Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Innovators need to define business cases. Bottom line, we have stalled innovation in the supply chain planning market. The focus shift to solving problems and driving innovation needs to happen. At the end of the day, customers buy based on value not on the cool factor of the technology. What needs to happen? What to Do?

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HICX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

HICX, the leading Supplier Experience Management provider, is announcing a $30 million investment led by Boston, US-based growth equity firm Wavecrest Growth Partners and Toronto-based venture debt provider Espresso Capital. ABOUT ESPRESSO CAPITAL Espresso empowers companies with innovative venture debt solutions.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

What do the Germany World Cup Team and the Boston Red Sox have in common? Several customers addressed those questions in excellent case study presentations: Dr. Ralf Kahre and Patrick Gött, BASF – “End-to-End Business Process Management”. The answer: Both teams illustrate that past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 27, 2017

BOSTON, MA, October, 27, 2017 – Research recently published by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Global Supply Chain Institute , and sponsored by Maine Pointe , identifies collaboration as one of six key elements of creating competitive advantages through supply chains. About the Global Supply Chain Institute.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 3, 2013

They were born from well-intentioned, bright professors from great schools – Boston College, Carnegie Mellon, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT )– in operations research. SmartOps was purchased by SAP. At the beginning of the third decade of supply chain management, a new class of applications was born.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 6, 2021

BOSTON, April 6, 2021 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software , is proud to support global humanitarian and environmental organizations including Unicef, the Ocean Cleanup, World Wildlife Fund, and Banco Farmaceutico Foundation. In January, the company launched the first annual ToolsGroup Green Race.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

It was a cold, crisp winter in Boston. During that winter, I was staying at the Westin in Boston and working remotely. The inherent buying patterns of consumers are also changing. Purchases in the center store of the grocery store are in decline, and apparel tastes are shifting. So why have companies not done this?

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 15, 2018

There is a lot of discussion about innovation in education; but, many pundits believe we are not innovating fast enough. Do we need disruptive education innovation. She rightfully asked, “Is more of something genuinely innovative?” What does disruptive innovation look like? Here’s the rub.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 17, 2018

Among those predicting technology will make humans redundant are supply chain and retail expert Allan Lyall and his Boston Consulting Group colleagues Pierre Mercier and Stefan Gstettner. Invariably, automated processes will result cost savings, fewer errors, and an excellent return on investment. Supply chain technologies.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Whereas [some companies] embrace ‘being digital’ — this is ‘digital transformation’ at its best — it’s a total paradigm shift in the culture and operations — it’s not just about buying the latest digital tool, but about creating a new system, new cadence, new mindset.”[1] 1] If that’s sounds like taking on a difficult challenge, it is.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

As global supply chains start the long process of recovery, supply chain management is in the spotlight, and new best practices and innovative strategies are emerging as supply chain leaders aim to reduce risk in an uncertain future. “Think beyond your four walls to how you can better collaborate and innovate with your suppliers.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

“Currently, the biggest challenge for supply chain managers is…” Keeping up with consumers and their buying behaviors. David Millington @nextlevelpurch David Millington, MSc.QSM, NPDP, SPSM3®, is Director of Education at Next Level Purchasing Association.

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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. Analytical innovation and digital transformation drove step-change capabilities within the office and marketing. There is also no Santa Claus. Sorry to break the news.

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Vinculum

MARCH 9, 2022

With the oil and mining industry slowing down, this opportunity is excellent for Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is expected to see almost double 2020’s2020’s revenue by 2025, predict Boston Consulting Group and Meta Platforms. Delivers excellent customer service. 1 Delivers Quality Customer Support & Retention.

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