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Is it time to take your supply chain glocal?

Kinaxis

As defined by the source of all knowledge, Wikipedia, “glocalization is the adaptation of globally marketed products and services to local markets.” Their regional menus offer things like the Chicken Maharaja Mac in India, the Croque McDo in Belgium and the KiwiBurger in New Zealand. What do you think about glocal supply chains?

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Where Would We Be Without All of the BullS&%T?

Supply Chain Shaman

It seldom snows in Belgium: the city sits in anticipation. Progress on the key performance metrics of cost, customer service, inventory, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) are going backward; not forwards, for most companies. I need to run to my meeting. I cannot sleep. The quiet st reets await the coming of the soft snow.

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Where Would We Be Without All of the BullS&%T?

Supply Chain Shaman

It seldom snows in Belgium: the city sits in anticipation. Progress on the key performance metrics of cost, customer service, inventory, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) are going backward; not forwards, for most companies. I need to run to my meeting. I cannot sleep. The quiet streets await the coming of the soft snow.

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Better Together: “The Promise of Supply Chain Sustainability”

BlueYonder

where the various parts were sourced, what are they made of, etc.) For example, would we be willing to wait an extra day or two for our online orders to be delivered if we were to understand the impact of the decision on sustainability metrics? We are working hard to help our customers meet their sustainability needs.

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How Can We Heal the Global Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. For many that I meet in my global travels, the industry analyst role is a new concept. Today, I unpacked my bags. A Personal Reflection.

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Red Sea Ocean Transport Shipping Disruption Update

Supply Chain Matters

Moeller Maersk , speaking on a panel at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos indicated that the ongoing Red Sea disruption is “ extremely disruptive ” and could also be longer in duration. Scenario and simulation based planning methods that quantify and weight various short and longer term impacts to key business metrics.