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My Lessons in Interviewing Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners

Supply Chain Shaman

In business conversations, the term supply chain excellence rolls off the tongue frequently in meetings, but what does it mean? Supply chain excellence is harder to define than to say. We designed the Supply Chains to Admire Methodology to help companies define supply chain excellence.

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The Dire Need for Data Automation in the Manufacturing Industry | AFFLINK

AFFLINK

The purpose of any supply chain is to get materials from the point of origin to the place of need as quickly and inefficiently as possible. In today's market — now pockmarked by erratic supply chain disruptions — fulfillment is easier said than done. Top Distributor Challenges: 1.

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Happy Labor Day! Insights on Building Supply Chain Talent

Supply Chain Shaman

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.

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A Story of Throwing the Baby Out With The Bathwater in Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Shaman

In 2004, I worked with a Midwest North American meatpacker to help define its supply chain strategy. An enlightened leadership team wanted to be sure that the organization knew how to make money through bi-directional orchestration of the bill of materials. Consumers constantly change the mix preferences in purchases.

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Supply Chain Diagnostic: A Four-Step Process

Supply Chain Shaman

In my work with manufacturing companies recently, I am thinking a lot about the need for diagnostic testing. Here I share insights on how to get started using a four-step process. Here I share insights on how to get started using a four-step process. Time For A Supply Chain Check-Up?

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Positive News for Key Decision-Makers About Sustainable Business Transformation

DELMIA Quintiq

With less than 10 years left to the 2030 deadline of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is clear that we are all not yet doing enough to achieve global sustainability targets. The Answer Lies in Virtual Twin Technology. The Biggest Obstacle to Accelerating Sustainability.

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Is A Customer-Centric Strategy the Same as Demand-Driven? Outside-In?

Supply Chain Shaman

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.