http://www.bcone.com/news/podcasts.html Bristlecone is a leader in helping its clients maximize the strategic value of their supply chain. We have completed over 100 successful client engagements with clients such as Nike, Motorola, Exxon Mobile, Nestle, and Whirlpool. Our podcast series is designed to be informative and educational; giving our listeners access to consultative and technical expertise on a variety of supply chain topics ranging from supply chain strategy and network design to supply chain systems implementations. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:14:17 +0600 en-us SRG Supply,Chain,Enterprise,Solutions,Enterprise,Resource,Planning,Customer,Relationship,Management,Business,Intelligence,Product,Lifecycle,Management,Enterprise,Solutions,Enterprise,Resource,Planning,Customer,Relationship,Management,Business,IntelligTechnologynoSupply,Chain,Enterprise,Solutions,Enterprise,Resource,Planning,Customer,Relationship,Management,Business,Intelligence,Product,Lifecycle,Management,Enterprise,Solutions,Enterprise,Resource,Planning,Customer,Relationship,Management,Business,IntelligBristlecone is a leader in helping its clients maximize the strategic value of their supply chain. We have completed over 100 successful client engagements with clients such as Nike, Motorola, Exxon Mobile, Nestle, and Whirlpool. Our podcast series is desBristlecone is a leader in helping its clients maximize the strategic value of their supply chain. We have completed over 100 successful client engagements with clients such as Nike, Motorola, Exxon Mobile, Nestle, and Whirlpool. Our podcast series is designed to be informative and educational; giving our listeners access to consultative and technical expertise on a variety of supply chain topics ranging from supply chain strategy and network design to supply chain systems implementations. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BristleconeBestPracticesPodcastSeries/~3/SG4UClqAlPM/spend-analysis-fundamental-strategy_part-1.mp3 Every procurement executive has a mandate in place to cut costs. Whether savings come from direct spending or indirect spending, each dollar saved goes towards your company’s bottom line. A well-executed spend analysis initiative can save your company millions. In part 1 of this series, we discuss fundamentals of a good spend analysis initiative, potential return on investment, and a major obstacle to address in order to achieve success. Listen to this podcast to learn more. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:16:29 +0600 noEvery procurement executive has a mandate in place to cut costs. Whether savings come from direct spending or indirect spending, each dollar saved goes towards your company’s bottom line. A well-executed spend analysis initiative can save your company milEvery procurement executive has a mandate in place to cut costs. Whether savings come from direct spending or indirect spending, each dollar saved goes towards your company’s bottom line. A well-executed spend analysis initiative can save your company millions. In part 1 of this series, we discuss fundamentals of a good spend analysis initiative, potential return on investment, and a major obstacle to address in order to achieve success. Listen to this podcast to learn more.Supply,Chain,Enterprise,Solutions,Enterprise,Resource,Planning,Customer,Relationship,Management,Business,Intelligence,Product,Lifecycle,Management,Enterprise,Solutions,Enterprise,Resource,Planning,Customer,Relationship,Management,Business,Intellighttp://www.bcone.com/news/podcasts/spend-analysis-fundamental-strategy_part-1.mp3http://www.bcone.com/news/podcasts/spend-analysis-fundamental-strategy_part-1.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BristleconeBestPracticesPodcastSeries/~3/XXCJWLqr5Ps/podcast-sa-part2.html In part 2 of this series, we discuss the three-phase framework that is the foundation for a sustainable and beneficial spend analysis initiative. Listen to this podcast to learn more. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:33:09 +0600 http://www.bcone.com/sfdc-forms/podcast-sa-part2.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BristleconeBestPracticesPodcastSeries/~3/-XJ3t8Gzr_E/optimizing-a-hybrid-prod-envmnt.mp3 You don’t usually think of supply chain management when talking about a direct mail marketing business, yet Valpak’s business model presented complex supply chain challenges. Listen to how Bristlecone optimized this hybrid production environment. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:40:43 +0600 noYou don’t usually think of supply chain management when talking about a direct mail marketing business, yet Valpak’s business model presented complex supply chain challenges. Listen to how Bristlecone optimized this hybrid production environment.You don’t usually think of supply chain management when talking about a direct mail marketing business, yet Valpak’s business model presented complex supply chain challenges. Listen to how Bristlecone optimized this hybrid production environment.Supply,Chain,Enterprise,Solutions,Enterprise,Resource,Planning,Customer,Relationship,Management,Business,Intelligence,Product,Lifecycle,Management,Enterprise,Solutions,Enterprise,Resource,Planning,Customer,Relationship,Management,Business,Intellighttp://www.bcone.com/news/podcasts/optimizing-a-hybrid-prod-envmnt.mp3http://www.bcone.com/news/podcasts/optimizing-a-hybrid-prod-envmnt.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BristleconeBestPracticesPodcastSeries/~3/LvzKC3bBcoA/hidden-risks-in-your-supply-chain.mp3 Risks that affect your supply chain operations are everywhere. Most risk management initiatives focus on supply-side risks such as material cost volatility, or insufficient backup suppliers, or contract non-compliance. By only focusing on supply-side risks, you are overlooking one critical factor that can affect both your demand planning and supply execution. Listen to this podcast to learn more. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:17:10 +0600 noRisks that affect your supply chain operations are everywhere. Most risk management initiatives focus on supply-side risks such as material cost volatility, or insufficient backup suppliers, or contract non-compliance. By only focusing on supply-side riskRisks that affect your supply chain operations are everywhere. Most risk management initiatives focus on supply-side risks such as material cost volatility, or insufficient backup suppliers, or contract non-compliance. By only focusing on supply-side risks, you are overlooking one critical factor that can affect both your demand planning and supply execution. Listen to this podcast to learn more.Supply,Chain,Enterprise,Solutions,Enterprise,Resource,Planning,Customer,Relationship,Management,Business,Intelligence,Product,Lifecycle,Management,Enterprise,Solutions,Enterprise,Resource,Planning,Customer,Relationship,Management,Business,Intellighttp://www.bcone.com/news/podcasts/hidden-risks-in-your-supply-chain.mp3http://www.bcone.com/news/podcasts/hidden-risks-in-your-supply-chain.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BristleconeBestPracticesPodcastSeries/~3/hehUSexlRzE/supplier-collaboration-can-save-you-millions.mp3 Assuming an organization and its suppliers are willing to collaborate, there are still many obstacles to overcome. In this podcast, we discuss those challenges, and the benefits that come from a tightly integrated buyer-supplier relationship. Listen to this podcast to learn more. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:46:02 +0600 noAssuming an organization and its suppliers are willing to collaborate, there are still many obstacles to overcome. In this podcast, we discuss those challenges, and the benefits that come from a tightly integrated buyer-supplier relationship. Listen to thAssuming an organization and its suppliers are willing to collaborate, there are still many obstacles to overcome. In this podcast, we discuss those challenges, and the benefits that come from a tightly integrated buyer-supplier relationship. Listen to this podcast to learn more.Supply,Chain,Enterprise,Solutions,Enterprise,Resource,Planning,Customer,Relationship,Management,Business,Intelligence,Product,Lifecycle,Management,Enterprise,Solutions,Enterprise,Resource,Planning,Customer,Relationship,Management,Business,Intellighttp://www.bcone.com/news/podcasts/supplier-collaboration-can-save-you-millions.mp3http://www.bcone.com/news/podcasts/supplier-collaboration-can-save-you-millions.mp3 nonadult