Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

On a cold Boston winter day, I slipped into my seat on a back row in a packed conference room at AMR Research. When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. Popular Beliefs on Supply Chain Excellence Do Not Align With Results. . The result? The reason?

Gartner 243

Gartner Supply Chain Software Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 243

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. Bernhard Herzog, Oxea GmbH – “Business Impact of a Supply Chain Operating Network”. The answer: Both teams illustrate that past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Optimal Sourcing 170

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 170

Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

It is easy to understand why strategy is often set aside to meet immediate needs of getting product shipped out the door. Large and mid-size shippers typically have procurement personnel but may lack coordination across shipping locations. Adopt performance metrics for carriers. Keep in touch with market realities.

Negotiating Skills 100

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Procurement 100

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?

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Forecasting Software 150

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Establishing protocols, metrics, organizational owners, and related processes can empower organizations to respond more effectively when faced with a crisis.” “Excellent supply chain strategies provide ways to move ahead of the competition in an increasingly complex marketplace. ” — Michael Varney and Wil G.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 116

6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

“Currently, the biggest challenge for supply chain managers is…” Keeping up with consumers and their buying behaviors. For example, a certain product is ready to be shipped from the manufacturing facility. She is now an Editor at Aggregage for the site Supply Chain Brief.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 96