Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 15, 2018

Most companies, along with consultants, feel that they know the definition of supply chain excellence. Figure 1: Supply Chain Metrics Are a Balancing Act. The metrics shown in Figure 1 are difficult to improve together. Most companies improve singular metrics but are not able to drive portfolio. The difference?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2013

I am a nomad, searching for a good definition of supply chain excellence. It is a quest and the subject of my next book, Metrics That Matter , that will publish in September, 2014. We will share this data at our Supply Chain Insights Global Summit to be held in Scottsdale, AZ on September 10-11, 2014. I shake my head.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

Definitions: Provocateur. It starts with the lack of a clear definition. Or agreement on the definition of supply chain excellence. Sometimes, even the definition of a supply chain is not clear. An orbit chart is a plotting of data at the intersection of two metrics. In February 2014, the price was $103.40.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

This week, at Supply Chain Insights LLC, we published our 11th report in the series titled Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. When companies look at singular metrics (labor costs or inventory), they have moved backwards. Aligning metrics matters. Functional metrics in isolation degrade value.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2015

Let’s start with a definition. A common definition is essential. Like the definition of benchmarking at the top of this post, we believe that the use of an industry standard is essential. With the lack of industry standard definition, self-reporting is not very useful. Benchmarking is not Benchmarking.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2016

Today Thoma Bravo, a private equity investment firm, announced a definitive agreement to purchase Elemica, a provider of Supply Chain Operating Networks for the chemical industry. In 2014 Thoma Bravo acquired GHX, a Supply Chain Operating Network for healthcare. In 2014 OpenText acquired GXS. While, in 2012, SAP acquired Ariba.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2015

Using quantitative surveys, we collected the data in Figure 1 in 2014. Definitions Matter. However, when you ask each group for a definition of “integrated” the definitions are different. In many cases, the best-of-breed solutions are more integrated than the ERP Expansionist solution using both definitions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 5, 2015

Definition. The report analyzes supply chain performance and improvement by the Consumer Products Leaders in the period of 2006-2014. Overall Results on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. Comparison of Colgate and Procter and Gamble for the Period of 2006-2014. Procter & Gamble. Kimberly-Clark. How Have They Done?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Most know very little about the true definition of demand driven. In addition, I am now done with the page proofs for my new book, Metrics that Matter. Instead, he wants to drive supply chain excellence and build the metrics that matter. The book publishes in December 2014. I am speaking at their global kick-off.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Researchers assign various measures of importance to each of the metrics, sometimes treating them equally, sometimes separating one out of the pack.”[2] 5] Anna Pukas, “ The magnificent 7: The meaning and history behind the world’s favourite number ,” Express, 10 April 2014. [6] They are the four Vs of Big Data.”[3].

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

In 2007-2014 Terra added inventory management, multi-tier demand sensing, transportation forecasting, and long-term forecasting. The adoption of Terra’s products were brisk until 2011, but during 2012-2014 sales softened, resulting in employee layoffs and downsizing. However, there are no sure bets.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2015

To ensure clarity, let’s start with a definition. In 2014, 70% of companies experienced three business discontinuity events with at least one resulting in a material impact to the balance sheet resulting in financial reporting. When a disruption happens, there needs to be a clear definition of protocols, and responsibilities.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

When we do these types of analysis, we look back at the data as far as we can reach (Y chart data is available only back to 2006 in a reliable form) and then we look at the period of 2006-2014 and the more recent period of 2011-2014. Ecommerce has changed the definition. The difference?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

In 2014, SAP posted revenues of 19.5B$ and Oracle with 38.3B$. Based on reporting from the Wall Street Journal, the company hired Morgan Stanley to shop the company and package it for sale in 2014 with an expected evaluation of 800M$. By definition, ERP infrastructure is inside-out. Your customers have limited options today.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

’ With respect to their consumer behavior, 73 percent of global millennials are willing to pay extra for sustainable products, an increase from 50 percent in 2014.”[2]. ” They note an MIT survey of apparel companies found vastly differing definitions of supply chain transparency across organizations. ”[2].

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Introducing Intelligent IBP Let’s start with a definition. This definition should become clear once you go through the principles. The launch of a Decision Intelligence (DI) definition by Gartner later in 2022 further cemented my believe that this new discipline will become mainstream.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 6, 2015

We wanted to see which companies were driving the fastest rate of improvement on the supply chain metrics that matter. If L’Oreal had performed above the industry sub-segment for inventory turns, they would have made the list for the Supply Chains to Admire for 2014. We studied this pre and post-recession.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

As a result, companies like AstraZenca, BASF, Colgate, Reckitt Benckiser, Seagate, and Taiwan Semiconductor outperformed their peer group in the period of 2006-2014, but sustained improvement becomes more and more difficult. I n the definition of corporate social responsibility, we must also embrace disposal. Digital Path to Purchase.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2015

He is an engaging personality: definitely a people person. Orbit Chart Comparing Syngenta and Monsanto Progress on the Effective Frontier – Balancing Inventory Turns and Operating Margin for the Period of 2005-2014. I pushed aside Shane’s motorbike helmet and jacket to take a seat in his crowded office.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Stuck with inputs from the traditional processes of collaborative forecasting, and traditional definitions of demand planning, demand error and bias are high. Activists won, partially won, or settled 73% of proxy fights in 2014; this is up from 55% in 2010. Companies struggle how to use market, customer sentiment, and channel data.

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Jaggaer

JULY 2, 2020

In 2014, Jeff Weiss wrote in the Harvard Business Review , “Preparation is the key to any successful negotiation, but few people spend enough time on it.” The value definition is subjective. Here are a few examples: Information on the supplier: company , subsidiaries , history, performance metrics, etc. . Be Prepared!

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

In our March commentary, the takeaway was that these rapidly changing retailer business models imply that organizations can no longer assume the same organizational structures of accountability where marketing and supply chain teams supporting physical stores and online fulfillment reside in separate organizational entities with conflicting metrics.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

by CJ Wehlage The Supply Chain Insights annual conference was held on September 10-11, 2014 at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. While there was always passionate discussions on companies and metrics, the end goal was to raise awareness of supply chain as a practice. As an ex-AMR Research analyst, this was my favorite venue.

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Supply Chain Cowboy

DECEMBER 22, 2014

If anyone in your organization tracks packages, then they’ll definitely want to take a look at this article. Number 1, the Most Popular Article in 2014 – Build an Awesome Vendor Scorecard Program in 4 Easy Steps. This vendor scorecard how-to article won by a wide margin, attracting one in every four visitors during 2014.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 22, 2015

The names of the technology providers, the process definitions, and the architecture descriptions were a new lexicon. The teams feel good because cash-to-cash metrics improve; but in many cases, in the joyous celebrations, companies do not realize that they have reduced capabilities with suppliers and not made improvements in inventory.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2016

For example, Infor purchased GT Nexus in 2015; OpenText purchased GXS in 2014, GHX purchased H-Card, LLC today; E2open purchased Terra Technology in May 2016 and Orchestro on Monday. E2open, following a rough 2014, was purchased by Insight Venture Partners in 2015. Thoma Bravo purchased Elemica in June 2016.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

By definition the Peer group that is providing their Opinion scores is restricted to large companies voting on other large companies. Gartner Survey Metric Notes: 1. Gartner Opinion and Peer Opinion: Based on each panel’s forced-rank ordering against the definition of “DDVN orchestrator.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Completed in 2012, the ERP project forced the company to standardize organizational design, roles, and metrics. Over this period of 2013-2014 Shell made good progress on inventory, but faced unprecedented supply price volatility. By definition, in traditional MRP, the forecast is input into supply planning, and integrated into MRP.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

Almost 14 months ago we wrote one of our most popular posts entitled, " The History of Supply Chain and Logistics Management " contained a bit of history, definitions, and a great infographic visually going through the history of supply chain and logistics management. The Most Important Distribution Center Metrics to Track and Understand.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

My journey to understand supply chain Metrics That Matter started three years ago. Balance: The ability to balance a portfolio of metrics to maximize market capitalization and free cash flow. My journey of sharing these insights with clients has culminated in the writing of my second manuscript, Metrics that Matter.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

INFOGRAPHIC] Top 10 Logistics and Supply Chain Facts of 2014. The Definitive Guide to Transportation Terminology to Stay on the Same Logistics Page. Manufacturing Trends 2014: Top 10 Predictions from IDC Manufacturing Insights. Manufacturing Metrics that Matter Most: A Comprehensive Checklist. What is 5S?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 14, 2020

By definition the Peer group that is providing their Opinion scores is restricted to large companies voting on other large companies. Gartner Survey Metric Notes: 1. Gartner Opinion and Peer Opinion: Based on each panel’s forced-rank ordering against the definition of “DDVN orchestrator.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

At the end of 2014, many leaders that I work with are preparing their 2015 strategies. What a difference a decade makes in the definition of e-commerce. In addition, my new book Metrics that Matter is designed to help build cross-functional teams. e-commerce. The book is the culmination of three years of research.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

The period of 2004-2014 had a.4 By definition, the networks and process definitions in the German vision is currently limited to a single factory, but there is a recognition of the need by the committees to interconnect multiple factories across geographical regions. 4 percent TFP annualized growth rate down from 1.03

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