Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). In 2018, Rockwell Automation won the Supply Chains to Admire Award. Meet Ernest.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The focus is on channel data: price; inventory positions; and policies. It is about much, much more than Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI ) or Collaborative Forecasting and Replenishment. An example of social listening is the Lenovo Case Study presented at the 2015 Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. Cost-to-Serve.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

There’s certainly no shortage of demand for better quality in sourcing: 8 out of 10 British consumers check the origin of their food, while a survey from 2015 found that 72% of Millennials would be willing to pay more for products or services offered by companies committed to positive social and environmental impact.

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RFgen

MARCH 22, 2016

The time it takes to order, store and move inventory plays a part in its value. When it comes to inventory management , putting a clock on items that move through a space helps managers recognize the actual value of each piece of merchandise. Demand Media described lead time as to how long it takes vendors to replenish inventory.

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RFgen

MARCH 22, 2016

The time it takes to order, store and move inventory plays a part in its value. When it comes to inventory management , putting a clock on items that move through a space helps managers recognize the actual value of each piece of merchandise. Demand Media described lead time as to how long it takes vendors to replenish inventory.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2015

The second edition of the optimization summit (OptSum) was held amidst a scene of unprecedented enthusiasm in Bangalore on March 10 -11, 2015. Three case studies across predictive and prescriptive analytics were discussed by Prof. Dinesh Kumar from IIM Bangalore.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2015

However, for elements like forecast error, customer service and slow-moving inventory self-reported data is not sufficient. It is for this reason, that we asked companies participating in our 2015 Supply Chain Planning Benchmarking to share raw data. 4) Best Forecasters do not Have the Best Inventory Results.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Note that neither company is making progress at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. The level of performance in 2015 is the same as 2006. Performance of BMS and Merck at the Intersection of Inventory Turns and Operating Margin. Sharing this story is the goal of this case study.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 1, 2015

There is a new technique for improving forecast accuracy and inventory optimization—sensing demand from Point of Sale (POS) data or "POS Demand Sensing". Detailed demand forecasts are then generated for the sales and marketing teams and to set optimal inventory levels. The result? Gartner likes the strategy.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Colgate outperformed P&G in Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), and P&G exceeded Colgate in inventory turns. As a result of the research with ASU, I settled on the combination of growth, margin, inventory turns, and ROIC for the Supply Chains to Admire analysis. The question was, “What mattered? What Worked.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2015

In Figure 1, I share an analysis of user satisfaction of demand, tactical supply, inventory and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) technologies using this technique. There are more outliers in the inventory and demand planning responses creating longer ‘whiskers.’ What else do we see in the data?

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Elementum

APRIL 26, 2018

When the phone’s release in India was announced in 2015, more than 100,000 people placed pre-orders. The company’s Retail Link program connects inventory planners with suppliers to help tailor merchandise to the local population, using data about shopping habits that reaches back two years. Case Study.

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RELEX Solutions

JUNE 28, 2019

RELEX will choose the best master’s thesis with a focus on retail and supply chain planning (forecasting, replenishment, seasons or promotions management, allocations, inventory management, category management or assortment management).

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RELEX Solutions

OCTOBER 16, 2018

RELEX will choose the best master’s thesis with a focus on retail and supply chain planning (forecasting, replenishment, seasons or promotions management, allocations, inventory management, category management or assortment management). Improvement of store operations in the fast fashion industry.

Europe 53

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RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

RELEX will choose the best master’s thesis with a focus on retail and supply chain planning (forecasting, replenishment, seasons or promotions management, allocations, inventory management, category management or assortment management). Improving efficiency of store logistics – A case study based on a retail company.

Europe 52

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In an interview with McKinsey in October 2015, then General Electric Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt indicated in part: “ So industrial companies are in the information business whether they want to be or not. This is going to happen in the industrial space. Added Thoughts.

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Elementum

APRIL 26, 2018

When the phone’s release in India was announced in 2015, more than 100,000 people placed pre-orders. The company’s Retail Link program connects inventory planners with suppliers to help tailor merchandise to the local population, using data about shopping habits that reaches back two years. Case Study.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Like oil prices, interest rates impact supply chain policies and decisions, especially with regards to inventory. Insights from Kenco Customer Summit 2015.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

As I wrote two years ago in my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2015 : Historically, Supply Chain Design was an exercise companies undertook at most once a year, or when a significant change occurred in their supply chain, such as an acquisition. So, where does supply chain design end and planning begin?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2016

After the merger, the operations in North Carolina grew from $4 million in inventory to $20 million, which meant adding a second 75K sqft. Lionel Racing originally turned to Descartes (previously Oz Development, which Descartes acquired in November 2015) to address these needs.

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RELEX Solutions

MAY 21, 2018

Case Derome: Ensuring a Successful Implementation and Change Management During Rapid Growth. Customers » Case Studies. In 2015, Derome set out to improve its supply chain processes knowing it needed an agile solution to support its growth as keeping track of stock levels without an inventory management system was difficult.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Case Studies. With contingency plans in place, the company announced that it had a healthy inventory supply of finished products and did not foresee a risk to patient supply at that time. In August 2015, two explosions occurred at a dangerous goods warehouse containing over 3,000 tons of highly hazardous chemicals.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2015

Inventory Turns (15%) (based on 2014 results). The foundation to drive meaningful improvement is reliability in driving results at the intersection of costs, inventory and customer service. This research will culminate into the Supply Chains to Admire results that we will launch at our 2015 Supply Chain Insights Global Summi t.

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RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Case Europris: Leadership and Technology – A Supply Chain Transformation journey. Insights » Case Studies. In 2015 it decided to transform its supply chain operations in order to gain better visibility, free-up working capital and improve customer service. Turnover NOK 51bn – approx €530m (2015). Introduction.

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RFgen

MARCH 30, 2016

Smart containers give companies visibility into inventory at sea. Turning physical objects and actions into digital information help warehouse and inventory management teams maintain control and oversight of products shipped around the globe. Smart machines help ensure inventory reaches consumers in the best condition possible.

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RFgen

MARCH 30, 2016

Smart containers give companies visibility into inventory at sea. Turning physical objects and actions into digital information help warehouse and inventory management teams maintain control and oversight of products shipped around the globe. Smart machines help ensure inventory reaches consumers in the best condition possible.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Mini Case Study: Walmart. Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. Inventory shortages. If it doesn’t align with the objectives of your business, you have some work to do. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

In my work with clients, many companies have customer-centric goals, but there are few compelling case studies. When I called Mark to tell him that Clorox outperformed for the period of 2009-2015 in the Household Products sector and won the Supply Chains to Admire Award, he commented, “ Lora, I am happy to help.

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RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

RELEX will choose the best master’s thesis with a focus on retail and supply chain planning (forecasting, replenishment, seasons or promotions management, allocations, inventory management or assortment management). Improving efficiency of store logistics – A case study based on a retail company. Previous winners.

Europe 28

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

In recent quarters, Target has struggled with inventory shortfalls as it tried to cater to online and in-store shoppers at the same time. The company also shared with me a couple of customer case studies of early adopters and the benefits they have achieved to date. Descartes reported record revenues of $185.0

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RFgen

MARCH 28, 2016

In their rush to stand out in an ever-growing marketplace, businesses may exaggerate the benefits of their products or lose sight of their inventory management policies. CNN reported Garden of Life RAW Meal Organic Shake & Meal merchandise was linked to 11 cases of salmonella infection. Supplement Recalls. Packaging may promise St.

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RFgen

MARCH 28, 2016

In their rush to stand out in an ever-growing marketplace, businesses may exaggerate the benefits of their products or lose sight of their inventory management policies. CNN reported Garden of Life RAW Meal Organic Shake & Meal merchandise was linked to 11 cases of salmonella infection. Supplement Recalls. Packaging may promise St.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the project: Project goal: SanDisk’s goal was to operate a responsive, best-in-class supply chain for flash memory products that would achieve optimal balance between service level and inventory turns across scenarios to create a better experience for its commercial and retail partners and customers.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Walmart Supply Chain and Transportation Trends for 2015. Jason Mathers discussed the 5 Principles of Greener Freight, and provided real-world examples of those principles in action (read the Ocean Spray , Caterpillar , and Boise case studies, and also watch my conversation with Jason from earlier this year on Talking Logistics).

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Case Studies. With contingency plans in place, the company announced that it had a healthy inventory supply of finished products and did not foresee a risk to patient supply at that time. In August 2015, two explosions occurred at a dangerous goods warehouse containing over 3,000 tons of highly hazardous chemicals.

Pharmaceutical 60

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RFgen

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Recent news indicates the vitamin and supplement industry may come under stricter government oversight related to labeling and inventory management in the near future. Food and Drug Administration found at least two instances per week of tainted vitamins or supplements sold to the public from 2007 to 2015.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Recent news indicates the vitamin and supplement industry may come under stricter government oversight related to labeling and inventory management in the near future. Food and Drug Administration found at least two instances per week of tainted vitamins or supplements sold to the public from 2007 to 2015.

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