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Robert J. Bowman

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The Challenge of Change Management

July 1, 2006
Robert J. Bowman
Supply chain change would be so easy if it weren't for one unavoidable factor: people. How to make sure you've seen the last of the BOHICANS (acronym explained below).
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Home Depot Turns Its Attention to Supplier Performance Management

June 1, 2006
Robert J. Bowman
The last five years have seen a concerted effort by the world's third-largest retailer to improve communications and compliance with its army of suppliers.
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Globalization, New Customer Demands Drive Logistics Outsourcing to the Next Level

June 1, 2006
Robert J. Bowman
Companies have warmed to the idea of outsourcing logistics. At the same time, they're calling on providers to broaden both their service menus and geographical scope.
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Born on the Assembly Line, Lean Principles Begin to Take Hold in the Supply Chain

May 1, 2006
Robert J. Bowman
Ways of slashing waste in manufacturing can be applied to supply chain processes, although progress is slow. Second of a two-part series on continuous improvement.
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Looking Backward: Sony Ericsson Takes on Challenge Of Reverse Logistics

May 1, 2006
Robert J. Bowman
The joint venture between Sony Corp. and Ericsson AB seeks a competitive edge in the mobile-phone market. The solution: revamp the handling of returns and repairs.
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Achieving Continuous Improvement in Complex Supply Chains Today

April 1, 2006
Robert J. Bowman
Has the march toward continuous improvement come to a halt? Far from it. The idea lives on, under new labels. First of a two-part article.
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Chipmaker Goes 'Fab-Lite' While Still Wielding Control

March 1, 2006
Robert J. Bowman
Agere, an AT&T spinoff, outsources its global semiconductor manufacturing-but manages to keep a tight rein on operations.
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Old-World Company Takes New-World Approach to Supplier Management

March 1, 2006
Robert J. Bowman
Metals distributor Earle M. Jorgensen Co. finds a better way of dealing with suppliers, through an online ordering system and parts database.
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Surgical Supply Chain Turns To An Outside Partner for Help

March 1, 2006
Robert J. Bowman
Germany's Maquet seeks better pricing, service and inventory management as it copes with rapid growth in a high-pressure environment.
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Goodyear's Logistics Outsourcing Program Faces A Moment of Truth

March 1, 2006
Robert J. Bowman
The North American tire division had multiple vendors operating its facilities, with waste and confusion the result. It was time for a change.
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