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At Whirlpool, being green is more than just talk. Not only has the appliance maker taken the lead in developing energy-efficient products, but it has also redesigned its supply chain with an eye toward conserving energy and cutting air pollution.

Don't worry if your company isn't a corporate giant. Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can use supply chain management to drive a corporate strategy that increases revenues and profits.

A visual scheduling method allowed one manufacturer to adjust production to meet variations in demand for its make-to-order product.

Trading partners have a vested interest in working together to minimize risks that disrupt their businesses. Here's why they should share that responsibility.

For the best results, planners should follow a standardized approach. Systematic Network Planning provides a step-by-step guide.

When changes in wafer fabrication added more links to Texas Instruments' supply chain, the semiconductor maker responded by streamlining its operations.

Companies looking to source overseas because of cheap labor may be in for some costly surprises.

Here's a formula to help you determine whether hiring a consultant for your project will give you a solid payback.

The rapidly emerging technology of the Information Age is calling into question many traditional supply chain best practices. In this adaptation from their new book, Start Pulling Your Chain! Leading Responsive Supply Chain Transformation, the authors describe a four-stage transformation process for guiding companies as they move from a traditional, anticipatory approach to a response-based, or "pull," business model.

Educators are reaching out to the corporate world. Why aren't more companies taking advantage of the support they offer?