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Are Bigger Supply Chains Better?

February 03, 2010 | No Comments →

big chainToday’s supply chains are more global, more complex –and simply bigger –than ever before. But, does that mean they are better?

Not necessarily, according to Thomas Wailgum at CIO.com.

In his article, Wailgum points out that expanding supply chains make visibility increasingly difficult, and as he says, “ That visibility is key.”

I agree. Most companies today are struggling to keep up with their sprawling global supplier networks. They still need to take the first, fundamental steps to improving visibility and creating a more holistic approach to supplier relationships.  They still need to automate supply chain processes. (more…)

Aravo Poll: Most Fortune 1000 Companies Manage Risk for Less Than 20 Percent of Suppliers

January 12, 2010 | Comments (4)

I expected the percentage to be low, but when the final results were calculated, I have to admit, my jaw dropped.

In a recent survey of financial, procurement and risk executives who participated in Aravo’s supply chain risk webinar series, we found that: (more…)