|
|
Article: Supply chain outsourcing becomes popular in tough economic times : Trend encompasses traditional and non-traditional functions, survey says.
- Article from:
- Frontline Solutions
- Article date:
- May 1, 2002
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2002 Advanstar Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Companies are outsourcing more supply chain functions because of the economic slowdown and the pressing need to enhance competitiveness, according to a new survey. But focusing solely on cost cutting can overshadow long-term strategic needs, which is counterproductive at a time when supply chains need to become more global and customer-focused, one executive said.
The survey, conducted by New York-based management and technology services company Accenture, found slightly more than 50% considered outsourcing non-core functions, such as transportation and logistics, critical to improving supply chain management, and therefore achieving excellence in their company's ...