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We would like to close the year with some timely information from Technology Forecasters Inc (TFI) on the latest RoHS and WEEE research. As many companies contend with compliance issues, you might find an executive summary from Pamela Gordon, TFI President interesting to see how your progress compares with others as well as sound guidance on environmental initiatives. We also invited Bruce Rayner, from our partner TFI to weigh in on the subject of auditing outsourced relationships. Finally, eKNOWtion’s Kathleen Geraghty and Hitesh Attri conclude with our view on audits in general. We offer a somewhat unconventional voice along with a framework you can consider using to update your current approach to this critical task.
This year has been successful on many levels as we expanded our service offering and introduced the KNOWledge Academy to many existing and new clients. We are delighted to see our network of partners and supply chain professionals growing and already look forward to a very exciting 2007 together but until then we wish you a very warm holiday season.
Best Regards,
Kathleen & Douglas
www.eknowtion.com

eKNOWtion will be carrying out a very interesting research initiative for TFI in the next quarter that focuses on Lean adoption across high tech supply chains. There is growing evidence that Lean is reaching beyond manufacturing but who is leading the way (OEM, ODM, CM, component manufacturer or distributors) and what benefits are they realizing they might motivate you and your partners into new initiatives? If you are interested in participating in this study please contact us via research@eKNOWtion.com.

2007 Supply-Chain Executive Retreat to Discuss Wide Range of SCM Issues with Fortune 500 Company Leaders (Supply-Chain Council)
LogicTools Releases Extended Version of Its Market Leading Network Design Solution (Marketwire)
Worst Supply Chain Risks (Forbes)

Supply-Chain Council Executive Retreat

Supply Chain Management Forum 2007, Dubai

SCOR 8.0 Framework Workshop, Johannesburg

Supply-Chain World North America 2007, Philadelphia

Technology Forecasters Quarterly Forum, Mexico

Gauging Environmental Preparedness and Recommendations for Best Practices

Outsourcing Audits - An Interview with Bruce Rayner

Obsolete Audits Find More Than a Suitable Replacement

Gauging Environmental Preparedness and Recommendations for Best Practices

by TFI Environment & Pamela J. Gordon
The purpose of this study - TFI's eighth benchmarking study - is to direct our clients down the quickest, most profitable path toward finishing compliance with RoHS and WEEE, preparing for the next wave of requirements, and proactively achieving competitive advantage through beyond-regulations environmental strategies - in products and facilities/operations. Read more...

Outsourcing Audits - An Interview with Bruce Rayner
	by KNOWledge KNOWledge took the opportunity to interview Bruce Rayner, Director of Research and Consulting, Technology Forecasters Inc. about their new service offering "Outsourcing Audits". Read more...

Obsolete Audits Find More Than a Suitable Replacement

by Kathleen Geraghty & Hitesh Attri
It is a well accepted view that we compete as supply chains. Our time to market, quality, cost and even some compliance requirements are constrained or enabled by our supply chain partners. On that basis, we should know their strengths and weaknesses as well as we know our own. But have we created a climate that promotes that transparency? Before we look upstream in the supply chain, let’s look in the mirror. Read more...

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Serving as the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Supply Chain Operations Excellence practice leader, Douglas has over twenty years of experience focused on the development, marketing and deployment of tailored supply chain solutions for companies across a wide variety of industry sectors and brings energized leadership to eKNOWtion and its clients. Read more...	Serving as the company's Chief Operating and Knowledge Officer (COKO) and head of the eKNOWtion Research Academy, Kathleen has been supporting international clients for over fifteen years integrating a passion for performance and life in her work. Her extensive experience and hands-on approach have driven positive results for many companies and complex supply chains. Read more...

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