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Author Archives: aviyer2010
The Impact of competitors imitating each other
A New York times article (January 25, 2011, B1) describes a decision by Sealy to start using a technology prominently advertised by its competitor, Simmons. The technology is a closed coil system used by Simmons, as against the traditional Sealy … Continue reading
Posted in Global Contexts, Operations Management, Supply Chain Issues
Tagged Consumers, Cost, Product Designs, Suppliers, Supply Chain
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Food Labeling – Who Decides
A New York Times article (January 25,2011, B1) describes competing proposals to label food. The Grocery Manufacturers Association announced a labeling scheme that highlights calories, fats etc but also beneficial nutrients like vitamins, protein etc. But the Federal government claims … Continue reading
Posted in Operations Management, Supply Chain Issues
Tagged Consumers, Healthy, Labeling, Service, Supply Chain, Sustainable
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Global Trade Rules and Remanufactured Products
A Wall Street Journal article (January 24, 2011, A3) describes efforts by US manufacturers to press for changes in laws in China, Japan and Brazil that ban or restrict the import of used medical equipment. Manufacturers claim that rising commodity … Continue reading
Posted in Global Contexts, Supply Chain Issues, Sustainability
Tagged Cost, Global, Legal, Quality, Supply Chain, Sustainable
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Apple’s Global Supply Chain Changes
A New York Times article (January 24, 2011, B1) describes changes to Apple’s global supply chain orchestrated by the COO, Tim Cook. It claims that when Apple owned plants in California, Ireland and Singapore, the supply chain had 90 days … Continue reading
Posted in Global Contexts, Supply Chain Issues
Tagged Global, Inventory, Outsourcing, Supply Chain
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Understanding Rare Earths Supply Chains – a DOE Report
For supply chain managers interested in rare earth supply chains, a DOE report, available at http://www.energy.gov/news/documents/criticalmaterialsstrategy.pdf provides a comprehensive summary. Currently, 97 % of the world’s rare earth metals are sourced from China. A few highlights of the report (a) … Continue reading
Posted in Collaboration, Global Contexts, Supply Chain Issues, Sustainability
Tagged Cost, Efficiency, Global, Rare Earths, Supply Chain, Sustainable
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Rising Prices for Coffee, Cotton and Cocoa
A Wall Street Journal article (January 22, 2011) describes rising prices for commodities such as coffee, cotton and cocoa. Reasons for this estimated price increase, as reflected by rising prices of futures, are global. Significant rainfall in Colombia is expected … Continue reading
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Tagged Cost, Demand Surge, Global, Growth, Inflation, Supply Chain
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Choices for Dollar Tree as Commodity prices rise
An article in the Wall Street Journal (January 22,2011) describes the dilemma faced by Dollar Tree – a retailer that charges one dollar for products. Dollar Tree provides an interesting example of a retailer for whom retail price is not … Continue reading
Posted in Service Operations, Supply Chain Issues
Tagged Costs, Customers, Margins, Retail, Service, Supply Chain
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China Control of Rare Earth Mines
A New York Times article (January 21,2011, page B1) describes the takeover of 11 districts in China that have rare earth deposits. This increased control will let the government be more strategic regarding exports of rare earths but also reduce … Continue reading
Posted in Global Contexts, Supply Chain Issues, Sustainability
Tagged Costs, Rare Earths, Supply Chain, Supply Disruption, Sustainable
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Flexible Outfits – Swiss Army Knife like transformations
An article in the New York Times (January 20, 2011, E2) describes designers like Donna Karan, JNBY and Calvin Tran who have developed designs that can be worn as “a poncho, a dress, a kimono or a hooded cape” as … Continue reading
Posted in Operations Management
Tagged Costs, flexibility, Modular, Supply Chain, Trends
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WalMart and Healthy Food
A New York Times article (January 20, 2011, B1) described WalMart’s announcement to lower salt, fat and sugars in packaged foods and decrease prices of fruits and vegetables over the next five years. Specifically the company plans to reduce sodium … Continue reading
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Tagged Costs, Supply Chain, Sustainable, Trends
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Global Supply Chain Musings 