It seems to all come down to volatility: Economic volatility (the Eurozone crisis and anemic economic growth) compounded with political volatility (elections in the US and on-going turmoil in the Middle East) have led to business volatility (bankruptcies, insolvencies and increased regulation) and supply chain volatility (demand fluctuations and gyrating input costs). That’s a lot of volatility.
It should come as no surprise, therefore, that KPMG’s interviews indicate that supply chain directors are now increasingly focused on those activities that help them reduce the impact of volatility, enhance flexibility and drive out costs. And while some seem to still be taking short-term actions in order to weather the storm, others are pursuing new approaches and reorganizing their operating models to turn volatility into opportunity.
By comparing the results of the 2012 interviews with those from last year, we noted three areas in particular that supply chain directors and corporate executives were particularly focused on…download below to read more.
Contributors: KPMGCategories: Whitepaper
SRC Type: Outsourcing, Procurement Outsourcing / Transformation