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The Proper Use of Emergencies in Production Workshops

Demand Driven Technologies

In a production workshop, with a supplier, in transport, there are …brrr, it’s a bit scary… yes, yes… supply chain EMERGENCIES. Read more Source In my career, I’ve seen all kinds: red, bright red, dark red, and even black.

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Why I Chose a Career in Supply Chain Management

QAD

Supply chain? Fast forward two years, when the pandemic began, and supply chain was in every headline. It’s always fun to explain because people begin to realize how supply chain plays a role in every facet of their lives. I still get asked why I chose a career in supply chain management.

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Integrated Supply Chain Planning – The Number 1 Opportunity

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Enchange has been working with many FMCG and Pharmaceuticals multinationals for years on projects to improve their primary supply chains. For the sake of clarity, by “primary supply chain” we mean all processes (e.g. planning, sourcing, manufacturing, etc.) So we held a workshop. Our conclusion?

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Sourcing Offices: a shift of paradigm

KEPLER Consulting

Over last decade, sourcing offices became a major piece within globalized footprint of western retailers. After a first era of development and opportunity catch up particularly positive and characterized by consistent purchasing gains , most of these Sourcing Offices are now searching for their second breath.

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Supplier Motivation, A Key Component of Supplier Management

ivalua

As we have already seen in a former blog , enterprises often fail at maximizing the value of collaborating with smaller companies. Indeed, some preparation is necessary before this innovation event: fifty new suppliers were sourced and only ten were selected for speed dating. Only strategic suppliers are part of this matrix.

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Trying to Throw A Light On Supply Chain Excellence

Supply Chain Shaman

A researcher of sorts… When I started the work that I do at Supply Chain Insights, I termed myself an analyst; and while everyone wants to put me in the consulting bucket, I resist. I, on the other hand, am trying to figure out what defines supply chain excellence. Over time, it has morphed.

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Summit ’21 – Five Key Learnings for your Supply Chain Sustainability Journey

SupplyShift

On November 2nd – 3rd, SupplyShift held its third annual Summit, joining business leaders from across the world to share their knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices on tackling today’s biggest supply chain sustainability issues. Check out our roundup of supply chain sustainability collaborations and industry groups.