When CEOs think about the supply chain, it's usually to cut costs. But
the smartest leaders see supply chain and sourcing for what they can be:
hidden tools for outperforming the competition. Steve Jobs, upon
returning to Apple in 1997, focused on transforming the supply chain. He
hired Tim Cook--and the company sped up the development of new products,
getting them into consumers' hands faster. The rest is history.
Across a range of industries, once-leading companies are in trouble:
Walmart, IBM, Pfizer, HP, and The Gap to name a few. But others thrive.
While competitors were shutting stores, Zara's highly responsive supply
chain made it the most valued company in the retail space and its
founder, the richest man in Europe. The success of TJX, Amazon,
Starbucks, and Airbus, is fueled by supply chain and sourcing.
Showcasing real solutions, The Supply Chain Revolution will:
Improve customer satisfaction and increase revenue - Make alliances more
successful - Simplify and debottleneck the supply chain - Boost retail
success by managing store investment - Drive excellence
Technology is disrupting business models. Strategies must change. The
Supply Chain Revolution flips conventional thinking and offers a
powerful way for companies to compete in challenging times.
