Thomas Speh, director of MBA programs at Miami
University. Speh favors MBA programs with an
experiential approach and says the best supply
chain MBA candidates are those who spend two to
five years in the workplace before going after a
post-graduate degree.
How Secure is YOUR Supply Chain?
Barry Brandman, President, Danbee Investiga-
tions; June 2011
Companies often overestimate the effectiveness of
their supply chain security programs, which leads
to complacency and, often, to a security breach,
says Barry Brandman of Danbee Investigations.
Danbee discusses several best practices that com-
panies can employ to ensure that their security
measures are working as intended, and he explains
how some companies can greatly benefit from
using undercover agents.
The Keys to Successful Workforce Management
Andy Recard, Vice President, TZA; June 2011
Labor Management Systems can help companies improve productivity by fine-tuning labor
standards and providing visibility to the job performance of individual workers. This last capability is one that companies need to handle
carefully to avoid a perception of “Big Brother
Is Watching You,” says Andy Recard of TZA.
Recard talks about how to manage change in an
LMS implementation and explains the rapid
payback these systems provide.
Crowd Engineering: A New Method for
Improving Workforce Productivity
Steve Mulaik, Partner, The Progress Group; June 2011
Using computer analytics and a new science called
“crowd engineering,” consultants at the Progress
Group are helping companies improve productiv-
ity at manufacturing and distribution facilities, says
Steve Mulaik. He explains the science behind the
new methodology, how it differs from time/motion
studies of the past, and what it can do for compa-
nies today.
Why Certification is Important to Supply
Chain Managers
Paul Novak, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for
Supply Management; July 2011
Paul Novak, chief executive officer of the Institute
for Supply Management, traces the development of
the organization’s CPSM certification, and discusses
its value in promoting industry knowledge and
career advancement.
The Low Down on Low-Cost Country Sourcing
Kevin Teehan, Vice President, Global Supply Chain,
HID Global; July 2011
Kevin Teehan, vice president of global supply
chain with HID Global, discusses how the market
leader in products and services for secure identity
forces “deep” relationships with its suppliers that
go well beyond the criterion of price.
Delivering Real Value in Procurement
Mickey North Rizza, Research Director, Gartner;
July 2011
Mickey North Rizza, research director with Gartner,
lays out the critical areas that companies need to be
addressing, in order to get more than just the lowest
price from their procurement organizations.
What Supply-Chain Executives Must Know
About Carbon Disclosure
Chrystina Gastelum, Senior Account Manager,
Carbon Disclosure Project; July 2011
Chrystina Gastelum, senior account manager with
the Carbon Disclosure Project, outlines the initia-
tive’s mission, and talks about the importance of
developing a standardized method for reporting on
greenhouse gas and carbon emissions across
global supply chains.
Secrets to Success in Outsourced Manufacturing
Barry Blake, Research Analyst, Gartner; July 2011
Procurement will always be about cost, but there
are other key factors that must also be considered,
if a company and its manufacturing partners are to
derive full value from buyer-supplier relationships,
says Barry Blake, research analyst with Gartner.
The Changing World of Global Manufacturing
Simon Jacobsen, Research Director, Manufactur-
ing, Gartner; July 2011
Simon Jacobson, research director for manufactur-
ing with Gartner, discusses the key trends that are
driving efforts by companies to reduce costs, boost
product quality and gain greater visibility into the
key processes among all supply-chain partners.
How to Incorporate Sustainability in Your
Risk-Management Strategy
Donald Klock, Professor of Supply Chain Manage-
ment, Rutgers Business School; July 2011
Donald Klock, professor of supply chain manage-
ment at Rutgers Business School, makes the case
for implementing proactive business processes in
procurement, to minimize supply-chain, promote
sustainability and heighten brand reputation.
Mastering Supply Chain Risk
Rose Kelly-Falls, Senior Vice President, Rapid Rat-
ings International; July 2011
Rose Kelly-Falls, senior vice president of Rapid Rat-
ings International, lays out the challenges that com-
panies face today in creating risk-management
programs that cover all of the things that can go
wrong in a global supply chain.
How Fair Trade Contributes to Sustainable
Supply Chains
Todd Stark, Chief Operating Officer, Fair Trade
USA; July 2011
Todd Stark, chief operating officer of Fair Trade
USA, describes the organization’s mission, and
traces the growing awareness by global companies
of the need to ensure sustainable development at
every step of the supply chain.
Supply Chain Transformation: What Does it
Really Mean?
Roddy Martin, Senior Vice President, CCI; July 2011
It is just another buzzword, or a crucial business
concept? Roddy Martin, senior vice president of
CCI, distinguishes between mere talk and the real
commitment that leading companies are making to
transforming their supply chains, and promoting
an environment of constant change.
A Bold Initiative to Support US Suppliers
Chet Karwatowski, Senior Technical Staff Member
and John Dischinger, Program Director for Supplier
Connection, IBM; July 2011
IBM has joined with six other partners to form Sup-
plier Connection, an initiative to promote the use of
local small businesses by large procurement organ-
izations. Chet Karwatowski, senior technical staff
member with IBM, is joined by John Dischinger,
program director for Supplier Connection, to talk
about the effort’s mission.
The Dynamic Landscape of Emerging Markets
Marcus Blosch, Research Vice President, Gartner;
July 2011
It’s not just about low-cost manufacturing anymore.
Companies view emerging markets as their most
promising source of new business in the years to
come, says Marcus Blosch, research vice president
with Gartner.
Forging Your Supply Chain for Emerging
Markets
Randall Weston, Principal Research Analyst, Gart-
ner; July 2011
They’re the biggest source of future business for
global consumer-goods companies, but it’s vital
that suppliers to emerging markets take a long-
term approach to building local economies and
infrastructure, if they are to maintain a success-
ful, positive presence in those regions, says
Randall Weston, principal research analyst with
Gartner.
The Dollars and Cents of Supply-Chain
Sustainability
Hiranya Fernando, Senior Research Analyst, Gart-
ner; July 2011
Sustainability is about more than just carbon emis-
sions, says Hiranya Fernando, senior research ana-
lyst with Gartner. She talks about the various
elements that go into a successful program, and
outlines the specific benefits that companies can
derive from focusing on sustainability throughout
their supply chains.
Outsourcing Operations Management
Ryan Cates, Regional Vice President, nGROUP;
August 2011
Companies are reluctant to own certain hard assets,
including a labor force, because they are inherently
risky, says Ryan Cates, regional vice president of
nGROUP. Companies either can be strategic in
their employment and hope to avoid litigation or
they can turn hiring and managing of workers over
to an outsource provider who takes on the respon-
sibility and risk.
Mergers & Acquisitions in Logistics
Benjamin Gordon, Managing Director, BG Strate-
gic Advisors; August 2011
Expect to see more M&A activity in transporta-
tion and logistics in the near term, says Ben-
jamin Gordon, managing director of BG
Strategic Advisors, an investment bank focusing
on carriers and logistic services providers. Such
deals will likely significantly increase as Jan. 1,
2013 approaches, when taxes are expected to
greatly increase.
