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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. In the outside-in supply chain, the signals are from the buy and sell-side markets back to the enterprise. Then list all of the potential risks in the supply chain and outline potential risk mitigation strategies.

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What Does it Take to be a Successful Entrepreneur? The Incredible Journey of a Last Mile Pioneer

Logistics Viewpoints

Wumdrop is a successful last mile logistics company in South Africa. And they said, ‘Excellent very glad to do it. Are there possible issues with that strategy? Our USP (unique selling proposition) was we will deliver to you on a regular basis, don’t worry about the administration of having to purchase again.

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5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Companies need to re-evaluate their supply chain strategies, if they are still most optimal. A further consolidation of logistics service providers is expected, as asset-based logistics service providers involved in advanced warehousing and transportation require high investments. From global to local and regional sourcing.

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Eliminating Real-World Bottlenecks using AI from Silicon Valley to Mars

ThroughPut

The solution is clear – Harnessing the power of the existing data using AI can enable companies to create intelligent supply chains for end-to-end operational excellence. He works as a Strategy Advisor, Researcher and Theory of Constraint (TOC) expert and educator, with both Fortune 500 companies, as well as NGO’s and Government Agencies.

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When Variability Is Our Only Constant

Supply Chain Shaman

Yes, while I believe that we will be more choiceful on sourcing strategies and hopefully not blindly chase labor arbitrage or tax-efficient supply chain strategies, global supply chains will persist. Yet, transportation optimization products focus on managing price, not constraints. Expect disruption in transportation cycles.

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S&OP, a vision for the future. The expert interview series #3

Supply Chain Trend

However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. The process is implemented because its deemed the right thing to do, but there is limited belief and buy-in by the executives.

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Eliminating Real-World Bottlenecks using AI from Silicon Valley to Mars

ThroughPut

The solution is clear – Harnessing the power of the existing data using AI can enable companies to create intelligent supply chains for end-to-end operational excellence. He served on the board of Trammell Crow Company (TCC: NYSE), which was purchased by CB Richard Ellis (CBG: NYSE) in 2006. billion to $9 billion.