SCM Research

JUNE 29, 2020

Norrman & Jansson’s (2004) case study on Ericsson’s supply chain risk management (SCRM) practices is definitely part of the canon of SCM literature. The results can now be found in our new article, The Development of Supply Chain Risk Management over Time: Revisiting Ericsson. Norrman, A. &

Supply Chain Risk Management 143

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 143

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 20, 2020

This global manufacturer of agricultural equipment began their journey to improved supply chain resiliency in 2004. This is the inside story of AGCO's response to the pandemic and how they developed such an agile supply chain. Agility does not just happen.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 146

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Supply and Demand Manufacturing 146

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Note the elongation of the cash-to-cash cycle in the chemical industry of 38 additional days when comparing the 2014-2019 averages to the pre-recession period of 2004-2006. All industries operate today with more inventory than in the pre-recessionary period of 2004-2007. It is worse in some industries. The average is twenty-five days.

Optimal Sourcing 236

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 236

Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

According to a Wall Street Journal article : In a 15-count indictment filed in San Francisco, federal prosecutors say that beginning in 2004 the company repeatedly ignored warnings from the government it was breaking the law by shipping drugs ordered from online pharmacies that dispensed them to anyone who filled out an online questionnaire.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 132

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software 132

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

I have worked with this client since 2004. Risk management strategies integrated in network design programs. Advancements in supplier sensing are enabling early detection of failure risk. At that time, they planned on spreadsheets. Their goals were lofty, but their understanding of supply chain planning was hazy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 221

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 221

Enterra Insights

MAY 22, 2018

Steve Banker ( @steve_scm ), Service Director for Supply Chain Management at ARC Advisory Group, notes machine learning has been used in the supply chain field since at least 2004.[3] 3] Like other AI tools, machine learning requires a lot of data. ” Staying Afloat in an Ocean of Data.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software 100

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

We were an early adopter of the E2Open technology and we experimented on building B2B networks early in 2004. We want our supply chain professionals to bring a strong balance of knowledge relative to financials, international business, analytical knowhow, and a sense risk management. First Phase: 2002-2006.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 150