Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 13, 2023

No one knows, but in my discussions, business leaders agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here, and the projected impact on supply chain technology looms large sending the industry into very different gyrations. Our research shows that the projects failed to deliver value in 75% of companies.) Does it resemble hip-hop?

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The focus of the discussion was how he was used as a pawn by his past dysfunctional management team. In our discussion, we attempted to characterize and separate his performance from system issues. In our discussion, we attempted to characterize and separate his performance from system issues. His view was very transactional.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Earlier this year BC (Before Covid) I participated in in a panel discussion. There were two primary issues to the discussion: how do we accomplish the goal of operational excellence and where do we start? Identify metrics, analytics and projects to drive business improvements.

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Logility

AUGUST 14, 2023

Here are five critical practices that supply chain and business leaders should incorporate in the process of developing project goals – and avoid a painful implementation. That meeting of the minds is critical in seeking out a software vendor and to the success of the eventual implementation project. 3 Align on goals and KPIs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Measure FVA, the bullwhip effect, and demand latency and try to change the discussions to drive improvement. Doing this with your employees allows you to discuss the issues and the available data while exploring the obstacles. In Figure 2, I share the Nestle demand flow that was developed in the Project Spark initiative with OMP.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Jack’s firm has completed more than 500 packaging optimization projects for manufacturers, retailers, and ecommerce companies, saving an average 10% in supply chain costs on each project. Following is a Q&A summarizing the discussion. Jack Ampuja is president of Supply Chain Optimizers. Listen to the full episode here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2023

I kicked off a research project on the global warehouse management systems (WMS) integration and consulting market. These projects and the involved vendor interactions certainly impacted my network of contacts over the years. Additionally, integration to other systems has become a significant portion of discussions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In a recent research project, we found that 2/3 of companies had a digital supply chain transformation strategy; however, those that were evolving their strategy performed better during the early months of the pandemic than those that were “clear” on the project plan for a digital transformation. I know, a head-scratcher.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2022

Byron Bennett and Joe Lynch discuss the Zergratran story. Zergratran develop and manage ESG and technology focused infrastructure projects that will boost the efficiency of the global shipping and transportation system. Zergratran’s first project is Puerto Internacional Las Americas (PILA) in northern Colombia.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2023

My Quest To Redefine Planning The focus of many discussion threads on LinkedIn this week focused on building better engines for planning. The discussions included the pros and cons of probabilistic versus deterministic optimization, advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning, and improvements in Machine Learning.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The burning issue of change is deep in boardroom discussions. Let’s Start With a Discussion on Inventory. Frustrated, I started Project Zebra. Over the past year, the project, working with business leaders defined and mapped processes to use channel and supplier data to drive bi-directional orchestration.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Jeff Tucker and Joe Lynch discuss the Breakbulk Americas conference. Breakbulk Americas , is the region’s largest trade event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry. This year, we are welcoming back global sector leaders in-person to discover trends shaping project opportunities and engage in a variety of networking activities.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2023

Kevin Coomes and Joe Lynch discuss navigating the freight downturn in the logistics and transportation space. Additionally, he collaborated with AnSen Beyond Investments on various logistics projects involving commodities and agricultural products, demonstrating his proficiency in navigating international markets. logistics market.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2024

In parallel, I started working on a project to eliminate the secretarial pool. At the start of the class, we discuss why the order is a poor proxy for demand. While the secretarial pool argued about the merits of Word and Word Perfect, I sorted through their request for the latest typewriter with software memory.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

I am embarrassed to ask, but we were discussing the topic at our board meeting yesterday, and I must admit that we have more confusion than clarity.”. For me, this type discussion is the norm. Instead, a project needs to be based on user-defined set of capabilities. In this blog post, I give a framework to drive discussions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Joe and I had an intense discussion on big data analytics and what he was learning by tracking his illness with his oncology team. Joe facilitated many of the discussions and attributed his treatment plan’s success to diverse thinking, collaborative technology, and big data discovery. Help me to invigorate my brain.”

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

She also is an advocate for women, and, as discussed below, has initiated the ToolGroup Women’s Network to support the advancement of women in supply chain and across industries. She has a history of lending her considerable experience and unique perspective to pioneering new initiatives, strategies, and methodologies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2021

The wrong questions get asked repeatedly, making me believe that many organizations are having the wrong discussion leading to stalled progress. Again, this discussion is chasing forecasting in isolation–like running after the bad boy in the room–versus understanding and designing the supply chain to absorb variation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

A typical HAI robotics project includes 8 – 80 robots. Although this process could be handled by a customized system, the ability to utilize the Manhattan WES reduced project complexity and streamlined the process. Blue Yonder also discussed its next-generation, IoT enabled yard management system. First stop, Manhattan.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 31, 2022

While companies are hesitant to adopt new technologies, most have a litany of unfinished IT projects. In Figure 2, I list the most common projects from recent research in today’s digital transformation projects. Too few companies cut through the hype and cloudy words to make projects executable. The reason?

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Joe Lynch and Spencer Tenney discuss The Logistics of Logistics story. Prior to his logistics career, Joe was a lean process expert, project / launch manager and automotive engineer for Jeep in Thailand, China, and the US. Additionally, he helped transportation and logistics companies grow their sales.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Moving Money Enter the world of carbon offsets Projects involving solar, wind and hydroelectric power projects are everywhere these days and quickly multiplying. Most of the business community as well as myself, feel that carbon offset projects are critical to reconstruct the power infrastructure of our planet.

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Logility

MAY 16, 2023

Emergent Thinking and Agile Decision Making are Key At the very beginning of the Gartner digital transformation guide, Gartner discussed the importance of having a digital supply chain roadmap that extends for many years. What we found encouraging was Gartner’s use of the word “roadmap” rather than the words “project plan.” 

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The burning issue of change is deep in boardroom discussions. Let’s Start With a Discussion on Inventory. Frustrated, I started Project Zebra. Over the past year, the project, working with business leaders defined and mapped processes to use channel and supplier data to drive bi-directional orchestration.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The burning issue of change is deep in boardroom discussions. Let’s Start With a Discussion on Inventory. Frustrated, I started Project Zebra. Over the past year, the project, working with business leaders defined and mapped processes to use channel and supplier data to drive bi-directional orchestration.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

Brian Kempisty , Frank Kenney and Joe Lynch discuss drought, drones, and delays. A former Gartner analyst and current market evangelist and strategy director, Frank Kenney is widely credited as the creator of the term managed file transfer (MFT) and was the first to write about and discuss its modern architecture, platform, and use cases.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 12, 2023

Brian Kempisty and Joe Lynch discuss the question is drayage just drayage. In the podcast interview Brian and Joe discuss the question, is drayage just drayage. Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. and Canada. and Canada.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

Brian Kempisty and Joe Lynch discuss the state of containerized shipping. Port X Logistics provides safe and just-in-time truckload services, unique problem-solving for supply chain solutions, worry-free crisis management services, and collaborative and dedicated project management from start to finish. and Canada. and Canada.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2021

As a strong proponent of maturity models, many discussions centered on the movement from program-based to functional metrics and how to drive alignment. Our discussions, influenced the model shown in Figure 1 from the Book Metrics that Matter. We had this discussion over-and-over again for five years. Roddy loved beer.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Most well-intending projects disintegrate into a sea of enterprise politics. ” When I asked these questions in our Zoom session, the discussion hit a pregnant silence. He was controlling but lacking the understanding of a planning project. The project is ongoing but unsuccessful.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Oren Zaslansky and Joe Lynch discuss more VUCA ahead. Flock Freight’s shared truckload solution eliminates the need for terminals and is the only carbon-neutral shipping option with all emissions accounted for through carbon offsets supporting freight-related efficiency projects. About Oren Zaslansky.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

Side-step large-scale digital transformation projects. Digital supply chain projects never achieved promise. Align the organization to a balanced scorecard approach and use adaptive modeling to drive discussions cross-functionally. Feed the adaptive modeling environment market planning master data.)

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

While companies talk digital, the projects follow traditional supply-centric paths. For example, you will never find P&G or Unilever taking the stage to discuss why they underperformed in growth over the last decade or Lenovo discussing why they underperformed against their peer group in operating margin.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Rick Tellez and Joe Lynch discuss the KlearNow story. Prior to starting KlearNow, Rick was on an executive career development track at DHL where he experienced multiple aspects of the business, including operations, process improvement, hub and gateway management, labor negotiations, special project management, and sales.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 15, 2020

Gartner’s report, “ How to Build a Strong Business Case for Your Supply Chain Planning Technology Investment ” provides recommendations to help supply chain professionals secure the executive and financial sponsorship required to move supply chain planning technology projects forward. How will the technology remove these barriers?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In this October 2021 post from E2open’s blog, Suzanne Richer discusses the new Global Business Identifier (GBI), “an interagency transformation project. Read more Editor’s Pick: CBP Is Tracking Further into Your Supply Chain – Are You Prepared?

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 12, 2022

and European Union plan to keep addressing supply chain and other disruptions as they project a unified front against Russia when high-level officials meet starting Sunday to discuss cooperation on trade and technology issues in Paris.

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