Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. Like riding a bumpy road, the supply chain leader is riding the ups and downs of changing market conditions facing greater variability day-to-day. Here, based on interviews with supply chain leaders, I share lessons learned. It will not be over soon.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 30, 2020

However, supply chain leaders well understand that drug discovery, manufacturing, and distribution are all necessary to deliver the vaccine to a willing arm. Development and distribution, as any supply chain leader knows, are two different topics. As a result, the supply chain, as we knew it is dead.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

“Managing supply chain and logistics has never been more significant and challenging since the outbreak of COVID-19 that created a new norm with high uncertainty and enforced an inevitable shift”. Logistics and supply chain management is a rapidly evolving field.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The supply chain space is heavily laden with acronyms, gobbledygook, false narratives, and over-hyped, fast-talking technology sales teams. “At the Digital Supply Chain event at SAP. I just went live this year with a Fortune 25 company, and their factories book against their orders online.

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The Smart Software

APRIL 9, 2024

BAF had a problem: how to reliably plan production to meet demand. BAF was experiencing a gap between bookings forecasts vs. shipments, and this was impacting revenue and customer satisfaction BAF turned to Smart Software for help.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

What is demand planning? Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. Why is demand planning important? Is demand planning the same as demand forecasting?

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

What is demand planning? Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. Why is demand planning important? Is demand planning the same as demand forecasting?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. . Considering this surge in digital transformation and the changing needs of 2021, here are some insights and tips for embarking on Supply Chain Digital Transformation projects.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Trends Transforming Logistics and Supply Chains In the MENA Region in 2023. by Dr Shereen Nassar , Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Technology and automation are major enablers towards this.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Sitting waiting for a confirmed booking.) While we will recover quickly in retail (moving from painful shortages to a glut of inventory), the chemical industry–sitting four and five layers back in the supply chain–takes longer to recover. Supply chain leaders have little say in the business.”

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Logility

JULY 21, 2022

During this year’s Gartner Supply Chain Symposium, Hamish Scrimgeour, Global Director of Planning and S&OP at Johnson Controls, shared how his team is perfecting its ability to plan by converging and integrating business systems to orchestrate the supply chain across multiple global sites.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 30, 2024

Fortunately, a solution is emerging that not only relieves these pains but also transforms them into competitive advantages: AI forecasting, a paradigm shift in supply chain management. AI in supply chain forecasting is a game-changer. What is Supply Chain Forecasting? Can AI Be Used for Forecasting?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! But like any new technology, there are hurdles to overcome when implementing supply chain analytics.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 18, 2017

by Dr. Madhav Durbha I am reading this absolutely fascinating book “Deep Thinking: Where machine intelligence ends and human creativity begins” by Garry Kasparov , former world chess champion. The book did make me reflect on my own experiences and views on the division of labor between the machines and human supply chain planners.

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Logility

JUNE 8, 2021

Record Quarterly Bookings Accelerated Growth in Cloud Services Annual Contract Value. ATLANTA (June 8, 2021) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year, and Software license revenues were $1.2 million for the same period last year, and Software license revenues were $1.2 GOJO Industries, Inc.,

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ThroughPut

APRIL 15, 2024

Fortunately, a solution is emerging that not only relieves these pains but also transforms them into competitive advantages: AI forecasting, a paradigm shift in supply chain management. AI in supply chain forecasting is a game-changer. What is Supply Chain Forecasting? Can AI Be Used for Forecasting?

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BlueYonder

MARCH 7, 2024

At Gartner’s recent Supply Chain Planning Summit, I had the honor of co-presenting with Chance Finley, Vice President for Global Supply Chain at onsemi, a leading semiconductor manufacturer with more than $8 billion in annual revenue.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Sitting waiting for a confirmed booking.) While we will recover quickly in retail (moving from painful shortages to a glut of inventory), the chemical industry–sitting four and five layers back in the supply chain–takes longer to recover. Supply chain leaders have little say in the business.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Sitting waiting for a confirmed booking.) While we will recover quickly in retail (moving from painful shortages to a glut of inventory), the chemical industry–sitting four and five layers back in the supply chain–takes longer to recover. Supply chain leaders have little say in the business.”

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IQMS

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Bottom Line: Unpredictable demand swings caused by the pandemic are stress-testing supply chain management software systems across manufacturing, helping many manufacturers discover new strengths they hadn’t realize they had before. Stanley Black & Decker’s Supply Chain Management Challenges.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 6, 2017

by Dr. Madhav Durbha It is a great time to be a supply chain planning professional. Advances in processing power, networking, and storage aided by the enduring power of Moore’s law have opened doors for some exciting new developments in supply chain planning. Embrace the art of supply chain planning.

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ThroughPut

JULY 6, 2021

Thriving In ‘The New Normal’ With 5 Demand Planning & Forecasting Methods. Businesses around the world are pondering upon these questions and each of them leads to a simple answer – effective supply chain demand planning and forecasting. Understanding and predicting demand in unpredictable times .

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Kinaxis

JUNE 28, 2018

I recently came across a Bloomberg article citing how certain functions of the white-collar workforce at Amazon is getting replaced by automation. To understand the feasibility and the impact of potential jobs loss through the automated machine learning, we need to look no further than what industrial robots did to production line workers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

The Supply Chain Insights Global Summit is a week away. We are currently tabulating the results to publish the report, “Top 15 Supply Chains to Admire.” Supply chain leaders that make the biggest difference build supply chain potential and make small, incremental progress over time.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2015

In my research, I answer questions like: Which technology systems drive the greatest satisfaction? How satisfied are users with supply chain planning technologies? While each technology provider wants the endorsement of their approach, I remain independent. How Happy are Planners with Their Software?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Social media awash with pictures of supply chain professionals attending the Lady Gaga event at SAP’s Sapphire, celebrating with drinks at the Gartner event, or rocking to the ZZ Top performance at JDA’s Icon conference trumpeted excitement. Meanwhile, in my travels, supply chain discussions are moving to main street.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 4, 2020

BOSTON (May 5, 2020) ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, today announced a new online COVID-19 Supply Chain Action Center and resources to help companies quickly respond to Coronavirus risks and speed supply chain recovery. Companies Share COVID-19 Response.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Building a customer-focused, digitally enabled supply chain comes with its challenges, but the benefits make the effort worthwhile. In addition to decreased costs, digital supply chain transformation can increase revenue 10% by creating a better customer experience and new routes to market. Greater access to markets.

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o9 Solutions

OCTOBER 14, 2021

a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, reported a 97% increase in Q3 2021 bookings, which translates into an almost three-fold increase in year-to-date bookings compared to the same period in 2020. DALLAS, Oct. 14, 2021 — o9 Solutions Inc. ,

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2023

In Figure 1, I share a supply chain planning taxonomy or what I lovingly term an old-fashioned jalopy. Few companies design their supply chains (research data shows that 9% of companies actively design their supply chains), and few planning systems actively analyze and drive answers to the questions: Do I have a good plan?

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 13, 2021

While the construction industry itself poses some unique challenges in supply chains across the world, cement manufacturing comes with its own diverse set of differentiators like the ones mentioned below: Top unique challenges of cement industry. Cementing supply chain operations: Key drivers for optimized cement supply chains.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 16, 2024

” The NDIS focuses on four key elements: supply chain resilience, workforce readiness, flexible acquisition, and economic deterrents. Flexibility : The NDIS emphasizes the importance of supply chain visibility to manage disruptions proactively, aggressively, and systematically. This does not exist today.

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Today’s supply chain professionals need a crystal ball, too. For example, if a supply chain professional accepts a new order, can they deliver it on time? If they offer a promotion, can the supply chain support it? Planning systems, however, are not designed to allow you to ask ‘what if?’

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

I’ve decided to create a series of follow-up blogs regarding the intricacies of executing an S&OP process and utilizing related software. Amid a climate of economic uncertainty, businesses increasingly rely on S&OP as a crucial tool for managing volatility and maintaining operational stability.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

I’ve decided to create a series of follow-up blogs regarding the intricacies of executing an S&OP process and utilizing related software. Amid a climate of economic uncertainty, businesses increasingly rely on S&OP as a crucial tool for managing volatility and maintaining operational stability.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Effective supply chain management is essential for success in the dynamism and connectivity of modern companies. To accomplish this, you require the skills of supply chain experts who can manage the complexity and difficulties of today’s global supply chains. They come from a variety of backgrounds.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration” and it got me wondering about creativity within supply chain management organizations. In this case I do believe there are learnings that can be applied to supply chain management. OK, so how does this relate to supply chain management?

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