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Let the Qs Begin

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply Chain Improvement is based on the work that we completed with an Arizona State University Operations Research team to determine the Supply Chain Index. There are three reasons why: Vertical excellence—having the best manufacturing, procurement or transportation function—has not worked. ” Yes, I said. Did I miss anything?

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3 Trends for successful digital supply chains

SupplyOn

Here, I have compiled the important trends and findings from the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. In the second step, the analysis result must be automatically translated into appropriate measures. Successful digital supply chains build on three pillars: Analytics, control towers and platforms.

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Evidence Mounts of Non Peak Holiday Season in Transportation and Logistics

Supply Chain Matters

However, businesses should ensure that that they do their homework in the analysis of supply and demand dynamics over the coming 12 months. Now may well be the time to take measures to mitigate future cost increases with transportation and services providers who may be eager to lock-up future volumes.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Image source: Financial Times. Over 90% of the United States’ semiconductor-grade neon is sourced from Ukraine. Image source: Bloomberg.

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Do No Harm…

Supply Chain Shaman

I have also learned that you need a large data pool to derive the type of analysis that I want to publish. These tools allow us to look at sell, source, make, and deliver together. They also enable the evaluation of networks for both sales and procurement relationships to optimize the flows upstream and downstream.

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50 expert tips on logistics planning and strategy

6 River Systems

Implement supply chain actions, including with internal procurement teams, with suppliers and through broader collaboration, and develop measurable targets for these efforts. Try to avoid a tick-box approach to evaluating risk – you need a more sophisticated analysis of the different levels of maturity your suppliers may have.”