The secret to succeeding in a disruptive world. When CEOs think about
the supply chain, it's usually to cut costs. But the smartest leaders
see supply chain and sourcing for what they can be: hidden tools for
outperforming the competition. Steve Jobs, upon returning to Apple in
1997, focused on transforming the supply chain. He hired Tim Cook-and
the company sped up the development of new products, getting them into
consumers' hands faster. The rest is history. Across a range of
industries, once-leading companies are in trouble: Walmart, IBM, Pfizer,
HP, and The Gap to name a few. But others thrive. While competitors
were shutting stores, Zara's highly responsive supply chain made it the
most valued company in the retail space and its founder, the richest man
in Europe. The success of TJX, Amazon, Starbucks, and Airbus, is fueled
by supply chain and sourcing. Showcasing real solutions, The Supply
Chain Revolution will: Improve customer satisfaction and increase
revenue * Make alliances more successful * Simplify and debottleneck the
supply chain * Boost retail success by managing store investment *
Drive excellence Technology is disrupting business models. Strategies
must change. The Supply Chain Revolution flips conventional thinking and
offers a powerful way for companies to compete in challenging times.