Spin doctor
13 September 2012
Supply chains are difficult creatures to control, says John Matthews, and that is where sourcing planning pays off. Here he explains how supply chain analysis plays its part
For many companies, supply chain analysis is primarily focused on the integration of the links in the chain to optimise the location and size of material and finished goods inventories. This logistically-biased view is perfectly valid where the management of the supply chain, as a “machine” for efficient and flexible product delivery, is the key output....