Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

“Had I been clear in the taxonomy of the recent supply chain analytics report?” In the 1990s when I was part of the software team at Manugistics, supply chain analytics was a synonym for reporting. We were just starting to think of supply chain planning as decision support. My answer was “No.”.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 26, 2016

The topic was customer-centric supply chains. We started the morning by asking attendees to share their definition of a customer-centric supply chain. One company defined the customer-centric strategy as, “Do whatever the customer wants.” On this fall day, at this strategy workshop, this was the case.

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Taulia

AUGUST 29, 2023

Accordingly, by increasing supply chain efficiency, businesses can improve their ability to meet customer expectations, build resilience against supply chain risks, and enhance their working capital position. Successful supply chain management (SCM) is one of the most effective ways to increase supply chain efficiency.

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Taulia

JUNE 12, 2023

Blog Expert Advice 8 min read 12 Jun 2023 By Taulia Share: Share via linkedin Share via twitter Share via facebook Share via email Copied Copy page URL to clipboard 10 supply chain KPIs and metrics to track We’ve listed the 10 top supply chain KPIs you can use to measure your supply chain performance and find opportunities for optimization.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. While posting on social media you should have a social media strategy of your own as a roadmap to how you will proceed with things. If you are looking to target new customers, then email marketing can prove a vital strategy in scaling your business. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 30, 2013

The shortage of supply chain talent means that companies must do all they can to keep these valued professionals. We asked HR and supply chain managers at a talent management roundtable about their staff retention strategies. The program also includes volunteer work. The HR profession could benefit as well.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 18, 2019

Excel–while widely used for planning–is not equal to the challenge of modeling complex supply chains. Clarity on Supply Chain Strategy. Driving supply chain excellence is a balancing act. Companies making progress are clear on the definition of supply chain strategy.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

José Carande, Managing Director, Accenture Strategy, explained some of the difficulties and challenges faced by banks and financial services companies at a JAGGAER webinar on October 8, 2020. Attijariwafa also trained all users (buyers, authorizers etc.) in the system and updated key stakeholders (e.g.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

This week, I will speak at Llamasoft’s conference on improving supply chain network design. I am also busy this Saturday writing reports for our Tuesday newsletter. One of the reports that I am writing is on the state of Supply Chain Planning (SCP). Interview of a Supply Chain Leader: Redesigning for Value.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

Their goals were lofty, but their understanding of supply chain planning was hazy. In 2006, they made a decision to implement a supply chain planning solution. Management and planning of the entire network against a value network strategy. Recognition of asset strategies in go-to-market plans. Manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 11, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Create a Digital Marketing Strategy for a Logistics Company! Well, it is because your competitors are already incorporating digital marketing into their strategies. Your goals should help guide your strategies and tactics. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Taulia

MAY 29, 2023

SAP implemented Taulia’s unique platform solution to reinvigorate its working capital management strategy and optimizing its finance processes has allowed SAP to find the balance between price and payment terms, stabilize its suppliers and invest in the company’s growth. That’s where we stepped in. To find out more, watch the video below.

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Cathy Roberson

JULY 10, 2021

President Biden’s July 9th Executive Order , Promoting Competition in the American Economy, created quite a stir in the supply chain community regarding the potential impact on the ocean freight and railroad markets. Supply chains are not linear.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Recently, I hosted the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. Similarly, after the conference, I started working with a chemical company to formulate a supply chain strategy. The Supply Chain Executives were not interested in the project, and as a result, did not see the value.” ” My take?

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

The article presents findings from a survey conducted across over 200 global supply chain professionals to highlight how the pandemic has increased the need for freight market intelligence and how it continues to be relevant even as supply chain issues resolve. And they are.

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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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Cognira

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Table of Contents Future of Retail Promotions Shaped by AI In 2024, AI is revolutionizing how retailers manage promotions, creating a dynamic shift toward personalized strategies. Collaborations aligned with sustainability goals optimize supply chains. With 90% of top U.S.

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Oracle SCM

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

—By Margaret Harrist, Oracle Director of Content Strategy. A modern supply chain demands the support of digital technology—yet many companies are still using outdated supply chain applications and processes that lock them into archaic ways of doing business. " Want more cloud strategy insights?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Manufacturing is the foundation of my interest in supply chain management. Supply Chain and Design. This was the beginning of my journey from manufacturing to understanding larger supply chain concepts. Figure 1: Definition of the Supply Chain Organization. The year was 1985. Let me explain.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 22, 2019

Reminder: There are many ways to stay connected with Talking Logistics throughout the year — choose all the options that you prefer: Email Newsletter LinkedIn Twitter Facebook YouTube (where you can also watch all of our episodes) iTunes (where you can listen to podcast versions of our episodes).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Content Marketing Strategy – The Decisive Guide! While that’s the case, implementing a few B2B marketing strategies and tactics can help. . But before diving into these strategies, it’d be a good idea first to understand what B2B marketing is.

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Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

(Photo 58159433 | Packages © Daniel Kaesler | Dreamstime.com ) The success of UPS’ ‘Better and Bolder’ strategy is in doubt as the company faces lower volumes and higher costs. Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains!

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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. 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.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 1, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights published findings from a recent survey conducted among U.S. based companies doing business within, or sourcing supply chain materials and production within China. Readers who desire to download the report can do so by signing-up for the AmChem newsletter at this web site.

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Sourcemap

JUNE 11, 2019

Last week I had the pleasure of participating in Sustainable Brands 2019 as part of the panel moderated by Mia Overall of Overall Strategies, and with Pete Girard of Toxnot, Tara O'Shea of Planet, David Potere of Indigo and Jamie Tomkins of Oritain.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

If you are a regular reader of the Cerasis blog, you know our goal is to educate and inform those in the manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, logistics, and transportation space with best practices, trends, and industry news so that we can create a community of people.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 30, 2018

Protect Your Bottom Line With a Smart Supply Chain Design Strategy. The Data Needed to Transform Supply Chains. Supply Chain Visibility: Past, Present, and Future. Digitizing the Global Supply Chain: Three Ways to Create Value. Truck Capacity Shortage: The Past, Present and Future.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

COVID-19 Ernst & Young LLP conducted a survey of 200 senior-level supply chain executives in late 2020 and 2022. The survey looked at topics including COVID-19 impact on supply chains, priorities in the coming years, and the path to digital supply chains. Read the full report here.

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Savi

MAY 28, 2020

As the CEO of a supply chain visibility technology company, I am well aware of the irony of my own firm becoming a victim of supply chain disruption. But as the world deals with the immense and unprecedented impact of the coronavirus, even Savi was not able to avoid supply chain issues. And it was tough.

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Cognira

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The landscape has shifted, and with it, the strategies for success. Forward-thinking players in the grocery retail industry recognize the pressing need to invest in cutting-edge strategies. In this blog, we delve deep into the intricate landscape of grocery retail, exploring the challenges and innovative strategies.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2015

“The biggest mistake companies make as they’re growing is leaving supply chain management and human resources behind.”. Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks, shared that insight during his keynote address at last week’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference.

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Cognira

MARCH 9, 2022

Multi-channel fulfillment strategies aren’t cutting it anymore. Instead, retailers need to invest in an omnichannel fulfillment strategy to stay ahead of their competition. By Meg Galgano, Global Head of Product Strategy. Discover how an omnichannel fulfillment strategy is changing the game for retailers. March 9, 2022.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Visibility in Transportation Management Leads to Supply Chain Excellence. A Core Carrier +1 (CC+1) Strategy: A Solution for a Changing Market. Supply Chain Visibility: An Important Piece of the Logistics Puzzle. The Day a Cyber Attack Brings the World’s Supply Chains to a Halt. Top Episodes.

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Supply Chain Insights

JANUARY 11, 2016

Supply Chain Insights is now four years old. At our core we are actively trying to redefine the analyst model to be friendlier, more insightful, and complete for the supply chain leader. The Focus of Supply Chain Insights. The team also takes the need to build supply chain talent seriously.

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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 reason is that as a chemical company, they must run assets, and the methodology penalizes companies with deep asset strategies. However, here are my concerns: 1.

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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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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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