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Industry Projects

Working With Industry

The Global Supply Chain Laboratory’s (GSCL) role is to work with our industry partners, generating knowledge and conducting projects that codify new best practices and create competitive advantages. The GSCL has conducted many years of research into common distribution problems, and has published its solutions in several specific areas. More detailed information on the areas of study, along with information on where to access the research in book format can be found below.

Project Areas

Industry Projects

Pricing Optimization ›

Industry Projects

Customer Stratification ›

Industry Projects

Optimizing Distributor Profitability ›

Industry Projects

Network Optimization ›

Industry Projects

Supplier Stratification ›

Industry Projects

Inventory Stratification ›

We have found the information from the customer stratification model to be very useful, pragmatic, and quickly applicable into our business. We have realized some early wins and anticipate a greater positive impact in our business.”

– Art Kostaras, President (Past), Womack Machine Supply Company

Other Project Areas

Industry Projects

Forecasting

Industry Projects

Purchasing Planning

Industry Projects

Distribution Network Optimization 

Industry Projects

Distribution Channel Analysis

Industry Projects

Application of Performance Metrics

Industry Projects

ERP Process and Functionality Improvements

Projects and Outcomes

The Global Supply Chain Laboratory works with a wide array of clientele in industry to produce actionable results. The research team applies and documents best practices specific to the firm. 

Industry Projects

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