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Avoiding Dead-end Streets As We Build the Future of Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Shaman

Seasoned supply chain professionals used the mental model from the recession of 2007 as a guidepost.) I believe future applications are adaptive (reduced latency to translate market data into actionable insights) and distributed. Distributed and Democratized. No one knows, but here I share some insights based on testing.

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Top 6 Wholesale Distribution Trends for 2019

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But I’m sure many of you in the wholesale and distribution business are thinking: “ What does 2019 hold for the wholesale and distribution industry? They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub.

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What is Supply Chain Visibility and Why Isn’t It Enough?

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In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. Supply chain visibility often means “where’s my stuff,” or the ability to trace parts in transit from the manufacturer to the final destination. What is supply chain visibility?

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When We Don’t Have Answers, We Need to Work Quickly To Build Them

Supply Chain Shaman

I remember my first implementation of Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP). Four industries–B2B Technology, Aerospace and Defense, Retail Apparel, and Food Manufacturing–grew inventory during the pandemic. The only thing clear to me is investing in the current state will not help us build better. The reason?

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Distribution in China takes a detour

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China is not only an attractive market in terms of sourcing and manufacturing but also for the sale of goods due to the rapid growth of its middle class. For example, no single logistics service provider has a distribution network resembling anything close to nationwide coverage. Free trade zone. Regional DC.

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Winning strategies for distributors and manufacturers during an economic downturn

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What the last recession taught us An article from McKinsey & Company (2022) analyzed the performance of about 40 publicly traded distribution companies during the 2007-2009 recession. The post Winning strategies for distributors and manufacturers during an economic downturn appeared first on.

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When We Don’t Have Answers, We Need to Work Quickly To Build Them

Supply Chain Shaman

I remember my first implementation of Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP). Four industries–B2B Technology, Aerospace and Defense, Retail Apparel, and Food Manufacturing–grew inventory during the pandemic. The only thing clear to me is investing in the current state will not help us build better. The reason?