Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 18, 2019

I spent time this week completing reference calls on the use of S&OP technologies. Eerily the case studies sound the same as the ones heard when I completed S&OP research in 2004. Eerily the case studies sound the same as the ones heard when I completed S&OP research in 2004. What am I hearing?

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ThroughPut

APRIL 20, 2023

Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) today have to deal with a new set of challenges including supplier unpredictability, ambiguous and missing historical data, inventory disruptions, supply and demand imbalances, to name a few. How can demand planning match the pace of market dynamics?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2016

Within each company and market there are distinct rhythms and flows for demand. It starts with the needs of the customer’s customer and flows through the extended supply network. Demand is seen as a fixed set of numbers, and as a result, the team’s focus is on numbers without understanding the drivers of the markets.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 27, 2017

While it is nice to envision supply chains in 2020 or 2030 the truth is; for many manufacturing businesses, discussions about future supply chain innovations, often leads to a “yeah.right,” smirk by supply chain executives – this with good reason. Demand planning is a critical component in any supply chain planning process.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 8, 2019

His first call was on Sales & Operations Planning, and his new inquiry was on S&OP. Tom wanted help to take his S&OP processes to a new level, but his boss was dismissive. On the recent call, Tom shared the story of S&OP evolution through two bosses. How do I show value? What to do?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

Today’s populist movement is about new winners and losers. Border crossing(s), port unloading, and global visibility are barriers. Today’s global supply chain has positions open that they cannot fill. In today’s economy, where both are under attack, it requires a different level of leadership.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

This includes the optimal placement of inventory within the supply chain, minimizing operating costs including manufacturing costs, transportation costs, and distribution costs. Inventory control. It involves the application of processes and tools to ensure the optimal operation of a manufacturing and distribution supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 59

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