The Wal-Mart Earnings Barometer
Findings from Wal-mart’s recent earnings release can be used as a barometer to figure out where the economy is headed and what strategies can be pursued for success in the current economic recovery.
The Truth About Logistics Costs in China
Understanding logistics costs in China is critical to anyone operating a supply chain to serve the Chinese consumer. An understanding of the widely reported cost ranges starts with an understanding that China is really 2 distinct economies.
The China Supply Chain
A supply chain challenge in the coming decade will be serving the Chinese consumer. For many companies, doing so effectively will enable companies to tap the next growth wave in the global economy.
Virtual Vizio
Much has been written about Vizio and its success, but a significant point bears more emphasis – that a variable cost, virtual model was a key to success and growth. As the company grows, it is resisting the temptation of making large capital investments today that will become tomorrow’s legacy, stranded assets. Today, in a horizontal, “flat” world, these same assets can become weights that slow speed to market and obscure market-based realities.
The Facebook Supply Chain
Future changes to supply chain management will be driven by the emerging phenomenon of social networking.
