advantage


In this interview, Bob Ferrari the definition and capabilities required for intelligent supply chain business processes and supporting technology.
Supply Chain Management Review- November 2006 Article
Digging for Innovation by Bob Ferrari and Bob Parker

In this article, the authors provide a current day perspective on the critical importance of business process innovation, the emergence of the new supply chain innovation executive, and a structure for organizing this role.
RFID Update- The RFID Industry Daily
Broadening the Context for RFID Investment

Bob Ferrari outlines the need for a broader sensory networks
strategy
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Bob Ferrari Awarded Certification in Inbound Marketing
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Bob Ferrari Earns Certificate of Achievement for SCOR Model Training and Implementation
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Bob Ferrari Awarded CSCP Certification
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