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What Does Good Look Like S&OP?

Supply Chain Shaman

The journey for S&OP is a road with many ruts and potholes. In my twenty years of following the progression of S&OP as an analyst, I am amazed at the number of “experts” with so little expertise. For most companies, building a great S&OP process is a missed opportunity. Drives Value.

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Demand Planning: Whipped And Chained by Tradition

Supply Chain Shaman

Given your expertise, I’d love to hear what alternatives you recommend for better demand forecasting and real-time visibility beyond what’s commonly adopted today.” Over the last two years, I actively engaged technologists and business leaders to redefine demand planning. Or planned orders to purchase orders?)

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Shouldn’t GenAI Mean New Gen?

Supply Chain Shaman

Let’s Start With Clear Definitions My inbox is full. Let’s have fun! Let’s start with the definitions: Graph AI uses Machine Learning on graph-based technology to understand the relationships between variables to drive insights. Graph technology leverages graph structures to represent and store data.

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A Treatise on Dogs That Do Not Hunt

Supply Chain Shaman

As an old gal attending multiple conferences (more than I would like at times), I have listened to speakers waft eloquently about the value of concepts like networks, big data, industry 4.0, I could write a blog about each story, but let’s save that for coffee.) and digital supply chains. I don’t think so.

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5 Strategies For Improving Distribution Operations: An Essential Guide

SCMDOJO

Therefore, evaluating performance and creating a comprehensive digitalization strategy are essential for a distributor’s success. To maximize efficiency, distributors should adhere to the following set of guidelines for evaluating and planning their supply chain with the strategies mentioned below.

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Supply Chain Leaders Prepare For The Long Haul. Caution: It Will Be Gray.

Supply Chain Shaman

When compared to the S&OP plan, how did the mix change? How is the baseline for demand shifting with the spread of the virus? How does this compare to the S&OP plan? We have many political arguments about data. The desire for precision s a hard habit to break. My caution?

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Reflections on Integrated Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Shaman

Buying these solutions is far more complicated than is represented in a simple four-box quadrant. There is greater satisfaction with demand planning than supply. The fit of the data model to adequately reflect a feasible plan drives success. I struggle to find both in today’s market. It is complex.