Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Congrats to George Vincent, who took 1st place in the 2013 Student Poster Competition at the APICS Conference in Orlando. He established a scorecard that agrochemical companies could use to measure suppliers. I asked George what were some of the benefits of attending the APICS conference this year.

Chemicals 60

Chemicals Conference Supply Chain Performance Analytics 60

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

When the COVID-19 outbreak began, the company quickly transitioned into face mask production, supplying hospitals and healthcare facilities with millions of units of coffee-filter-shaped PPE. 2 Crucially, an effective cross-functional and collaborative S&OP process addresses most of companies’ top supply chain goals.

Forecasting 287

Forecasting Forecasting Software Optimal Sourcing S&OP 287

Kinaxis

JUNE 29, 2018

by All By: APICS CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE. Traceability is defined in the APICS Dictionary as “the registering and tracking of parts, processes and materials used in production by lot or serial number.” For example, APICS 2018 features a session by the American Blockchain Council Executive Director Jack Shaw.

Connecticut 146

Connecticut Alaska Food New Jersey 146

Kinaxis

AUGUST 9, 2018

by Mike McAllister By APICS CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE. New insights from Deloitte reveal that, although companies are aware of this necessary shift, not all of them are ready for it. The researchers recommend that companies big and small implement a “think big, start small, scale fast” approach to building a DSN.

Supply Chain Network Software 120

Supply Chain Network Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 120

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 15, 2018

Supply Chain Insights reports that more than half of all companies are seeing an increase in employee turnover and experiencing unfilled job openings. According to an October 2017 APICS Millennials in Supply Chain study, 66% of them hold undergraduate or graduate degrees in supply chain, compared to only 19% of their senior managers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Gartner Supply Chain Planning 120

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 26, 2021

Accountants are responsible for keeping track of and ensuring the financial health of a company, preparing and analyzing a company’s financial records, managing and analyzing data, ensuring regulatory compliance and preparing financial statements for annual general meetings and tax purposes. Supply Chain Management Certifications.

Negotiating Skills 98

Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Training 98

Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. When companies deploy supply chain solutions , they often make the decision for users… “you don’t want to know”. Deep down we all care about the impact we are having on the company.

Supply Chain Planning Software 256

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 256

AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

Many companies are focusing their recruitment efforts on attracting millennials (people born between 1985 and the late 90s) to address the skills gap. 30% of respondents in an APICS survey stated lack of knowledge transfer or training was a key challenge, among the top 5. Use accessible technology .

Supply Chain Design Software 207

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software 207

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

In June 2009, he became certified as an APICS CSCP. While the focus is on freight tech and supply chain software that is automating the industry, relationships are still the secret sauce that drives the best companies. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Penske Logistics. Mark earned a B.S. About Emerge. is not good enough.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 185

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software Modeling Software 185

AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

Many companies are focusing their recruitment efforts on attracting millennials (people born between 1985 and the late 90s) to address the skills gap. 30% of respondents in an APICS survey stated lack of knowledge transfer or training was a key challenge, among the top 5. Use accessible technology.

Supply Chain Design Software 156

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software 156

APICS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Times change, work evolves, and companies need new skills and better trained supply chain professionals. As a result, APICS has updated the CPIM program to better serve the needs of today’s supply chain workforce, while maintaining the body of knowledge and integrity that has kept CPIM at the forefront of supply chain education.

Buyer Training 74

Buyer Training Supply Chain Education Price Mitigation Strategies 74

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 22, 2020

But companies will have to go beyond the usual inventory optimisation. . Awarded 2017 APICS Leadership Excellence Award for a major transformation program with Schindler. In this regard, B2G Consulting, has shared their thoughts on how the future of supply chain will look like post COVID. .

Supply Chain Software 147

Supply Chain Software Modeling Pharmaceutical Agile and Lean Supply Chain 147

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Yesterday, Peter Bolstorff, Executive Director, APICS Supply Chain Council, called to discuss the use of the Supply Chain Index by APICS to measure supply chain improvement. Companies that have the most to lose, will drive the fastest rate of change on the Index. Quote from a Supply Chain Leader at a Conference in Europe.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Software 150

ToolsGroup

APRIL 17, 2018

Prior to founding b2i, he was a leader in PwC Advisory's Operations and Supply Chain Management practice, and he is the 2018 chairman of the board of directors for APICS. The starting point for this discussion is that executives at leading companies are moving from asking “What can we do to transform our supply chain ?”

Supply Chain Design Software 209

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software 209

Supply Chain 24/7

APRIL 26, 2017

The Manufacturing Institute, APICS, and Deloitte surveyed over 600 women in manufacturing and conducted nearly 20 manufacturing executive interviews to explore how effectively manufacturing companies are attracting, recruiting, and retaining women, and what should be done to close the gender gap.

Manufacturing 79

Manufacturing Supply Chain Survey Supply and Demand 79

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 8, 2019

A recent, typical job ad for a demand planner lists technical criteria including APICS and Six Sigma certification, alongside “negotiation, communications, and presentation skills”. . Today more companies are ‘outsourcing’ tasks to technology. We recommend companies approach moving to automation in stages.

Negotiating Skills 185

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 185

APICS

JUNE 28, 2016

In the previous blog we introduced DRP by reviewing the definition from the APICS Dictionary. It was stated that because of the differences in replenishment lead times, DRP was the best choice when the supply source is a company plant.

Distribution 72

Distribution Sourcing Company Supply and Demand 72

Kinaxis

AUGUST 12, 2015

The APICS Supply Chain Council set out to answer this question in its latest industry report entitled “Supply Chain Leadership Report: Many Styles Generate Success.” The findings were generated from multiple sources, including surveys of APICS members, articles, and external research. And, this activity can’t take place in a vacuum.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Quality Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Strategy 100

Elementum

MAY 19, 2022

million suppliers support just the Fortune 1000 companies • If supply chains stopped running for just one day, the world would lose $109B. The American Production and Inventory Control society, known as APICs, was formed in 1957, officially launching the era of supply chain as a profession and discipline of its own.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 78

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The biggest challenge for supply chain professionals today is the is the accelerated pace of change, according to APICS CEO Abe Eshkenazi. Since 2006, Abe Eshkenazi has served as CEO of APICS, a trade association focused on offering research, education and certification programs in supply chain management. Who are its members?

Supply Chain Design Software 58

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 58

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2015

To me a consultant works with a company on a project basis to implement processes or technology. I invest 25% of the proceeds of my small bootstrapped company into quantitative and qualitative studies to understand trends in supply chain excellence and gain insights on the views of business leaders.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design 150

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Companies are looking at two in particular: Prescriptive Analytics and Machine Learning. . Research shared by APICS suggested that the biggest impact on revenue, total SC cost, inventory, and adaptability is the capability to successfully link S&OP to daily/weekly tactical planning & execution. Technology and priorities.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 209

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 209

Kinaxis

AUGUST 9, 2016

APICS offers CPIM and CSCP certifications which are well recognized designations in the industry. APICS recently introduced a CLTD certification track geared towards Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution professionals, which one can look into. Ask them what challenges they face in their jobs and how they go about solving them.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 100

APICS

JUNE 20, 2016

BTW, it was satisfying to see that 50% of the companies on the 2016 list work with APICS!) A highlight of the annual Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference is the release of top 25 supply chain list that ranks the best supply chains.

Gartner 63

Gartner Supply Chain Supply Chain Execution Conference 63

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

In this phase, companies with relatively better supply chains, started to re-access the imperatives required to rebuild resilient and agile supply chains. It is important for companies to have their fingers on the pulse of public sentiment and build a supply chain which will compliment it.

Pharmaceutical 246

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 246

Kinaxis

JULY 21, 2016

The report, titled “ A Portrait of the Supply Chain Manager ,” used research survey data from Peerless Research Group and APICS to present a picture of the typical individual working in Supply Chain. What percentage of companies are willing to pay above-market compensation for the right people?

Supply Chain 100

Supply Chain Industrial Industry Survey 100

Supply Chain Insights

JANUARY 18, 2018

Supply chain excellence definitions evolve as companies explore the Art of the Possible. This includes SCOR, APICs, Gartner Top 25 Supply Chains, Gartner Hierachy of Metrics, etc. Companies will begin to realize that “an Integrated Supply Chain” is not a desirable end state. Realization that Integration Is a Mistake.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 197

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software 197

Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 14, 2014

One third of employers specified an APICS certification. Bottom line: APICS certification is good, but working towards CSCMP or ISM certification can’t hurt either. Bottom line: APICS certification is good, but working towards CSCMP or ISM certification can’t hurt either.

Pharmaceutical 92

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Talent Management Supply Chain 92

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 8, 2019

A recent, typical job ad for a demand planner lists technical criteria including APICS and Six Sigma certification, alongside “negotiation, communications, and presentation skills”. . Today more companies are ‘outsourcing’ tasks to technology. We recommend companies approach moving to automation in stages.

Negotiating Skills 120

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 120

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Companies that are good at demand management understand the need for design–form & function of inventory and push/pull decoupling points –and the orchestration of demand to make better decisions in sourcing, transportation and delivery. Most companies do not understand the value proposition of POS data usage.

Supply and Demand 167

Supply and Demand Modeling Inventory Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 167

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Chair of the Board, Board of Director, Independent Board of Director on multiple companies. He is a certified CPIM practitioner from APICS, USA. His passion for creating inspirational leaders and installing leadership values is extra-ordinary. . Let me finish this article with a quote from a great leader.

Singapore 245

Singapore Buyer Training Supply Chain Software India 245

MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 12, 2013

A world-leading company in the nutrition, health, and wellness market wants to improve product availability in stores and at distributors. An apparel company aims to evaluate the effect on inventory levels of postponing a manufacturing operation. The research is helping the company to assess the postponement option.

Research 99

Research Malaysia Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 99

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Companies are looking at two in particular: Prescriptive Analytics and Machine Learning. Research shared by APICS suggested that the biggest impact on revenue, total SC cost, inventory, and adaptability is the capability to successfully link S&OP to daily/weekly tactical planning & execution. Technology and priorities.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 156

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 156

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

That new market is kind of tricky and many companies like yours have failed to make it profitable. On the other hand, only 8 percent of companies that were rated by their executives as less than significantly above average on supply chain-related metrics have the same performance. But there are some risks. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

Supply Chain Risk Management 189

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning 189

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2015

Yesterday, I presented to 700 global attendees on an APICS webinar. However, in the polling data in the APICS webinar, we found that over 70% of the respondents had deployed solutions from the ERP-expansionists (either SAP or Oracle). The results confound me. They are not consistent with market perception. Let me share the story.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 150

USC Consulting Group

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) puts sales and operations planning a bit more succinctly , describing it as “the function of setting the overall level of manufacturing output and other activities to best satisfy the current planned levels of sales.” They include the following: Gather data.

S&OP 72

S&OP Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply and Demand 72

APICS

AUGUST 4, 2016

BTW, it was satisfying to see that 50% of the companies on the 2016 list work with APICS!) A highlight of the annual Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference is the release of the top 25 supply chain list that ranks the best supply chains.

Gartner 40

Gartner Supply Chain Supply Chain Execution Conference 40