Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

AMR Research was an industry analyst firm in Boston. A balance sheet analysis shows that 95% of publicly traded manufacturers are stuck (when compared to peer group) at the intersection of growth and margin, margin and inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and growth. Gartner purchased the firm in 2010.)

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Demand for last-mile delivery is soaring and is expected to grow by 78% globally by 2030.- The driver shortage in the US could surpass 160,000 in 2030 and it was estimated to be around 80,000 this 2021. – Boston Consulting Group, Climate Action Pays Off in Transportation and Logistics, July 2020.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Through the acquisition of IQMS , we extended the 3D EXPERIENCE platform to small and midsized manufacturing companies seeking to digitally transform their business operations. We shared a lot of their stories this year: including IMC Toys , Spark Racing Technology and the European Spallation Source (ESS) to mention just a few.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. High-velocity or streaming data requires different architectures built on non-relational, cloud-based architectures using open source tools like Apache Spark.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 15, 2021

The day before I traveled to Boston, I spoke to a client. Consumer goods manufacturers will pay 60-70% more in retail deductions, and the retail struggle to source for the holidays will worsen. The goal of the conference is to Imagine the Supply Chain of 2030. I must admit that it felt soooooo good. Use Market Signals.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 23, 2021

”[3] In fact, a recent poll found that most consumers blame manufacturers for the packaging waste problem. What are CPG Manufacturers Doing? ”[10] According to Johnston, “The recyclable, bio-based technology uses sustainably sourced FSC-certified paper and a thin plastic barrier made from post-consumer recycled PET.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Meanwhile, turbulence is the norm for manufacturing supply chains. As I sign into the front desk-after-front desk at manufacturers, and open the signature book, I notice a large number of system integrators diligently working on the implementation of traditional enterprise technologies. I watch in amusement. The reason?

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