(Reposted from Sourcing Innovation) Most of us missed it. They were trying to tell us about it when we were very young. We were not even in nursery school yet! It’s all about the vowels. It’s not about Old MacDonald’s farm, his pigs or hens…
It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to our friend and one of this blog’s founding authors, Ronald Sanderson. Ron was not only our friend and TMG comrade for many years, but he was a father, a grandfather, and a husband. His kindness,…
Japanese auto makers suspend production. Air shipments requiring special handling (refrigeration, time sensitivity, etc.) are put on hold. Performers can’t make scheduled appearances on “Idol Gives Back”. Mail delivery is delayed. The Royal Navy sorties to help service men and women get home from Afghanistan. …
There was an article in the Chicago Tribune on Sunday, American Airlines fuels a debate by Jon Hilkevitch and Julie Johnson, discussing American Airlines aggressive move to cut costs by reducing the amount of reserve fuel carried on commercial flights. Traditionally, this is a decision made…
Chief Value Officer (CVO) and Supply Chain Management What if each company had a head of “Value Creation and Management?” Perhaps it would be a senior level executive with a title something like “Chief Value Officer” (CVO). What might such an individual be tasked to…