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Reinventing Supply Chains: Focus on Human Factors

Supply Chain Shaman

Ask a procurement or transportation professional if they have a good demand signal and expect a laugh. Technology can automate role-based views up and down the river of demand for all roles: marketing, sales, finance, manufacturing, procurement, transportation, and human resources. As a result, demand variability grew.

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If Only 2020 was 2020

Supply Chain Shaman

Midway through the pandemic in September-October 2020, companies rated themselves as more innovative and significantly better on agility and responsiveness at an 80% confidence level than in January 2020. There was no improvement in the response when compared to the downturn at the start of the 2007 recession. Why does this matter?

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Reflection: The Journey to be Market Driven

Supply Chain Shaman

” At that time, the sales organization used more point-of-sale data than their competitors, they had an impressive and innovative IT team, and their supply chain processes were what I considered best-in-class. I walked away thinking, “What a great company!” Over time, as I watched, this changed. The result?

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Who will Manage the Warehouse Robots

Supply Chain Digest

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. I would again assume some companies on the list above have a far more complex SC to manage and lead, ultimately requiring a lot more innovation within a SC to stay ahead of competitors, and ultimately satisfy their customers demands. locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

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Trends in Logistics Technology, according to Gartner

Supply Chain Digest

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. I would again assume some companies on the list above have a far more complex SC to manage and lead, ultimately requiring a lot more innovation within a SC to stay ahead of competitors, and ultimately satisfy their customers demands. locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

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Highlights from Gartner Analyst Noha Samara Interview on Key Supply Chain Planning Issues

Supply Chain Digest

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. I would again assume some companies on the list above have a far more complex SC to manage and lead, ultimately requiring a lot more innovation within a SC to stay ahead of competitors, and ultimately satisfy their customers demands. locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

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1H 2025 Supply Chain in Numbers and Charts

Supply Chain Digest

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. I would again assume some companies on the list above have a far more complex SC to manage and lead, ultimately requiring a lot more innovation within a SC to stay ahead of competitors, and ultimately satisfy their customers demands. locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.