Amazon tops Apple for Supply Chain Leadership
When you think of the best supply chains in the world, Apple and Amazon almost always come to mind. But which company is the best? According to a new survey by SCM World of more than 1,100 executives,...
View ArticleDesigned In California – Made Around the World
Long known for keeping its IP close to the vest, Apple’s supply chain practices are akin to the Wizard of Oz – you know it’s working behind the curtain, you just don’t know how. Until now. It’s no...
View ArticleTechnology Cube spotlights Sourcemap: Mapping the evolution of your product...
By: Mickey North Rizza Sourcemap, invented in the MIT Media Lab, is a website for mapping global supply chains and visualizing supply chain risk. The website is open source, allowing anyone to put up...
View ArticleLow-Cost-Country Sourcing vs. Fair Wages
Low-cost-country sourcing initiatives have helped many US brands keep a handle on their manufacturing costs. Sourcing materials from countries with lower labor and production costs has been a great way...
View ArticleLessons in Supplier Development: The Apple Watch
April 24th marks the release of the long awaited Apple Watch. The hype around this new product is quickly gaining momentum and shipments are expected to reach 4.8 million units in Q1 and up to 9...
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