Profiles Index
The Association for Operations Management
APICS The Association for Operations Management offers training, certification and resources for operations management, production, inventory, supply chain, purchasing and logistics. It also organizes an annual conference where industry professionals network and share best practices.
How to Choose a Supplier
Quite often, organizations use price as the determining factor when considering which supplier to select. While price is an important determining factor, other dimensions such as quality, lead time and payment terms must not be overlooked. Here is a comprehensive list of criteria that may be used to make the best decision.
4 Forecasting Methods for Supply Chain Management
Listed below is a brief description of four forecasting methods that may be used to generate a demand forecast for a product. They are listed in order of effort required to product the forecast.
How to Create an Agile Supply Chain
Agility deals with how responsive supply chains are to changing customer demands. The North American automotive industry is a prime example of how to synchronize the arrival of parts just-in-time basis to meet production requirements. Implement these three initiatives to create an agile supply chain.
Logistics Network Design Software Suppliers
Here is a list of some of the main players in the logistics network design software market. These tools will help optimize your supply chain network as well as evaluate other 'what-if' scenarios to determine the least total logistics costs while maintaining customer service levels.
B2B E-Commerce & E-Collaboration Case Studies
Here are two case studies that deal with the implementation of B2B e-commerce functionality that provides organizations with e-collaboration and e-business services to better manage their supply chain.
What is Logistics & Supply Chain Management?
Introduction to Logistics / Supply Chain Management and its related components. Differentiate between Supply Management and Supply Chain Management. Understand how SCM components work together to give firms a competitive advantage.
Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC)
WERC is primarily focused on the warehouse management function within Logistics / Supply Chain Management. It offers its members opportunities to share practical best practices and innovations.
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
This organization is based in the US and its purpose is to promote a better understanding of the supply chain function. It offers networking and educational opportunities for its members in North America, Europe and Asia. This organization is very education-focused and discourages suppliers from marketing their products during events.
International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA)
The IWLA is an organization whose exclusive members are in the 3rd party logistics business. It offers its members opportunities to increase profits and reduce costs with its product and service offerings.
Supply Chain & Logistics Association Canada (SCL)
SCL is an organization that provides networking, educational and training opportunities in Logistics / Supply Chain Management for its members. It coordinates industry tours, roundtable discussions and is involved with government studies in the Logistics / SCM area.
The Logistics Institute
The Logistics Institute is an organization that provides certification to logistics professionals through its P. Log. (Professional Logistician) designation. It also hosts training programs to educate its members on an on-going basis.