Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. We review how those trends are likely to impact Supply Chain and what leaders can do to adjust. How could Stagflation impact Supply Chain?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 17, 2015

Then it is off to Dallas to speak on Supply Chain Metrics That Matter at the Dallas CSCMP roundtable and complete some more client work. Life is busy on the road, but I am deep in thought about the wild things, the beasts at work that are undermining supply chain progress. ” his response was fascinating.

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Supply Chain Insights

APRIL 9, 2013

This month, the Supply Chain Insights team will announce the Supply Chain Index. The Supply Chain Index is a formulaic representation of supply chain excellence based on market valuations. Based on inquiry, we do this analysis free of charge for members of our Supply Chain Insights Community.

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Gartner Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 137

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

An effective S&OP plan is the goal of many, but there is no clear industry definition of an effectiveness. To better understand the characteristics of an effective S&OP plan, we just completed a study of seventy-three companies. Twenty-three percent of the companies in the study are able to determine the most profitable plan.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 5, 2016

For many years (1992-2001), I worked at Manugistics, a supply chain planning technology provider. It was refreshing for me today to talk to Adexa and see their fresh approach to supply chain planning. Today I am deep into writing reports for the Supply Chain Insights newsletter.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 29, 2014

Supply chain leaders are competitive and they want to measure their success. In many businesses, assets are a core part of the supply chain. The more work that I do on trying to understand corporate balance sheet information and the connection to supply chain excellence, the more I realize how unqualified I was to vote.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2013

I have worked for Gartner Group, AMR Research, Altimeter Group and now my own company, Supply Chain Insights. I have now been an industry analyst in the supply chain management space for ten years. This month, I am proud that the Supply Chain Insights team will announce the Supply Chain Index.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2016

It’s hard to believe that 2016 is three quarters over, with many companies (including ourselves) already deep in planning for 2017. Visibility in Transportation Management Leads to Supply Chain Excellence. Supply Chain Visibility: An Important Piece of the Logistics Puzzle. Amazon: Disruptor or Distraction?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2015

This afternoon I put the finishing touches on a new report, “What Is the Value Proposition for Sales and Operations Planning?” Sales and Operations Planning is a cross-functional process to make trade-offs between go-to-market strategies and operational plans. Give Planners Time to Plan. This is not trivial.

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Supply Chain Insights

MAY 17, 2016

As a supply chain leader you want your team to make progress and outpace the pack. One of the toughest challenges for the supply chain leader is building and retaining talent. Managing a global supply chain team today is not easy. At Supply Chain Insights research is our business.

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Supply Chain Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

We founded Supply Chain Insights on February 9th, 2012. Supply Chain Insights is a true bootstrap startup. We also built a database of twenty years of supply chain financial ratios that we mine daily for companies to understand where they are on the Supply Chain Effective Frontier against their peer group.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

In the supply chain, the questions do not change; but the answers do. Quote from a Supply Chain Leader at a Conference in Europe. Yesterday, Peter Bolstorff, Executive Director, APICS Supply Chain Council, called to discuss the use of the Supply Chain Index by APICS to measure supply chain improvement.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation. Media Type.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 18, 2015

In supply chain strategy documents, terms like alignment, agility, responsiveness, and flexibility dot the page. The average supply chain organization is fifteen years old, and the practice of supply chain management is just thirty years old. How can we move forward if we cannot align?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 1, 2014

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. As hospitals adopted consignment planning programs, inventory progress slowed. Companies with lower margins tend to get better at supply chain faster.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2013

I am currently writing an article on supply chain excellence. The time off the road is allowing me to think more critically about the path that got us here, and about what drives supply chain excellence (or more importantly, what does not drive improvement). I enjoy writing research. I am tired of buzzword bingo.

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Turkey Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Inventory Reduction 226

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

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. Customer-Centric Supply Chain Processes. ” I smiled.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 27, 2014

I rescheduled my Monday to meet with a client on a pressing deadline and worked through the night to edit and refine the reports/journals for last week’s newsletter. I also continued to work on the manuscript for the book Metrics That Matter to publish in the fall of 2014. The book is now a very worn manuscript.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Here is the list: Supply chain technology implementations have reduced inventory. Companies should implement supply chain best practices. Companies that have focused on collaboration in the supply chain have built competitive advantage. Supply chain excellence matters. The reason?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 22, 2015

The market has dried up for large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and the large consultants are in the market staking their claim for their next gig. The large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation market is coming to a close. Today’s supply chains run on spreadsheets. The air is thick.

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Taulia

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It’s a useful metric to measure the short-term financial health of a company. By freeing up cash that would otherwise be trapped on balance sheets by effectively managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and cash, companies can ensure they have sufficient fundsto cover planned and unexpected costs.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Capacity — While the Northeastern winter disruptions may be “baked into” transportation plans, the closure of Atlanta, combined with Chicago and NY/NJ, resulted in widespread delays of shipments across the entire country for several days. percent, marking the largest drop in this metric since last July. Be Sociable, Share!

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Capacity Demand Planning Software Transportation Report 138

Cognira

DECEMBER 20, 2022

It has the potential to impact all areas of the retail business including manufacturing, supply chain management, promotional and marketing strategies, and even consumer experience. To further succeed with a green retail strategy, we recommend tapping in to AI and ML technologies for improved planning and execution.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 21, 2018

Editor’s note: On occasion, Wednesdays for Women will share perspectives and best practices from customers, partners and other thought leaders with a goal of promoting greater awareness and information sharing to continue advancing women in technology and supply chain careers.

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Taulia

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog Expert Advice 8 min read 26 Jun 2023 By Taulia Share: Share via linkedin Share via twitter Share via facebook Share via email Copied Copy page URL to clipboard The supply chain process: Step by step The supply chain process influences how effectively you manage costs, mitigate risks, and meet customer expectations.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 21, 2018

Editor’s note: On occasion, Wednesdays for Women will share perspectives and best practices from customers, partners and other thought leaders with a goal of promoting greater awareness and information sharing to continue advancing women in technology and supply chain careers.

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Cognira

AUGUST 2, 2023

Fresh Item Promotion Planning: Overcoming Challenges and Maximizing Value August 2, 2023 Promotions Home Fresh item promotion planning presents unique challenges and opportunities for merchants and marketers in the retail industry. Key Challenges in Fresh Item Promotion Planning Fresh item promotion planning is not without its hurdles.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2016

I will also pen my 95th report for this week’s Supply Chain Insight’s newsletter. We now reach 23,000 supply chain leaders globally with our newsletter and have over 50,000 views/month on Slideshare. In the process, defines what makes a good plan. Establishing Planning Governance.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction 150

ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

This person is responsible for various facets of online operations, business planning, and marketing strategies. Improving and managing fulfillment supply chain operations. Measure + keep track of supply chain KPIs. Distribution metrics are also important for a Director of Ecommerce to keep an eye on.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

This person is responsible for various facets of online operations, business planning, and marketing strategies. Improving and managing fulfillment supply chain operations. Measure + keep track of supply chain KPIs. Distribution metrics are also important for a Director of Ecommerce to keep an eye on.

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Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cognira

AUGUST 2, 2023

Fresh Item Promotion Planning: Overcoming Challenges and Maximizing Value August 2, 2023 Promotions Home Fresh item promotion planning presents unique challenges and opportunities for merchants and marketers in the retail industry. Key Challenges in Fresh Item Promotion Planning Fresh item promotion planning is not without its hurdles.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 22, 2015

I was moving from a position where I led a manufacturing operation to being a part of a team to design supply chain software to improve planning decisions. The tension I felt reading the brochure on the plane is what I believe every supply chain leader feels every day. I remember the plane ride well.

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ShipBob

APRIL 13, 2021

However, there is a wide range of metrics that you should be tracking to help your online store grow. Why ecommerce performance metrics are important. Why are ecommerce performance metrics important to your online store? Newsletter subscribers. Table of Contents. What are ecommerce KPIs? Sales KPIs. Marketing KPIs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 11, 2016

Six years ago, on a snowy January afternoon, I wrote my first post for the Supply Chain Shaman. My goal is to write insights for the supply chain visionary. The Supply Chain Shaman is an independent blog. I manage a team at Supply Chain Insights and actively publish using an Open Content research model.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

Today, nine out of ten supply chains are stuck. Despite two decades of advancement in supply chain technologies, companies are struggling to gain balance at the intersection of operating margin, inventory turns and case fulfillment. Market volatility is increasing and supply chains can respond, but they cannot sense.

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Cognira

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Early Shoppers: With 83% of consumers planning to start their holiday shopping between August and Thanksgiving, retailers initiated their holiday promotions earlier than usual this year. make better decisions in fresh item promotion planning. compared to the last year.

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Cognira

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

These insights guide the planning and execution of future campaigns, offering a glimpse into their potential impact. It involves exploring various metrics and dimensions to identify the demographics of your target customers. Weather Conditions: Weather is an influential factor in retail promotion planning.

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