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Supply Chain Performance Declined In the Last Decade. The Question is Why?

Supply Chain Shaman

Rise in Inventories. Less Effective at Inventory Management. Inventories grew twenty days over the decade. Yes, companies held more inventory (measured in days of inventory) in 2019 than at the start of the 2007 recession. Sadly, most of it is the wrong inventory. Belief in efficient procurement.

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Supply Chain Leaders Rearranging Deck Chairs? Yes, I Think So.

Supply Chain Shaman

Excellent firms don’t believe in excellence – only in constant improvement and constant change. After finishing the Supply Chains to Admire report and the Youtube series (to be released this week), this is my feeling. What Is Supply Chain Excellence? Reflections on Excellence. Tom Peters.

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Supply Chain Resilience. Really?

Supply Chain Shaman

Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. I am currently doing research on inventory management. In the research, I ask inventory planners to define resilience. Maximize the value of the purchase order flow data already in the existing networks. (A

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16 Cost Reduction Strategies in Inventory Management

Unleashed

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 that are each proven to reduce a company’s costs.? Learn more: Better Dropshipping with Inventory Management 5.

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Dancing in the Ring of Fire

Supply Chain Shaman

Each executive has a different perspective on the definition of supply chain excellence, but they are never discussed and aligned. His organization purchased an advanced planning technology from well-known best of breed provider, and the implementation should have been successful, but it was not. What Is The Ring of Fire?

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Supply Chain Analytics: Benefits, Challenges & Architecture

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Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! By harnessing the power of data and analytics, companies can uncover valuable insights into their supply chain processes, pinpoint areas in need of improvement, and make informed decisions that can boost their bottom line. Key Takeaways What is Supply Chain Analytics?

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Inventory Optimization 101 – Smart & Effective Inventory Management

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As stock shortages cause stumbling blocks due to inefficient inventory management, even excess inventory due to improper stock tracking can leave the business cash-strapped. As these problems multiply, inventory imbalances also lead to bottom-line losses due to expired or redundant stock. TRADITIONAL INVENTORY MANAGEMENT.