Clay Shirky: sharing changes everything Kate Vitasek’s column published 13 October 2014 in Outsource Magazine. Clay Shirky, New York University professor, author, and a leading thinker on the effects of the internet on society, delves into the disruptive power of technology and collaboration on how people live and work… Here’s the link: http://outsourcemagazine.co.uk/clay-shirky-sharing-changes-everything/
Kate Vitasek
Count the Sunny Days
In a previous post I talked about how you can’t drive forward by always looking into the rear view mirror. However, I also want to stress that there are times that you need to look back and celebrate how far you’ve come, or question what is not working. In this Forbes post, Steve Denning reminds us why it is […]
You Can’t Drive Your Car with Your Rear View Mirror
While safe driving tips usually say you should check your mirrors frequently, there’s a good reason why the rear-view mirror covers only three percent of the size of your windshield: if it is too large it’s a distraction that obscures the view ahead. If this is such good advice why do so many companies spend […]
Never Too Late to Learn!
I came across an interesting post from Lance Stewart, supply chain manager for Genera Energy. Lance wrote, “I firmly believe that staying current in any profession requires constant education so I have been attending several of the University of Tennessee’s Global Supply Chain Management courses to keep on the forefront of our global economy’s rapidly evolving supply chain.” He shared […]
ebgnetwork — September 2014
Do you have a collaborative strategy or not? Article, with video snapshots, based on Kate Vitasek’s presentation at the Source to Pay Summit, (April 22 and 23 in Stockholm) posted 30 September 2014 There is a lot of talk about collaborative and connective relationships. It is fare to say that the possibilities today could enable […]
Intersections with NewEDI — September 2014
Kate Vitasek, Vested Author & University Tennessee Faculty, joins Intersections with NewEDI pocast (episode 2) NewEDI was honored and excited to have Kate Vitasek, University of Tennessee faculty, supply chain consultant and author, join our Intersections with NewEDI podcast series… Here’s the link: http://newedi.com/kate-vitasek-vested-author-university-tennessee-faculty-joins-intersections-newedi-pocast-episode-2/
CNN — September 2014
Collaboration Drives Innovation CNN – 30 September 2014 Author Kate Vitasek explains how a win-win business model makes way for more innovation. Here’s the video link: http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/business/2014/09/30/spc-future-finance-kate-vitasek-innovation.cnn.html
A Lesson in Maintaining Supply in the Wake of a Key Supplier Scandal
OSI Group LLC, a leading supplier of beef to fast food giants McDonald’s, KFC, and Starbucks – fell under scandal when production at a Shanghai Husi plant was suspended by Chinese officials in July after workers were caught repackaging and selling chicken and beef past their ‘sell-by’ date. No health issues were reported due to […]
Agreements Need Champions
Paul V. Weinstein’s recent post on the HBR Blog Network underscores the importance of having a deal “champion” to guide companies to a successful and lasting result. He invokes Greek mythology as an example: Charon, the ferryman who guides souls across the river Styx to the Underworld. Those who do not use his services are forced […]
Syncsort — September 2014
Interview with Kate Vitasek: the Vested® business model Kate Vitasek interview with Mark Underwood published 10 September 2014 Here’s the link: http://blog.syncsort.com/2014/09/kate-vitasek/
