1. Apple |
"An unbeatable combination of killer financials and stellar opinion scores." |
2. Dell |
"Remains highly regarded by its peers, with best-in-class inventory turns even as it undergoes a massive redesign of its business model." |
3. Procter & Gamble |
"Remains a leader in demand-driven concepts, now using this advantage to vault into emerging markets." |
4. IBM |
"Delivers holistic value to its corporate clients, with the added benefit of leading the way in sustainability." |
5. Cisco Systems |
"Combines a far-reaching supply chain vision, strong execution and deep collaboration with customers and suppliers." |
6. Nokia |
"Stays ahead of the curve on everything from regional sourcing and deep supplier collaboration to an organizational design based on true value chain principles." |
7. Wal-Mart Stores |
"Making a concerted effort to establish a major position in sustainability, potentially yielding substantial supply chain benefits." |
8. Samsung Electronics |
"Laser-like execution and a focus on channel demand sensing" allows it to "keep growing in a down market." |
9. PepsiCo |
"Backed by its best-in-class DSD, leadership in sustainability and a cultural DNA that is wired for excellence." |
10. Toyota Motor |
"Stands as the leader of lean, possessing an enviable execution engine and strong supplier relationships." |
11. Schlumberger |
"Leads the way in supply chain talent development and sophisticated logistics." |
12. Johnson & Johnson |
Moves up the list due to "a high regard from its peers and outstanding ROA." |
13. Coca-Cola |
Noted for its "formula that continues to create financial value with superior growth and ROA." |
14. Nike |
"Drives demand with fashion, a classic example of brand and design embedded in physical product." |
15. Tesco |
"High turns and enviable growth reflect Tesco's emphasis on 'smart standardization' and loyalty management." |
16. Walt Disney |
"Combines demand-driven replenishment with new collaborative models for pure content distribution." |
17. Hewlett-Packard |
"Acute operational focus provides the foundation for its large and complex yet effective global supply network." |
18. Texas Instruments |
Has "long led the use of advanced software tools for factory and supply chain planning, and design collaboration." |
19. Lockheed Martin |
"Lean strategies, masterful orchestration of its extensive partner network and a focus on PBL." |
20. Colgate-Palmolive |
"Stellar ROA and growth rates, and has been increasingly visible in demonstrating leadership." |
21. Best Buy |
"Continues to hone its celebrated total consumer experience expertise, introducing new services to attract and retain customers." |
22. Unilever |
"Impressive ROA and opinion ratings sit on top of its flexible supplier segmentation strategies and CSR record." |
23. Publix Super Markets |
"Superior ROA and turns and solid revenue growth despite a tough retail market." |
24. Sony Ericsson |
"Impressive system of measurement and visibility across its global supply chain." |
25. Intel |
"A leader in innovation, low-cost supply chain design and talent development." |
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