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Judging Supply Chain Improvement: Campbell Soup Case Study

Supply Chain Shaman

We believe that a supply chain leader is defined by both the level of performance on the Effective Frontier (balance of growth, Return on Invested Capital, Profitability and Inventory Turns) and driving supply chain improvement. Resiliency is the tightness of the pattern, or the reliability of operating margin and inventory turns results.

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Demand Planning: Whipped And Chained by Tradition

Supply Chain Shaman

Given your expertise, I’d love to hear what alternatives you recommend for better demand forecasting and real-time visibility beyond what’s commonly adopted today.” I know that your primary focus is procurement. In a recent blog post, I was challenged by Anna. ” Anna, this blog post is for you.

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7 Traits of Great Supply Chain Leader: A Case Study of Tim Cook

Supply Chain Opz

At that time, Apple''s supply chain was an absolute mess! At that time, Apple''s supply chain was an absolute mess! The company held $500 million of inventory which was about 2 months coverage, much more than those of the other technology companies. By September of 1998, inventory level was down to 6 days.

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Role-Based Training for Procurement & Supply Chain Teams

Procurement Academy

A generic approach to training is not the solution to the increasing range of challenges facing procurement teams. This means that skills enhancement across wider roles is required for procurement professionals, with a focus on role-specific learning. Alongside these skills, attention to detail and communication skills are paramount.

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No Time Like the Present

Supply Chain Shaman

I brace myself for a late flight for a 2:00 AM arrival as the clock ticks-an echo of time lost. In both cases, there is a clear definition of “winning.” In the world of supply chain management following 33 months of disruption, this is not the case. Today, I ended a 45-day speaking tour. The reason? We are re-writing the rules.

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16 Cost Reduction Strategies in Inventory Management

Unleashed

So your company is looking to reduce costs, and you’ve been asked to contribute by reducing your inventory cost. That makes sense – inventory is one of the most capital intensive areas for any product business. Here we explain how you can do this with 16 cost reduction strategies in inventory management?that

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Strong Supply Chains Required For an Economic Rebound: Six Steps To Take

Supply Chain Shaman

No doubt about it, we are characters in a supply chain case study searching to define a new normal. Today, we find ourselves in the middle of a risk management case study. Time to Know. Time to Act. For me, it is a heightened respect for time. For me, it is a heightened respect for time.