Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

I did not think that anyone had a clear definition of supply chain excellence. Using new technologies in traditional process definitions reduces the potential for value enablement. Companies want a definitive Return on Investment (ROI), limiting the opportunity to test and learn with new technologies. I disagreed.

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USC Consulting Group

MARCH 3, 2020

By just about every measure, natural resources such as these are significantly more efficient than legacy sources like coal, natural gas and oil. “Which energy source gets you the most power delivery for your investment dollar? Furthermore, definitions of “efficient” can run the gamut. 73), and Japan (67).

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

Starting With Definitions. To help, I wrote a few definitions on the board: Demand-Driven Processes. In 2012 I built on these concepts to define the market-driven value network. The definition: an adaptive network focused on a well-defined value-based outcomes. Definition of Outside-In Processes. The Building Blocks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2016

My first job was in manufacturing in the 1980’s. In the traditional supply chain world, the processes of sell, deliver, make, source, and plan are separate and distinct. The focus of APICS is manufacturing, CSCMP’s foundation is in logistics, and ISM serves the procurement organization. Supply Chain 2030.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 3, 2016

Each are good at localized planning within a focused area of demand, supply, network design, transportation planning, material sourcing or finite scheduling. Let’s start with a definition. I find five common definitions: Tight Integration of Transactional and Planning Data. Get Clear on the Definition. Get Started.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

In my work with manufacturing companies recently, I am thinking a lot about the need for diagnostic testing. They tend to have many pretty PowerPoint slide decks–full of acronyms, pretty pictures and E2E commitments–but they lack a common definition of supply chain excellence. Imagine Supply Chain 2030.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. ” The journey for value requires a clear definition and analysis of what is possible. Typically, it is a lack of common definition on what defines supply chain excellence. Economic Vision of Supply Chain 2030. A Look at History.

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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. She explains: “ The solution lies in changing the definition for ‘recyclable’ in the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Green Guide. What are CPG Manufacturers Doing? ”[8]. … The No.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 22, 2024

We do so in the lens of supply chain management and manufacturing. While such an application might have been effective, and Procter and Gamble might have been pleased, it is not in conformance with the approved manufacturing process instruction specification for the aircraft.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Buyers beware of the use of the name without meeting the definition. Could we use Open Source Hadoop to process transactions across all networks with powerful in-memory processing? In Figure 1, we share a conceptual and definitional image. Definitional Image. Future of Analytics in the Building of Supply Chain 2030.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

In this post my goal is to help companies build outside-in processes through a clearer definition. I am a manufacturing gal by training. This outside-in orientation needs a definition to make it actionable. Include the supplier’s warehouse and manufacturing locations. Economic Vision of Supply Chain 2030.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

The majority of manufacturing and retail companies want better performing supply chains. In the building of global supply chains, in the last decade, across value networks, outsourcing to third-party logistics, and contract manufacturing accelerated. A Critical Review of the Contract Manufacturing Model. There are many reasons.

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Unleashed

APRIL 27, 2022

With material costs rising and the drive towards sustainable practices in full swing, the circular supply chain has become an attractive way for manufacturers and sellers to manage their supply chains in a more environmentally friendly way – and save costs in the long term. And everyone should definitely be very much focused on it.”

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

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. Production Tracking Production tracking involves tracing the movement of a product throughout the manufacturing process.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

The traditional manufacturing job defined the middle class. Each time, I turn on the channel, manufacturing jobs frame the global debate. Ironically, as global manufacturing jobs decrease, there is a need for talent for the global supply chain. While sourcing roles are more aggregated, channel support is usually regional.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

This is definitely a trend to watch for in the coming years. Amazon vows to go carbon neutral by 2030. That means companies in logistics must continue to optimise their reverse supply chain functions and keep an eye out for sustainability partners such as packaging manufacturers and recyclers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

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. Open Source Technologies (Examples include Hadoop, Spark, Kafka). Localized manufacturing.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 23, 2020

” Durbha adds, “In 2020, we have seen a number of companies pledge to be carbon neutral by 2030. … The technology will definitely expand its reach in the coming years.”[10] Besides its benefit to us and our environment, it is cost-effective, promotes brand goodwill, and increases customer loyalty.”

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This edition will cover all things related to the Semiconductor Supply Chain: Why semiconductors have been supply constrained What manufacturers are doing to respond What the future of the industry will look like According to Gartner, the semiconductor industry grew a staggering 26.3% in 2021 and is projected to grow another 7.4%

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Elementum

AUGUST 31, 2022

This edition will cover all things related to the Semiconductor Supply Chain: Why semiconductors have been supply constrained What manufacturers are doing to respond What the future of the industry will look like. At Intel we’re trying to keep pace with this demand from a manufacturing perspective. I’ll give you some examples.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

High-velocity or streaming data requires different architectures built on non-relational, cloud-based architectures using open source tools like Apache Spark. Or is it the use of the Internet of Things to transform manufacturing or reduce issues with counterfeiting? source Moody’s). The opportunities are numerous.

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Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

The clean energy technology sector achieved considerable growth with China’s low REE prices and advances in manufacturing technology , growth that some associated with low environmental and social sustainability standards. Nevertheless, over the last few decades the world largely relied on Chinese REE supply. The role of blockchain.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The subject came up at a conference I attended where the theme was the supply chain of 2030. But, before we turn out the lights and lock the door to a fully automated, self-aware, supply chain “Skynet” , let’s take a moment and put this idea into some perspective. Photo licensed through Shutterstock.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The subject came up at a conference I attended where the theme was the supply chain of 2030. But, before we turn out the lights and lock the door to a fully automated, self-aware, supply chain “Skynet” , let’s take a moment and put this idea into some perspective. Photo licensed through Shutterstock.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The answer to the first question is clear when you consider the following sobering statistics about the industry: According to the McKinsey Global Institute, the world will need to spend $57 trillion on infrastructure by 2030 just to keep up with GDP growth. The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2021

Over the last few years, supply chain sustainability has become increasingly important, as manufacturers and retailers have taken the lead on green initiatives across the full spectrum of the supply chain, including in the warehouse, store, and through transportation. For Mars, becoming more sustainable with its packaging is a huge priority.

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