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Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. Only supply chains that are agile, adaptable, and aligned provide companies with sustainable competitive advantage.”
Taulia
AUGUST 29, 2023
It allows companies to refine and optimize their supply chains based on specific business objectives, tailoring each step in the process to contribute towards their overall goals. While the cost and quality of goods and services are important, companies may consider other factors depending on their priorities.
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Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 5, 2013
Integration of corporate social responsibility metrics in planning. There is a lack of clarity on what drives value and metrics are functional. Inventory is often focused on as a singular metric, not as part of a complex supply chain system. Procurement. Procurement programs are implemented as standalone processes.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 6, 2013
Most companies operate well within functions, but struggle to build strong horizontal processes. Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. It allows companies to evaluate the design of the network. Metrics Alignment. They lack cohesion.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 18, 2015
However, at a practical level, companies struggle with the implementation of strategy due to a lack of definition. In my work with organizations, I ask companies to be patient and remember that we are on a journey. In discrete industries, the early supply chain organizations reported to procurement. It is not easy.
Elementum
JUNE 30, 2022
This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. As companies began raising prices to cope with increased costs, consumers started seeing the impact on their own pocketbooks. Real Estate companies Compass and Redfin cut 10% and 8% of their workforces, respectively.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 20, 2012
I spoke at the Kinaxis event (#kinexions12), and I asked companies to answer the question, “Which of the following statements is true?” Companies should implement supply chain best practices. Companies that have focused on collaboration in the supply chain have built competitive advantage.
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