Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. Today I also want to report that, based on over a decade of scientific discovery, traditional supply chain practices are not best practices. There is also no Santa Claus.

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Requis

MAY 22, 2020

He is the Bank of America Distinguished Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at NC State University, and is a prolific author of articles and books, most recently The LIVING Supply Chain (co-authored with Tom Linton). In the 1990s, purchasing managers were focusing on how to beat up their suppliers in order to buy cheaper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

Amazon announces new changes to inventory limits. Walmart+ costs $98 per year, or $12.95 It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Canada’s Walmart tries ring scanners.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Implement supply chain actions, including with internal procurement teams, with suppliers and through broader collaboration, and develop measurable targets for these efforts. As we just mentioned, updating your inventory count in real time ensures that your customers can’t order products unless they’re in stock.

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EMERGE App

MAY 20, 2023

Who is most likely to purchase your product immediately? Focus on innovation and produce unique products How do customers feel after purchasing your product or receiving your services? With such a personal touch, the customers will find it easier for another and another purchase. How much do they earn?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

All levels of the organization must be involved, from the procurement person responsible for the supplier up through the CEO, depending on the value of the supplier. The newer model is called the “Diamond Model” and more accurately reflects the reality of multi-touch and multi-functional interactions with suppliers. All Aboard!

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