Guy Yehiav, vice president of value chain planning with Oracle Corp., describes some innovative techniques that suppliers of consumer electronics can use to improve the matching of supply with demand - drawing on the resources of everyone in the chain.
It's an aspect of business that doesn't always get full attention from management, says Mike Perez, vice president of marketing and business development with NVISION. But the marketing supply chain offers lots of opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiencies.
Cost is still a major concern, but companies are beginning to look at other factors as well, in deciding where to buy raw materials and manufacture their products.
The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding sourcing, procurement and supplier relationship management (SRM) and their impact on supply chain management. New technologies in sourcing and procurement are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency, cut costs and build more strategic partnerships. Learn how companies around the world are using sourcing, procurement and SRM solutions for supply chain optimization.
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