Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

VTech drove significant improvement in operating margin through the recession of 2007-2009 and then drove improvement in both inventory margin and operating margin for the period of 2010-2012 with some regression in the period of 2013-2015. Point of sale data needed to drive all processes. The Use of Point of Sale Data.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

While traditional supply chain processes evolved from functional excellence definitions for source, make and deliver from the inside-out; to make the digital pivot and become more market-driven, companies need to define new supply chain processes outside-in. Map the data and the processes outside-in. Forms of Channel Data.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

A Demand-Driven Value Network as defined by AMR Research in 2007: A network that senses demand with minimal latency to drive a near real-time response to shape and translate demand. The focus is on channel data: price; inventory positions; and policies. Use of Channel Data. We then began the discussion on outside-in processes.

Material Savings 183

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 183

Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 14, 2015

ERP systems are generally thought of as large systems with transaction processing and data structure capabilities that promote intra-organizational communication. They have been touted as the key to manufacturing excellence and supply chain integration… But what is the real ROI on ERP system implementation?

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics 60

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

Executive, after executive, lament, “They have purchased many technologies and sponsored many projects to reduce inventories, but they are not seeing results.” As a result, companies should buy inventory management technologies based on process requirements, IT standardization and cultural fit. These are my thoughts.

Inventory Reduction 150

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 150

GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. ” The Key’s To Walmart’s Supply Chain Management Excellence over the Year. Walmart uses its mammoth purchasing power to shape suppliers’ behavior which also drives down costs, Gartner said.

Gartner 120

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

News anchors broadcast real-time data on the stock market, and while there are many commentaries on the positives and the negatives, what is clear is we are in a period of change and uncertainty. I remember December 2007 like yesterday. However, only 5% of organizations are using market data. The water cooler is buzzing.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Forecasting Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2015

When I wrote a summary report at AMR Research in 2007 and 2009, there were two or 6% of the market. Data visualization is quickly advancing in the tools. Many companies over the last decade built Excel ghettos and implemented reward systems for spreadsheet jockey(s). Data cleanliness takes rigor and discipline.

S&OP 150

S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 150

NC State SCRC

APRIL 20, 2016

.’ The kid’s name was Dan Bricklin and he joined with Bob Frankson to start a company called Visicorp that became Visicalc …and what he had just showed me was the first spreadsheet in the world, which eventually became the foundation for Excel, one of the most applied tools in the world.” In 2007, Apple launched the I-Phone.

Procurement Solutions 40

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills Analytics Software 40

Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

The ABCDs of an Excellent Supply Chain. In this 2-part Supply chain strategy post , the Managing Director at Solventure – Bram Desmet, discusses the key elements of an excellent supply chain. So, as I sit down to write this blog, I wonder what are some of the things that make supply chains excellent? Please subscribe here.

Inventory Reduction 61

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies 61

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

In recent years, firms both large and small have launched new “Data Science” or similarly named groups. As the phenomenon of Big Data has taken hold in the private sector, many firms which as recently as 10 years ago devoted minimal resources to large scale database mining and analytics have reversed course. I asked in all innocence.

Pricing Training 54

Pricing Training Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills 54

HICX Solutions

APRIL 16, 2021

Multidomain MDM and single domain MDM are two major approaches to Master Data Management (MDM), which are evaluated in this article. Master Data Management itself is a vital part of digital transformation and therefore remains a key consideration on the strategic roadmap within enterprises. Why Master Data Management (MDM) matters.

Analytics Software 95

Analytics Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software Optimization Software 95

Vinculum

JULY 10, 2020

Amazon took the lead and so did several other eCommerce brands to help common men live, eat and survive in peace with their excellent service strategies! Visitors from the import-export industries, wholesalers and several others come here to buy and sell online without any hassles. Something very strategic happened. In conclusion.

India 52

India Price Reduction Pricing Training Inventory Reduction 52

HICX Solutions

APRIL 16, 2021

Multidomain MDM and single domain MDM are two major approaches to Master Data Management (MDM), which are evaluated in this article. Master Data Management itself is a vital part of digital transformation and therefore remains a key consideration on the strategic roadmap within enterprises. Why Master Data Management (MDM) matters.

Analytics Software 52

Analytics Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software Optimization Software 52

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 25, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. When a colleague forwarded the news of SAP (finally) buying Ariba past midnight India time on Wednesday ( [link] ), my first response was roughly on the lines of "better late to the dance than allow Oracle to steal your partner". Supply Excellence. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service.

Pharmaceutical 22

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Over the first few months, I quickly learned that it was much more than supplying reports and data. I have purchased the E-Book myself and truly enjoyed it. . There is a lot of available information that will assist companies by regularly interacting with business professionals and data sets from outside the organization. .

S&OP 60

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 60