NPI’s Jon Winsett speaks with CNBC about cutting costs and creating jobs.
http://www.npifinancial.com/News/TV_Media_Coverage/CNBC_August_13_2010.php
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In this article, NPI’s Paul Steiner discusses the political fallout that threatens economic improvements. To fund the healthcare reforms set forth by Congress, medical device manufacturers will soon be charged a 2.3 percent excise tax on the sale of most medical devices.
The threats to and opportunities for the medical device industry over the next several years will be equally substantial. Reducing rampant vendor overspending is one way to tip the scales in favor of manufacturers. By offsetting the recent tax increase, medical device companies can commit more spend to R&D, protect jobs and innovate. And it’s faster than waiting for a political solution.
Jeff Muscarella is interviewed by CNBC’s Ron Insana on his weekly radio show geared to help Fortune 500 companies cut costs immediately and effectively.
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As ususal, the Walnut gives thoughtful and clear insight into emerging transportation trends. In this interview, SupplyChainBrian.com conducted an inerview at the SCOPE East Conference in Miami.
http://dev.npifinancial.com/News/TV_Media_Coverage/John_Haber_Keeping_Your_Transportation_Costs_in_Line.php
A lively debate is taking place between Spend Matters, Ariba and Forrester on Procurementleaders.com. The big question: will procurement software really improve performance, or is this just another software purchase with incremental but not game-changing value? What do you think?
With the recent volcano eruption in Iceland, major manufacturers with global suppliers have had to halt operations as flights were grounded throughout Europe. Earlier this year, an earthquake in Chile ground supply chains in the area, halting major food source supplies.
Can disaster planning really help prevent these supply chain disruptions? Are the risks associated with lean inventories worth the cost when operations are halted until supplies are re-stocked? Natural disasters like this, and even the current BP oil leak, can prompt manufacturers to look more closely at their master operating plans.
Read More: http://www.manufacturing.net/Article-Handling-Supply-Chain-Disruptions-052110.aspx?menuid=242
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This edition’s topics include:
Watch Your SaaS – 5 Contract Pitfalls:
Think SaaS is all about savings? Think again. SaaS vendors are well trained to maximize your spend over the term of your agreement. This article will show you how to optimize your SaaS contracts for optimal savings…
NPI – A Supply Chain Optimization Partner? You Bet.
Tired of overpriced, underperforming supply chain consultants? See how American Biosurgical partnered with NPI to optimize supply chain performance well beyond the carrier contract phase…
The 7 R’s of the New Normal CIO:
Welcome to the New Normal. As a CIO or IT leader, what can you do to meet the new demands for higher workforce productivity, lower operating costs and higher efficiency within the context of today’s budgetary demands. This article takes a closer look…
Do You Really Need a 3PL?
If you think outsourcing to a 3PL is going to deliver immediate savings, think again. NPI discusses how a more rigorous spend management approach can be a faster, easier and less disruptive way to reduce costs…
Seven Ways to Reduce Shipping Costs in 2010
It’s that time of year again. NPI experts uncover the trends that will impact your spending – and ways you can reduce shipping costs before mid-year…
Last Friday morning, Jon Winsett, Jeff Muscarella, Heather Barclay and I sat down at the Interncontinental to celebrate Atlanta’s fastest growing companies. Not only was NPI honored as a finalist, we heard from Harvey MacKay – a fresh, funny and articulate speaker. We all agreed his points were highly relevant, especially the ones associating shapes with mindset - thanks Harvey and the Pacesetters.
There’s a new addition to the NPI team, and you should care because she is not only helping us, she’s helping Atlanta. Aside from her extensive work in enterprise technology, Barclay is highly involved with TechBridge, a non-profit organization that specializes in helping other nonprofits use technology to serve their respective communities. If you have not checked out Techbridge – you should. Barclay has served as co-chair of the Digital Ball Sponsorship Committee as well as on the Executive Committee for two years.
The beauty of Techbridge is that it fully employs the minds and skills of its volunteers. It empowers other non-profits like microfinancing does – putting the power of technology into the hands of a diverse community, each member of which has their own vision for social change.
Fox Business just invertviewed us on the future of the USPS. ” Instead of falling further into decline, the USPS should seize this chance to increase efficiency and re-energize its brand,” Winsett said. http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/grim-prediction-future-postal-service/. Let us know what you think!
