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Supply Visibility: More Important Than Ever. Yet Elusive.

Supply Chain Shaman

Linkedin Comment Donald Cavin Data Warehousing Consultant at Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute. In 2004, I joined AMR Research, a Boston Analyst firm. Too few companies have a holistic approach to embrace the plan, make, source, and deliver together.

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Visibility: If Only I Could See

Supply Chain Shaman

In 2004-2006, Greg Aimi (now a Gartner analyst) and I worked on a common definition of visibility for over a year. As you implement supply chain analytics and use control theory with well-defined reference data with clear bands for control, process improvement ensues. These sources while functional are difficult to connect.

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Grocery Shopping and Inflation, Part One: Impact on Grocers

Enterra Insights

Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported, “The food-at-home (grocery store or supermarket food purchases) CPI increased 1.1 According to Meyersohn, “Food manufacturers and grocers have faced higher costs for commodities, labor, transportation and other expenses during the pandemic. To do that, they are turning to data.

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Global PMI Levels in July Remain of Concern

Supply Chain Matters

The July numbers signal a continued downturn in global manufacturing conditions with output and new order rates reportedly falling at faster rates. The data reinforces the warning signs of June and Q2, suggesting added contraction levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P.

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Untangling The Tangled Web We Weave

Supply Chain Shaman

The year was 2004. When I walk into a room at most Fortune 500 manufacturers, I am amazed at the loss of collective understanding of the principles of supply chain planning. Only one company had backcasted to test the data model and the forecast engine. An Answer I Got Wrong Let me start with a story. Sorry that it is late.)

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Disruption in China Ripples Across Global Supply Chains in April 2022

Supply Chain Matters

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest quantitative data related to global manufacturing PMI activity levels for April. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined. The Global Manufacturing Output sub-index reportedly dropped to a contraction value of 48.5 According to the J.P. value, up from 53.1

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Walmart Supply Chain: Building a Successful Integrated Supply Chain for Sustainable Competitive Advantage

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[Read More: Rivian: Navigating Supply Chain and Operational Challenges and Embracing Growth ] Walmart’s Supply Chain: Integrated Supply Chain Success Data-Driven Success Factors In the realm of modern supply chain management, data-driven strategies play a pivotal role in enhancing a company’s competitiveness.