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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. The teams are new. Digital Manufacturing Success.

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Novo Nordisk: A Story of a Supply Chain Leader

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The Company’s goal is to defeat diabetes and drive better patient outcomes. The company also provides for other serious chronic conditions including hemophilia, growth disorders and obesity. The company is headquartered in Denmark and employs 42,000 people in 77 countries while marketing products in more than 165 countries.

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The Digital Supply Chain: Making The Leap With A Ball and Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

While the companies in the post event discussions, liked the predictions and were ready to take the jump, they struggled on the how. Used from the 17th century until the late mid-20th century, a ball and chain found in 2009 in the United Kingdom from the 17th century was an 18 pound ball six inches in diameter. My take away?

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Three Lies and a Truth

Supply Chain Shaman

I spoke at the Kinaxis event (#kinexions12), and I asked companies to answer the question, “Which of the following statements is true?” Here is the list: Supply chain technology implementations have reduced inventory. Companies should implement supply chain best practices. Most were surprised at the answer.

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Earth Day spotlight: What it means to be a Benefit Corporation in CPG

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These companies strive to create sustainable business models, which utilize their revenue to benefit society and the environment. Often viewed as more innovative and ethical than traditional businesses, B Corps are attractive to consumers and investors seeking businesses that make a positive impact in the world.

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Global Production Activity Levels Unchanged In May But Provide Added Warning Signs

Supply Chain Matters

That could signal even more added inventory exposures. The May composite index reading reflects companies continuing to manage outputs to better match demand for the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the late summer/early fall period. However, there is clearly more business uncertainty in May.” compared to a value of 49.2

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Logistics Industry’s Slow Economic Comeback Continues in Spite of Challenges

Supply Chain Network

trillion, an increase of $114 billion from 2009. Inventory carrying costs increased 10.3 percent last year due to higher costs for taxes, obsolescence, depreciation, and insurance, which were offset by a further drop in the inventory carrying rate and warehousing costs. Business logistics costs rose to $1.2