Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Definition: “Someone’s efforts, resolve, or viability are tested; things are meaningfully challenging. As a result, companies are writing new case studies through their actions or inaction. As a result, companies are writing new case studies through their actions or inaction. “ Wikipedia.

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

Manufacturers may not think they have much in common with the retail companies beyond producing the products that stock store shelves, but there could be a lot to learn from the latter as the manufacturing headwinds of the last few years carry into 2023. Walmart Has Embraced RFID Technology – Should You?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

Before boarding the plane, I watched a traveler pull a diet Coke from the bin and thought about the struggle to source sweetener with the rise of COV-19. As I poured the dog food into the bowl for my pups, I wondered if I was going to have to switch kibble due to the looming issues of sourcing taurine—a health additive in many pet foods.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2017

The term “visibility” lacks a common definition within the industry. Supply chain leaders inherently know that they need greater visibility; but the conversations between buyers and sellers spin due to a lack of definitional alignment. Technology vendors have conflicting definitions. Supply Chain Visibility Gaps.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Over the last six years, we studied the connection between business results (growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)) and the link to company characteristics. Let’s Start with Definitions: One of the difficulties in supply chain is the lack of common definitions. What did we find?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Working for a large manufacturer, she was trying hard; but failing, to integrate Ariba, Elemica, and GT Nexus. To help, I set up a series of dinner meetings for Maddy to speak to other manufacturers working on similar problems. By definition, there is a resistance to work together. Definition of a Supply Chain Operating Network.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

For example, you want to cut costs with a faster courier, or invest in reducing the lead time of your manufacturing. Case study: Transform scrap metal processing plant with Internet of things (IOT) Supply chain challenges manifest in different ways but still evolve around the lack of visibility, intelligence and agility.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 29, 2018

It is a privately-held textile company that successfully navigated the global sourcing/labor arbitrage mania of the last decade and managed to maintain a significant presence in the United States. The implementation in the United States was for three yarn manufacturing facilities, a weaving factory, and a distribution center.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

Starting With Definitions. To help, I wrote a few definitions on the board: Demand-Driven Processes. In 2012 I built on these concepts to define the market-driven value network. The definition: an adaptive network focused on a well-defined value-based outcomes. Definition of Outside-In Processes. The Building Blocks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2017

I also worked in manufacturing during the period of 1978-1992 trying to plan demand. Most demand planning happens in Excel Ghettos not in the expensive technologies implemented in 90% of manufacturing companies. While many argue that the definitions of the time horizons change with concurrent planning, I say not so fast.

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Resilinc

JUNE 11, 2023

To mitigate risk, both use strategies like qualifying additional and alternate sources for high revenue-at-risk components; improving supplier collaboration and planning; and designing products and supply networks for resiliency. During the pandemic, a global electronics manufacturer did just that.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Choose between a broad overview of procurement and a focused course that focuses on certain topics like strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier relationship management. Take into account things like your current skill level, desired improvement areas, and professional objectives. Procurement and Purchasing Cycle Lesson 7.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Revolution: Innovative Sourcing and Logistics for a Fiercely Competitive World Pros: This book will show you how to plan and execute sourcing strategies like the world's leading companies. You will enjoy it if you like to learn new concepts from case studies. Best Logistics Book for Beginners: 1.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” As shown in Figure 1, at a recent client engagement, there is a strong and clear process definition of the budget process and the lack of clarity and discipline in the demand flows for the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Supply chain professionals in private sector also do something similar such as the case study analysis or best practice analysis. In private sector, robust strategy means something that works under any circumstances, for example, part standardization and multiple sourcing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

“The idea of the value chain is based on the process view of organizations, the idea of seeing a manufacturing (or service) organisation as a system, made up of subsystems each with inputs, transformation processes and outputs. ” Institute for Manufacturing, 2013. __. Tipping points are fascinating to watch.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

At the session, together through education, sharing case studies, and reviewing research, we will explore the opportunities to build a Network of Networks to improve B2B supply chain connectivity. Buyers beware of the use of the name without meeting the definition. In Figure 1, we share a conceptual and definitional image.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 18, 2015

However, at a practical level, companies struggle with the implementation of strategy due to a lack of definition. In contrast, in the process industries, the supply chain organization reported to manufacturing. At a principle level, everyone agrees with the concepts. In meetings, groups nod their heads that the strategy is correct.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 29, 2018

It is a privately-held textile company that successfully navigated the global sourcing/labor arbitrage mania of the last decade and managed to maintain a significant presence in the United States. The implementation in the United States was for three yarn manufacturing facilities, a weaving factory, and a distribution center.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2022

Our previously published commentary authored by The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group provided a mid-year assessment of our specific 2022 prediction that restoring more direct control of tactical and strategic materials sourcing would be a driving force for businesses and their supply management teams during 2022.

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EcoVadis

APRIL 23, 2016

Now that sustainability has risen to be one of the most highly visible topics for customers and stakeholders, management teams face the challenge of “How do you incorporate CSR ratings in the sourcing process?”. The combination of the first steps provides the essential ingredients for the sourcing strategy. Build the Strategy.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 5, 2016

To help you become successful, we have put together 50 online resources that you will definitely find helpful. Find more supply chain case studies via MIT Dspace Case study analysis can be useful for both college students and supply chain practitioners. Resource: Textbook Case Maps 13. Resource: SSRN.com 12.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2015

Let’s start with a definition. A common definition is essential. Like the definition of benchmarking at the top of this post, we believe that the use of an industry standard is essential. In most ‘benchmarking activities’, self-reported data is the most common source. Benchmarking is not Benchmarking.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Definition and Explanation of Supply Chain Traceability Tracking the movement of goods and materials throughout the supply chain provides valuable information that ensures safety and sustainability. Production Tracking Production tracking involves tracing the movement of a product throughout the manufacturing process.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 27, 2016

Reusable and recyclable are different terms with different definitions. There are plenty of case studies across a wide range of industries that have shown time and time again that choosing this type of packaging can make the supply chain not only less expensive but also more efficient. The Evidence.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Case Studies. A Case Study. This case study will show you the analysis of Apple Supply Chain core processes, challenging issues and complexities of its operations. Information about Apple Supply Chain is a bit here, there and everywhere, its kinda tough to find the actual case study.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

In my work with manufacturing companies recently, I am thinking a lot about the need for diagnostic testing. They tend to have many pretty PowerPoint slide decks–full of acronyms, pretty pictures and E2E commitments–but they lack a common definition of supply chain excellence. As a group, we drill into root issues.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 7, 2022

A definite “no-no” for demand planners. Reshaping the manufacturing world to meet new demands. Most manufacturers prefer to leverage analytics data over traditional forecasting and time series techniques. Although manufacturers have been leveraging ML for a while, the focus is now on leveraging its abilities for demand planning.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

High-velocity or streaming data requires different architectures built on non-relational, cloud-based architectures using open source tools like Apache Spark. Or is it the use of the Internet of Things to transform manufacturing or reduce issues with counterfeiting? source Moody’s). The opportunities are numerous.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia. By definition, this requires a global supply chain. Others argue the demise of global sourcing; might I add caution? Taiwan manufacturers 60% of global semiconductors.

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Unleashed

MAY 19, 2020

Leveraging the best manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, maximising productive efficiency, and accessing management expertise early , are the strategies that will set the best apart. Case study 1: Epic Brewing Company. Case study 2: Zeffer Cider. Case Study 1: Epic Beer.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

This is definitely a trend to watch for in the coming years. That means companies in logistics must continue to optimise their reverse supply chain functions and keep an eye out for sustainability partners such as packaging manufacturers and recyclers. Learn more: Eco-friendly Food Packaging: 8 Trends in Food & Bev Explained 7.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Case Study Agility: ZARA. As the fabric suppliers require the longest lead times, ZARA approves designs & initiates manufacturing after it gets feedback from its stores. Case Study Resilience: CISCO. Case Study Risk management: The All England Club.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 5, 2017

Let’s face it, the definition of demand-driven is evolving. There is no single definition. The base definitions of the SCOR model are inside-out, and supply-centric. The Definition of the Supply Chain Long Tail. Demand-Driven Definitions. Definitions Matter. Today’s processes are supply driven.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Another client wants to push the customer-centric concept in his organization, but his definition is to do whatever the customer wants. A well-defined customer-centric supply chain starts with a clear definition of the organization’s strategy to serve a well-defined customer requirement. The reason? Over the last month, I moved.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Today, with oil prices below $35 per barrel, the talk has shifted to prices declining even further, to perhaps $20 per barrel due to oversupply. For related commentary, see: The Messy Reality of Cross-Border E-commerce.

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