NEW THIS MONTH

There at the Beginning: An Interview with Tony Friscia
This interview with the founder of AMR Research touches on the evolution of the concept of supply chain management, and what the future of the field holds. More

Value Proposition Procurement Model in New Hackett Research
Hackett's newest research presents a five-stage model for developing your procurement organization toward value management. More

INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS

The Megatrend Spotter: Marshall L. Fisher
Marshall Fisher calls his leadership style “commando leadership” — not the heroic but the inspirational version. More

Learning From Others
When looking for ways to build a better supply chain, it's helpful to remember that the elusive solution to your particular challenge may be old hat to another company in another industry. More

FEATURED CONFERENCES

Supply Chain World – North America
March 17-19, 2008, Minneapolis, MN
Gain illuminating new insights from Boeing, Alcon Labs, Rich Products, Molson Coors Brewing and other companies, as well as leading academics and consultants, on designing and implementing cutting-edge supply chain processes; developing supply chain leaders; getting supply chain personnel to embrace new skills and behaviors; and measuring supply chain performance. More

JDA’s FOCUS 2008 Global Conference
May 18 - 21, 2008, Las Vegas, NV
As one of the industry’s must-attend annual events, FOCUS attracts about 2,000 registrants, comprised of the world’s leading manufacturing, wholesale distribution, retail and technology companies. This year’s theme - New View, One View, Your View is a prime indicator of how we plan to provide more of the unmatched quality you have come to expect from JDA Software. It’s a theme that resonates deeply within today’s challenging, multi-channel marketplace.  Register Today!

• IQPC’s 12th Annual Shared Services Week
  March 31 - April 4, 2008, Orlando, FL
  IQPC’s 12th Annual Shared Services Week is the largest annual gathering of Shared Services professionals in the world! This can’t-miss multi-tracked event is designed to provide executives from start-ups, intermediate and mature shared services with everything they need to know to bring shared services to the next level.  Register Today!