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Supply Chain Diagnostic: A Four-Step Process

Supply Chain Shaman

In my work with manufacturing companies recently, I am thinking a lot about the need for diagnostic testing. In the period of 2010-2018, within the chemical industry, margins fluctuated, largely driven by the price of crude, but inventory turns plummeted. Imagine Supply Chain 2030. The focus is on Imagining Supply Chain 2030.

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Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button

Supply Chain Shaman

We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor. increase in 2010, eleven years ago. The focus of the conference is on Supply Chain 2030. I welcome yours.

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Supply Chain Scope: New Study Shows Rise in US Inventories; California Estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030

Arkieva

Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. Targets for 2030 Include: Improve freight system efficiency 25 percent by 2030. But most companies cut away at that inventory ruthlessly, so that inventory was back on the longer term trend line by early 2010.”.

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Cognitive Computing: Getting Clear on Definitions

Supply Chain Shaman

Only 7% of manufacturers are experimenting with cognitive computing. Advanced statistical modeling through the use of techniques like stochastic optimization, genetic algorithms, and Random Forest analysis drove improvements in supply chain planning in the period of 2005-2010. Forge New Directions for Supply Chain 2030.

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Champions of Sustainability: Tim Cook

QAD

Sustainability has become both a strategic and operational objective for manufacturers globally. Although Tim Cook is best known as the Chief Executive Officer of Apple, he also stands high in the ranks of people dedicated to environmental preservation and the drive to manufacturing sustainability. Who is Tim Cook?

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Lassoing S&OP

Supply Chain Shaman

Don’t miss out on Unilever’s presentation on the use of cognitive computing to drive new insights on decision support; Jabil’s presentation on designing/driving digital innovation; Carter’s work on managing complexity; L’Oreal’s focus on cost-to-serve; or Fast Radius’ launch of process innovation through additive manufacturing.

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Lassoing S&OP

Supply Chain Shaman

Don’t miss out on Unilever’s presentation on the use of cognitive computing to drive new insights on decision support; Jabil’s presentation on designing/driving digital innovation; Carter’s work on managing complexity or Fast Radius’ launch of process innovation through additive manufacturing. Forge New Directions for Supply Chain 2030.

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