2014 Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Just-in-Time Procurement 
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Today, supply chain excellence matters more than ever. Until there are clear answers, business leaders should avoid buying software from companies with deep investments by venture capitalists. They are just too risky. During the pandemic, the supply chain discussions take new importance. Reflection. Evolution is messy.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. The question is, “Why?”
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Unleashed
OCTOBER 6, 2021
It may also be useful to use KPIs for your most important suppliers – for example KPIs for goods and services are delivered, whether they are on time, and whether they meet quality expectations. At the same time the benefits remain, since the vendor still collects a profit from the product being sold through their online systems.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Inventory, in this time of uncertainty, is the organization’s most important buffer to protect against variability. In times of uncertainty, cash is king. In times of growth, when companies are funding inventory builds, cash is needed. Here I share perspective on cash-to-cash abuse. Let me explain. I am troubled.
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 7, 2020
According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Supply Chain Strategy.
Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
I asked him over and over, “Is the market ready for a solution for JUST Sales and Operations Planning?” ” I struggled to understand how a company focused just on S&OP could be viable. By this time I did believe the market needed a standalone S&OP solution. S&OP was growing in importance.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 11, 2014
Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). I limited myself to just six predictions, although I believe many of the predictions I made last year (and the year before that ) will continue to play out in 2015 and beyond, so I encourage you to revisit those predictions too (I listed them below for quick reference).
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