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Measuring Up?

Supply Chain Shaman

” The journey for value requires a clear definition and analysis of what is possible. To help, in this post, we provide you with some insights for the period of 2006-2015. Typically, it is a lack of common definition on what defines supply chain excellence. The analysis is for two time periods: 2006-2015 and 2009-2015.

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Visibility: If Only I Could See

Supply Chain Shaman

The confusion starts when a supply chain leader states the need for improved visibility without a clear definition. In 2004-2006, Greg Aimi (now a Gartner analyst) and I worked on a common definition of visibility for over a year. Control tower , by definition, is similar. The focus of this post is to drive clarity. >

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The Fight of the Titans

Supply Chain Shaman

The field of supply chain management–combining source, make and deliver–into a common process started in 1982. Most companies, along with consultants, feel that they know the definition of supply chain excellence. Consistent data is not available prior to 2006.) The evolution sprung from chaos. The difference?

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The Coffee Pot Conversation That Will Not Happen

Supply Chain Shaman

I did not think that anyone had a clear definition of supply chain excellence. Using new technologies in traditional process definitions reduces the potential for value enablement. Companies want a definitive Return on Investment (ROI), limiting the opportunity to test and learn with new technologies. I disagreed.

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A New Red Wagon?

Supply Chain Shaman

Orbit Chart of Dow Chemical and BASF for the Period of 2006-2016 and Performance Data for the Chemical Industry. Performance Data for the Chemical Industry for 2006-2016. Give examples, definitions and make it real. I find the discussion stimulating. When this happens the teams spin. 5) Be Open to the Outcome.

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Why Financial Reengineering Does Not Equal Supply Chain Improvement

Supply Chain Shaman

Financial reengineering focuses on the optimization of short-term results that are usually based on a functional analysis of source, make, or deliver. Few consultants understand the interrelationships between source, make and deliver. The cash-to-cash definition is: Cash-to-cash= Days of Receivables+ Days of Inventory-Days of Payables.

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Transforming Consumer Value Chains: Navigating The Power Shift to the Shopper

Supply Chain Shaman

When we do these types of analysis, we look back at the data as far as we can reach (Y chart data is available only back to 2006 in a reliable form) and then we look at the period of 2006-2014 and the more recent period of 2011-2014. Ecommerce has changed the definition. The difference? eCommerce.