Lean Principles in procurement In the August 2011 issue of Inside Supply Management, Lisa Arnseth (Senior writer) is writing about about how Lean process methodologies are part of the global procurement leadership culture at Capital One Financial Corporation. Here we have compiled some of the highlights from her article “Transforming Traditional Lean Principles”. Implementing lean […]
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2011 Material Handling & Logistics Conference
2011 Material Handling & Logistics Conference The 2011 Material Handling and Logistics Conference featuring 60+ sessions focused on optimizing the way we move, store and deliver material will take place on September 18-21, in Park City, Utah. i-Procure.com participation Some of the sessions where the i-Procure.com team is planning to participate: American Airlines: Enterprise Automation […]
OMBOK 3rd edition just released
The APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) Framework, third edition The 2011 update to APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) Framework includes new sections on sustainability and risk management, highlighting emerging areas of corporate social responsibility, closed-loop manufacturing, and disruption risks. Key subject areas Supply chain Sustainability in the supply chain Risk management […]