Supplier and Partner Integration

Supply Chain Risk? Here’s How to Manage It.

Follow these Supply Chain Risk Management practices to improve the efficiency of your supply chain.

My previous post focused on identifying the challenges faced by Enterprises with managin…

Is Your Supply Chain at Risk?

The need for Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) is exemplified by such debacles as the rapid increase in vehicle recalls by the automobile industry (over 50 million per year in the US since 2014) an…

Secure Data Exchange

Not long ago I read an article about security issues that some companies are facing as they look to cloud services providers to replace their data services. These companies are just one configuration…

Keep Projects On Schedule with Supplier Program Management

Meet cost objectives and project deadlines Use Supplier Program Management to meet cost objectives.

Managing suppliers on a global scale requires visibility into supp…

Happiness and Teamcenter Supplier Collaboration

Did you know there are several studies that say you work best and are more productive when you’re happy?A MarketWatch article noted that “A happy, laid-back workplace is more likely to turn a …

Supplier Sourcing: Meet Your Cost Objectives

Want to reduce the costs of supplier sourcing?

Improved communication with your suppliers throughout the sourcing and product development process is critical to cost reduction….

Metaphors, Idioms and Supplier Collaboration

While enduring a marathon homework session with my rockstar 4 th grader (metaphor), I came across a ton of examples (metaphor) of metaphors and idioms that not only assist with school work, but also…

Reinventing the OEM-Supply Chain Relationship – A New Model of Transparency

With increasing complexity of products and demand for shorter cycle times, manufacturers are finding they need entirely new competencies to remain sustainable. In this article, my colleague…

Teamcenter Supplier Collaboration: Enhanced User Experience

Supplier integration, or the exchange of data and information between OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and their suppliers in a timely manner in the Product Lifecycle, is very essential to…