Aioneers

DECEMBER 7, 2021

As supply chains are becoming increasingly more complex, managed services are gaining importance as this allows businesses to profit from expertise in those fields they need it, as they need it.

Case Study 52

Case Study Consumer Goods Inventory Management Inventory 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

Supply chain excellence happens when the leadership team is driven by product and service innovation with a passionate focus on the customer. Consider the case study of Sleep Number that outperforms in the furniture sector. I struggle to find economies of scale in supply chain performance.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design 195

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2022

Access the prior journals on the Supply Chain Insights Global website. Attendees at the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit will also get a book of my favorite case studies from the past decade. See You At the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit? Imagine Supply Chain 2030.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Modeling Software 195

Logistics Bureau

JUNE 13, 2016

Most companies start out with the best intentions to achieve successful and sustainable supply chain cost management, but somehow seem to lose momentum, only to see costs increase again in fairly short order. At the same time though, supply chain costs rose by more than $75 million.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 40

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The next step is expanding the supply chain to improve the visibility of upstream and downstream, which will bring the connected enterprise to a new level: The Connected Supply Chain. Rockwell Automation is a case study of a company working a long-term plan focused on improving flows for the customer.

Supply Chain Software 30

Supply Chain Software Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 30

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

They feel over-confident in supply chain performance because WMAPE hides the issues of demand variability with lower volume shipments. You are what you measure… Back to my client case study. And, how does the supply chain variability affect process flows? A Client Case Study.

Optimal Sourcing 228

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Forecasting Supply and Demand 228

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Because of these inter-relationships between metrics and capabilities, if a company pushes a single metric, the company’s performance in other metrics is thrown out of balance. In short, the individual metric will improve, but the performance on other metrics may suffer. A Case Study. They are not.

Procurement Analytics 332

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 332

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

Here are my top 10 tips to boost your Supply Chain performance towards Best in Class. OK, why do so many organisations struggle with the same old Supply Chain Challenges? I’ve compiled a hit list of my top 10 focus areas that will help you boost your Supply Chain performance and that of your teams.

Supply Chain Performance 40

Supply Chain Performance Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Resource Reduction 40

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

At the Supply Chain Insights Global Conference in 2019, an attendee stopped me after the third case study of the Supply Chains to Admire award winner. His comment was, “Lora, these companies are taking responsibility for the entire supply chain.” ” As he spoke, I smiled.

Customer Service 285

Customer Service Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 285

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2013

Companies spend a lot of time and energy measuring operational metrics, the “what” of supply chain performance, but they generally fail to measure the “how” aspects of performance –i.e., the interpersonal skills of employees that also play a critical role.

Metrics 148

Metrics KPI Case Study Supply Chain Performance 148

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

3) Managing the Supply Chain : The Definitive Guide for the Business Professional by David Simchi-Levi, Philip Kaminsky and Edith Simchi-Levi This book will show you how the advanced supply chain theories can be implemented via small case studies from many world''s leading companies.

Supply Chain Execution 272

Supply Chain Execution Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Planning 272

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 31, 2024

In that same Supply Chain Matters commentary, we called reader attention to a published report from The Wall Street Journal that specifically concluded with the Akio Toyoda statement: “ Japanese industry strength in the EV era will come from practical car making “over a long period of time and from experiences of failure.”

Global 59

Global Modeling Supply and Demand North Carolina 59

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Supply Chains of the future will have enhanced and automated risk management methodologies and protocols which will be executed upstream in the value chain processes. Case Study Agility: ZARA. Zara has become Europe’s most profitable apparel brands by building agility end to end in their supply chains.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 258

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 258

Kinaxis

JANUARY 15, 2018

Over the course of three days, attendees can find inspiration from plenary keynote speakers, gain valuable insights from case study presentations, expand their knowledge through in-depth workshops, and more. LogiMed is a focused conference for supply chain VPs and directors from medical device and diagnostics manufacturers.

Pharmaceutical 132

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Course 132

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2022

Daily, we see business continuity case studies as headline news in the Wall Street Journal. I am thinking a lot this month about business resilience and the role of supply chain leaders. Our days of chasing shiny objects and making supply chains more efficient, but more brittle need to be behind us.

Supply and Demand 217

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 217

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

With 12,000 supply chain employees operating in 80 countries with 2400 storage facilities, supply chain excellence and innovation are the foundation of corporate performance. For this case study we interviewed Ralf Busche, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain Strategy and Performance.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 154

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software 154

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

In both the online and in-person format, you will engage with others by learning from case studies of hand-picked speakers, sharing research-based content, fun activities, facilitated networking, and structured activities. Imagine Supply Chain 2030. In the last decade, supply chain performance declined.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Data 195

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 24, 2022

We are living in a world of rich supply chain case studies. Each day, the Wall Street Journal features a supply chain failure as front-page news. I am attempting to understand the choices companies make and the impact on supply chain performance.

Supply Chain Planning Software 366

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 366

QAD

JULY 12, 2022

Organizations should consider integrating these into their existing management systems for better supply chain outcomes. Identification of essential supply chain processes also leads to better control of supply chain performance by monitoring key supply chain performance indicators.

Supply Chain Software 91

Supply Chain Software Automotive Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction 91

ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

Automation and innovation are at the forefront of the supply chain industry with procurement acting as a key enabler in the process. Körber, a leading international technology group with over 10,000 employees, aims to be a tech leader in procurement to open the door in supply chain performance and drive innovation in the community. .

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Pharmaceutical Resource Reduction 130

ToolsGroup

APRIL 5, 2016

It is one of the more fascinating supply chain case studies I have ever read, almost like watching a TV mini-series. In 2011 Target made a major expansion into Canada, leasing a preexisting chain’s stores with plans to open more than 100 branded locations within two years. The story line is essentially this.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software 120

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Look closely at the simple slide presentation which came from an actual case study and get your calculators ready! In this video, we are going to reveal and demystify one of the best KPIs ever formulated for business benchmarking (internal that is). Let’s watch it. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

Case Study 40

Case Study Benchmarking Video Study 40

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

In this context, Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has demonstrated a highly successful and integrated Walmart supply chain, propelling its growth and dominance in the retail industry. The Triple-A supply chain emphasizes agility, adaptability, and alignment to create a sustainable competitive advantage.

Inventory Reduction 74

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 74

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

The terms supply chain and analytics mean very different things to different constituents within the organization, but I have a Point of View (POV) that investment in analytics can make the difference in supply chain performance. I think that it will define leaders. What do you think? I would love to hear from you.

Analytics Software 150

Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Analytics 150

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 15, 2021

This results in a set of over-simplified, aggregate and gross average-level decision-making that generates today’s poor performance, because increased inventories, capacity, transportation and logistics costs are required to buffer all such variances. Networks Built to OptimiSe Supply Chain Performance and Work with Your Current Setup.

Inventory Reduction 259

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 259

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2018

One case study, for example, highlighted how a hauler, cement supplier, and ready-mix production plant were able to transform and streamline the supply management process. BuildIT is essentially a SCON for the industry.

Conference 101

Conference Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 101

Bristlecone

JULY 31, 2020

Read Case Study. DRIVING SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE THROUGH ANALYTICS. Bristlecone’s AI-powered Demand app improves forecast accuracy, aligns planning cycles and provides live demand signals that enable visibility into market risks and opportunities.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 52

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

Background Many students and practitioners of supply chain management are quite familiar with Spain based fashion clothing retailer Zara and its corporate parent Inditex. Many supply chain management case study curriculums include the notions of how this retail chain pioneered what is today termed “ fast fashion.”

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In this Forbes article, I write about my insights from the Supply Chains to Admire Work , an annual assessment of balance sheet performance, and a hard look at supply chain performance. I ponder this question and turn to these case studies as reference materials. The Journey. What Worked.

Inventory Reduction 53

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Supply Chain Strategy Price Mitigation Strategies 53

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2015

Note the improvement and the resiliency in supply chain performance.). I pushed hard to get the supply chain team to understand the commercial challenge; and I also worked diligently to give the supply chain team an identity, and I then asked them to stand up to that identity.”. .”

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 150

QAD

AUGUST 17, 2023

If you haven’t already, the summer slowdown is also the perfect opportunity to catch up on other great Auto Supply Chain Prophets episodes, starting with the five episodes featured in this wrap-up. Click here to listen to the full episode and read the PennEngineering case study to learn more.

Supply Chain Software 92

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 92

ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2023

By using prescriptive analytics, companies can optimize their supply chain operations, reduce costs, and make better decisions, ultimately enhancing their overall supply chain performance. How Prescriptive Analytics Has Been Driving Value In Supply Chain Optimization?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

Prescriptive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Procurement Analytics 52

Locus

JUNE 30, 2023

Plenty of cost-cutting strategies are being employed by Supply Chain Management leaders, but the potential long-term implications often remain unseen. Speaking of implications, let’s delve into the top cost cutting strategies that businesses implement but could negatively impact supply chain performance: 1.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 13, 2017

Is this because this value chain is a laggard? Some of the strongest case studies of supply chain leadership are in this value chain. The industry made progress on revenue/employee, but struggled on growth, margin, inventory turns. These are shifts in business fundamentals.

Supply Chain Planning Software 0

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 0

Supply Chain Insights

MARCH 16, 2015

This will be our second year tracking supply chain performance and improvement. Our second research project on the Supply Chains to Admire will debut at the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit on September 9th and 10th in Scottsdale, AZ.

Buyer Training 110

Buyer Training Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Training 110

Insights Solutions Global

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Insight Solutions Global helped to improve the overall supply chain performance via reducing lead time, saving about $145,000 packaging costs, and building good supplier relationships.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supply Chain Performance Cost Reduction Strategies Packaging 52

synchrono

OCTOBER 18, 2016

This gives everyone a chance to quickly adjust their behavior to bring performance back in line. eKanban software also makes all of this real-time information available for historical analysis and to identify trends in performance. Additional Resources: Case Study: Dynisco, A Roper Company. I’d like to hear it!

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Demand Planning Software Optimization Software 40