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One Multinational’s Supply Chain Transformation Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. A Complex Supply Chain. Customization is provided for 5 different supply chains (for example, make-to-order, make-to-stock, etc.) A Transformation Journey.

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Supply Chain Transformation: An Interview with Author, Richard Sherman

BlueYonder

As part of our Expert Insights series, Supply Chain Nation recently sat down with Rich Sherman, a leading supply chain industry consultant, analyst, and co-founder of the Supply Chain Council and the SCOR® model, to discuss his book, Supply Chain Transformation: Practical Roadmap for Best Practice Results (Wiley, 2012).

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Silos are Bad for Business

Enterra Insights

” MediaPost , 14 March 2012. [2] 3] Pat McLagan, “ Supply Chain Transformation Hits a Brick Wall … ,” SupplyChainBrain , 24 October 2012. [4] ” Supply Chain Shaman , 25 July 2012. [5] 4] Lora Cecere, “ I do Believe Bricks Matter.

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Question and Answer: Hostess Brands’ Supply Chain Comeback

Logility

In 2012, Hostess devotees feared the Twinkie might disappear forever, but Hostess Brands executed what many consider one of the most successful re-launches in history. It took a combination of a new customer-centric philosophy, the right people and a new and improved supply chain supported by advanced technology.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 11-15, 2018)

Talking Logistics

The bottom line is that digital supply chain transformation is not enough; companies also have to transform their physical supply chain networks (and their approach to talent management ) to adequately meet the more demanding challenges and opportunities before them.

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AGCO: Driving a Digital Manufacturing Transformation

Supply Chain Shaman

In 2012, this turned into an IT problem: the tablets were being dropped from the tops of tractors with no warranty available. We feel that the Agco case study has several important lessons for the supply chain transformational leader. Involve Employees in the Digital Transformation. The Wearable Journey.

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Supply Chain Management:A New Lens for Supply Chain Roadmaps

Infosys Supply Chain Management

« Supply Chain Agility - Is it for Real? Main | Make your Assets Green, as Dollar is Green » A New Lens for Supply Chain Roadmaps. Enterprise-wide supply chain transformations begin with a clear articulation of business objectives that the program is expected to achieve. December 2012.