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Can You Take the Risk?

Supply Chain Shaman

In 2013, 80% of supply chain leaders had a material supply chain disruption. Yesterday, I hosted a webinar with David Simchi-Levi of MIT. It is a great technique to use in supplier development and network design. David’s point in the webinar is that you have to be focused and deliberate. It was not just one.

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A Conversation with Stuart Whiting, Schneider Electric

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

“I joined Schneider Electric Schneider Electric in Singapore with Global responsibility for Logistics and Network Design in 2013. In 2017 I also assumed responsibility for Field Services and in 2019 Data Excellence & Analytics embracing digital transformation driving our Tailored, Sustainable and Connected 4.0

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Changing Mental Models

Supply Chain Shaman

We finished our report on the maturation of hospital supply chains , and I have put the finishing touches on the Healthcare Supply Chain Index for this Thursday’s webinar. They lack the greater understanding of planning and value network design. Eliminate rebates, direct payments and services.

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Household Products Industry Stuck in Neutral and Going Backwards

Supply Chain Shaman

The market shift was dramatic, and if we had made a series of small cuts in staff or direction, we would have had the same fate as i2 Technologies or Manugistics. For many years (1992-2001), I worked at Manugistics, a supply chain planning technology provider. He said, “Ariba was in trouble. I smiled. 21 versus P&G’s.19

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Outdated Supply Chains Can’t Meet Consumers’ “Need-It-Now” Mentality

FLEXE

Find out how to satisfy the “need it now” mentality of your customers through a better last-mile strategy from our technology partner, Convey’s, VP / Chief Marketing Officer, Kirsten Newbold-Knipp. Orchestrate execution across all parties: enable consumer self-service, execute handoffs, and proactively resolve issues.