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Embracing the Supply Chain as A Complex Non-linear System

Supply Chain Shaman

Note to the reader: we selected these metrics for the balanced scorecard for the analysis after work with Arizona State University to understand which metrics, in combination, most closely correlated with market capitalization. The paradigm needs to change to buck the trend. This work completed in 2013 defined the Supply Chains to Admire.

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The Coffee Pot Conversation That Will Not Happen

Supply Chain Shaman

I did not think that anyone had a clear definition of supply chain excellence. Using new technologies in traditional process definitions reduces the potential for value enablement. Companies want a definitive Return on Investment (ROI), limiting the opportunity to test and learn with new technologies. I disagreed.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Check out our definitive guide on which crops affect produce season transportation most in each of the lower 48 states. Arizona is known for its plentiful sunshine and arid climate, making it a great state to grow leafy vegetables all year long. Some years’ impacts are intensified or diminished based on Mother Nature.

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Who Should Be In The Winner’s Circle?

Supply Chain Shaman

The first step was to charter a research project with the Arizona State University statistics department to analyze which combination of metrics drives the highest market capitalization. The Effective Frontier: Balanced Scorecard Developed Through the Work with Arizona State. One of the first goals was to develop a balanced scorecard.

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Announcing the Supply Chains to Admire for 2019

Supply Chain Shaman

Companies with traditional definitions of marketing and sales struggle to beat the competition. A clear definition of purpose and alignment of business process to corporate strategy is an apparent characteristic of companies that outperform. They lack of a standard definition for supply chain excellence adds to the confusion.

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Defining Supply Chain Excellence: One Column at a Time

Supply Chain Shaman

It permeates corporate strategy, but it lacks definition. Yesterday, I published a report on the first piece of my definition of the Supply Chain Index which we will launch in April. This work is based on a collaborative project with Arizona State University. I find it refreshing.” For some strange reason, it is a passion.

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What About the Supply Chain Index?

Supply Chain Shaman

I am a nomad, searching for a good definition of supply chain excellence. This week, I am finalizing an agreement with Arizona State University to fund a PHD student in statistics under the guidance of George Runger to try to finish the work. ” As I shuffle along, I am not sure. I shake my head. Why Does It Matter? 2) Balance.

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