Enterra Insights

JANUARY 25, 2024

Data Privacy Day (initially Data Protection Day) was initiated in 2006 by the Council of Europe. For example, the National Cybersecurity Alliance notes, “Your online activity creates a treasure trove of data. With enough data from enough sources, it can be easy enough to triangulate and determine who is who.”[6]

Data 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

Examples include Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Warehouse Management (WMS_ or Advanced Planning (APS). In 2004-2006, Greg Aimi (now a Gartner analyst) and I worked on a common definition of visibility for over a year. These sources while functional are difficult to connect. What does an IT taxonomy mean? Procter and Gamble?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 173

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

For example, client-server to cloud architectures offered great promise for process innovation, but companies just moved their processes without asking how to drive new levels of value from technology. Initially, I worked with Arizona State statistics professors and graduate students to correlate market factors to 2006-2012 data.)

Gartner 197

Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 197

Global Trade Management

MAY 22, 2017

The European Union and the World Customs Organization, for example, have rejected the Safe Port Act of 2006 with the impossible requirement of 100% scanning of all containers. This led to major development activities as the initial risk of starting the business was covered by the grants.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sourcing Strategies 40

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

While the performance rankings were based on comparisons of inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for the periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013, the concept is that to be a supply chain leader you must outperform and drive improvement. Take General Mills and Kellogg an example. Did I miss anything?

Optimal Sourcing 301

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

For example, a discussion with Anu Gardiner at Docusign opened up my eyes to the technology involved in signing contracts. Chris Hahn from Coupa did a demo for me, showing me the ease with which Coupa software allows Accounts Payable and Sourcing groups to access all of their data online.

Phoenix 84

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

For example, statistical techniques are used in a systematic way to reduce variation and improve processes, and there is a stronger focus on results, including customer needs. – Six Sigma creates a link between tactical actions and strategic focus. – Six Sigma creates a link between tactical actions and strategic focus.

Six Sigma 75

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The orbit chart in Figure 1, shows the relative rate of improvement at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin for the period of 2006-2017. Orbit Chart for Rockwell Automation at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns for the Period of 2006-2017. Ernest Nicolas joined Rockwell Automation in 2006.

Supply Chain Software 33

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Requis

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Examples of the renewable projects underway so far. Despite the persistance of some strong fundamentals , 2020 may signal the true turning point in the shift to renewable sources for energy companies. ” Other sources agree. In spite of the increased spend, production has not risen but declined 6% between 2006 and 2012.

Saudi Arabia 59

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The orbit chart in Figure 1, shows the relative rate of improvement at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin for the period of 2006-2017. Orbit Chart for Rockwell Automation at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns for the Period of 2006-2017. Ernest Nicolas joined Rockwell Automation in 2006.

Supply Chain Software 30

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RFgen

APRIL 16, 2013

Since 2006, Tesco has used big data analytics to improve its supply chain, primarily targeting its inventory management systems. ” Additionally, the retailer uses big data analytics to track the effectiveness of each sale or special offer at its stores, the news source reported.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Source: Dictionary.com. One of these concepts that I hear a lot; but see few tangible examples, is the idea of “customer-segmented supply chain.” Orbit Chart for SanDisk for 2006-2014. Platitude: a flat, dull, or trite remark, especially one uttered as if it were fresh or profound. It is systemic.

Inventory Reduction 150

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 150

RFgen

APRIL 16, 2013

Since 2006, Tesco has used big data analytics to improve its supply chain, primarily targeting its inventory management systems. ” Additionally, the retailer uses big data analytics to track the effectiveness of each sale or special offer at its stores, the news source reported.

Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Software Big Data Optimal Sourcing Data 40

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

After, I explained this, I granted Peter permission for the council to use the Index (the use of the Supply Chain Insights content follows the principles of open source), I then said to Peter, “I am glad that you called. Let’s take an example. I see this as a problem.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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ivalua

JULY 22, 2020

They update former guidelines on the subject from 2006 and specifications on cloud services outsourcing from 2017. If resources allocation lies in the hands of a financial institution’s management, a comprehensive source to pay platform such as Ivalua can help with all other requirements. Exit strategy for any outsourcing arrangement.

Guidelines 130

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EMERGE App

JULY 16, 2018

They’ve come into their own in the past decade when Amazon started “Fulfilled by Amazon” back in 2006. Here, I’ll cover private label products first and how you should go about sourcing for suppliers. Pro Tip #2: Source Your Product Sensibly. Going to the Source. Case Study: Magnolia Sea.

Manufacturing Procurement 71

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Just-in-Time Modeling Software 71

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

In my work tonight, I carefully studied 2006-2015 financial results to select the Supply Chains to Admire winners. Higher percentage of growth than the industry average for the period of 2006-2015. Greater margin performance than the industry average for the peer group for the period of 2006-2015. Operating Margin.

Supply Chain Design Software 191

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Let’s take P&G as an example. Shown in Figure 2, we track the results for the period from 2006-to 2021. So, while companies can achieve economies of scale in administration, sales, and logistics, the economies of scale for make, source, and deliver only happen when companies aggressively manage complexity.

Procurement Analytics 332

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 8, 2022

” Let me give you a couple of examples to demonstrate what Edwards means. He was then a senior executive at Oracle before joining Enter ra in 2006.” ” If we’re not careful, these programs could also become the world’s greatest sources of misinformation. ” None of that is true. Footnotes. [1]

Modeling Software 130

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Savi

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

To put this in perspective, 2018 is the first year since 2006 in which driver shortage is the primary concern of the industry. Some sources recorded up to a 20 percent annual demand increase for large truckload carriers and fleets. This demand spike coincided with a huge increase in driver turnover.

Cost Reduction Strategies 56

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

Supply Market Intelligence (SMI) is the mechanism by which organizations make as complete analysis as possible of a current or targeted supply base, including adoption of supplier-specific and market risks (Handfield, 2006). These interviews are often the best source of information and are not published. Manufacturers or the U.S.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 98

Unleashed

MAY 12, 2022

Here we take a closer look at each of these popular platforms: Shopify for B2B eCommerce Shopify, the Canadian platform founded in 2006 , has grown into a behemoth of the sector, and now operates across 175 countries. Compare this with Magento, which – with its open source offerings – has a far more fluid pricing structure.

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 98

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

On top of this we can see examples of marketing driven service providers that very doubtfully brand their product S&OP, or make up new names for existing S&OP processes. Worse, overall S&OP development and progress seems to have stalled. 64% think there is not enough coordinated innovation in S&OP processes.

S&OP 60

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SupplyOn

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

In his amazing speech, Jody Franich, Boeing Vice President Category Management & Enterprise Sourcing Office, emphasized the most important aspects of digitization, that needs to be connected, predictive and intelligent.

Aerospace 8

Aerospace Industrial Industry Predictive Analytics Software 8

EcoVadis

APRIL 7, 2017

Many of these patents focus on alternative or renewable energy sources , such as wind, solar, tidal, wave, biomass/biofuels, hydroelectric, geothermal, fuel cells, and hybrid electric vehicles and/or biomimicry. Source: CEPGI. A Few Examples. Another interesting example comes from Solidia Technologies, Inc.,

Waste Reduction 49

Waste Reduction Sustainability Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 49

Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

For example, the software had: All the right forecast methods. In this post, Bram Desmet outlines the three main categories of supply chain complexity — Planning/Sourcing/Making/Delivering, Processes/People/Tools/Analytics, the impact of fast changing technology, increasing market speed and turbulence, attracting and developing talent.

Inventory Reduction 61

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies 61

ShipBob

AUGUST 3, 2020

Founded in 2006, this firm is slightly newer in comparison to others. Product sourcing. Product sourcing is the process of purchasing or creating products that you can sell. For the latter, you can simply go to a lender and have them lend you $15k if you know, for example, that your inventory is worth 50 cents on the dollar.

Trends 105

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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Acquisition in the federal government has been identified as a major source of potential savings in the future, as in the private sector, but a recent set of workshops and interviews identified some major challenges that exist. Emerging Issues in Supply Chain Government Acquisition Strategic Sourcing Supply chain analytics'

Analytics Software 60

Analytics Software Analytics Government Material Savings 60

AFFLINK

MAY 17, 2017

Here, we’ll give you examples of customer experiences — bad and good — and how with the right supply chain, it’ll all work out. An example a company with efficient logistics management is the Hilton hotel chain. At the DoubleTree Hotel , for example, management has seen an increased guest demand for eco-friendly products and processes.

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Vendor Strategies 48

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Orbit Chart of Supply Chain Performance at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns for the Period of 2006-2015. For example, this included transport management, export management, as well as customs and foreign trade. Comparison of Performance and Improvement of Companies in the Chemical Industry for 2009-2015.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 154

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software 154

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2015

One of my favorite speeches, over this fifteen year tenure, was listening to Alan Greenspan at the AMR Research IT conference in November 2006. Today, 32% of companies have source, make and deliver reporting to the same organization, and the gaps in alignment between operations and commercial teams are large. They remain with me. .’

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

I followed his journey during the period of 2006-2011, and wanted to check in with him to gain his insights on the selection of VTech as a finalist in the Supply Chains to Admire research. Orbit Chart of VTech for the Period of 2006-2015 at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns . Let me give you a simple example.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 150

Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

Lack of standardised sustainability reporting makes it difficult to compare sustainability performance between source mines, set sustainability targets and reward best practice. REEs are fungible, meaning that, for example, 1kg of neodymium (Nd) is mutually interchangeable from another 1kg of Nd. Rare Earth Elements are fungible.

Modeling Software 56

Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 56

Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Quaker Oats has only been part of PepsiCo since 2001 and Duyvis since 2006. The freshness of the potatoes is crucial to the quality of our crisps, for example, which makes it necessary to be based close to the source. The master data is now managed centrally, for example.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software 60

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary we address the dichotomy of revisiting supply chain strategic sourcing strategies in the wake of a rapidly changing l landscape of challenges. Strategic Sourcing Shifts Away from China. Basis of Materials Strategic Sourcing. Background. The rest, as they often say, is history.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 22, 2023

This is the same list I discussed in my research in 2006. Bottomline, the satisfaction levels with planning technologies are low, with growing gaps between ERP Expansionists (Infor, Oracle and SAP) and best of breed companies (examples are Kinaxis, o9, and OMP), and the lowest for market consolidators (examples are BlueYonder and E2open).

S&OP 252

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Zug Campus - Source: ISZL website Initial purchasing process at ISZL Before last year, when faculty and staff at the International School of Zug and Luzern wanted to buy something, they could briefly discuss it with the principal or other budget holders and then order what was needed instead of going through a formal process. ."

Purchasing Skills 52

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