Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. Over the last decade the use of Terra Technology’s DS product improved short-term demand forecasts by 37% at 13 consumer products, and food and beverage companies.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Note the elongation of the cash-to-cash cycle in the chemical industry of 38 additional days when comparing the 2014-2019 averages to the pre-recession period of 2004-2006. While touted as a digital procurement provider, it took the Company nine days to onboard me as a vendor, and two weeks to process a Purchase Order. My takeaway?

Optimal Sourcing 229

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

Many companies talk about Supply Chain Excellence, but most leaders struggle to define it. One supply chain leader, in a discussion last week, likened supply chain excellence to fitness. He felt that supply chain excellence was analogous. Our journey for supply chain excellence has changed and evolved over time.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

A recent conversation with a major distributor of consumer beverages encapsulated many of the most common issues. Create a facilities “Center of Excellence.” He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them.

Expense Reduction 222

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Set reorder points for your most frequently purchased items As your business grows, it can be difficult to keep track of the right time and stock level at which to reorder more products. Setting reorder points for the most frequently purchased items can help significantly improve inventory efficiencies and save costs.

Inventory Reduction 95

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

Breaking up with Excel: Digital Sales Planning Success with Concord Foods. People : Consumers and key stakeholders increasingly expect the brands they buy and support to address sustainability issues. Webinar: Register Now. Supply chain sustainability benefits companies and consumers.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 30, 2012

We are familiar with the concept of buying online books, electronic goods, gift articles, apparels. But do we purchase grocery online (excluding the perishables) in India. All questions asked do we really need to purchase grocery online when we can get it in a nearby supermarket. I dont think so.

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