News: Can you stand with the world's largest brands?
Research published this month by the AMR & Gartner team has
revealed one way in which 25 leading brands are continuing to
succeed; running a profitable supply chain.
But as this report[1] points out, the 'Top 25 are doing a lot
more than just shipping'. With increasingly complex networks,
supply chains now marry product process and innovation with the
challenge of customer demand and supply. And it's a priority
which now has a direct line to the boardroom; with supply chain
directors on and reporting to the board.
It is no surprise that this research has focused on a number of
measurables to establish the top supply chain performers. The score
is made up of five key balance-sheet ratios that assess a
manufacturing firm's financial health - liquidity, profitability
(or operating efficiency), solvency and activity (net sales or
total assets).
Technology lies at the heart of a successful 'value chain',
supporting the strategy of some of the world's biggest
brands. From these top 25 companies identified by AMR,
technology from Barloworld Supply Chain Software, is used by 50% of
them.
Is this a coincidence?
We would argue not.
Barloworld Supply Chain Software is supporting some of the
largest and most successful brands across the globe in their
challenge to drive profitability through the supply chain.
Whether this is through network optimisation, inventory management
or the capability to react to inherent volatility and changes in
consumer demand, Barloworld Supply Chain Software's technology has
the ability to help businesses gain competitive edge.
To speak to somebody about turning your supply chain into
a value chain, and to stand side by side with some of the world's
biggest and most successful brands, call Barloworld Supply Chain
Software on (0)121 746 5350 or via info@barloworldscs.com
The AMR Supply Chain Top 25 for 2010 (Gartner, June 2010)
- Apple
- Procter & Gamble
- Cisco Systems
- Wal-Mart Stores
- Dell
- PepsiCo
- Samsung Electronics
- IBM
- Research In Motion
- Amazon.com
- McDonald's
- Microsoft
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Johnson & Johnson
- Hewlett-Packard
- Nike
- Colgate-Palmolive
- Intel
- Nokia
- Tesco
- Unilever
- Lockhead Martin
- Inditex
- Best Buy
- Schlumberger
[1] The AMR Supply Chain Top 25 for 2010