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Study: Apple, Nokia, Dell Tops Among Global Supply Chains

AMR Research's annual list of the top 25 supply chains puts Apple at the top for meeting iPhone demand. Procter & Gamble, IBM, Wal-Mart, Toyota top list of global manufacturers and retailers. Read who else is on the list.

The AMR Research Supply Chain Top 25

These 25 companies demonstrate leadership in applying demand-driven principles to their global supply chains.

The Top 25	AMR Comment
1. Apple	"Brilliant mix of design, software interfaces and consumable goods that are purely digital."
2. Nokia	“Leads the way in "supplier collaboration practices, design for supply chain and embedded innovation."
3. Dell	"Outstanding inventory turns" and high marks from peers.
4. Procter & Gamble	"demonstrated leadership, and an extension of the boundaries on innovation."
5. IBM	I "Pioneer in supply chain management, with a track record of sharing its learnings."
6. Wal-Mart Stores	"Translates consumer needs into sophisticated segmentation strategies."
7. Toyota Motor	"An icon among manufacturing aficionados."
8. Cisco Systems	Noted for work with sales channel.
9. Samsung Electronics	Excels at "fine-tuning its supply-demand balancing decisions."
10. Anheuser-Busch	Demonstrates "solid focus on delivery-to-schedule excellence in manufacturing."
11. PepsiCo	"Sophisticated supply network planning, a focus on innovation, and an increasingly diverse product portfolio."
12. Tesco	"A major focus on streamlining supply chain operations at home, and aggressive international growth strategy."
13. Coca-Cola	"Relentless focus on supply chain operations and translating downstream demand insights into loyal customers."
14. Best Buy	A leader in "home service and workforce management innovations."
15. Nike	Noted for excellent blocking and tackling on its supply chain.
16. SonyEricsson	"Excels in customer and channel demand management."
17. Walt Disney	Handles "a growing retail presence and a complex set of supply chain challenges."
18. Hewlett-Packard	Has "streamlined operations on a scale and at a speed that defy belief."
19. Johnson & Johnson	Strong results through big acquisition, high marks from peers.
20. Schlumberger	An "almost-obsessive corporate focus on building supply chain talent."
21. Texas Instruments	Recognized for its technology leadership and operational efficiency.
22. Lockheed Martin	Manages massive supply chain with emphasis on "next-generation lean thinking and supplier and program management."
23. Johnson Controls	"Track record for supply chain innovation in a notoriously tough industry."
24. Royal Ahold	"Stellar" inventory turns and operational efficiency and productivity.
25. Publix Super Markets	"Known for its strong brand innovation and leadership in generic drug discount programs."

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