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Household Products Industry Stuck in Neutral and Going Backwards

Supply Chain Shaman

I was on my way to Peru. Over the course of trip to Atlanta to connect to Peru, we began a discussion. Before I begin, let me state that no company is perfect, but here are some general trends. As Steve said, “The first step is recognizing the trend and taking action.” Economic Vision of Supply Chain 2030.

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Building Outside-In Processes

Supply Chain Shaman

I am half-way through a spring speaking tour that will wrap-up in June with a speech in South Africa and Peru. Sitting three and four levels back in the supply chain, DuPont’s orders were six-to-eight months out of sync with market trends. Track the trends. Economic Vision of Supply Chain 2030. New Business Models.

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How Can We Heal the Global Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. I explain that I am researching the trends, and trying to discover/figure-out what drives balance sheet results. Supply Chain 2030.