Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

When it comes to the management of inventory in value chains, frustration abounds. Executive, after executive, lament, “They have purchased many technologies and sponsored many projects to reduce inventories, but they are not seeing results.” The supply chain is a complex system with increasing complexity.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 21, 2015

European Supply Chain & Logistics Summit 2015. Date: 15-17 June 2015. RESHAPING THE SUPPLY CHAIN OF TOMORROW. The European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit is Europe’s most established supply chain and logistics summit. Keynotes, case studies and workshops from 70+ speakers.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target. But some of my other predictions did hit the mark or came close.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Each year at Supply Chain Insights we study performance and improvement of companies in each industry. 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. Sharing this story is the goal of this case study.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters blog commentary, we reflect on some history of technology driven business model transformation for industrial companies, contrasted to recent financial reporting from Ford Motor and Volkswagen AG. This is going to happen in the industrial space. Do I do it myself? The nuances are different.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2015

In my work with Supply Chain Insights , I immerse myself in learning. I continually question my long-held beliefs on supply chain excellence. . When readers finish a Supply Chain Shaman blog, I want to drive a set of unique takeaways. Figure 1: Supply Chain Planning Benchmarking Methodology Overview.

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Elementum

APRIL 26, 2018

From creating an experience that feels more authentic, to developing products that have a region-specific appeal, what role does localization play in supply chains? Store formats, marketing schemas, and entire supply chains were expected to offer the same consistency in how they operated. Localization in the Supply Chain.

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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). About the Supply Chains to Admire Methodology.

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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?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. Customer-Centric Supply Chain Processes. ” I smiled.

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 11, 2018

In 2015, Lull, an eCommerce furniture company, saw an opportunity to offer a better solution: mattresses that didn’t cost an arm and a leg. Get the PDF of Lull’s case study >> Challenges to Order Fulfillment. A good mattress impacts our sleep; sleep impacts our health. 88% of orders met within two business days.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

When it comes to supply chain design, we’re at another inflection point in the industry. The first one arrived a few years ago when a growing number of companies started treating supply chain design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

(Included in this post is Cummins’ digital award for the 2016 Supply Chains to Admire. I want to understand why some companies outperform on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter while others do not. All too often supply chain leaders are good at high level vision, but weak at connecting the vision to execution.

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Elementum

APRIL 26, 2018

From creating an experience that feels more authentic, to developing products that have a region-specific appeal, what role does localization play in supply chains? Store formats, marketing schemas, and entire supply chains were expected to offer the same consistency in how they operated. Localization in the Supply Chain.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Supply chain disruptions are inevitable, whether resulting from natural disasters, technical failures, worker strikes, or other unforeseen incidents. What can supply chain managers do to ensure that action is taken quickly and efficiently when disruption strikes? Identify Risks in Your Supply Chain.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Before diving into this week’s supply chain and logistics news, I want to share a couple of quick news items of our own. Now, here’s the rest of this week’s news… Target to invest billions to improve supply chain, ramp up online growth ( Reuters ). E2open Acquires Terra Technology.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2022

.” I don’t have the answers, but I am actively studying the market to help business leaders figure out the questions they should ask to drive performance improvements. For the past twenty-two years, I have had the luxury of watching supply chain stories unfold. I give thanks for this experience. What did work?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2015

Supply chain leaders are competitive. They want to drive supply chain excellence; but today, the definition is not clear. At the time, I was a new analyst at AMR Research and the concept of scoring supply chains was new. Inventory Turns (15%) (based on 2014 results). Reflection. Companies compete.

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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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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Supply chain disruptions are inevitable, whether resulting from natural disasters, technical failures, worker strikes, or other unforeseen incidents. What can supply chain managers do to ensure that action is taken quickly and efficiently when disruption strikes? Identify Risks in Your Supply Chain.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 3, 2015

There are numerous benefits to taking a supply chain global. Different territories may provide more cost-efficient supplies for manufacturing. A company that does business globally needs flexible supply chain logistics management solutions to avoid the consequences of geopolitical risks.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 3, 2015

There are numerous benefits to taking a supply chain global. Different territories may provide more cost-efficient supplies for manufacturing. A company that does business globally needs flexible supply chain logistics management solutions to avoid the consequences of geopolitical risks.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The value of peer-to-peer learning and networking was evident at last month’s Ryder Innovate conference — “an exclusive gathering of senior leaders in transportation, logistics, and supply chain seeking strategic insight, new ideas, and thought leadership to improve their supply chain and fleet operations.”

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Supply & Demand Chain Executive recently announced its annual list of the best 100 supply chain transformations and projects that deliver bottom-line value to small, medium and large enterprises across a wide range of supply chain functions. Highlights from SanDisk’s supply chain transformation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Check out The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) Innovation is a team effort requiring collaboration and buy-in from all levels within an organization, and it’s especially true when it comes to bringing innovation to the supply chain. A Blueprint for Successful Supply Chain Innovation. What You Need to Know!

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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. As nutrient products grow more popular with a health-conscious public, problems with the industry’s supply chain begin to present themselves.

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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. As nutrient products grow more popular with a health-conscious public, problems with the industry’s supply chain begin to present themselves.

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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. More Information About Supply Chain. The Future of Smart Containers.

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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. More Information About Supply Chain. The Future of Smart Containers.

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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. Introduction. Background.

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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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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. One such company found the possibility of a harmful contaminant in its supply chain and had to quickly recall several products from the market.

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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. One such company found the possibility of a harmful contaminant in its supply chain and had to quickly recall several products from the market.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Supply chain excellence is easier to say than to explain. Executive teams strive to drive improvement in supply chain results; yet, sadly, only four percent of public companies succeed. After two decades of study, I think because it is a lack of understanding. The supply chain is a complex non-linear system.

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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. This often leads to pockets of manual work or gaps in automation, which creates labor-intensive clerical tasks, error-prone data entry and compromised customer service.

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