Scott Sykes

2006-Jan/Feb
In the area of risk management, the adoption and use of technology tools can aid in performing the risk management role, but it should not be turned to as a panacea. That said, the proper application of technology can help us be more aware of what risks we face, from where those risks emanate, and it can serve as a critical weapon in managing and mitigating those risk factors...link to article download here.

2005-Jan/Feb
As practitioners in the Supply Chain profession, many of us have likely heard the rumblings about Sarbanes-Oxley (now referred to in the vernacular of public company discourse as “SOX”). The topic of this article is what the Sarbanes-Oxley act of 2002 (H.R. 3763) has to do with the management of corporate supply chain operations. Does “SOX” have implications for your supply chain management...link to article download here.

2004-Nov/Dec
For many of our truly innovative supply chain management ideas to flourish, we must first build a strong foundation to bolster those ideas. Increasingly, that foundation consists of strategy, business process design, and scalable technology to underpin, enable, and measure their execution...link to article download here.

2004-September
When there is an ad hoc change in a customer’s order, or a deviation from a planned process, SCEM can help you to sense that event and satisfy the customer. This article will provide you with a better understanding of SCEM and show where the deployment of SCEM capabilities can enhance the overall effectiveness of your supply chain and company...link to article download here.

2004-Sep/Oct
While entire books have been written about the implications that technology has on supply chain management, I’ll briefly discuss why we’ve struggled to connect with our IT counterparts. Perhaps I’ll even give you a new perspective on how to approach your next interaction with the IT team...link to article download here.