ProcureCon’s most senior level report, the 2015 CPO study contains insights and case studies from leaders in the procurement community, covering leading topics which include: Helming a movement away from...
Aligning Indirect Supply with Production Reliability: Driving Change Management
Ascend Performance Materials is a leading global manufacturer of the nylon, plastics and synthetic fibers that are found in thousands of different commercial and industrial products. Explore their journey into...
The Facts about MRO Integrated Supply and Business Process Outsourcing. What is Integrated Supply?
Integrated supply for MRO is not a new concept. Over the last four decades, the definition has changed considerably. SDI’s VP of Solution Design, Missy Decker, talks about how MRO...
The secret is out. FedEx and UPS are making a paradigm shift in the way they price small parcels, and it will have a significant impact on all companies that...
In this rapidly changing world, manufacturers are challenged to be more agile and lean, while readying to leverage opportunities and defend against threats. MRO is one of the few things...
Unlocking the Hidden Value of Enterprise MRO Services
In today’s competitive global marketplace, leading manufacturers are finding that they must address and optimize their MRO supply chain in order to minimize their risk exposure and better compete on...
Market Baskets: Delivering Value or Driving Distraction
In a highly fragmented supply environment such as the Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) space, moving beyond market basket pricing as a driver of supplier selection is a key factor...
Best Practices for MRO Supply Chain Transformation
Strategic sourcing and supply chain initiatives involving Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) rarely reach their full potential in today’s marketplace. Corporate America is littered with MRO projects that have only...