Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Many organizations will play the shell game of reporting forecast error so that the numbers look better: either calculating the forecast at a higher level in the forecast hierarchy (not at the item level) or reporting the data as a Weighted Mean Absolute Error. It was a cold, crisp winter in Boston. Simply put, it is expensive.

Supply and Demand 150

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

Everything from food and beverage products to home improvement items saw a significant consumption bump as buyers, sidelined by pandemic restrictions, diverted their purchasing habits from experiences to consumer goods. Since the first quarter of 2020, CPG logistics costs have risen by 37% to an average of $1.71 cost per case.

Procurement Analytics 69

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Additionally, the advancements and constant changes in technology and analytics play a huge role in supporting the success or failure of a modern day supply chain. As if this wasn’t enough, transportation costs are rising and forcing companies to constantly adjust and optimize.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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IQMS

JUNE 26, 2023

From 2020 through most of last year, manufacturers saw high growth among customers who often prioritized getting the goods they needed over the price of purchasing them. As a result, manufacturers face greater pressure than ever to cut unnecessary expenses in order to maintain margins while competing for cost-conscious customers.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction 52

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. In Figure 1, I show the depiction of a model from this work. The result? The reason? Is this leadership?

Gartner 243

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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. Today I also want to report that, based on over a decade of scientific discovery, traditional supply chain practices are not best practices. Sorry to break the news.

Supply and Demand 150

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

“Additionally, a review of reporting procedures can act as a safeguard against corruption throughout operations. All stakeholders who interact with the supply chain should be aware of hotlines and other reporting mechanisms, which should establish a clear path and adequate protections for whistleblowers.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2023

In a later phase, deliveries are targeted to expand to large, dense cities including Seattle, New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and Hoboken New jersey. According to Amazon’s 2021 Sustainability Report, 12.1 million metric tons of the company’s CO2 emissions are attributed to fossil fuel emissions.

Customer Service 246

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Precoro

MARCH 28, 2025

In light of today’s macroeconomic events, with inflation on the rise and unstable interest rates, businesses are focusing more than ever on driving savings and trimming costs. A recent survey by Boston Consulting Group found that respondents were able to meet only 48% of their cost-saving goals in 2024.

Cost Reduction Strategies 45

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