Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

After the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , I took the time to recharge and took a month off from writing. The presentations from the Summit are posted now on the Supply Chain Insights You Tube Channel. The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2017

Three years ago, I wrote a popular post highlighting “ 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Supply Chain and Logistics Executives.” For related commentary, see “ There’s No Silver Bullet for Supply Chain Visibility ” and “ Forget Innovation, Just Execute Better ”. Stop viewing logistics as a cost center.

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DynaSys

JANUARY 13, 2021

A Three Part Article Series from QAD DynaSys – COVID-19 and Resilient Supply Chain. In this series, discover how the COVID-19 pandemic gave us the keys to build a resilient supply chain and add value to our Supply Chain. In 2021, COVID-19 and Resilient Supply Chain will not be incompatible.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

We believe that supply chain excellence helps a company to better balance demand and supply. We also believe that it helps companies to be more resilient: weathering demand and supply volatility while maximizing opportunities and mitigating risks. What does the future of supply chain excellence look like?”

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Enterra Insights

JULY 18, 2023

.” According to The Economist , “Water shortages, combined with reputational damage and regulatory overreach, could affect many hydro-dependent industries, from food production, mining and power generation to apparel and electronics. Supply chain and logistical problems caused by water woes make matters worse.”[2]

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Here, I postulate that the supply chain dragon is data. Supply chain leaders are drowning in data and low in insights. The focus is on growth, but supply chains are not fit for purpose. My stepson calls them tidy whiteys) Imagine a boring, basic apparel item. How many supply chains today are stuck?

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SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Many companies focus solely on their tier one suppliers when it comes to supply chain sustainability. Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Cotton is a great example.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Many companies focus solely on their tier one suppliers when it comes to supply chain sustainability. Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Cotton is a great example.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 6, 2013

One of the favorite parts of my job is teaching classes on how to take supply chain concepts to the next level to improve corporate performance. I love helping people to see supply chain concepts differently. Both move the supply chain design from inside-out to outside-in. As I teach the class, I learn too.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Procurement training equips you to excel in the corporate world by teaching you everything from supplier dynamics to negotiating strategies. The demand for qualified individuals keeps rising as businesses increasingly understand how important procurement is to their overall strategy. Category strategies development.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Retail was slow to adopt supply chain processes to drive new business models; and as a result, traditional retail redefinition of supply chain processes got caught in the omni-channel hype while Amazon worked its magic to become a market leader. Note that apparel manufacturing is growing and apparel retail is declining.

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Logility

JUNE 2, 2020

This decentralized strategy deliberately tips the scales toward the customer. There’s a sentiment that retailers are left stuck in an Excel swamp because supply chain technology vendors couldn’t solve the problem. Imagine your apparel buyers are convinced yellow maxi coats will be hot next fall.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

I believe that supply chains build economies and save the world. I also believe that supply chains need a revolution. Supply chains respond, but they do not sense. I strongly believe that leaders must build their supply chains with new building blocks. This work is important to me.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Markets drive supply chains. The supply chain needs to respond to market demand and consumer sentiment. Traditional supply chain processes do not sense. For supply chain leaders, this market downturn defines a new set of opportunities and risks. They respond. This is a major disconnect.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

While I’m a firm believer that innovation, not emulation, is the way forward for any company wishing to differentiate through its supply chain, I also believe that reinventing the wheel is something to be avoided if possible. 4 Leading Operators with the Supply Chain X-Factor. The Sustainability Drive.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

“When the world changes around you, and when it changes against you, what used to be a tailwind is now a headwind — you need to lean into that and figure out what to do because complaining isn’t a strategy.”. Reimagine Supply Chain of the future: There are many facets to imagining Supply Chain of Future.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2016

This morning, we announced the Supply Chains to Admire Winners and Finalists for 2016. Selfishly, we need standard for our research, but we also want to help supply chain leaders gain new insights from a deep data-driven analysis. There is no agreed standard for supply chain excellence. Why do we do it?

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

To drive global scale, companies need to design the supply chain to buy globally and execute locally. The design of the supply chain is fundamental to making this happen. In our interview of the Supply Chains to Admire Winners, we found a unique approach at Carter’s. Supply Chain Index.

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

One crucial area of business that all companies can address to achieve better sustainability is the supply chain. Yet according to McKinsey , a company’s supply chain accounts for far greater social and environmental impact than its own operations (80-90%, by some accounts).

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

One crucial area of business that all companies can address to achieve better sustainability is the supply chain. Yet according to McKinsey , a company’s supply chain accounts for far greater social and environmental impact than its own operations (80-90%, by some accounts). Setting Goals and KPIs. .

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 20, 2022

How are global business leaders looking to warranty business continuity, growth and profitability by embedding effective and enduring sustainable practices in supply chain design, operations and performance management? That is what the State of Supply Chain Sustainability report has looked at for the last three years.

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Supply Chain Insights

JULY 26, 2016

This morning we announced the Supply Chains to Admire Winners and Finalists for 2016. Selfishly, we need a standard for our research, but we also want to help supply chain leaders gain new insights from a deep data-driven analysis. There is no agreed-upon standard for supply chain excellence. The answer?

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

This article was first published in the July / August 2018 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. Reverse logistics, while not being the opposite of forward logistics, is still about products moving backwards in the supply chain. A plan is necessary, possibly based on one of the following strategies.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Supply chain issues have put many companies into crisis mode. Avert crises and manage your supply chain more efficiently with optimized allocation of constrained supply. While supply chain woes have existed for decades, the last few years of supply chain crises have tested the mettle of companies in every industry.

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Logility

MARCH 10, 2022

In our ongoing commitment to deliver relevant insight into global markets and the supply chain, Logility executives offer key takeaways from NRF 2022 and what they should be considering to address today’s market challenges more meaningfully. Their awareness and actions need to extend across every tier of their supply chain ?

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Logility

JULY 20, 2023

When you choose the right solution, you can stay ahead of fluctuations in customer demand, achieve high levels of forecast accuracy, handle seasonality, and drive collaboration across supply chain stakeholders. It should also provide error metrics to help you understand how accurate each forecast is.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Our look at the Top 25 (plus 4) Supply Chains of 2018 examines how the best companies in the world excel at managing their global supply chains. One of the most popular articles we’ve ever done is our look at analyst group Gartner’s annual ranking of the Top 25 Supply Chains.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

In order for that to happen, both supply chains and consumer habits must significantly change. Steven Steutermann, managing vice president in the Gartner supply chain practice, states, “To turn around a supply chain system, 10 years is not a long time. ”[2]. ” Slowing the loop.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Most companies are moving backward on the Supply Chain Matrix That Matter (growth, operating marging, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital). That shows The Supply Chains to Admire 2016 analysis of Supply Chain Insights. Which companies have a supply chain to admire in 2016?

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 21, 2018

Several major apparel brands and retailers, including J.C. The goal of the three-year undertaking is to assemble key information about each factory, including business name, GPS coordinates, business license, safety inspections and apparel brands served. As Bonanni puts it: “It’s the new normal for mapping your supply chain.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2016

Today’s supply chain processes are inside-out with a focus on orders and shipments. We have automated transactional data; but there are no systems available to take independent demand data (channel data_ and move it through a multi-tier supply chain planning system.

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SupplyShift

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

According to Gartner’s Future of Supply Chain: Crisis Shapes the Profession report, 77% of companies say that they’re investing in deeper and more collaborative supplier relationships to build resilience. These metrics may include: Product and material certifications. Know your supply chain. Respond promptly.

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ShipBob

APRIL 13, 2021

However, there is a wide range of metrics that you should be tracking to help your online store grow. Why ecommerce performance metrics are important. Why are ecommerce performance metrics important to your online store? Here are 5 strategies to help increase your customer satisfaction. Table of Contents. Sales KPIs.

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Unleashed

JUNE 2, 2022

An omnichannel eCommerce strategy anticipates that customers will start searching on one sales channel and often move to another. Omnichannel integrates a multichannel strategy and optimises it as a progression of the online purchasing journey for the modern eCommerce customer. Improve profitability. Poor inventory control.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 19, 2016

As a result, a single eCommerce warehouse may actually be responsible for processing groceries, fresh fruits and vegetables, beauty supplies, apparel and practically any other type of product. Use Metrics to Track Progress and Order Fulfillment Processes. ECommerce warehouses are processing more orders than ever before.

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SupplyShift

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

According to Gartner’s Future of Supply Chain: Crisis Shapes the Profession report, 77% of companies say that they’re investing in deeper and more collaborative supplier relationships to build resilience. As a result, you’ll want to be proactive about your handle on these metrics. Know your supply chain.

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Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 14, 2013

December is now upon us and before we know it we’ll be starting off 2014 right, which means it won’t be long until we’re all gathering in San Diego Feb 23 rd to 26 th for RILA Supply Chain 2014. Jeff Starecheski will discuss the challenges and breakthrough thinking that enabled Sears to build a successful omni-channel strategy.

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