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Supply Chain Performance Declined In the Last Decade. The Question is Why?

Supply Chain Shaman

Yes, companies held more inventory (measured in days of inventory) in 2019 than at the start of the 2007 recession. Commercial and operating teams in manufacturing organizations greater than 5B$ in annual revenue were more aligned in 2007, at the beginning of the recession, than in 2020, the start of the pandemic.

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Using Supply Chain Systems Specialists to Complete Your Project

Veridian Solutions

Supply chain systems specialists help supply chain leaders select, implement, and complete supply chain technology projects faster. Supply Chain System Upgrades or Implementations May Come With Steep Problems. Supply chain system implementations are challenging projects.

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The Ruan Story with Ben McLean

The Logistics of Logistics

Ben serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the U.S. Benjamin McLean serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the United States. Ruan Transportation Management Systems Facts.

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Digital Twins in the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

”[3] IBM defines the term this way: “A digital twin is a virtual representation of an object or system that spans its lifecycle, is updated from real-time data, and uses simulation, machine learning and reasoning to help decision-making.”[4] Let’s discuss each of those elements: (1) The physical system.

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Citations of Excellence Awards 2014

SCM Research

The results of the study show “that Internet consumers’ trust and perceived risk have strong impacts on their purchasing decisions” The second paper by Locke, Qin & Brause (2007) asks: “ Does monitoring improve labor standards? Decision Support Systems, 44 (2), 544-564 DOI: 10.1016/j.dss.2007.07.001.

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When It Comes to Planning, Please Vote with Ike!

Supply Chain Shaman

On average, industries carry 38 more days of inventory than in 2007. The organization implemented procurement execution systems, but these also operate as an island disconnected to contract manufacturing and their value networks of suppliers. In the current state, we will become more reactive. Days of Inventory Shifts.

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Welcome 2019

Supply Chain Shaman

The teams in these seats did not experience the down market in 2007 or the start of the market run in 2009. The traditional processes, rooted in historical relationships with large system integrators and technologies will crumble, as companies push for answers on value. Planning Systems To Be Held Accountable For Driving Value.