Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

I created this blog three years ago. Starting a blog seemed like a natural place to start. What would I call this blog? I quickly did a search for Supply Chain Shaman…and voila, the new blog was born. This is my 156th blog post to 5000 readers. I try to have a good time with this blog. I was scared.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 31, 2015

A modern pilot embarks with a general flight plan, but then monitors a continuous readout of key metrics, which he uses to make numerous small course corrections to arrive at the proper destination on schedule. In this post, I’ll tackle the first two keys and I’ll follow-up with a second blog post for the latter two.

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Locus

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Download the Ebook: Supply Chain Sustainability and Profitability with Green Logistics. Download the Ebook. Minimizing risk : By keeping unscrupulous suppliers and manufacturers at bay, businesses can protect themselves from reputational damage. How does a sustainable last mile aid businesses? Book a demo with us! Schedule Demo.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. Supply chain key performance indicators and metrics are ways in which someone can quantify the performance of their company’s supply chain to gain a better understanding of its strengths and weaknesses. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Product Management KPIs!

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4WL Consulting

JULY 8, 2015

The previous decade has seen many companies, mainly those handling manufacturing operations, change how sourcing of direct materials is executed – from an administrative function to a somewhat strategic procurement approach that has seen the creation of a new position “the Chief Procurement Officer.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Get Our EBOOK HERE. No FMCG manufacturer can offer everything to all retailers, but with a dynamic strategy you can offer different resources to each retail client so they have better metrics to manage cost and efficiency. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. It’s something we’ve written about a lot on the Argentus Blog. Companies have leveraged digital tools, and evolving skills, to collect vast data about product or raw materials sourcing, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing. Defining the New Normal in Supply Chain! What’s Normal Anyways?

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

In this ebook, you will learn how data can be used to identify efficiencies and make logistics improvements. Logistics data refers to the metrics used to track, measure, and benchmark parts of your supply chain’s performance. Why is Supply Chain Data Important for CPG Manufacturers? . Learn More. What is Logistics Data?

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

This blog intends to assist you through the labyrinth of procurement training by pointing out the most reliable courses that fit your objectives and aspirations and hence act as your compass in the realm of procurement training, whether you’re hoping to break into the sector, looking to up skill, or yearning for promotion chances.

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USC Consulting Group

APRIL 13, 2021

They might also be dealing with different metrics, goals or systems for planning and forecasting. For more information about this, read our blog, What If Demand Exceeds Your Ability to Produce? To read more about how crucial frontline buy-in is to the process, read our blog, Why Getting Buy-in from Frontline Employees is Key.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Technology has become the equalizer, trampling once unique selling propositions and strategies, as customers wield great power among retailers, distributors and manufacturers alike. Metrics – Determine what success looks like at various levels, from operational to strategic. This has engulfed every stakeholder in business.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our last post covered the Top 5 Manufacturing blogs of 2016. Today's post will cover the top 5 supply chain blogs from 2016 so far. From supply chain trends and technology to the core KPIs.

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Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It’s getting harder for product manufacturers to compete successfully in today’s global economy. GETTING OUT OF THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT RUT Whether it’s due to insufficient budgets, lack of resources, or limited performance metrics—some organizations surrender to the old way of doing things. Design for manufacturability (DFM) issues.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 31, 2016

by Teresa Chiykowski Welcome to the first blog post in our three-part series discussing three ways to improve supply chain collaboration. Maybe I’m stating the obvious but… a lot has changed in the world of manufacturing since Keith Oliver of Booz, Allen and Hamilton Inc. coined the term “supply chain management” in early 1982.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 3, 2021

The survey results highlight the growing importance of sustainability, with 59% of logistics executives (and within that group 71% of those in consumer manufacturing industry) planning to offer flexible delivery windows for online orders to maximize sustainability. The interesting thing will be how far organizations are willing to go.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 15, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. Cycle time refers to the amount of time it takes to manufacture a product from beginning to end. In manufacturing, factors like the availability of materials and shipping delays can affect your materials and production lead time. Lead time is a crucial metric for every eCommerce business.

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