Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2018

It is a meeting of equals. The meetings are open. The group meets quarterly with monthly conference calls in between the quarterly meeting. 90% of companies are unable to drive improvement at the intersection of inventory management, operating margin and customer service.). There are no sponsorships.

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

Rapid cost increases, interest rate hikes and reduced demand require more effective inventory management and forecasting attention. 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.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Granular data by volume is a must to be able to manage replenishment, network design, and inventory targets. Financial forecasts tend to have a negative bias (forecasts less than market potential) to ensure that employees have a better probability of meeting their bonuses. Most budgets are completed in currency at a brand level.

Supply Chain Design Software 183

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Taulia

JUNE 12, 2023

It can also negatively affect your working capital position, tying up cash in the form of excess inventory. Inventory carrying cost Another of the KPIs in supply chain management, inventory carrying cost, measures the costs incurred due to holding your current inventory levels.

Procurement Analytics 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

In our analysis, only one out of ten companies successfully improves operating margins and inventory turns at the same time. When this happens, we find that the organization is more aligned and perform(s) better on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter –growth, inventory turns, operating margin, Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). (We

Pharmaceutical 195

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Taulia

JULY 11, 2023

A 2022 paper commissioned by Dun & Bradstreet found that companies failing to meet their ESG goals faced tangible challenges that can lead directly to increased operational and financial risk. Rethink inventory management strategy Sustainability and optimal inventory levels go hand in hand.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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RFgen

AUGUST 18, 2021

The automotive industry manages complex inventories in addition to facing vast outside pressures. Inventory management shouldn’t be a nightmare. Inventory management shouldn’t be a nightmare. Automating inventory processes can help reduce overhead costs and increase customer satisfaction for good. Read the Full Story ».

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2015

I first met Shane in 2007 at the beginning of his work with Syngenta’s value chain. Orbit Chart Comparing Syngenta and Monsanto Progress on the Effective Frontier – Balancing Inventory Turns and Operating Margin for the Period of 2005-2014. He led the team during the period of 2007-2009. Shane’s Story.

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Bristlecone

MARCH 31, 2020

The financial crisis of 2007-08 was referred to as a black swan event because it caused catastrophic damage to the global economy and triggered widespread disruption to people’s lives. Increasingly, businesses are driven by the need to improve productivity, minimize costs, reduce inventory and drive up asset utilization.

Modeling 52

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synchrono

DECEMBER 4, 2017

The global economic recession that started in 2007/2008 hit the manufacturing sector hard. When consumer demand dropped due to the recession, this excess capacity could no longer be ignored because it led to mountains of unsold inventory and raw materials sitting in the supply chain.

Capacity 69

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2016

Understand how the inventory moves. The first step in the process is to dig into the data on your current operations to determine the “behavior” of your inventory. This includes characteristics like: The volume of inventory on pallets vs. cartons. Can inventory be racked? Define your company’s “behavior”.

Warehousing 100

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Enterra Insights

MAY 2, 2019

Larger-scale vacant retail properties, such as regional malls and community centers, are more often purchased by industrial developers and then demolished to be replaced by new industrial construction that is designed to meet the physical requirements of prospective space users.” The Internet of Things and Big Data.

Warehousing 113

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

The years from 2007 through 2009 were notable for their economic volatility, reflected not only in the global economic recession but also the instability of customer demand and rapid movement in raw material, fuel, and commodity prices. They prioritized projects that reduced inventory and logistics expenses. By Maha Muzumdar.

Inventory Reduction 163

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Colgate outperformed P&G in Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), and P&G exceeded Colgate in inventory turns. ” So, I started work with Arizona State University to take balance sheet data from 2003-2007 to analyze which combination of metrics drove the highest market capitalization. The question was, “What mattered?

Inventory Reduction 53

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Walmart would not have the ability to provide such low prices and have consistent inventory in the over 5,000 stores in the United States and over 1.3 is one of a growing number of big-box retailers building out their supply chains with distribution centers designed to meet the demands of online shopping. Decades in the Making.

Gartner 120

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2016

It has become a habit to make sure that I am getting all my steps in and not just meeting, but exceeding my daily and weekly fitness goals. I checked my steps throughout the day to make sure I was on track to meet my goals. It’s been a busy week and I forgot to charge my Fitbit. What does this have to do with supply chain planning?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

For many that I meet in my global travels, the industry analyst role is a new concept. Inventory Turns. Better performance in inventory turns than the peer group average for the period of 2006-2015. Only 5% of public companies meet the definition for the Supply Chains To Admire for 2016. A Personal Reflection.

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QAD

MAY 26, 2021

The QAD solution offering has expanded beyond the original QAD MFG/PRO (1984-2007) software to now include a full-featured suite of integrated software solutions to manage manufacturing, financials, operations, customer and supply chain processes. Inventory Optimization. What Solutions Does QAD Offer? Supplier Relationship Management.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

Target charges suppliers more to help offload unsold inventory (Reuters). Last week, I highlighted how Walmart is piloting the use of drones in its warehouses for inventory tracking. DHL employs robot as picker’s best companion. Amazon Grocery-Delivery Service Opens to Cutthroat U.K. Market (BloombergTechnology). million (TechCrunch).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Arkieva

MARCH 2, 2016

Dale Davidson, famed economist who predicted the economy collapse of 1999 and 2007 warns, “Don’t imply that a 50% collapse is looming – it’s already at our doorstep.” Too much inventories placing pressure on cutting prices to retain sales. Worse margins driven by too little demand. Too little disposable income.

Supply Chain Planning 60

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2015

Like a hammer looking for a nail, it seems like every vendor I meet now has an S&OP solution. When I wrote a summary report at AMR Research in 2007 and 2009, there were two or 6% of the market. One of the issues that clients face is the ability to configure the application to meet their needs. It is comical. Visualization.

S&OP 150

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Consumers are increasingly demanding more information about the products they buy, and regulatory bodies are introducing new requirements for companies to meet. These include: Barcodes: Barcodes can be used to track products and materials throughout the supply chain and validate inventory levels. This is where traceability comes in.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Taulia

MARCH 15, 2023

Suppliers may face difficulties in meeting their commitments due to increased costs or shortages, resulting in – at best – delays. However, as we’ve mentioned, lack of inventory and supply chain issues will likely retreat as priorities. The more complex and wide-ranging the supply chain, the more vulnerable it can be.

Ukraine 52

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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). I remember December 2007 like yesterday. They are not. Reflection.

Supply and Demand 150

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

And when Mark Goodson and Bill Todman began shopping a modernized revival of The Price Is Right, Bob Barker joined on as the host, a role he would hold until his retirement in 2007. Global trade has eased as warehouse inventories of retailers and manufacturers remain elevated,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

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Unleashed

JULY 11, 2021

To meet standards and be granted sustainability certification, regulations must keep up to date with scientific research. Sustainability is a characteristic of lean manufacturing through waste reduction and improved inventory control. Equally, regular monitoring, testing, and reporting is required.

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Supply Chain Network

MARCH 2, 2012

The acquisition expands IBM’s cloud-based analytics offerings that provide supply chain intelligence leading to better inventory management and cost efficiencies. Smarter Commerce helps organizations that are struggling to meet the demands of a rapidly changing market.

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Shipsy

MAY 17, 2018

Despite entering India way back in 2007, Walmart till now, operated only 21 stores catering to B2B segment across the country. Walmart’s expertise in providing faster deliveries can help Flipkart in meeting the objective. This is where Walmart can make a huge impact.

Retail 40

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ShipBob

AUGUST 3, 2020

It was the world’s largest VC firm in 2007 with over $20 million in assets during the year. You must be able to manage inventory turnover seamlessly and prevent stockouts. Tools that help with demand forecasting can help ensure you stay a step ahead with reordering inventory. Ajay said that funding ‘uncertainty’ (e.g.,

Trends 105

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

The rise of China in the past decade coincided with a global economic boom after the financial crisis of 2007-2008. Domestic production may be unable to meet a sudden uptick in orders because of steady domestic demand and little headspace for exports. The Rise and Rise of China.

Distribution 74

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

It pains me to see nine out of ten companies are stuck at the critical intersection of cost and inventory turns. Cross-functional teams meet regularly to learn from the voice of the customer. For example, in the recession of 2007, DuPont missed the downturn in the market. I am not quite sure. It evolved over time.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 13, 2016

The company was replenishing dealers inventory on a weekly basis, by direct shipment and cross-docking operations, from source warehouses located near Deere & Company’s manufacturing facilities. Somehow Intel had to reduce the supply chain costs for the Atom chip, but had only one area of leverage—inventory.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

It was between projects in 2007 that a high school buddy suggested they have a beer with another high school buddy who was selling seafood over the internet. Crystal Creek is a Certified B-Corporation, which means the company meets higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

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crisp

JULY 28, 2023

Verve Coffee’s strategic partnership with Crisp helped them optimize inventory, increase sales, and expand their presence in grocery stores across the nation. It’s been great being able to filter our business down by the regions, stores, and products to prepare for sales meetings, Julia explains. “We

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Unleashed

AUGUST 22, 2019

The first iPhone was released in 2007, but Wi-Fi and mobile data were still relatively expensive. Sales teams are no longer going out to meet with clients and then going back into the office to do their paperwork. When you’re off to meet a client, there’s often some background information that you need to be prepared for your meeting.

Inventory Management Software 40

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Techgistics

JUNE 4, 2017

Third-party sellers simply ship their inventory to Amazon, which then manages the entire back-end fulfillment of an item once it’s purchased. Amazon Fresh A grocery delivery service that started in Seattle in 2007 and now operates in 16 cities. Flex was launched to meet the on-demand needs of Prime Now. in one hour.

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Earlier in his career as the senior global supply chain position for Honeywell’s one-billion-dollar Fluorine Products business unit, Steve was accountable for all the inventory planning elements including the business’s SIOP processes for their chemical plants, blending facilities and distribution centers in 7 countries across the world.

S&OP 60

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