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Future of Procurement
Propositions value proposition and its evolution
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Key elements for Procurement Transformation at Philips
The transition to a new procurement structure and to the use of Design for X (DfX) as the standard model for product design involved five key elements.
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Applying the SCOR model to improve supply chain performance
An approach to apply the SCOR model to improve supply chain performance of a consumer products company.
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Network optimization framework
Network optimization framework
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Distribution Center Metrics – Aligning with Strategy
n a study published in CSCMP Supply Chain Management Quarterly, the authors report the results of a survey that examined whether operational metrics in distribution centers (DCs) are aligned with corporate strategy in various companies.…
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STRUCTURING SUPPLIER INVOLVEMENT IN NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: A CHINA-US STUDY
In a recently published paper, my co-author and I examine how three types of inter-group structures – administrative (formalization and centralization), task (task interdependence) and physical (co-location) – influence project performance and buyer learning…
Helping Get Unstuck & Strike a Value Chord
A platform to share and reflect on my journey across the worlds of management, innovation, and social impact. Here, you'll find a collection of my management thoughts, highlights from my books, research contributions, and presentations, all rooted in years of academic and practical experience. Whether you're a student, practitioner, policymaker, or fellow thinker, this space is designed to provoke thought, encourage dialogue, and contribute meaningfully to both academic and applied conversations in business and beyond.
This is how it all started…
I started this blog to share and reflect on my journey across the worlds of management, innovation, and social impact. Here, you’ll find a collection of my management thoughts, highlights from my books, research contributions, and presentations, all rooted in years of academic and practical experience. Whether you’re a student, practitioner, policymaker, or fellow thinker, this space is designed to provoke thought, encourage dialogue, and contribute meaningfully to both academic and applied conversations in business and beyond.
Anand Nair
Educator | Researcher | Management Scientist | Data Scientist | Consultant | Entrepreneur | Value Mentor