Lesson from the Downturn: Cut Inventory, Not People
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by David Katz, CFO magazine, May 28, 2010
An article from last month's issue of CFO magazine provides great
insight into this relevant dilemma. Which method of cutting costs
provides the greatest benefit, people or inventory? Author David Katz
provides a brief analysis of a performed by Greewich Associates. In this
study, 519 financial decision-makers from small and mid-sized companies
were surveyed about what types of cost-cutting measures were employed
during the previous 12 months.
What method(s) of cost savings did your organization employ?
Read the executive summary or the full article from
CFO magazine.
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Time to Enhance Inventory Optimization
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by Robert Bowman, SupplyChainBrain, May, 2010
In the recent May issue of SupplyChainBrain, author Robert Bowman
provides ample evidence that during a period of slow demand, there is no
better time to adopt an inventory optimization solution.
What is your organization doing to address the sense of urgency with the
performance of inventory?
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Working Capital Optimization Study from Aberdeen
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by Aberdeen Group, May, 2010
Clearly, the current state of the economy is driving many organizations
to adopt processes that improve the performance of working capital. But
what many executives could learn from this report is what specific
practices are in place at best-in-class performers.
Has your organization optimized working capital?
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Online Webinar: Optimizing the Investment in Inventory
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| These days, cash will remain king. Rightsizing your inventory investment
and servicing customers is more important than ever.
That's why inventory optimization is considered one of
the most valuable tools in the market today. Not only does it
mitigate the complexity of supply chain planning and help your
organization release cash that's tied up in working capital, but it also
creates a sustainable environment for achieving the highest return on your inventory investment.
Want to learn more? Register now for an online webinar profiling an affordable inventory optimization solution today and
find out how leveraging inventory intelligence can get the results you need.
When registering, please provide contact information and the best date/time for the webinar. You will receive a confirmation link shortly after registering.
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