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Cognitive Computing: Getting Clear on Definitions

Supply Chain Shaman

The decision support technologies that we use today–price management, trade promotion management, network design, supply chain planning, transportation planning, supplier risk management–are on the cusp of redefinition through new forms of analytics. ” (AI lacks a common definition. Definitions.

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Lassoing S&OP

Supply Chain Shaman

What needs to be the same : Common Definition of Time Horizons. Metrics Definition. There needs to be a common definition of supply chain excellence. Forge New Directions for Supply Chain 2030. What Drives Supply Chain Excellence? Cycle Frequency. Reporting Structure.

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Lassoing S&OP

Supply Chain Shaman

The definition is different by company. What needs to be the same : Common Definition of Time Horizons. Metrics Definition. There needs to be a common definition of supply chain excellence. Forge New Directions for Supply Chain 2030. What Drives Supply Chain Excellence?

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

Supply Chain Shaman

Last week I spoke at the CLX Logistics Conference in Philadelphia on the future of Supply Chain Management. The digital supply chain transformation is just beginning. While many technology companies sell control towers and E2E supply chain planning solutions, they are not equal to the task.

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No Easter Bunny?

Supply Chain Shaman

It is hard because academic programs are out of step with the market, and that the consortia programs of CSCMP and APICS, while driving functional improvements, are not equal to the task of giving us the building blocks to drive a digital transformation. The overarching theme is to Imagine Supply Chain 2030. Barrier #1.