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Welcome to Apexon's growing library of Active Supply Management information. We're aiming be a useful source for manufacturing companies seeking best practices, facts, and viewpoints by a variety of industry experts. Please note that access to this information is free, but it requires registration.
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Six Sigma Case Study: Designing for Quality: by Siemens Westinghouse Power
How Siemens Westinghouse Power collaborated with suppliers to reduce cycle time and improve first-time yield.
Supply Performance Management Case Study: Woodward Governor
As the world’s largest independent energy control solutions provider for industrial engines, turbines and aircraft engines, Woodward Governor serves companies like GE, Caterpillar, Rolls-Royce, and DaimlerChrysler. The company provides a clear case for prioritizing supply performance management and moving past a scorecard mentality.
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WEBINAR ARCHIVE
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NOTABLE QUOTES
"The average best-in-class company has 46 percent of its suppliers in a GSPV [Global Supply Visibility and Performance] program, achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) that on average are 80 percent higher than industry average and laggard performers."
- Sudy Bharadwaj
Supply Chain Management Review
October 2006
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BLOGS TO READ
Spend Matters
Sourcing Innovation
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Apexon 2006 Supplier Performance Summit Proceedings
Apexon recently hosted the first Supplier Performance Summit in downtown Chicago. After the formal presentations concluded, attendees completed a brief survey about supply management initiatives within their organizations. |
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Active Supply Management: A New Approach for Manufacturers 
Active Supply Management is a practical way for manufacturing companies to improve core business processes while anticipating and responding quickly to supply market changes beyond their control. This white paper describes how technology, process improvement, and a coordinated set of activities helps improve business performance.
Locking in Savings: Getting the Most from Low Cost Country Direct Materials Sourcing
Low Cost Country Sourcing is just the beginning. Learn how to keep cost savings from slipping away when logistics and quality issues increase.
Beyond the Basics: Advanced Supplier Rationalization
Supply management must now move well beyond scorecards. Learn about overcoming common challenges, from inefficient data collection and analysis, to getting flexible analytics and actionable information.
Process Standardization Proves Profitable
Reprint from Quality Magazine.
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