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Building a Triple A Supply Chain: Ten Tactics That Work

Supply Chain Shaman

Second, they adapt over time as market structures and strategies evolve. We consistently see that companies focused on functional excellence–a focus within a functional silo like manufacturing, transportation or distribution– or singular metrics– like inventory or costs– underperform against their peer groups.

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Is A Customer-Centric Strategy the Same as Demand-Driven? Outside-In?

Supply Chain Shaman

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. It had been a long night. However, I had little time to be tired. ” I smiled.

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11 supply chain management best practices

Taulia

But, by adopting the following 11 best practices for supply chain management, businesses can lay the groundwork for a successful strategy and build a supply chain that meets their needs: 1. Source suppliers strategically Supply chains are ultimately made up of suppliers. Establish clear objectives Start by setting clear objectives.

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How Do You Define a Mature Supply Chain Planning Organization? (Part 1)

Supply Chain Shaman

Management and planning of the entire network against a value network strategy. Integration of corporate social responsibility metrics in planning. Comprehensive view of source, make and deliver. Recognition of asset strategies in go-to-market plans. Focus is on make, source and deliver together.

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Driving Organizational Alignment

Supply Chain Shaman

In supply chain strategy documents, terms like alignment, agility, responsiveness, and flexibility dot the page. In meetings, groups nod their heads that the strategy is correct. However, at a practical level, companies struggle with the implementation of strategy due to a lack of definition. Let me explain. What do you think?

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5 Metrics to Strengthen your Multichannel Sales Strategy

Vinculum

For eCommerce businesses, multichannel strategies yield excellent results when they are based on the choice of consumers, their purchasing behaviors, and the use of other platforms. The first step in any marketing strategy is to understand your buyer. Only then will you be able to start implementing your multichannel strategy.

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Talk Doesn’t Cook the Rice

Supply Chain Shaman

It will be launched during a webinar on April 25, 2013 and through a series of reports that will run in our May newsletter and throughout the summer. However, we have found that only a few companies are improving the potential of their supply chain to balance supply chain metrics. Supply Chain Strategy Sessions.

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