Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The issues are largely rooted in politics and the lack of clarity on supply chain excellence. Regional companies outperform global brands in all but two industries in the market. Global companies with stable brands struggle to drive improvement, but ironically, we speak of best practices. Or planned orders to purchase orders?)

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. I am currently working on a couple of case studies for this blog on how business leaders used digital twin modeling during the pandemic. Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. It will not be over soon.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The network senses, translates, and orchestrates market changes (buy- and sell-side markets) bidirectionally with near real-time data to align sell, deliver, make and sourcing organizations outside-in. An example of a global demand network is IBM iBAT. I only know of five case studies of cross-functional listening.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 18, 2019

Eerily the case studies sound the same as the ones heard when I completed S&OP research in 2004. And, when it comes to their case studies, I do not find the step change. In parallel, the movement to global processes and the elongation of the long tail of planning increased complexity making modeling more difficult.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As businesses become increasingly global, professionals in the supply chain field must keep up with new technologies, trends, and best practices. Pricing Structure Affordable pricing, with annual access to purchased courses and practical resources through Pro Plan. A general platform covering various subjects, including supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

” Keith is the former Global Product Supply Officer for P&G, and a person that I greatly respect. Our current processes and dependencies on Excel spreadsheets cannot get us to our goal. E2open last week announced the purchase of Serus. It sounds simple, but it is not. So, I swallowed hard and began the discussion.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

Or agreement on the definition of supply chain excellence. As a result, functional excellence anchors action. The focus is on digitization—automating today’s processes—versus rethinking process excellence based on the art of the possible. We are driving functional excellence and incrementally. (To Moving Forward.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

The older tools from CAPS Logistics, SNO from Oracle, and Manugistics Network Planning are giving way to new technologies like the Logictools product (purchased from IBM), the Solvoyo product for concurrent planning, the Quintiq technology for concurrent optimization, and the Llamasoft technology platform for optimization and simulation.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

Digitising processes provides transparency of these operational processes and will deliver reliable data, allowing manufacturers to make more effective business decisions to maximise productivity and drive operational excellence. Unleashed Software’s Business Intelligence tools are a case in point.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

Case Studies. Cisco System Case Study. The only solid case study about supply chain risk is definitely from Cisco System. The company won the ISM 2012 Award for Excellence in Supply Management (category:process). Supply Chain Case Study: Executives Guide. A Case Study.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

Case Studies. In 1983, Peter Kraljic explained how to formulate a commodity strategy based on 4 segments, its later known as Kraljic Matrix or Purchasing Portfolio Matrix. The idea is to try to excel at 2 strategies (lean/agile) at once. Supply Chain Case Study: Executives Guide. A Case Study.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. According to figures published last November by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS), the global semiconductor market growth rose from 6.8% increase in 2010, eleven years ago.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

MCIPS: The Gold Standard in Procurement Qualifications MCIPS is a globally recognized professional qualification that signifies a deep understanding of procurement and supply management. Global Recognition: MCIPS is highly valued by employers worldwide, particularly in larger organizations and those that prioritize formal qualifications.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Peggy was a speaker at the Supply Chain Global Summit. AGCO was honored to receive the AME 2017 Excellence Award. is a publicly held $7B global corporation focused on the manufacturing and distribution of high-tech solutions—tractors, harvest equipment and implements– for professional farmers. She had some exciting news.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Several customers addressed those questions in excellent case study presentations: Dr. Bernhard Herzog, Oxea GmbH – “Business Impact of a Supply Chain Operating Network”. BASF’s goals included: Automating the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay process from purchase requisition to invoice. Fast and effective roll out.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

To drive global scale, companies need to design the supply chain to buy globally and execute locally. The company leverages globally sourcing strategies to buy products at a lower cost and then deploys some unique process logic to drive mass customization for retailers. Not many companies have cracked this code.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 21, 2025

Supply chain excellence enables startups to scale efficiently , reduce costs, provide fantastic customer experiences, and withstand market turbulence. Market expansion – A flexible supply chain enables entering new geographies and serving global demand. See Amazon buying Kiva Systems. Supply chain directly impacts CX.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

How do they buy from you? How do they buy from you?” I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. The supply chain is vertically integrated and global shipping almost 2 million units daily. Why does it matter to you?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Well… it simply highlights just how important the supply chain and its management are to the success of businesses operating in today’s local and global markets. Mini Case Study: Walmart Walmart may be the most famous example of a company that has succeeded primarily because of a well-developed and aligned supply chain strategy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

When supply levels are low, ModusLink taps the open market to purchase processors, leveraging its local market expertise worldwide to obtain the right product, at the right price, at the right time. The post A Case Study in Reverse Logistics Optimization! Learn more at [link]. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

Executive, after executive, lament, “They have purchased many technologies and sponsored many projects to reduce inventories, but they are not seeing results.” ” I have been studying the evolution of inventory technologies as an industry analyst since 2002. Why is progress so hard? These are my thoughts.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

After the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , I took the time to recharge and took a month off from writing. The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence. The design of the conference includes tours of several modern warehouses and centers of excellence. Background. The River of Demand.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

In the case of oil, for example, the rise of shale oil production, especially in the United States, has significantly increased supply, which has put downward pressure on prices and has stirred up the debate again about “peak oil” predictions. For related commentary, see A Case Study in Closed-Loop Operational Management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

To understand the journey, we interviewed Ernest Nicolas, head of the global supply chain at Rockwell to gain insights. In this picture, Ernest is sharing his story by speaking at the recent Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. He is currently the vice president of global supply chain. He is a humble and quiet leader.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Most demand planning happens in Excel Ghettos not in the expensive technologies implemented in 90% of manufacturing companies. I think that within a global organization there is a need for a design group, a S&OP plan and a replenishment process. Demand latency is the time from channel purchase to translation into an order.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 14, 2025

The consequences are familiar: excess inventory, chronic stockouts, urgent purchases, high logistics costs, and little visibility into whether supply is aligned with maintenance demand. Based on our engagements with several leading global companies, planners on the ground consistently echo the same frustrations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2017

As shown in Figure 2, few orders and purchase orders flow hands-free. We started with group ideation and the sharing of case studies. We then narrowed down use cases to test. The first use case is supplier onboarding. We will share these insights at the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit.

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QAD

JANUARY 23, 2025

The global DaaS market was valued at $14.36 Leadership teams are increasingly open to AI proposals and you can use relevant industry case studies to encourage buy-in. McKinseys 2024 Global Survey on AI found that 72% of organizations are using AI in at least one business function.

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ThroughPut

MAY 20, 2025

Works Step by Step Step 1: Visualize Global Parts Demand ThroughPut gathers data from disparate sources (inventory systems, purchase orders, requisition logs, and transactions) to create a unified picture of parts demand across facilities. This visibility is crucial for global inventory coordination. How ThroughPut.AI

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

When customers have transparency into product availability, delivery timelines, and order status, they are more likely to complete purchases and continue shopping with a business. At the same time, it makes excellent sense to have a good SEO software solution to keep track of how your marketing strategies perform.

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Supply Chain Insights

JULY 17, 2012

We also feel that they are a wonderful case study of how supply chains can make a difference in driving value. We are busy combing twenty-five years of financial balance sheet data and combining it with quantitative research studies to try to help the world understand the true value of supply chain excellence.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2015

Spreadsheets are not adequate for the complex world of the global multi-national. I was an avid student of supply chain excellence; and in this role, I watched as best-of-breed solution after best-of-breed solution replaced with more complicated technology. The role of connectivity in the rise of the global multi-national.

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Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 11, 2017

It is obvious that the level of domain expertise and knowledge has contributed to a new class of trade promotion execution; and I have sympathy for the manufacturers who will be making decisions about TPx solution purchases in the next few years. They will undoubtedly be taxed in their effort to choose the right solution.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Turvo’s Collaborative TMS Paved the way for Port X Logistics to Triple Growth The past two years have created a series of hurdles and obstacles for the global supply chain. This is due, in large part, to the Amazon effect which has increased delivery expectations for not only domestic online shopping purchases, but for industries as a whole.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. These core assumptions are no longer true.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 11, 2016

The event is comprised of an agenda of original case studies, inspirational keynote sessions, interactive workshops and specialist working groups. Purchasing. Share experiences and hear success stories on leadership strategies, cultural excellence and talent development. Procurement. Operations. Supply Chain Quality.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Procurement training equips you to excel in the corporate world by teaching you everything from supplier dynamics to negotiating strategies. What is procurement and purchasing Lesson 2. Procurement and Purchasing Cycle Lesson 7. Make or Buy decision Lesson 3. Trends and tendencies in procurement Lesson 3.

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