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The Coffee Pot Conversation That Will Not Happen

Supply Chain Shaman

Lately, as I reflected on my conversations with John (fictitious name) when I was at AMR Research, I yearn to go back in time. 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.

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AI in Commerce: Takeaways from The Edge Summit

BlueYonder

I just had the privilege of attending a timely and unique event on how to “Shape the Future of AI-Powered Commerce.” This technology is a game changer, it’s powerful, and it’s exciting and scary – but at the same time it needs rules, governance and frameworks, as well as the human element.

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A New Red Wagon?

Supply Chain Shaman

Last week, I spent time with large chemical companies engrossed in this discussion. Usually, a company just starting the journey will make progress faster than a company that has been on the journey for many years. As shown in Figure 1, the company has been unable to maintain balance on the portfolio of cost and inventory.

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How the UAW Strike is Shaking Up the Automotive Supply Chain

Resilinc

Opened in 2006, this plant is responsible for building the Buick Enclave and the Chevrolet Traverse. Shawn Fain also announced that no additional members would strike at Stellantis at this time, as favorable negotiations were underway. The Chicago assembly plant is Ford’s largest and oldest plant , opened in 1924.

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Stories of Supply Chain Leadership: An Interview with Joan Motsinger of Seagate

Supply Chain Shaman

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).

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How Do You Define a Mature Supply Chain Planning Organization? (Part 1)

Supply Chain Shaman

I was not sure what the discussion was going to be, but I was hoping to be wide-awake by the time that I got to the corner of 18 th Street to meet my client. I was not sure what the discussion was going to be, but I was hoping to be wide-awake by the time that I got to the corner of 18 th Street to meet my client. client meeting.

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7 Best Supply Chain Books of All Time

Supply Chain Opz

Finding Best Supply Chain Books We've found that most recommendations for on the web are based on just personal opinion. 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.