Posted by on Thu, 08/06/2015 Six Sigma is a process improvement methodology that takes a scientific approach to resolving process problems, reducing errors and creating quality products, services, teams and...
SDI’s Kurt Meiers talks about the added value in a centralized procurement model at this year’s ISM-CV Annual Conference and Expo.
Last month, SDI participated in the Institute for Supply Management Carolinas-Virginia (ISM-CV) Summer Conference and Expo at Sea Trails Plantation in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, June 25-26, 2015. ISM-CV is...
Identify. Analyze. Measure. Optimize. SDI rolls out MRO Supply Chain Evaluations to help manufacturers and facilities make the case for change.
MRO impacts more than just receiving and storeroom operations. It touches numerous stakeholders throughout the entire enterprise—from IT to planners to plant managers, maintenance and engineering to sourcing and procurement...
The Evolution of MRO: From Integrated Supply to Supply-Chain-as-a-Service.
MRO Integrated Supply is not some strange, new age idea. In fact, this concept has existed for over forty years. Despite some initial criticisms, Integrated Supply has been hailed as...
SDI to Sponsor Spring 2015 Supply Chain Leaders Forum
SDI to Sponsor Spring 2015 Supply Chain Leaders Forum As a recognized leader in MRO supply chain services, SDI is a proud sponsor of the Center for Supply Chain Research,...
SDI participates in the Institute of Supply Management’s ISM2015 Annual Conference
Earlier this month, over 3,000 supply chain and procurement professionals from around the world came together in Phoenix, Arizona for three intensive days of education, research, and relationship-building with some...
SDI hosts first annual Innovation Symposium in partnership with Penn State’s Center for Supply Chain Research
Early this month, more than 75 industry experts in MRO and supply chain management met in the Philadelphia suburb of Bristol to attend this 2-day educational and networking event designed...
Posted by Debra Yorkman on Mon, 05/11/2015 In the sea of supply chain management professionals at last week’s ISM 2015 conference in Phoenix, it was clear that broader trends are...
How Incorporating Six Sigma into Strategic Sourcing helps Strengthen the Supply Chain
In the early days of manufacturing, managers often relied on guesswork when adjusting their processes. Failures and missed opportunities were common, as tweaks to manufacturing and supply lines were frequently...
