Profit from the Source, by BCG leaders Christian Schuh and colleagues, does for procurement what The Machine that Changed the World did for lean management. It will give readers everywhere the strategies they need to build resilient new organizations in a world of globalized business and fragmenting supply chains.Redefines and repositions procurement function in the organization.Essential new insights on supply chain thinking & management in a post...

Procurement can be your company's surprising secret weapon for winning in turbulent times.In most companies, procurement is an unglamorous, unloved part of the business. Sourcing and supplier management are strictly about costs, the thinking goes, and all that matters is playing hardball to get these as low as possible. No connection to innovation or strategy or creating positive value.Not so fast. As BCG thought leaders explain in Profit from the Sourc...

Disruptions in the global supply chain bring companies to a standstill.Supply and demand shocks. Labor shortages. International trade wars. As businesses and customers struggle to get the products they need from across the globe, manufacturers must reassess how they operate, from rethinking offshore options to exploring new technologies.Supply Chain: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you better understand the dynamics at ...