Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

Kimberly-Clark, in 2022, finished the year at 13% margin and 6.15 turns in 2022. Orbit Charts for Kimberly-Clark and Kellogg for 2013-2022 A good friend of mine, asked, “Isn’t this the impact of the pandemic.” The supply chain has two important buffers–inventory and capacity. turns in 2013.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

An average margin of 21% with inventory turns of 1.58 Sanofi Performance Versus Peer Group for 2013-2022 Similarly, I find 35% of companies following the pack not able to drive resilience in the face of market shifts. The performance in 2022 is almost the same as that in 2013 (note the circular pattern). Challenge this paradigm.)

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

As I discussed in a recent article in RFID Journal , RFID technology has changed a lot since 2005 and could be the secret to ensuring greater visibility and inventory accuracy this year. and bring inventory accuracy up to an impressive 99.9%. What is RFID Technology? RFID tags can reduce out of stocks by up to 80.3%

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The food wholesale sector supplies food and drink products to over 400,000 business across the UK, from restaurants and hotels, to care homes, hospitals and prisons – and of course, retailers. And of course, the food supply chain can be volatile – it can be susceptible to weather conditions or the quality of a crop, for example.

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Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

Supply Chain Market Report – July 2022 This edition will cover: The signs of looming stagflation How executives can prepare their supply chains The imminent problem of staffing shortages The latest use of drones in supply chain Notable changes in the leadership ranks. If there are topics you’d like us to cover, email info@elementum.com.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

As Conor told us in a podcast episode from 2022: Pretty quickly we realized our costs were going to be about 30% higher than we thought. Listen to the full podcast interview here ) Source: Fort Of course, this stark reality was faced by many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) during the peak of the pandemic. The key takeaway?

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The entire world is gearing up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup , held in Qatar from Nov. Over the course of four weeks, 32 teams and over 1.7 Today’s AI- and ML-enabled solutions are positioning companies to master four key supply chain challenges associated with the 2022 World Cup: Agile demand planning at the speed of change.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 4, 2022

So what trends will we see in multichannel eCommerce in 2022 – and can SMEs leap on board with them? Read on for the 15 key multichannel eCommerce trends of 2022. Learn more: Guide to Effective Multichannel Selling What are the key trends in multichannel eCommerce for 2022?? We think so.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The Manufacturers Health Check report shows SMEs in the UK, New Zealand and Australia were forced to hold record levels of stock in Q3 2022 – a response to billowing international lead times. How UK manufacturers have fared UK manufacturers have seen the value of stock on hand jump 99.7%, from £365,736 in Q3 2019 to £730,681 in Q3 2022.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

That’s par for the course. The new model being developed in 2022 is customer-centric and strategic in outlook and planning. We’ll look back to events in 2022 that show this transition and transformation in the making. We’ll examine the remaining five next week in our final post of 2022. #1 To adapt, the U.S.

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Vinculum

JUNE 13, 2022

Disruption was still a cause, but some of the warehouse trends for 2022 act as a savior to run the process in an advanced course. In this article, the top seven warehouse management trends for 2022 are clubbed up together to understand the system in a magnificent way better. Supply chain recovery.

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6 River Systems

MARCH 23, 2022

As we near the end of Q1 2022, here are the top eight trends that continue to dominate the warehousing industry. One of the biggest trends that remains for the warehousing industry in 2022 is labor shortages. B in 2022 , a CAGR of 47.6%. Processing replenishment should also be a top priority to keep inventory stocked.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

cities over the course of the year, bringing the total number to 110. rules issued in October 2022 restricted exports to semiconductor manufacturing facilities there as part of an effort to keep U.S. Amazon also expanded its same-day delivery service, adding nine new dedicated sites and serving 18 additional U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The details of that multi-course meal would go beyond the scope of this post, so let’s just say in brief that the flavor ranged from zucchini flowers filled with ricotta, to lukewarm octopus salad and hake cooked in steam. He has a strong interest in the topics of Artificial Intelligence, Supply Chain Planning and Inventory Management.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Three commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains made available at the beginning of 2022, and specifically addressing supply chain cost inflation implications. be able to service key regions and markets.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As we’ll see in the 2022 holiday season review to follow, for every pattern, there’s a counter pattern. Here are the kinds of questions retailers modernizing their workforce planning methods should be asking: Can last year’s holiday season help predict inventory and staffing needs this year? rise in retail sales compared with 2021.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Sales, Inventory, Operations Plan (SIOP) is a process within many successful supply chain organizations that recognizes the integral relationship between all departments in the company, but how do you piece together an SIOP process? SIOP stands for “Sales, Inventory, Operations Plan”, not to be confused with “S&OP”.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 11, 2022

The state of supply chain tech in 2022, or supply chain technology, will be one for the record books. Of course, there are always the usual contenders in the mix, like blockchain and autonomous trucks, but those technologies are still out in the foray of logistics. Supply Chains Are Also Building in New Elasticity.

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Logility

MARCH 21, 2023

According to Deloitte’s Q4 2022 CFO Signals survey , only 29% of CFOs believe now is a good time to take on greater risk, which lags far behind a two-year average of approximately 50%. This information allows CSCOs to react to real-time differences between inventory levels, budgets, and fiscal projections.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2022

… Traditionally, inventory counts [have been] a complex exercise done manually about once a year but RFID technology enables retailers to monitor stock monthly bringing accuracy from 60% to over 90%.” 2] Staff, “ IOT Supply Chain Tools (Internet of Things) ,” ModusLink Blog, 9 March 2022. [3]

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Enterra Insights

MAY 26, 2022

Journalist Jason Aten ( @JasonAten ) explains, “Target sells things online, of course, but its primary way of interacting with customers is still through its physical retail stores. Inventory Management. Inventory must be kept up to date, stored properly and ordered ahead of time — based on predictions of customer demand.”

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BlueYonder

JUNE 16, 2022

As many countries around the world enforce economic sanctions against Russia, global logistics networks are struggling to isolate Russian products while still ensuring inventory availability. But, as the conflict approaches the four-month mark, the impacts are spreading and intensifying. Untangling Multiple Tiers of Suppliers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

Or, alternatively, a company carries too much inventory, storage for excess inventory must be purchased, and cash flows become tight. Many Franklin Sports products carry official sports logos – Major League Baseball, NHL, NFL, Major League Soccer logos, and of course USAPA. When she joined, Ms. Prior to this process, Ms.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

For example, the One Network platform for supply chain planning and execution is used by the Ministries of Health in Nigeria, Ghana, and Rwanda, providing comprehensive inventory visibility across all health facilities for real time supply demand matching and collaborative decision making. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – March 2022.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 9, 2023

. … During recessions, of course, consumers set stricter priorities and reduce their spending.”[1]. 2] Ben Unglesbee, “ 5 Tech revolutions that haven’t happened (at least not yet) ,” Retail Dive, 16 November 2022. [3] ”[1]. The post Trends 2023: Retail first appeared on Enterra Solutions.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 30, 2022

But in the timeframe between 2020 to 2022, a volatile supply chain market showed the weakness in outdated, legacy supply chain execution built on rigid technology or lacking any accurate data that can improve overall decision-making. Inventory and Material Management Is Also Presenting New Challenges for the ? Retail Value Chain.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Of course, BOPIS and curbside pickup are not the only omnichannel options available to retailers and consumers. Among those challenges are: Inventory accuracy; SKU complexity; demand forecasting; picking costs; and, execution quality. hospitals brace for an unprecedented winter of viruses ,” NBC, 10 October 2022. [2]

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 10, 2023

The year 2022 saw the challenge of retailers having overstocked inventory created by inventory gluts from COVID demand changing. Of course, we’re also experiencing a tight economy. These factors contribute to a less noticeable peak season in 2022. which was expected for 2022’s peak season.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 29, 2023

” Of course, avoiding a crisis is a better and more cost-effective strategy. One solution often considered is having more inventory on hand, or developing dual supply chains that can deliver the same goods via two routes, in case one becomes impeded.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Of course, any plan for improved visibility must coincide with a renewed focus on cybersecurity. According to Check Point , “global attacks increased by 28% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. 2 November 2022. 24 11 2022. <[link]. 30 November 2022. <[link]. 19 September 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The issue wasn’t poor planning – they had the inventory. In February 2022 I ordered a lovely midcentury modern table. Multiple calls only muddied the waters, but a few things became clear: inventory was in the warehouse, but my order for it was stuck. Supply chain orchestration failure – a table fable What happened?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

A McKinsey’s report published in 2022 indicates that 32 per cent of people from industries like automotive, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical find demand variability and forecasting responsible for value chain disruptions. Technology and automation are major enablers towards this. Demand Sensing for Accurate Planning and Forecasting.

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Procurement Academy

MARCH 2, 2023

The results Ewellix launched the training to their procurement and supply chain team in early November 2022 and have already seen results. Employee feedback: 900 eLearning modules completed in 2 months 89% indicated great course satisfaction 92% rating the course content as ‘great’. Victor Jaecklin, COO, Ewellix.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 4, 2022

He explains, “Your company is probably using AI, most likely on a correlation basis to improve forecasting, eliminate bias, determine inventory policies, or predict disruption due to external vectors like weather. ” IT in the Supply Chain, 7 April 2022. [3] Concluding Thoughts. Footnotes. [1] ” NPR, 18 July 2016. [2]

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 13, 2022

To plan for Q4 inventory, you had to have your orders in place several months ago and now, it’s too late. The actual shipping times will vary, of course, depending on the shipping selection you or your customer makes at the time the order is placed. Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on October 13, 2022.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More than ever, seasonal inventory needs to be carefully accounted for during the demand forecasting and inventory planning process , ensuring right-sized inventory that can meet customer expectations while limiting the spend and use of working capital. Benefits of Effective Seasonal Inventory Management.

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Stord

JANUARY 11, 2022

Now that we’re in 2022, things should revert back to normal (whatever that means), right? More partners require significant overhead and capital to maintain." - Sarang Damle, Group Product Manager, Orders & Inventory Data and Service Capability Silos "Supply chains are too often built in and operate from silos.

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