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Novo Nordisk: A Story of a Supply Chain Leader

Supply Chain Shaman

The level of performance in 2015 is the same as 2006. Orbit Chart for Novo Nordisk at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns for the period of 2006-2015. Performance and Improvement within the Pharmaceutical Industry for 2009-2015. We also have strong manufacturing culture and high focus on “Lean” initiatives.

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Back to basics: Adapting to a dynamic steel industry

DELMIA Quintiq

The outlook for the steel industry in 2015 remains cautious. In this highly volatile market, it’s key that steel manufacturers focus on improving cost effectiveness and operational efficiency. Simply put: To remain true to your KPIs, you cannot lose sight of them. Execute according to your unique rules and constraints.

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All I Want in My Easter Basket is a Supply Chain Planning System of Record

Logility

In many cases you will discover that processes like demand, inventory, replenishment, and manufacturing planning are limited by a lack of software capability. Expedited shipping is slashed, manufacturing efficiencies soar and purchasing costs fall.

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Unilever wants to improve its planning and differentiation

Supply Chain Movement

The programme is built on various pillars, according to Van Tongeren, who has been Vice President Supply Chain Benelux at Unilever since August 2015. I can’t see us joining other manufacturers to supply directly to consumers in the near future.”. Growth as a KPI.

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Inventory Optimization 101 – Smart & Effective Inventory Management

ThroughPut

Inventory Optimization is defined as a method of balancing the manufacturers’ capital investment constraints and goals along with the defined service-level goals over a large assortment of stock-keeping units (SKUs) while considering all demand and supply volatility situations. What is Inventory Optimization?

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Inventory Optimization 101 – Smart & Effective Inventory Management

ThroughPut

Inventory Optimization is defined as a method of balancing the manufacturers’ capital investment constraints and goals along with the defined service-level goals over a large assortment of stock-keeping units (SKUs) while considering all demand and supply volatility situations. What is Inventory Optimization?

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Top 10 supply chain trends for 2020

Requis

Digital twins promise more accurate and effective KPI reporting and have the potential to dramatically alter how businesses plan and adapt to change. According to CBInsights, investment in supply chain and logistics startups has been rising since 2014, and enjoyed a 70% increase in 2016 vs 2015 alone.