Category: Supply Chain

The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt – A Book Review

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“The Goal” is a novel written by Eliyahu Goldratt and Jeff Cox, first published in 1984. The book is a business novel that tells the story of Alex Rogo, a plant manager who is...

Converse Automated Distribution Center

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Converse Automated Distribution Center This video examines the people, processes. systems, and products responsible for the automated distribution center of the Converse and Hurley brands to their wholesale, retail, and eCommerce distribution channels. Supply...

Alibaba vs Amazon, CEOs Jack Ma and Jeff Bezos

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Alibaba vs Amazon, Jack Ma and Jeff Bezos. Alibaba vs. Amazon for the world heavyweight online championship.  These are the two super heavyweights of online retailing.  There are many similarities as well as many...

Tesla Model S Supply Chain

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Tesla Model S Supply Chain The supply chain for the Tesla Model S is a complex network of suppliers, logistics providers, and manufacturing facilities that work together to produce and deliver the vehicle to...

Negotiating with Sole Suppliers – Supply Chain Today

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Negotiating with Sole Suppliers Sole suppliers have the advantage when negotiating.  Here are some tips that may help you. Negotiating with a sole supplier can be a bit more challenging than negotiating with multiple...

How to Negotiate Salary and Job Offer

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How to Negotiate Salary and Job Offer – Prof. Deepak Malhotra (Harvard Business School) Negotiating salary and job offers can be a tricky process, but by following a few key steps, you can increase...

A Behind the Scenes Look at Starbucks Global Supply Chain. 25k views

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With responsibilities that include more than 70,000 outbound deliveries a week to Starbucks retail stores, distribution channels and outlets worldwide, keeping Starbucks products flowing from suppliers to customers is, needless to say, a complex...

Race for Same Day Delivery in Retail Supply Chain

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Amazon is planning to deliver packages via drones. Walmart is considering crowdsourcing home delivery. Google wants to ship you things before you even buy them. Learn more about the cutthroat competition between online retailers...