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However, I had little time to be tired. As we talked the adrenaline started to pump. I asked for a black marker to draw on the board in the room and replied, “If only it was that easy!” ” I then turned and went to the whiteboard to draw this diagram. MORE
I studied strategy and international management during my MBA program because I like to look forward. So, while I may have hated it, I made it through accounting, finance and statistics, and it prepared me to enter Corporate America. They shaped how I thought about business. MORE
It was a long week talking to clients about integrated planning. With the tough travel, walking around the art exhibits listening to the moderator on my headset was a real treat. To use the Barnes example, in this blog post, let’s focus on simplicity. Supply Chain 2030. MORE
She had a desire to make Green Eileen sustainable in the near future and she was looking for ways to do so. Thus she formed a program of bringing back clothes where she started with Eileen Fisher’s employees and slowly expanded to the customers of the company. MORE
Last November, executives from all segments of the Heavy Building Materials (HBM) ecosystem got together at the inaugural Leadership Roundtable meeting organized by Command Alkon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to discuss a couple of simple questions: Are there opportunities to elevate the performance of the HBM industry? Is there interest in collaborating together to pursue these opportunities? How do we get ready for this journey? What a difference a year makes. MORE
This 3-part blog series will take a deeper dive into the importance of warehouse workforce management for wholesale distribution and third party logistics (3PLs) and how to create and sustain a high-performance workforce culture. In part 1 of the series, we’re going to take a deeper dive into how having a flexible technology platform can help optimize workforce productivity. to fill existing and emerging jobs is likely to grow. MORE
” No matter how you say it, they all mean the same thing: “improvement,” or as it’s said in Japanese: “Kaizen.” “Businesses use Kaizen to ward off the tendency to “coast” when organizations find their stride.” MORE
It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.” Are exposed to increasing variability. MORE
In reality, all this emerging tech, whether it’s turning your world upside down or not, is having a very real impact on how businesses manage their supply chains. That in turn is changing how organizations are manufacturing and delivering goods. MORE
The committee, which serves as the strategic review, the third party and outermost layer of our Governance Model, holds annual meetings to guide the company and ensure that our assessment is as relevant and reliable as possible. MORE
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. The question central to the research? MORE
EB: What are the advantages to society and consumers? Now planning for complete Physical Internet system by 2030. The action to date on Physical Internet development in Asia has been driven by companies, but now the government is starting to get involved. MORE
The keynote address at the always enlightening Supply Chain Insights Global Summit was given by Lora Cecere, and she used it to focus on the problem of growing supply chain planning complexity and how to fix it. They don’t allow us to really get the data.”. MORE
Now a ritual, with coffee in one hand and country music blaring, I sit in my faded green chair to write a blog post. I make it a point to always answer each question–either in writing or by phone. From time-to-time, I share the questions and answers in a blog post. MORE
As the story unfolds, a family with many dramatic ups and downs always return to the Blackfoot River to fish. The last scene shows an old man sitting on the Montana river where he used to fish with his family many years ago. So What Does This Mean to You? MORE
These special finds are then meticulously wrapped, only to be torn open a matter of hours later. We think even less about where our gifts came from or how they were made. . Yet, with climate change and plastic waste at the fore of our collective conscience, it’s getting harder to ignore. Not only that, but it takes five litres of fresh water to make one standard sheet. Companies are also focusing on new ways to manage plastic manufacturing more responsibly. MORE
The question is how to go about that. Recognizing their customers’ priorities — not to mention their own personal desires to be better stewards of the world’s natural resources — business owners are going to greater lengths to reduce their carbon footprint. MORE
Many schools have built strong, reputable programs to fill the open positions. While a new tech-savvy generation enters the workforce, many lack the hands-on practical experience to hit the ground running. MORE
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. What needs to happen? What to Do? MORE
Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. Targets for 2030 Include: Improve freight system efficiency 25 percent by 2030. How General Motors Spun Gold Out of a Supply Chain Disaster. MORE
This 3-part blog series will take a deeper dive into the importance of warehouse workforce management for wholesale distribution and third party logistics (3PLs) and how to create and sustain a high-performance workforce culture. to fill existing and emerging jobs is likely to grow. MORE
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.” The strategy includes ambitious targets designed to improve sustainability within the supply chain and manufacturing and to strengthen Eckes-Granini’s position as the leading supplier of fruit juices and beverages in Europe. MORE
Many schools have built strong, reputable programs to fill the open positions. While a new tech-savvy generation enters the workforce, many lack the hands-on practical experience to hit the ground running. MORE
We are continuing to break the mold to help supply chain visionaries gain first-mover advantage. We want everyone around the globe to use our research freely and openly. To help the supply chain leader, we set up the conference to maximize networking. MORE
Compared to conventional mathematical models (left), self-correcting models (right) are logical, so they can be created, edited, and understood by domain experts. It shows just how much manual effort is currently going into fixing bad data. But it is a hard problem to solve. MORE
It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.” Are exposed to increasing variability . MORE
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. Sorry to break the news. Five Barriers to Driving a Digital, Outside-in Transformation. Funds are hard to obtain. MORE
Your manufacturing facilities need to dispose of the end-products of the manufacturing process – plastic scrap, offcuts, and the like. In some cases, your consumers must be instructed as to how to safely dispose of their device. How can US manufacturers cope? MORE
Cars will need to be turned into essentially mobile data centers meaning that the competition for the future of autonomous cars isn’t only among car manufactures. Where manufacturers used to talk about horsepower, they’ve now started talking about processing power. . MORE
Confusion on the part of consumers as to when food will expire has ended up costing families $29 billion annually in the United States.Terms such as “Sell by,” “Use by,” “Display until,” “Best before,” are causing the confusion. has agreed to standardize food date labels worldwide by 2020. MORE
Agenda 2030: Agile and Networked. Contrary to expectations, the deceleration of growth in China, the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East and the financial plight of countries that export crude oil have all had an impact on the export-driven German industry. The new normal is forcing our companies to keep their business activities closely in step with the markets. You can look forward to: New ideas and best-practice sharing. 51st Symposium Purchasing and Logistics. MORE
I know that early detection is the key to wellness. While most consultants and technologists want to sell technology, and are eager to slap in a new piece of software, my caution is to slow down and better understand root issues before having a technology discussion. MORE
From talks of an autonomous supply chain, a robotic takeover, drone deliveries in 30 minutes or less; the future of supply chain management presents businesses with the opportunity to transform their processes into a competitive advantage. MORE
Unilever has officially achieved zero waste , and now it wants to help other companies follow suit. Zero waste is primarily known as a sustainable supply chain management technique that describes when there is absolutely no extraneous material produced that must be sent to a landfill. MORE
If you’ve been following automotive industry trends over the past decade, you might think that most auto OEMs are shifting investment to wholeheartedly embrace an all-electric revolution. In many ways, we’ve already seen Hachigo’s skeptical views validated when it comes to self-driving cars. MORE
How so? No one wants their story told, yet they want to know stories of other companies. How do I share the experiences while preserving anonymity? In short, the term refers to the quintessential guy. On the first call, he introduced me to his new boss, Jim. MORE
Arkieva
AUGUST 8, 2016
Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. Targets for 2030 Include: Improve freight system efficiency 25 percent by 2030. How General Motors Spun Gold Out of a Supply Chain Disaster.
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Agenda 2030: Agile and Networked. Contrary to expectations, the deceleration of growth in China, the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East and the financial plight of countries that export crude oil have all had an impact on the export-driven German industry. The new normal is forcing our companies to keep their business activities closely in step with the markets. You can look forward to: New ideas and best-practice sharing. 51st Symposium Purchasing and Logistics.
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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.” The strategy includes ambitious targets designed to improve sustainability within the supply chain and manufacturing and to strengthen Eckes-Granini’s position as the leading supplier of fruit juices and beverages in Europe.
Logility
JULY 31, 2019
Many schools have built strong, reputable programs to fill the open positions. While a new tech-savvy generation enters the workforce, many lack the hands-on practical experience to hit the ground running.
Logility
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Many schools have built strong, reputable programs to fill the open positions. While a new tech-savvy generation enters the workforce, many lack the hands-on practical experience to hit the ground running.
USC Consulting Group
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
” No matter how you say it, they all mean the same thing: “improvement,” or as it’s said in Japanese: “Kaizen.” “Businesses use Kaizen to ward off the tendency to “coast” when organizations find their stride.”
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Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 18, 2019
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. The question central to the research?
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 7, 2019
I know that early detection is the key to wellness. While most consultants and technologists want to sell technology, and are eager to slap in a new piece of software, my caution is to slow down and better understand root issues before having a technology discussion.
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 8, 2019
How so? No one wants their story told, yet they want to know stories of other companies. How do I share the experiences while preserving anonymity? In short, the term refers to the quintessential guy. On the first call, he introduced me to his new boss, Jim.
ToolsGroup
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
Compared to conventional mathematical models (left), self-correcting models (right) are logical, so they can be created, edited, and understood by domain experts. It shows just how much manual effort is currently going into fixing bad data. But it is a hard problem to solve.
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.” Are exposed to increasing variability .
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AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.” Are exposed to increasing variability.
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 21, 2016
Now a ritual, with coffee in one hand and country music blaring, I sit in my faded green chair to write a blog post. I make it a point to always answer each question–either in writing or by phone. From time-to-time, I share the questions and answers in a blog post.
Supply Chain Insights
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
We are continuing to break the mold to help supply chain visionaries gain first-mover advantage. We want everyone around the globe to use our research freely and openly. To help the supply chain leader, we set up the conference to maximize networking.
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 14, 2016
However, I had little time to be tired. As we talked the adrenaline started to pump. I asked for a black marker to draw on the board in the room and replied, “If only it was that easy!” ” I then turned and went to the whiteboard to draw this diagram.
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Kinaxis
JULY 19, 2017
In reality, all this emerging tech, whether it’s turning your world upside down or not, is having a very real impact on how businesses manage their supply chains. That in turn is changing how organizations are manufacturing and delivering goods.
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 22, 2016
As the story unfolds, a family with many dramatic ups and downs always return to the Blackfoot River to fish. The last scene shows an old man sitting on the Montana river where he used to fish with his family many years ago. So What Does This Mean to You?
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 3, 2016
It was a long week talking to clients about integrated planning. With the tough travel, walking around the art exhibits listening to the moderator on my headset was a real treat. To use the Barnes example, in this blog post, let’s focus on simplicity. Supply Chain 2030.
Arkieva
OCTOBER 1, 2015
She had a desire to make Green Eileen sustainable in the near future and she was looking for ways to do so. Thus she formed a program of bringing back clothes where she started with Eileen Fisher’s employees and slowly expanded to the customers of the company.
Supply Chain Insights
MARCH 30, 2015
I studied strategy and international management during my MBA program because I like to look forward. So, while I may have hated it, I made it through accounting, finance and statistics, and it prepared me to enter Corporate America. They shaped how I thought about business.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Last November, executives from all segments of the Heavy Building Materials (HBM) ecosystem got together at the inaugural Leadership Roundtable meeting organized by Command Alkon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to discuss a couple of simple questions: Are there opportunities to elevate the performance of the HBM industry? Is there interest in collaborating together to pursue these opportunities? How do we get ready for this journey? What a difference a year makes.
Material Handling & Logistics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Confusion on the part of consumers as to when food will expire has ended up costing families $29 billion annually in the United States.Terms such as “Sell by,” “Use by,” “Display until,” “Best before,” are causing the confusion. has agreed to standardize food date labels worldwide by 2020.
Arkieva
JANUARY 27, 2017
From talks of an autonomous supply chain, a robotic takeover, drone deliveries in 30 minutes or less; the future of supply chain management presents businesses with the opportunity to transform their processes into a competitive advantage.
EcoVadis
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
The committee, which serves as the strategic review, the third party and outermost layer of our Governance Model, holds annual meetings to guide the company and ensure that our assessment is as relevant and reliable as possible.
AFFLINK
JULY 26, 2017
Unilever has officially achieved zero waste , and now it wants to help other companies follow suit. Zero waste is primarily known as a sustainable supply chain management technique that describes when there is absolutely no extraneous material produced that must be sent to a landfill.
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. Sorry to break the news. Five Barriers to Driving a Digital, Outside-in Transformation. Funds are hard to obtain.
QAD
MAY 5, 2020
If you’ve been following automotive industry trends over the past decade, you might think that most auto OEMs are shifting investment to wholeheartedly embrace an all-electric revolution. In many ways, we’ve already seen Hachigo’s skeptical views validated when it comes to self-driving cars.
AFFLINK
AUGUST 7, 2018
Your manufacturing facilities need to dispose of the end-products of the manufacturing process – plastic scrap, offcuts, and the like. In some cases, your consumers must be instructed as to how to safely dispose of their device. How can US manufacturers cope?
EcoVadis
DECEMBER 20, 2019
These special finds are then meticulously wrapped, only to be torn open a matter of hours later. We think even less about where our gifts came from or how they were made. . Yet, with climate change and plastic waste at the fore of our collective conscience, it’s getting harder to ignore. Not only that, but it takes five litres of fresh water to make one standard sheet. Companies are also focusing on new ways to manage plastic manufacturing more responsibly.
Freightera
APRIL 28, 2020
EB: What are the advantages to society and consumers? Now planning for complete Physical Internet system by 2030. The action to date on Physical Internet development in Asia has been driven by companies, but now the government is starting to get involved.
USC Consulting Group
MARCH 3, 2020
The question is how to go about that. Recognizing their customers’ priorities — not to mention their own personal desires to be better stewards of the world’s natural resources — business owners are going to greater lengths to reduce their carbon footprint.
Supply Chain Nation
JANUARY 9, 2018
This 3-part blog series will take a deeper dive into the importance of warehouse workforce management for wholesale distribution and third party logistics (3PLs) and how to create and sustain a high-performance workforce culture. to fill existing and emerging jobs is likely to grow.
EFT
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Cars will need to be turned into essentially mobile data centers meaning that the competition for the future of autonomous cars isn’t only among car manufactures. Where manufacturers used to talk about horsepower, they’ve now started talking about processing power. .
Supply Chain Nation
JANUARY 9, 2018
This 3-part blog series will take a deeper dive into the importance of warehouse workforce management for wholesale distribution and third party logistics (3PLs) and how to create and sustain a high-performance workforce culture. In part 1 of the series, we’re going to take a deeper dive into how having a flexible technology platform can help optimize workforce productivity. to fill existing and emerging jobs is likely to grow.
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. What needs to happen? What to Do?
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