The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the world, it is vital for organisations to ensure a reliable supply of products and services. Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. Leadership in Supply Chain. fashion, automotive, spare parts, airlines).

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 25, 2013

Origin of Logistics & Supply Chain Revealed! What do we know about "Logistics" and "Supply Chain" to date? Frankel et al 2008 indicated that " supply chain " and "supply chain management" first recognized in the 1980s. 3) Origin of "Supply Chain". Case Studies. 1) Current State.

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SCM Research

MARCH 22, 2013

Food supply chains are affected by supply chain trends such as globalization, consolidation, and commoditization. Supply chain managers have eagerly sought to apply textbook knowledge to these supply chains. The more complex supply chain systems become, the less controllable they seem to be.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Ben joined Ruan in 2007 and served in a number of corporate and operational roles, including COO and CIO, before assuming his current role in 2015. Their Integrated Supply Chain Solutions combine Ruan’s non-asset and asset-based capabilities with optimal technology. About Ben McLean. Ruan Transportation LinkedIn.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Recently, I hosted the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. In our research, we find that 72% of planners primarily depend on Excel and desktop analysis despite the rollout of advanced platforms for planning in 92% of manufacturers with greater than 5B$ in revenue. We are managing the supply chain in the Pandemic in phases.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 12, 2020

In my day-to-day work in supply chain management, I find more encounter more opinions than facts. …most discussions are fueled by over-zealous and self-serving marketing programs. The period of 2007-2008 was the downturn of the recession while the period of 2009-2013 marked the recovery. Supply Chain Leadership.

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SCM Research

JULY 11, 2012

This time, at least two articles related to supply chain management have been awarded: Manuj and Mentzer (2008): Global supply chain risk management and Roth et al. 2008): Unraveling the food supply chain: Strategic insights from China and the 2007 recalls. Global supply chain risk management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I wrote my first report on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) while sitting on the floor in the Atlanta airport in 2005 when I was an AMR Research analyst. Tight coupling of the supply chain forecast to the financial forecast will improve value. Industries carried on average 32 days more inventory in 2020 than in 2007. (I

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

However, Foresight Alliance, a consulting firm that applies foresight, strategy, and research to build organizations’ resilience in an increasingly complex and fast-changing world warns against exaggeration and wishful thinking. What are areas that are relevant to supply chains where new paradigms are possible? Digitization.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Often, unexpected events such as suppliers failing to deliver, software glitches and even Mother Nature can wreak havoc with even the best supply chains. It was about the norm according to research shared in the World Economic Forum Report. By 2007, after various delays and issues – Walmart changed its RFID strategy.

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Taulia

JUNE 12, 2023

Blog Expert Advice 8 min read 12 Jun 2023 By Taulia Share: Share via linkedin Share via twitter Share via facebook Share via email Copied Copy page URL to clipboard 10 supply chain KPIs and metrics to track We’ve listed the 10 top supply chain KPIs you can use to measure your supply chain performance and find opportunities for optimization.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In this regular edition of our featured column, Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , we provide highlights of two noteworthy supply chain management focused technology development efforts which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based multi-industry supply chain readership.

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SCM Research

JANUARY 12, 2015

This time, the list contains at least two papers from related disciplines that could be useful to influence the way we are conducting research in our field. Theory Article Award Corporate Social Responsibility Procurement Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Risk Management' Ferrin, D., & Rao, H.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 1, 2016

by CJ Wehlage On the bus ride back to the McDowell Marriott after the 2016 Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain event, I plugged my ear phones into my cell and listened to some Pearl Jam. So, the supply chain version of Last Kiss would go something like this…. “Oh Oh where, oh where, can my supply chain be?

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2020

“The rapid spread of the Covid-19 virus is already having a huge impact on the global economy,” writes Peter Dizikes, “which is rippling around the world via the long supply chains of major industries.”[1] Recessions, as defined by the National Bureau of Economic Research, are a fairly common occurrence.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Supply chain management is not an easy subject. Background Supply chain management is a relatively new discipline. Access public data from Data.gov Supply chain management is part of complex economic activities. Resource: Pew Research Center 4. Luckily, we've been there and we are here to help you.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Nowhere is this more important than in the supply chain. The supply chain recruiter’s dilemma: How to compete with digitally-savvy companies. Should I accept this offer at Tech Company A or this offer in Supply Chain at Company B?” But supply chain operations lag behind.

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Kinaxis

MAY 21, 2015

by CJ Wehlage On May 29, 2014, I posted a blog about the Top 25 Supply Chains predictions for 2015. The 2015 Top Supply Chains were #1 Amazon , #2 McDonald’s, #3 Unilever. The 2015 Top Supply Chains were #1 Amazon , #2 McDonald’s, #3 Unilever. Almost a year later, that was 100% correct.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. Historically, the traditional supply chain focused on improving costs. Today, more mature supply chain teams focus on delivering value. Typically, it is a lack of common definition on what defines supply chain excellence.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 14, 2015

As organizations seek to drive supply chain integration across global business units and markets, billions of dollars have been invested in massive systems known as. They have been touted as the key to manufacturing excellence and supply chain integration… But what is the real ROI on ERP system implementation?

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SCM Research

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Supply chains have often been regarded as interorganizational networks. I am certain that supply chain management research can benefit from this valuable contribution. Theory Article Dyad Network Review Supply Chain Management' An incredibly insightful article by Provan et al.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. It is possible to use an app for advance on paycheck to ensure payments are made on time, but please research before moving forward on them. It was started in 2007 and is managed by the U.S. Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on August 2, 2022.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2015

The company’s focus is on biotechnology and genomic research. I first met Shane in 2007 at the beginning of his work with Syngenta’s value chain. I was working at AMR Research, and the group asked for help to understand the concepts of being demand-driven. He led the team during the period of 2007-2009.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In this fifth Supply Chain Matters weekly reader update, we highlight the latest developments related to ongoing UAW labor strike involving the big three U.S. Southern States and the UAW agreeing to a two-tiered wage system for entry level workers in 2007 in the midst of the bankruptcy fears of two of these automakers.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. million employees without a focus on good supply chain management. ” The Key’s To Walmart’s Supply Chain Management Excellence over the Year. ” Walmart states early on.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. Customer-Centric Supply Chain Processes. ” I smiled.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2022

For the past twenty-two years, I have had the luxury of watching supply chain stories unfold. When Gartner bought AMR Research, I left to build a company, and in the process, I slowly built a Linkedin audience of over 330,000 followers. I also am very grateful for the following and the support of the global supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

In this second Supply Chain Matters reader update, we highlight the ongoing supply chain and manufacturing implications of the labor strike involving the three U.S. based production and supply network strategies in the coming years. unionized auto companies. Specifically for the U.S. automakers facing bankruptcy.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 1, 2015

I am speaking this morning at the Terra Technology conference and doing a book signing of my new book, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. The world of supply chain is active on my iPhone. The news from SAP Insider is a continued drumbeat on the HANA rewrite of SAP’s supply chain applications.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 5, 2016

For many years (1992-2001), I worked at Manugistics, a supply chain planning technology provider. It was refreshing for me today to talk to Adexa and see their fresh approach to supply chain planning. Today I am deep into writing reports for the Supply Chain Insights newsletter. I experienced many layoffs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

After the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , I took the time to recharge and took a month off from writing. The presentations from the Summit are posted now on the Supply Chain Insights You Tube Channel. The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 4, 2013

Supply chain talent is primarily coming from North America and Europe, but these are the continents that represent the lowest levels of growth for supply chain 2020 (see figure 1). At over 1,000 delegates, the conference is a large supply chain event. Global multinational companies have a dilemma.

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Elementum

JUNE 3, 2015

The Natural Gas Paradox, or Why Supply Chain Traceability is Important. Or, perhaps you work for a company that employs natural gas to help “green” its supply chain. With environmental issues at the forefront of many conversations, supply chain managers cannot afford to forgo important changes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

I believe that supply chains build economies and save the world. I also believe that supply chains need a revolution. Supply chains respond, but they do not sense. I strongly believe that leaders must build their supply chains with new building blocks. What will this do to your supply chain?

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SCM Research

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

In spite of growing anti-globalization tensions in many countries, the report indicates that globalization hits a new record high, as the aforementioned flows all intensified significantly for the first time since 2007. Europe tops the regional ranking, while a group of Southeast Asian countries beats the expectations by the widest margin.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2016

Today’s supply chain is inside-out. At this session, we wanted to brainstorm together–supply chain leaders with technology visionaries. How to drive interoperability between solutions that automate the extended supply chain. The market of Supply Chain Operating Networks consolidated.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Last week I spoke at the CLX Logistics Conference in Philadelphia on the future of Supply Chain Management. The recent Supply Chain Insights Global Summit gave me new perspective and insights. The redefinition of supply chain practices is happening through the coalescence of multiple technologies, not one.

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