Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Last week, I spoke at the CPHA supply chain conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This was the inaugural supply chain event for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association. During the presentation, I spoke about the future of supply chain management, and the building of outside-in processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Last week I spoke at the CLX Logistics Conference in Philadelphia on the future of Supply Chain Management. The recent Supply Chain Insights Global Summit gave me new perspective and insights. The redefinition of supply chain practices is happening through the coalescence of multiple technologies, not one.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

In manufacturing-based companies, 70-80% of costs are in the processes of source, make and deliver. Labor is an important input with 50-60% of employees of the company reporting through supply chain organizations. Supply chain processes are relatively new. What defines supply chain excellence?

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Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 195

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 3, 2016

The combination of weather and the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia delayed all my flights for at least two hours on multiple days. 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.”

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