Resilinc

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Opened in 2006, this plant is responsible for building the Buick Enclave and the Chevrolet Traverse. While companies do have some excess inventory available, the automotive supply chain is experiencing layoffs, furloughs, auto parts shortages, and idling operations. GM’s Lancing Delta Township, conversely, is GM’s newest US plant.

Automotive 75

Automotive Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning 75

GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2018

In 2003, Walmart announced that all of its suppliers would need to have Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on all pallets and cases by 2006. For many reasons, that transformation did not happen and RFID was put on the industry’s back-burner. Instantaneous inventory cycling reduces delays and speeds SCM.

Supply Chain Design Software 165

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software SCM Analytics Software 165

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 18, 2017

There are seismic shifts occurring between industries in value chains. In Figure 1, we share the profiles of the companies in the industry. As shown in Figure 1, the company has been unable to maintain balance on the portfolio of cost and inventory. Performance Data for the Chemical Industry for 2006-2016.

Supply Chain Planning Software 196

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 18, 2018

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.

Optimal Sourcing 168

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Design Software 168

Supply Chain Insights

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Here we share the answers to the questions that we get the most often about this research: What is the source of data? We built peer groups based on like industries. If the company had multiple divisions crossing over many industries, where did you place them? Which companies were considered in the study?

Pharmaceutical 179

Pharmaceutical Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 179

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

In our work on the Supply Chains to Admire report , we tracked the progress of manufacturing, retailing and distribution companies for the period of 2006 to 2013 and 2009-2013. We then rated companies on their ability to manage and improve a portfolio of metrics: operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC).

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 31, 2023

The speakers and the attendees all likened this moment in AI adoption to other key moments in time – it’s 1997 and the internet is gaining traction, its 2006 and the smartphone is revealing its power, and, now, it’s 2023 and the curtain is going up on Act 1 of the generative AI play. Basically, the data feeding the open AI systems (e.g.,

Optimal Sourcing 75

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Predictive Analytics Software 75

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. How do you balance the trade-offs between source, make and deliver?

Optimal Sourcing 298

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

In 2006, they made a decision to implement a supply chain planning solution. Comprehensive view of source, make and deliver. Most often the focus is on transportation or logistics, but does not take into consideration the trade-offs between make, source and deliver. Focus is on make, source and deliver together.

Supply Chain Planning Software 215

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 29, 2020

In the publishing industry, Nielsen BookScan is the most widely used database for a book ranking method. Therefore, the challenge to establish the ranking method is to find a more economical data source and the unbiased metrics. Anyway, the access to this database costs an arm and a leg. The links below are #paid links. & Tang, C.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

As shown in Table 1, the growth of traditional retail industries is declining. 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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 150

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. I get called frequently to talk to supply chain leadership teams about inventory. I see this as a problem.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Global Trade Management

MAY 22, 2017

The logistics industry is slowly being transformed to the point when the utilization of the electronic data environment will become the norm in the industry and the additional technological advancements in IoT technology will enable the integration of complete cargo supply. However, not all technologies are or will be accepted.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Diversified Industry Performance For the Period of 2010-2017. Meet Ernest.

Supply Chain Software 33

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement 33

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Diversified Industry Performance For the Period of 2010-2017. Meet Ernest.

Supply Chain Software 30

Supply Chain Software Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 30

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

In Figure 1, I share a composite orbit chart of progress of Cisco Systems, Intel, Samsung and Flextronics on the Effective Frontier at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin for 2006-2012. However, no company in this chart is on a linear path towards improving both margin and inventory turns. But, Could We?

Optimal Sourcing 281

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Modeling 281

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

– Operational improvements (reduction of lead time, increase in productivity, and reduction in work-in-process inventory, etc.). – Lastly, Not applicable to all industries. – Six Sigma creates a link between tactical actions and strategic focus. – Comparatively simple deployment tools.

Six Sigma 80

Six Sigma Optimal Sourcing Continuous Improvement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 80

Savi

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Supply Chain Challenges: Freight Volume Rising, Driver Shortage Growing The shipping industry plays a critical role in world economics. An essential component of the shipping industry is trucking, which many companies and industries prefer because of its low cost, refrigeration potential, and fast delivery time.

Cost Reduction Strategies 56

Cost Reduction Strategies Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 56

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Vendor Managed Inventory processes–once hailed as the panacea of demand sensing–largely operate in isolation within sales organizations (of the thirty-three organizations that we interviewed last year, no market leader has connected these demand signals). ” They questioned, “ How long will this recession last?

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Forecasting Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

At each company, there is a relationship between the metrics of growth, margin, inventory, customer service, and asset strategy. When we compare the results of P&G to its peer group for 2012-2021, P&G outperforms in inventory turns and margin but underperforms in growth and asset utilization. Was this by design? My reasoning?

Procurement Analytics 320

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Inventory Management/Optimizat. Content Being Accessed: Inventory Optimization Case Study: OReilly Auto Parts. OReilly Auto Parts drives inventory management to stay in the fast lane. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information.

Optimal Sourcing 32

Optimal Sourcing Case Study Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 32

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

For many that I meet in my global travels, the industry analyst role is a new concept. In my work tonight, I carefully studied 2006-2015 financial results to select the Supply Chains to Admire winners. In the analysis, we study 33 industry peer groups across more than three hundred public companies. Inventory Turns.

Supply Chain Design Software 185

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Supply Chains Rock

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

As the Supply Chains Rock blog points out in an October 2006 post, conducting business in emerging global markets requires a knowledge of supply chains and the ways in which they function in other regions. Industrial Interface. ” The benefits of managing a corporate supply chain online are enormous. . China Supply Chain Council.

Supply Chain Software 113

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FLEXE

MARCH 5, 2017

Founded by 32-year-old Sophia Amoruso in 2006, Nasty Gal’s rise and fall happened in less than a decade. With gumption, she did what any entrepreneurial, then-22-year-old would do: turn to social media to promote her inventory and fledgling business. To match demand, she began approaching labels to bolster inventory.

Price Reduction 31

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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Since graduating from the NC State Jenkins MBA program in 2006, Joydeep Ganguly has risen through the ranks at Biogen Idec – the world’s oldest independent biotechnology company and the largest biotech employer in North Carolina. We didn’t expect that and our cost profiles were lower then the industry as a result.

Supply Chain Design Software 60

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Negotiating Skills Price Reduction 60

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Inventory Management/Optimizat. Content Being Accessed: White Paper: Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization. Understanding the complexities and tools needed in managing inventory across multi-levels of the supply chain. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Bar Coding/Label Printing. ERP Systems.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

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EMERGE App

JULY 16, 2018

When you’re in the e-commerce industry or entrepreneurship space, buzzwords like “drop shipping” and “Amazon FBA” just roll off your tongue. They’ve come into their own in the past decade when Amazon started “Fulfilled by Amazon” back in 2006. Pro Tip #2: Source Your Product Sensibly.

Manufacturing Procurement 71

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

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Inventory Management/Optimizat. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. ERP Systems.

Forecasting 32

Forecasting Optimal Sourcing Forecasting Software Supply Chain Design Software 32

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Inventory Management/Optimizat. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. ERP Systems.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Inventory Management/Optimizat. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. ERP Systems.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

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Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Inventory Management/Optimizat. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. ERP Systems.

Supply Chain Performance 32

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Inventory Management/Optimizat. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. ERP Systems.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Inventory Management/Optimizat. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. ERP Systems.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Inventory Management/Optimizat. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. ERP Systems.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

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Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Inventory Management/Optimizat. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. ERP Systems.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 31, 2009

Inventory Management/Optimizat. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. ERP Systems.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 32

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Inventory Management/Optimizat. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. ERP Systems.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 32