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Imagine 2030: Supply Chain Talent

Logility

This year’s Supply Chain Insights’ annual global conference (Live Stream: [link] ) moves to our hometown of Atlanta, a town deep in supply chain history from the crossroads of the early train routes to the hub of many of today’s leading brands, and supply chain services and technology providers.

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The Big Sigh

Supply Chain Shaman

I hopped on the plane in Baltimore on my way to Atlanta last week. As we circled Atlanta, I woke up and started a obligatory conversation with my neighbor. What brings you to Atlanta?” ” I smiled, and responded, “I know a little about supply chain. I started with, “Tell me about you.

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Go Horizontal!

Supply Chain Shaman

Functional silos define today’s supply chain organization. I cut my teeth on early forms of supply chain planning. Like me, the traditio nal supply chain leader, grew-up believing in functional excellence and inside-out processes. This is also true of many of the organizations within supply chain.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain cyberattacks jumped 51% in 2021. The Covid pandemic continues to slow down global economies and supply chains. This is a full five years ahead of the original target of 2030. The global chip shortage is not the only aspect currently affecting supply chains around the world.

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Late Night Thoughts on Productivity, Efficiency and Global Supply Chain Effectivness

Supply Chain Shaman

So many thoughts in my mind… Yesterday, I signed a contract for Robert Gordon, author of the book, Rise and Fall of American Growth to speak at the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit on September 5th-8th in Lake Oconee, Georgia (north of Atlanta). What Are Supply Chain Leaders Clamoring For?

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Household Products Industry Stuck in Neutral and Going Backwards

Supply Chain Shaman

Over the course of trip to Atlanta to connect to Peru, we began a discussion. For many years (1992-2001), I worked at Manugistics, a supply chain planning technology provider. It was refreshing for me today to talk to Adexa and see their fresh approach to supply chain planning. He introduced himself as Steve.

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Transformation of Automotive Industry Supply Networks- Size, Resources and Supply Network Scale Matters

Supply Chain Matters

In prior Supply Chain Matters automotive industry supply network commentaries, we have highlighted the challenges of innovative EV powered start-ups such as Tesla , Lucid Motors and Rivian Automotive. production facility to be located east of Atlanta, Georgia. billion and introduce over 25 new vehicle models by 2030.