Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

So, with labor day approaching, I am penning a blog on supply chain talent. Labor day also signals the end of summer, and for many supply chain leaders the beginning of 2017 strategy discussions and intense S&OP debates to finalize Q3 and Q4 planning. Figure 1: Supply Chain Talent Shortage. I was wrong.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

Driving Improvements in Supply Chain Excellence. He felt strongly that supply chain leaders knew how to drive supply chain excellence and needed a forum– or maybe two or three depending on the business model– to help them network and refine their approaches. We were both very opinionated.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 9, 2024

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysts assert, “An $18 trillion capital gap exists between current commitments and the investments needed for alignment with net zero goals in 2030. ”[3] Of note, the 2030 goal has all but been abandoned. Here’s how ,” World Economic Forum, 15 November 2022. [6]

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 2, 2023

Smart factories are growing in prominence as continued supply chain disruptions and pressures from the 4 th Industrial Revolution make embracing technology a necessity for manufacturers. For manufacturers to remain competitive, adopting more IoT technologies into their supply chain is key.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 18, 2019

I spent time this week completing reference calls on the use of S&OP technologies. Seeking the next sequel in technology adoption, I want to write how the confluence of new technologies changed companies’ abilities to improve decisions. So, to find the new sequel, I also interviewed new technology entrants.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 1, 2023

Last month, at the 2023 Gartner ® Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando, Florida, there were many key supply chain themes that emerged. He added that one-third of all medium to large warehouses will have at least one robot platform operational by 2030. How to better insulate customers from supply chain risks.

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Global Trade Management

JULY 31, 2023

Boasting a robust economy and favorable demographics, it's no wonder many international companies are eyeing India as a prime location to set up their manufacturing facilities and supply chains. As this trend continues, the demand for supply chain management in India is expected to soar. billion by 2030 and 1.8

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Anchor Group & Mikael Lind, Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE). The work force, regardless if on operational or executive level, needs to upgrade its capabilities to cope with the new technologies used to power an emission free transport system. Part 2–Defining the execution. COP26 marked a special moment.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Opinion Editorial by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Operating Partner at Anchor Group and Mikael Lind, Senior Strategic Research Advisor at Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) and Professor at Chalmers University of Technology. Since COP26, a series of deep dive webinars have been conducted on how to design policies for ZE-MHDVs.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

While certain age groups may be less vulnerable to the health hazards of COVID-19, we are all in the same boat with similar possibilities of getting infected at any point. The survey states that Gen Z feel the stresses of the pandemic more than any other age group. Unlike any other cohort before them, Gen Z are natives to technology.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 17, 2022

They write, “The matter is even more urgent when considered alongside another UN analysis that tracks the problem further up the supply chain, and shows 14% of food production is lost before it reaches stores. Analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) estimate that, by the year 2030, 2.1 ”[4].

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 17, 2022

They write, “The matter is even more urgent when considered alongside another UN analysis that tracks the problem further up the supply chain, and shows 14% of food production is lost before it reaches stores. Analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) estimate that, by the year 2030, 2.1 ”[4].

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Supply Chain Insights

JULY 23, 2017

At this time of year, we find many companies planning workshops to stimulate thinking on building a digital supply chain and igniting next-generation supply chain thinking. How do you stack up to your peer group? Analyze your DNA against a peer group in the organizational analysis. How to keep up?

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EcoVadis

JANUARY 10, 2020

In recognition of the growing social significance of sustainability and their commitment to responsible action, Eckes-Granini developed a Group-wide sustainability strategy in 2013 and embedded it in their Corporate Strategy Agenda 2020.” Authentic, high-quality raw materials and fair competition in the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. Customer-Centric Supply Chain Processes. ” I smiled.

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SupplyShift

JULY 6, 2021

But only a handful of businesses are looking at the supply chain as another opportunity to advance diversity. For both of these reasons, companies need to look beyond their four walls and into the supply chain to truly advance DEI within their business. Why Supplier Diversity?

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SupplyShift

JULY 6, 2021

But only a handful of businesses are looking at the supply chain as another opportunity to advance diversity. For both of these reasons, companies need to look beyond their four walls and into the supply chain to truly advance DEI within their business. Innovation: new talent, new technologies, and new insights.

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USC Consulting Group

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

” As detailed by the Association for Supply Chain Management, the following represents the bones of the Kaizen event , which when implemented and adopted, can lead to meaty results. Take automation as an example. The AI stockpile could reach 20 million by 2030. Preparation. Implementation. Back to top ?.

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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. Today I also want to report that, based on over a decade of scientific discovery, traditional supply chain practices are not best practices. Let me explain.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

With the global adoption of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals , as well as the impact of consumers looking to brands to lead social and environmental change, being committed to diversity and inclusion is more than just a box to check for businesses. Inclusion is not a matter of political correctness.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2022

” Cronin adds, “This kind of cross-supply chain partnership could become increasingly common. Another large CPG manufacturer, General Mills, has committed to advance regenerative agriculture on 1 million acres of farmland by 2030.[6]. ”[8] His optimistic answer: “Yes, given the right tools, it can.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 8, 2019

I help business leaders transform supply chains. In my annual Supply Chain Academy class, I offer office hours. The group doing the planning feels disenfranchised. How do I show value? Planning organizations around the world struggle for acceptance in a supply chain world that is mainly reactive.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2021

The problem is fundamental: SAP builds enterprise solutions, but the organization lacks the understanding of how to develop and deliver networks. SAP, the market share leader for supply chain management, lags the industry in delivering decision support and network capabilities for supply chain leaders.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. Business leaders need to know what’s on the horizon and how to prepare their organizations. This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. I mean, technology is advancing every single day.

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Elementum

AUGUST 31, 2022

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. Business leaders need to know what’s on the horizon and how to prepare their organizations. This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. I mean, technology is advancing every single day.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2016

I will also pen my 95th report for this week’s Supply Chain Insight’s newsletter. We now reach 23,000 supply chain leaders globally with our newsletter and have over 50,000 views/month on Slideshare. It is one that is often asked: “S&OP How Do I Get Started?”

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Luckily, the current movers and shakers of the logistics and supply chain world are all too happy to dole out sage advice in the form of blog posts, interviews, podcasts — you name it. The tips below cover everything from unified supply chains to automated collaboration integration and beyond.

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Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

Provenance has partnered with the Swedish Agency for Growth Policy Analysis Agency (Growth Analysis) , to explore how blockchain technology can help to valorise sustainable practices in the Rare Earth Elements mining sector. Interested in understanding how supply chain transparency could benefit your business?

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Download our whitepaper to know how to choose between in-house and outsourced fleet through varied and detailed scenarios? This figure is expected to climb up to a staggering number of 162,000 by 2030. Last-mile delivery is a supply chain’s most expensive component, contributing to 53% of its costs.

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USC Consulting Group

MARCH 3, 2020

The question is how to go about that. Germany is hoping that by 2030, approximately two-thirds of its energy will derive from sources like wind and solar. The total currently stands at 28%, when combining hydropower, wind, and solar technologies. Please contact us today to learn how we can make process improvements a reality.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Social media awash with pictures of supply chain professionals attending the Lady Gaga event at SAP’s Sapphire, celebrating with drinks at the Gartner event, or rocking to the ZZ Top performance at JDA’s Icon conference trumpeted excitement. Meanwhile, in my travels, supply chain discussions are moving to main street.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 3, 2016

Most of the Integrated Supply Chain Planning Projects Generate Rubbish. At each location, the team wrung their hands as they told me their stories of “ Integrated Supply Chain Planning.” I can count the number of companies that are good at supply chain planning on one hand. Get Started.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 7, 2018

1] They note, “Companies have stopped wondering whether [disruption] merits serious attention and are focusing instead on how to best respond. Weller observes, “A combination of widespread aging, falling fertility, and urbanization will lead to a dramatically different world in 2030. With an expected 8.3

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