Supply Chain Fundamental Rethinking

A rare example of organisational diversified interests. Goldman Sachs holds the inventory of aluminium in its warehouses located in Detroit. It's as profitable an investment as much as the banking operations... http://in.reuters.com/article/2011/07/28/idINIndia-58499020110728 Quite an article & an eye opener for those who have something to say on 'core competence' of an organisation!

Most of the supply chain managers always think - Inventory - when they think - Supply Chain.  The compilation of cross industry inventory statistics is a good study to have knowledge of. The link below is a snapshot of key numbers. http://www.scdigest.com/assets/FirstThoughts/11-07-22.php?cid=4759&ctype=content

One of the latest surveys in Supply Chain. It offers insights into how Supply Chain is perceived to help organisations in creating sustainable value. http://www.scmworld.com/?page=CSCOReport2011 One can either watch the video or download the report.