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Executive Insight

For global managers seeking an edge through knowledge

February 2010

Commentary: Modeling your competitor's supply chain: The untold story
By James A. Cooke
Supply chain design software offers a tool for modeling a rival's network and performance. But few companies seem to be taking advantage of that opportunity.

Germany gets top marks for international trade logistics
Germany tops the World Bank's ranking of nations' capacity to facilitate international trade logistics.

Companies struggle to build "cash culture"
Many companies that are fighting to free up cash in their supply chains have not taken the necessary steps to make that happen.

Giving both parties a stake in outsourcing
A new book says that 3PL relationships will improve when both company and supplier have a vested interest in each other's success.

Clearinghouse could help to combat product fraud
A new report recommends several ways manufacturers can monitor their supply chains to detect and prevent adulteration and counterfeiting.

Supply chain education for salespeople
A new course offered by a U.K.-based consulting firm teaches sales representatives to consider the cost consequences before they make delivery promises.

A case for "supermodeling"
One company used advanced modeling software to redesign its distribution network.

Upcoming Events

CSCMP Europe 2010 Conference
March 25-26, 2010
Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' 2010 Europe Conference in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, will include a keynote speech by the head of Nestl�'s global supply chain and the release of new research by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) Annual Conference
May 16-19, 2010
Anaheim, CA
The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) annual conference in Anaheim, Calif., will feature lectures, panel discussions, and facility tours. Attendees can choose from 11 tracks addressing all aspects of warehouse and distribution center operations.

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