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How We Stubbed Our Toe in The Evolution of S&OP

Supply Chain Shaman

I wrote my first report on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) while sitting on the floor in the Atlanta airport in 2005 when I was an AMR Research analyst. Sales and Operations Maturity Model from 2005-2008. Industries carried on average 32 days more inventory in 2020 than in 2007. (I Let me explain. Mistake #3.

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Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Inspired by McKinsey’s 2020 consultancy report, which emphasizes transforming supply chains rather than temporary fixes, we believe a comprehensive approach to reskilling supply chain professionals is essential to meet future demands. While striving to keep costs low, it also aims to meet customer expectations efficiently.

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Lean Six Sigma for SMEs: A Path to Continuous Improvement

SCMDOJO

– Operational improvements (reduction of lead time, increase in productivity, and reduction in work-in-process inventory, etc.). Enhanced Quality and Customer Satisfaction Lean Six Sigma methodologies prioritize quality improvement while ensuring that SMEs deliver products and services that meet or exceed customer expectations.

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Making Supply Meet Demand at America’s Food Banks

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

Because the quantity and the type of foods donated by the local communities are uncertain, Feeding America finds it difficult to allocate the right quantity and the right type of foods when they do not have access to timely information about the inventory level and the demand level of different food categories (e.g., Prendergast, C., “The

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Probabilistic Forecasting: Right Fit for Your Business?

Supply Chain Shaman

Spairliners, founded in 2005, to provide spare parts for Airbus A380 planes (the largest passenger airliner in the world). To meet the need, the Spairliners planning team knew they needed help in inventory planning. Probabilistic forecasting drove the best results, as shown in Figure 1. About Spairliners. Their challenge?

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Dr. Muddassir Ahmed!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Having had the opportunity to meet and talk with Muddassir I can attest to his great and valuable expertise. Given I was working with Eaton since 2005 post my Masters, I was very much “Eatonized”. All of this meant better customer service performance, with less inventory and quicker lead time. Muddassir Ahmed.

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A chat with Scott Phillips

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Starting out as a Marketing Intern in Adelaide, Australia for a Fielders Steel Roofing, my international studies lead to an opportunity to work in Singapore in 2005. Travel (when we can again) to learn from every culture and environment, and be kind to everyone you meet. The values from this will fulfill your professional career also.