The Shoes in Spain ... - ... are anything but plain. Born on the island of Majorca, Camper shoes owe their quirky design sensibility -- and their trendy market appeal -- to geographical, cultural, and historical heritage.
Publisher: Fast Company     Author: Ron Lieber   

The World's Most Competitive Supply Chain - Contract manufacturers are under intense pressure to cut costs and streamline their supply chain. In a revealing interview, SCI CIO Vincent Melvin talks about whether technology can help.
Publisher: CIO.com     Author: Sarah Scalet   

Time On The Floor - Manufacturing in this country suffers many of the same issues as we all do as individuals. Most prominent is the dysfunctional relationship between management and the work force. It's time we got "real."
Publisher: The CEO Refresher     Author: John Albion   

Toy Story - Mattel CIO Joe Eckroth used a tough but tender management style to help lead the toy maker's turnaround.
Publisher: CIO.com     Author: Stephanie Overby   

Why Can't Lego Click? - The giant Danish toymaker has a history and a reputation that most companies can only dream of. Yet its efforts to change and grow with the times just won't click.
Publisher: Fast Company     Author: Charles Fishman   

With Critical Parts, Delivery is Counted In Hours, Not Days - Service parts providers may offer central warehousing, repairs or merely quick delivery, but OEMs are finding their networks essential to their continued operations.
Publisher: Supplychainbrain.com     Author: Kurt C. Hoffman