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Holding Ourselves Accountable for Business Results

Supply Chain Shaman

Lean, Blockchain, Industry 4.0, Few companies are clear on the definition of supply chain excellence. They lack definition and organizational stickiness. In addition, in the definition of “end-to-end” what is an end and what is an end? The goal of the conference is to Imagine the Supply Chain of 2030.

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Is A Customer-Centric Strategy the Same as Demand-Driven? Outside-In?

Supply Chain Shaman

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Starting With Definitions. The definition: an adaptive network focused on a well-defined value-based outcomes. Definition of Outside-In Processes. ” I smiled.

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Supply Chain 2030: Forge a New Path

Supply Chain Shaman

The Supply Chain Insights Global Summit is over, but we hope the energy to define Supply Chain 2030 is just beginning. As companies prepare for Supply Chain 2030, we think that it is time to rethink the basics. As companies prepare for Supply Chain 2030, we think that it is time to rethink the basics. What does it take?

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Building Outside-In Processes

Supply Chain Shaman

In this post my goal is to help companies build outside-in processes through a clearer definition. This outside-in orientation needs a definition to make it actionable. Help drive a cross-functional understanding of demand latency as waste through lean programs. Economic Vision of Supply Chain 2030. Reflection.

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Reflections, Thank-you(s) and Rethinking the Future

Supply Chain Shaman

As I presented on Supply Chain 2030, I shared the research on balance sheet performance, and provided the insights on why I believe 90% of organizations failed in the delivery of supply chain excellence at the balance sheet level. As shown in Figure 2, visibility does not have just one definition. It is about more than data sharing.

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Unpacking Supply Chain Traceability: A Comprehensive Guide

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Definition and Explanation of Supply Chain Traceability Tracking the movement of goods and materials throughout the supply chain provides valuable information that ensures safety and sustainability. In 2017, Walmart launched its Project Gigaton initiative, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1 billion tons by 2030.

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No Easter Bunny?

Supply Chain Shaman

Stuck with inputs from the traditional processes of collaborative forecasting, and traditional definitions of demand planning, demand error and bias are high. There is a belief that the efficient response—the tightly integrated lean supply chain—defines supply chain excellence. The overarching theme is to Imagine Supply Chain 2030.