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The Renewed Importance of Production Planning and Operational Excellence in the New Normal- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

The following is a continuation of a supply chain technology thought leadership education series developed in collaboration with Replan. Such an environment requires manufacturing and supply chain processes to be able to more proactively sense, pivot and respond to market changes.

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Throwback Thursday

Supply Chain Shaman

This was WBR’s first event in the United States targeted for the Medical Device Supply Chain Leader. Today, managing a medical device supply chain is tougher. This is why I think that the industry needs to get serious about supply chain management. My message in the presentation was simple.

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The Trends Shaping Supply Chain and Logistics: Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2017

Talking Logistics

Drones and its future in supply chain and logistics processes. Logistics Excellence: Now & in the eFuture. What is the #1 technology topic Descartes CEO Ed Ryan gets asked about? Will this include drone deliveries? DescartesEvolution keynote by Ed Ryan, complete with drone! pic.twitter.com/rDXqt2Q7rV.

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Why Have We Not Reduced Inventory?

Supply Chain Shaman

“If only I had the money that the company was supposed to save from the multiple ERP and supply chain projects. This year supply chain leaders will celebrate thirty years of progress in supply chain management; but we have not made progress on one of the funamentals: inventory management. I really do.

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50 expert tips on supply chain management

6 River Systems

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented global supply chain disruptions, impacting the flow of parts and finished goods around the world. The disruption caused by COVID-19 is unique in that it impacted supply chains across all industries.

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Data is the New Gold

QAD

Looking back a few decades, the information for decision making was based on a small set of fact tables that had to be nicely summarized and presented in a report (in those days Excel was a revolution!) At the same time, we all know that having insight into facts is a key to decision-making. Data Opportunities.

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