Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

In my work with manufacturing companies recently, I am thinking a lot about the need for diagnostic testing. While most consultants and technologists want to sell technology, and are eager to slap in a new piece of software, my caution is to slow down and better understand root issues before having a technology discussion.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 15, 2018

There is a shortage of supply chain talent. Supply Chain Insights reports that more than half of all companies are seeing an increase in employee turnover and experiencing unfilled job openings. One senior manager at Boeing said he saw demand for supply chain professionals exceed existing talent by a factor of six to one.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2017

This year’s CSCMP conference reinforced that we’re in the early days of a massive transformation. And at the conference it was clear that the data problem is still huge and everyone needs a better way to solve it. Capability to canonicalize and sequence supply chain events. The Data Problem. Cleaning it takes days.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Gartner analysts presented their latest supply chain findings throughout the two-day Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference last month in London. They see the highest spending priorities in e-commerce software, supply chain optimization and cost analytics. Supply chain/network redesign.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

It’s December 1, the beginning of the end of 2017. The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. How did we get here so fast? Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2017

The decision support technologies that we use today–price management, trade promotion management, network design, supply chain planning, transportation planning, supplier risk management–are on the cusp of redefinition through new forms of analytics. A hype cycle starts with a technology trigger. Buyer beware.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

APRIL 26, 2017

NeoGrid, a global technology provider of end-to-end supply chain management solutions, has announced that chief operating officer Gilson Torii will co-present a session at the 2017 Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference scheduled for 22-25 May in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 25, 2023

One of the most promising technologies to emerge over the last decade is digital twin technology. Digital twins technology is a core element of digital transformation.”[1] ”[1] Cybersecurity journalist Charlie Osborne agrees that digital twin technology has an important role to play in digital transformation.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Supply chain expert Mike Mortson ( @mmortson ) believes it’s still fair to ask, “What is the digital supply chain?”[2] ”[2] Steve Banker ( @steve_scm ), Vice President of Supply Chain Services at Arc Advisory Group, agrees it’s a fair question. ”[3].

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017).

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2018

In attendance are manufacturing representatives from BASF, BerryGlobal, Corning, Covestro, Grace, Evonik, Intel, Monsanto, and Smith’s Detection. Technologists and manufacturers working together to try to define multi-tier processes to redefine B2B. Stuck, only 10% of manufacturers are driving improvement. (90% The reason?

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 23, 2020

Almost every major media outlet, at some point during the crisis, has published a story about why or how supply chains are going to change in a post-pandemic world. Dave Evans ( @makrdave ), co-founder and CEO of Fictiv, agrees supply chains are going to change. He even suggests how supply chains will transform.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Wal-Mart Will Punish Its Suppliers for Delivering Early (Bloomberg). Infor Expands ERP into the Extended Supply Chain. LLamasoft and LynnCo Supply Chain Solutions Announce Partnership. Infor Announces Coleman AI Platform.

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Bottom line: Machine learning makes it possible to discover patterns in supply chain management data by relying on algorithms that quickly pinpoint the most influential factors to a supply networks’ success, while constantly learning in the process. How Machine Learning Is Redefining Supply Chain Management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. I frequently see groups of supply chain leaders arguing about the right for individual businesses to define their own systems/process. There needs to be a common definition of supply chain excellence. Technologies. To align S&OP.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Each year at Supply Chain Insights we study performance and improvement of companies in each industry. Understanding What Drives Supply Chain Excellence. Esra leads international supply chain operations in over 140 countries. We also have strong manufacturing culture and high focus on “Lean” initiatives.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. To top it off, there’s only 27% percent of procurement leaders considering AI/Cognitive technology, and 55% who haven’t considered it at all. Introduced by Gartner Analyst, Noha Tohamy, at Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference, AI was broken down into two categories.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. In contrast, as a regional supply chain leader in the 1990’s, my company had one S&OP. A successful S&OP process is 60% change management/organizational design, 30% process and 10% technology. Most want to sell technology. Technologies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2017

When I engage with supply chain leaders , I ask the question, “Are you making progress?” The supply chain is a complex, non-linear system. As a result, supply chain leaders focus on unrealistic goals of inventory or costs, they will throw the system out of balance. Rethink supply chain practices.

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Requis

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Supply Chain”, Daniel Stanton has a gift for explaining complex supply chain concepts in a way that has engaged millions of students. He has taught at several universities and is a leading instructor for the supply chain programs on LinkedIn Learning. Supply Chain Next · 019 – Daniel Stanton.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 18, 2019

LogiPharma 2019 featured a strong lineup of speakers and life sciences supply chain industry experts who delivered valuable and relevant content, spurring attendees to participate with passion while host (and former Premiership Rugby match official) David Kurk injected a good dose of energy and humor to keep things moving.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 22, 2020

It was the Austrian economist Joseph Schumpeter who coined the term ‘creative destruction’, the processes whereby entrepreneurs and their innovations create new technological paradigms and new industries that disrupt and ultimately destroy the existing ones. The wisdom of this is now being challenged. million in funding. million in funding.

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Logility

MAY 10, 2018

Transformation is coming to your supply chain and according to most industry research, most CEOs and executives believe their supply chain will be substantially or unrecognizably transformed by 2020. Diagnostic – Figure out why it happened through root cause analysis, the application of 6-Sigma type tools, etc.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 3, 2018

My goal in this blog post is to answer a series of questions I got from the audience when I spoke at a couple of conferences this week. The supply chain leader is incredibly busy and made even busier by having to navigate systems that don’t work well. Make digital supply chain transformation a priority.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2018

From May 2016 through the end of August 2017, “17 CEOs of public Big Food manufacturers and retailers had departed, or announced their intention to,” according to an article published last September in Fortune. The theme of the conference was “Go Boldly Together.” Nulogy xChange 2018: Why Courage is So Important Today.

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Arkieva

MARCH 16, 2017

Supply Chain Lessons from Disney: What if we looked at supply chain management through the lens of Walt Disney? This time, for a supply chain conference. Read Also: Supply Chain Talk: Integrating Finance and Operations – What You Should Know ]. Supply Chain Lessons from Disney.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 22, 2017

One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 was that software vendors and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) would embrace Simplicity-as-a-Service as a new value proposition for customers. It runs the gamut from lack of tools, lack of resources, lack of experience,” said Toliver.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Before diving into this week’s supply chain and logistics news, I want to share a couple of quick news items of our own. Now, here’s the rest of this week’s news… Target to invest billions to improve supply chain, ramp up online growth ( Reuters ). E2open Acquires Terra Technology.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

“Consumers are the disruptive force today, not technology.”. As I listened to Mr. Hughes’ presentation, it struck me that he was right: all of these technologies, in many ways, are a response to the demands we consumers are placing on supply chains. Emerging Technologies: Bridging the Gap Between Hype and Reality.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

“If we can successfully limit the impact of unsaleable goods on both retailers and manufacturers – just a 1% reduction through process improvements would be a collective gain of more than $100 million annually,” said Todd Hoff, of CHEP. 26 at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) annual conference.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

This week I spent time in Silicon Valley talking to technology innovators. Disruption in supply chain planning is happening. We are on a path to reinvent decision-support technologies like supply chain planning. They were very proud of their work in planning with a number of pharmaceutical manufacturers.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

Over the past year, the Arkieva Supply Chain Link Blog provided thought leadership and informative posts on supply chain strategy tips, trends, and news. Here is a list of the Top 20 Supply Chain Strategy Blog Posts from 2016. The ABCDs of an Excellent Supply Chain. Happy new year!

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Throughout this time, 3PL transportation management providers have taken advantage of the low-costs of transportation, which further reduced the costs for businesses and manufacturers. billion manufacturer TriMas Corp. told the conference. I think 2016 and 2017 will make 2014 look like child’s play,” Albrecht said.

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Stord

MARCH 3, 2019

Boeing is moving parts around the world to minimize supply chain disruption from Brexit. Anticipating possible regulatory hold ups or added expenses to its supply chain after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, the aerospace giant is moving spare parts to final destinations earlier than normal.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Check out The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) Innovation is a team effort requiring collaboration and buy-in from all levels within an organization, and it’s especially true when it comes to bringing innovation to the supply chain. A Blueprint for Successful Supply Chain Innovation. What You Need to Know!

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Markus Buehler, head of the Department of Civil Engineering and the McAfee Professor of Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will give a talk on new developments in materials science at Crossroads 2017, the supply chain industry’s leading annual forum for innovative ideas.

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