02188nam a2200361 a 4500 ebr10520103 CaPaEBR m u cr cn||||||||| 090808s2010 flua sb 001 0 eng d 2009032548 9781604270266 (hardcover alk. paper) 1604270268 (hardcover alk. paper) 9781604276787 (e-book) CaPaEBR CaPaEBR (OCoLC)707227377 HD38.5 .P6374 2010eb 658.7 22 Poirier, Charles C., 1936- Diagnosing greatness [electronic resource] : ten traits of the best supply chains / Charles C. Poirier, Francis J. Quinn, Morgan L. Swink. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. : J. Ross Pub., c2010. xix, 273 p. : ill. Includes bibliographical references and index. Traits of the best supply chains : an overview -- Supply chain maturity : hypotheses behind the supporting research -- Trait 1 : supply chain success starts with a sound strategy supported by solid leadership -- Trait 2 : focusing on financial impact to achieve superior results -- Trait 3 : a portfolio approach to innovation and process improvement -- Trait 4 : selective collaboration with trusted business partners -- Trait 5 : excellence in strategic sourcing -- Trait 6 : world-class logistics execution -- Trait 7 : proficiency in planning and responsiveness -- Trait 8 : high customer integration and satisfaction -- Trait 9 : ability to anticipate and manage risk -- Trait 10 : globally optimized operations (completing the effort) -- Advice for moving forward. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2012. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. Business logistics. Success in business. Electronic books. local Quinn, Francis J., 1943- Swink, Morgan, 1959- ebrary, Inc. http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10520103 An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view 140904 140904