Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

During the period of 2006-2012, Campbell Soup Company outperformed its peer group on the Supply Chain Index. The Index is a methodology developed by Supply Chain Insights LLC, in cooperation with the Operations Research Team at Arizona State University (ASU), to gauge supply chain improvement. Background on the Supply Chain Index.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

For companies focused on continuous improvement, MDI is the springboard to answering how processes can be improved, and LSS provides the tools to implement these improvements. Continuous Improvement from the Bottom Up. So, how can you put this mechanism into action?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

By and large, they struggle to gain cross-functional alignment on process redesign to improve outcomes. They lack the understanding of continuous improvement programs and struggle with alignment. Share financial and use data and engage in active continuous improvement programs around care.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Each year at Supply Chain Insights we study performance and improvement of companies in each industry. For the past four years, as we have done our work, we have tracked Novo Nordisk’s continued improvement against the pharmaceutical peer group. Performance and Improvement within the Pharmaceutical Industry for 2009-2015.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

For shippers, a 3PL should not just be prescribing a technology for your transportation network, but must truly have the ability to offer the operational expertise and ideas for continual improvement necessary to drive supply chain excellence.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

The company also needs to drive cash efficiency and improved productivity. Being able to look at a service failure and get down to root causes is necessary for continuous improvement. They built them between 2012 and 2014, and then enhanced them when better supply chain risk management solutions became available.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

Here’s an excerpt from the article (emphasis mine): In 2012, IKEA lowered the price of its Textur lamp by 34% after slimming down the number of components to nine from 33. Our network efficiency improvement equates to avoiding nearly 41,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions, the equivalent of taking about 7,900 cars off the road.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2014

They have a goal to be agile and aligned; however, their continuous improvement processes are making steady improvement on an efficient supply chain model that is anything but agile or aligned. Yet, I see us driving continuous improvement programs to get more efficient at doing what we do today. Related.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2013

percent from Q2 2012. percent from Q2 2012) and diluted earnings per share was $0.96 in the second quarter of 2012. Manhattan Associates reported record second quarter total revenue of $102.5 million, up 9.5 License revenue was $16.1 million (up 5.2 compared to $0.76

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Talking Logistics

JULY 27, 2015

Put differently, if companies do not strive to master these six disciplines, their ability to innovate and drive continuous improvement across their supply chains will be hindered, and so will their pursuit of profitable growth.

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DynaSys

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The way we could continue growing, with a larger organization, without losing what makes us appreciated by our customers: the intimacy with them, the trust they have in us, the flexibility, the recognized expertise. … QAD acquired DynaSys in 2012. Daily work is eased, and driven in order to continuously improve the service delivered.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It was a virtuous cycle of compounding improvements and growth. Taimen has an extensive background in time-critical delivery and expedited shipments going back to 2012. By reviewing the lane density map, profitability reports, and carrier performance scorecards, Taimen can continuously improve their operations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Nick strongly believes that it is insufficient to drive supply chain improvement through incrementalism. It is just not enough to do a software upgrade or slowly push continuous improvement projects. Completed in 2012, the ERP project forced the company to standardize organizational design, roles, and metrics.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Not only has Walmart excelled over the decades in traditional supply chain management but with recent news as of late, Walmart is also focused on continuous improvement by investing more into emerging technologies to capture more of the e-commerce market as well as a focus on sustainability. Supply Chain Digest, July 26, 2012.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2013

percent from August 2012. percent since October 2012. Continued high turnover shows that the market for qualified, experienced drivers remains extremely tight,” ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said. percent in August from July, and increasing 3.4 an increase of 5.9 Most of the increase was in trucking and rail intermodal. .

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Veridian Solutions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

For example, Apple faced a CSR scandal in 2012, similar to the current issues affecting ZTE, regarding workplace safety and fair wages at its Chinese manufacturer, Foxconn. Identifying the tools, timelines, and resources necessary for CSR planning and continuity. WMS Implementation Pre-Design: Challenge the Status Quo.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Superstorm Sandy is an example of such an event that took a toll on individuals, businesses and, of course, the supply chain in 2012. While these events are impossible to forecast, Taleb recommended that we should systematically learn from them so that we may continuously improve our resilience in dealing with future events.

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EcoVadis

MAY 30, 2018

This enables companies to see who their leading suppliers are in terms sustainability performance, and evaluate partners in a way that encourages leadership and continuous improvement.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

The logistics and supply chain sectors are adept at continuously improving their operations. Vorrath lives in Germany since 2012 and commutes between two offices in Germany, in Hanover and Burscheid, and Milwaukee, Wis. that shows the Supply Chains to Admire 2016 analysis of Supply Chain Insights.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Some of the solutions are from a strategy perspective, but also from a continuous improvement perspective. If we can’t protect it or get it to the line, quality will be impacted. Matthew Drown from CAT then talked about some of the solutions that existed.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Emerging business needs and stiff competition are forcing organizations to rethink on the business strategies, often requiring them to identify avenues for improvements and leading them towards what is known as "Transformation". Posted by Rejeesh Gopalan on May 22, 2012 6:32 AM | Permalink. December 2012. November 2012.

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Invata Intralogistics

MAY 6, 2022

Your new automation system will provide a treasure trove of data you can use to continuously analyze and improve your operation. Use the business intelligence provided by your automation system to continuously improve operational efficiencies and enhance your strategic advantage. SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

In 2012 I built on these concepts to define the market-driven value network. Insights on leadership, continuous improvement, and talent development for emerging markets. Market-Driven Processes. The definition: an adaptive network focused on a well-defined value-based outcomes. Building Supply Chain Talent and Leadership.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Looking at the five principles, it’s clear that many of the actions transportation and logistics professionals are taking in the name of continuous improvement, cost reduction, and/or process efficiency — such as mode conversion and network redesign — often provide sustainability benefits too.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 23, 2014

S&OP is a long term game, if not a never ending continuous improvement game. In my S&OP pulse check 2012, only 42% of respondents indicated that their business had a common cross functional goal in improving S&OP. The process was working; people rocked up to meetings and had meaningful conversation.

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Vecco International

MARCH 31, 2015

First published in the April 2012 edition of the Lean Management Journal (LMJ) and republished here with permission. at least not in a way that performance improvements are sustainable and the business is agile to change. Roddy explains how executive leadership teams can overcome these hurdles. Why is this Situation a Problem?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 6, 2014

This is true to some extent but security measures have improved a lot in recent times and are in continuous improvement mode. December 2012. November 2012. October 2012. September 2012. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. September 2013.

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Invata Intralogistics

MAY 6, 2022

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

A potential regulatory mechanism for rolling out quality metrics can be linked to Title VII (Drug Supply Chain Provisions) of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) of 2012. Title VII gives FDA new authorities to help ensure the safety, effectiveness, and quality of drugs in the United States.

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Invata Intralogistics

JANUARY 14, 2021

Step 3: Use Continuous Improvement to Ensure Adaptability. The continuous improvement process enables operations to continually enhance system efficiency and expand system capabilities through incremental adjustments, improvements, and investments that are made from a holistic systems perspective.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

Similarly, the Worldwide Retail Exchange (WWRE) sold to Neogrid in 2012. Insights on leadership, continuous improvement and talent development for emerging markets. In 2004 Compuware purchased Covisint. Today the company has changed the model and now focuses on OnStar automation and the Internet of Things. Outside-in Processes.

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Invata Intralogistics

AUGUST 27, 2018

Using operational data captured in its software and the analytical insights available through its BI, its clients will be able to continually monitor operational efficiency, enhance labor efficiency with Workforce Automation software , and/or engage in the process of Continuous Improvement to continually sharpen their competitive edge.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

APRIL 24, 2015

Hope to have something more to share from the two of us soon on this, but there are a number of issues to be explored, from defining supply chain innovation, to measuring it, to the difference between innovation and continuous improvement and many more.

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