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Scenario Analysis: A Powerful Analytics Force
River Logic
APRIL 8, 2016
Scenario Management Supply Chain Management Scenario Analysis
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Exploding Demand for Warehouse Space- Thorough Analysis is Wise
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 8, 2017
Omni-Channel Commerce Supply Chain Impacts Procurement and Sourcing Retail Supply Chain Supply Chain Execution Supply Chain Strategy Transportation and Logistics independent blog analysis and insights on supply chain management online fulfillment business challenges Supply Chain MattersAccording to a recent survey, warehouse space acquisition across the United States has reached its highest level in over 16 years, driven primarily by online fulfillment needs.
What-if Analysis: 3 Applications in the S&OP Process
River Logic
MARCH 23, 2016
While embedding financials is the bedrock for expanding the value from S&OP , adding robust what-if analysis capabilities can unleash its maximum potential, thus delivering true Integrated Business Planning.
What if there were no limitations to your what-if analysis? What would you simulate?
The 21st Century Supply Chain
JULY 29, 2015
by Lori Smith What if there were little, to no, limitations to the what-if analysis you could do? Yet the value of what-if analysis is in the power to put the ability to do scenario simulations in the hands of many. The post What if there were no limitations to your what-if analysis?
A Persistent Theme- Be Prepared for a Year of Continual Supply Chain Analysis
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 5, 2017
If our readers have had the opportunity to review all of our 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains, you probably picked-up on a dominant theme, that being the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, and what that could imply for U.S. global trade policies and consequent industry supply chain […].
Taiwan Earthquake Supply Chain Impact Analysis White Paper
Resilinc
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
This analysis is organized into five parts: Summary of the earthquake event. Around 4 a.m. on February 6th, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake rattled southern Taiwan at the start of Lunar New Year, the island’s largest nationwide holiday.
The State of Supply Chain Trends Part IV: Data Analysis, Wearables, and the Cloud
Cerasis
JANUARY 16, 2017
Modern supply chains are evolving beyond anyone’s expectations due to increased use of cloud-computing technologies, wearables and advanced data analysis. Data Analysis Grew Exponentially, Providing More End-to-End Visibility and Continuous Improvement. Data analysis is the companion of cloud-computing technologies. LinkedIn The post The State of Supply Chain Trends Part IV: Data Analysis, Wearables, and the Cloud appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Five Causes of Analysis Paralysis You Can Avoid
TMC
JANUARY 14, 2016
Setting unrealistic or unsuitable performance targets can easily put you on the road to analysis paralysis. The post Five Causes of Analysis Paralysis You Can Avoid appeared first on Connect Blog by TMC, a division of C.H. How often do you feel like you’re drowning in data?
A Five Step Process for Current State Complexity Analysis
OPS Rules
JANUARY 20, 2015
Most often, we find that downstream emergent costs are hidden from upstream organizations, because they are not measured or subjected to rigorous root-cause analysis. The analysis we completed with the supply chain organization and the cross-functional integrators explains why they occur.
Survey Analysis: Women in Supply Chain Survey, 2016
Supply Chain 24/7
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Gartner's first Women in Supply Chain Survey, conducted with AWESOME, an executive women's leadership group, compares the representation of women in supply chain leadership roles, it also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations
Is It The Right Time For a Network Analysis?
Supply Chain Link
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
A network analysis is the process of finding the optimal logistics solution that creates the right balance between cost and service when considering transportation, distribution, inventory, and production.
Download Resilinc's Brexit Global Supply Chain Impact Analysis Whitepaper
Resilinc
JULY 1, 2016
On June 24 th 2016, citizens of the United Kingdom voted and passed a referendum to leave the European Union. Better known as “Brexit”, the move sent a shock wave through global financial and currency markets. In context of the interconnected globalized economy, Brexit is not a localized phenomenon.
Five Causes of Analysis Paralysis You Can Avoid
TMC
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Setting unrealistic or unsuitable performance targets can easily put you on the road to analysis paralysis. The post Five Causes of Analysis Paralysis You Can Avoid appeared first on Connect Blog by TMC, a division of C.H. Performance Management Technology Analysis Data Performance
SaaS vs Licensed Software: Factors to Consider in your Cost Analysis
C3 Solutions
MAY 11, 2016
Is your company shopping for a new information system? Once you’ve identified the features you need, you’ll also have to figure out whether to select a licensed, on-premise solution or go with the cloud and subscribe to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model.
Improving Product Portfolio Strategy With What-If Analysis
River Logic
JUNE 17, 2016
what-if analysis product portfolioDetermining the ideal product portfolio is an important component to the success of any Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) strategy.
Why Benchmarking Alone Isn’t Enough for Proper Transportation Cost Analysis
Cerasis
MARCH 24, 2015
Carriers in the trucking industry and also shippers today are actively looking for ways to combat the rising costs of operating their businesses, but they often do not fully understand proper benchmarking, transportation cost analysis, and profit management are intertwined.
A Tale of Two Procurement Books: Cox’s Sourcing Portfolio Analysis (Cox) & Strategic Sourcing in the New Economy (Keith et al.)
Supply Chain View from the Field
JULY 17, 2015
Andrew Cox’s new book “Sourcing Portfolio Analysis” represents the more traditional “power-based” view of procurement. These types of relationships do not exist in the world of Cox’s Sourcing Portfolio Analysis. A new face of procurement is emerging which is recognizing that a new set of value drivers must be developed in the face of massive environmental changes.
Andrew Cox’s “Sourcing Portfolio Analysis”: More of the Same
Supply Chain View from the Field
JULY 14, 2015
Against the many new articles and books being produced on the changing face of procurement and the importance of value creation and collaboration, Andrew Cox’s new book “Sourcing Portfolio Analysis” came out earlier this year. The book is essentially a series of prescriptive 2 X 2 and 8 X 8 matrices that establish different typologies for supplier segmentation, that ostensibly can lead to improved sourcing outcomes.
Customer-Centric Supply Chains: Adding Clarity to the Muddle
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 26, 2016
I am not sure because I am not done with the data analysis; but I think that it is likely. It was November. I was speaking at a client site. The topic was customer-centric supply chains. We started the morning by asking attendees to share their definition of a customer-centric supply chain.
How Spend Analysis Drives M&A Action
Supply Chain Network
FEBRUARY 14, 2012
Executives are turning to the bread-and-butter of supply chain management: spend analysis. While spend analysis has historically been a technology and process that’s used in house, companies are now using spend analysis technologies to support M&A action and discover the hard savings opportunities and synergies of a potential acquisition. Paul Martyn is VP of Supply Strategy at BravoSolution, the spend analysis company.
Seven Decision-making Capabilities to Drive Supply Chain Excellence
River Logic
MARCH 20, 2016
Decision Analysis Supply Chain ManagementThe topic of supply chain excellence is extremely broad and spans a smorgasbord of topics associated with People, Process and Technology.
How to Manage Supply Chain Risk and Ensure Continuity
River Logic
MARCH 22, 2016
Supply Chain Management Risk Analysis“With great risk comes great reward”, said Thomas Jefferson. What he failed to mention was that great risk also brings the potential for great loss — just ask any hedge fund or investment manager.
What are the elements of a SWOT analysis?
The Lean Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
We will discuss the process of creating the analysis below, but first here are a few sample layouts-ideas of what your SWOT analysis can look like.
Two Important Questions About the Future of Freight Moves
Talking Logistics
MARCH 7, 2016
The projections are from BTS’ and FHWA’s latest version of the Freight Analysis Framework (FAF) , “which integrates data from a variety of sources to create a comprehensive picture of freight movement among states and major metropolitan areas by all modes of transportation.”.
Technology’s Impact on Industries Recognized as More Profound- Is the Supply Chain Prepared?
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 30, 2017
Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain Automotive Supply Chain Internet of Things Retail Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Transformation independent blog analysis and insights on supply chain management Supply chain Matters blog technology's impact on industry supply chainsA blog commentary reflecting that change is underway across many industry sectors, one that was profound implications for businesses and their associated supply chains.
Using the Bits: Building Digital Outside-In Processes
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
The concept of text mining or social sentiment analysis is not on the radar for most supply chain professionals. Social. Mobile. Sensors. 3D printing. The Internet of Things. The list goes on and on. The atoms and electrons of the supply chain are changing.
The Rewards of Supply Chain Transformation: Avaya’s Journey
The 21st Century Supply Chain
APRIL 1, 2015
From there, they standardized many of their processes, worked to reduce a lot of reactionary activities and then began putting more focus on proactive activities like what-if analysis and modeling. by Meranda Powers Change, even under the most ideal circumstances, is difficult.
How Agile is Your Supply Chain?
River Logic
JULY 7, 2016
Supply Chain Management what-if analysisSupply chain agility is an increasingly important concept for businesses that wish to maintain or develop a competitive advantage, but many managers do not actually understand what agility means in regards to their supply chain.
Supply Chain Matters Impressions of QAD Explore 2016- Part One
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 6, 2016
independent blog analysis and insights on supply chain management technology Precision division of QAD QAD ERP QAD explore 2016 Supply chain Matters blogThis week, this Editor attended and spoke at QAD Explore 2016, the annual customer conference for ERP technology provider QAD. Candidly, this was my first experience attending this conference and I was impressed from a number of perspectives. This posting is one of subsequent commentaries that will explore such impressions and insights.
2017 Predictions- The 3M Perspective on the Need for Bimodal Supply Chain Capabilities
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 10, 2017
In preparing our overall 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains, and specifically our prior posting, Prediction One- What to Expect in Global Economic Activity, we had the opportunity to speak with both industry, supply chain and technology executives to gain current perspectives of what supply chains should anticipate in the coming months and […].
New APICS Supply Chain STEM Educational Outreach Program- Consider Getting Involved
Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 9, 2016
Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Execution Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management Transportation and Logistics APICS Supply Chain STEM Educational Outreah Program independent blog analysis and insights on supply chain management independent supply chain and B2B industry analyst Bob Ferrari's blog supply chain management K-12 educational outreach Supply chain Matters blog
The Implications of FedEx’s Proposed 2016 Rate Hikes
Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
Omni-Channel Commerce Supply Chain Impacts Online Customer Fulfillment Retail Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics FedEx independent blog analysis and insights on supply chain management technology parcel delivery industry challenges Supply chain Matters blog trends in third-party logistics servicesLast week, FedEx formally reported its financial results that essentially missed Wall Street expectations.
Supply Chain Matters Coverage of APICS 2015 Conference: Staff Interviews
Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management APICS 2015 annual conference APICS Inc APICS Supply Chain Council independent blog analysis and insights on supply chain management Supply Chain Council Supply chain Matters blog Supply Chain Operations Framework- SCORLast week, while attending and speaking at this year’s APICS annual conference, Supply Chain Matters had the opportunity to interview two of the executive leaders of the organization.
Strategic Procurement Technology Provider BravoSolution Acquires P2P Provider Puridiom
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 16, 2016
Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Technology BravoSolution commentary on BravoSolution acquisition of Puridiom independent blog analysis and insights on supply chain management technology Supply chain Matters blogThere was noteworthy acquisition news in the procurement software applications area last week with the announcement that BravoSolution had acquired privately-held procure-to-pay applications provider Puridiom.
Sports Authority-A Disturbing Twist to Consignment Inventory Management Practices
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 17, 2016
Consumer Goods Focused Supply Chain Inventory Management Procurement and Sourcing Retail Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration challenges within B2C retail supply chains independent blog analysis and insights on supply chain management Sports Authority bankruptcy protection Supply chain Matters blogEarlier this month we alerted Supply Chain Matters readers to the unfortunate filing of bankruptcy by retailer Sports Authority.
In Fast Fashion the Supply Chain Does Indeed Matter
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 25, 2016
Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain Omni-Channel Commerce Supply Chain Impacts Procurement and Sourcing Retail Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy apparel industry global supply chain sourcing challenges Brooks Brothers supply chain fast fashion supply chain independent blog analysis and insights on supply chain management supply chain challenges within apparel industry Supply chain Matters blog Yogasmoga supply chain
Guest Posting: The Internet of Things is Profoundly Reshaping the Supply Chain
Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 26, 2015
Internet of Things Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Talent Management executive education programs in supply chain management independent blog analysis and insights on supply chain management Rutgers Business School Executive Education Supply chain Matters blogThe following Supply Chain Matters guest posting has been contributed by Margaret O’Donnell. a Program Manager at Rutgers Business School Executive Education.
Boeing Considers Commercial Aircraft Production Cutbacks
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 19, 2016
Aerospace Supply Chain Product Lifecycle Management Boeing 787 supply chain Boeing 787 supply chain challenges Boeing Supply Chain independent blog analysis and insights on supply chain management Supply chain Matters blogReuters reports that at an investor conference held last week, the aerospace manufacturer’s CFO indicated that will not increase 787 output and could further cut 777 product output levels unless sales of both jets improve.
General Electric Continues with Aggressive Investment Plans
Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Additive manufacturing Aerospace Supply Chain Industrial and diversified industry supply chain Manufacturing Strategies Product Lifecycle Management Supply Chain Strategy General Electric General Electric acquisition of Arcam AB General Electric acquisition of ShipExpress General Electric acquisition of SLM Solutions Group AG independent blog analysis and insights on supply chain management Supply chain Matters blog
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