Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 29, 2024

I find that most companies’ understanding of supply chain planning is immature, and that next week, at the Gartner Supply Chain Summit in Orlando, that many will don their Mickey ears to discuss what I consider outdated supply chain planning models. The reason? How do you do it better?”

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

This week, I will speak at Llamasoft’s conference on improving supply chain network design. One of the reports that I am writing is on the state of Supply Chain Planning (SCP). In the recent study of the Voice of the Supply Chain Leader , we find that the gaps are large, and growing.

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 8, 2025

With the advent of the digital era, supply chain has transformed dramatically. To increase flexibility, responsiveness, and competitiveness in the long run, the investment in supply chain digitalization will increase by 10%-15% over the next few years. If trends hold, we will achieve touchless supply chains very soon.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. While companies talk digital, the projects follow traditional supply-centric paths. We have not achieved supply chain economies of scale. The analysis is now in its ninetieth year.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

She wrote, “I have been working in the supply chain for 35 years, and we are still trying to solve the “demand” issue. Solving from a supply side seems to work for many companies I work with. Over the last two years, I actively engaged technologists and business leaders to redefine demand planning.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

ToolsGroup identifies five key drivers shaping the future of supply chains: changing customer expectations, heightened competition, rising operational complexity, technological advancements, and geopolitical tensions. Optimize Distribution Networks Adapt warehouse locations and logistics for localized supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 19, 2024

We spoke with 3G to learn more about their approach to transportation management and the solutions they provide for businesses navigating the complexities of supply chain operations. Heres what they shared about their services and capabilities. Heres what they shared about their services and capabilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. . Considering this surge in digital transformation and the changing needs of 2021, here are some insights and tips for embarking on Supply Chain Digital Transformation projects.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 1, 2014

Only 9% of companies feel that they manage supply chain talent better than peers.The issues are growing. I think that supply chain talent is a broken link in the supply chain. On August 5th, I will be hosting a webinar on supply chain talent. A Case Study.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. According to my research, top-performing supply chains possess three very different qualities.

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Arkieva

APRIL 27, 2021

In this blog, we will demonstrate the link between Finance and Supply Chain and how this understanding can help define supply chain improvements by understanding elements of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement.

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QAD

MAY 12, 2025

ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. This type of software is used by businesses to plan and oversee routine operations, such as supply chain management, manufacturing, services, project management, customer relationship management, risk management, compliance, accounting and procurement. What is ERP Software?

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. Like riding a bumpy road, the supply chain leader is riding the ups and downs of changing market conditions facing greater variability day-to-day. Here, based on interviews with supply chain leaders, I share lessons learned. It will not be over soon.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 24, 2022

Life for the supply chain leader is more complex. 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. Why Is There No Economy of Scale in Supply Chain Acquisitions? Baby formula.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Gartner recently polled both users and vendors on which supply chain planning (SCP) applications are employing machine learning and in three different analysis, demand planning and demand forecasting came out top of the list. Our first Gartner machine learning customer case study appeared five years ago.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2024

As I wrote, I reflected on the Generative AI hype cycle in the supply chain market and the contribution to noise. I questioned in this time of uncertainty if supply chain leaders will value data-driven content. They underperform in their peer groups against companies weaker in planning. ” Figure 2.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). In 2018, Rockwell Automation won the Supply Chains to Admire Award.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2024

In my recent Mea Culpa post, I mentioned my prior work on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), and the importance of leadership. If you have walked in the shoes of the supply chain leader, you are probably laughing by now. In assessing the health of the plan, what do you measure? Is your plan feasible?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

This is a story for the Eds, Franks, and Toms working together in supply chains across the globe. It is also a story for a young supply chain manager attempting to make a difference, but feeling stymied. Efficient supply chains may not be the most effective. Need for Supply Chain Leadership.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 17, 2025

As supply chain professionals continue to navigate disruption, digitization, and increasing complexity, having fast access to relevant, high-quality insights is critical. For example, the Artificial Intelligence category continues to attract attention as AI technologies become more integrated into planning and execution.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2019

I feel that topic of supply chain management is analogous to the downward cycle of the news channels. What Drives Supply Chain Excellence? I analyze supply chain management. History will also include case studies of mergers and acquisitions. The supply chain is a complex nonlinear system.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2019

Discontinuing products is a struggle with tension between supply chain and marketing functions. The lack of product rationalization results in the long tail of the supply chain with increasing complexity. Lumpy demand for product with low volume requires a supply chain redesign. The reason? The result?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2022

If “the forecast is always wrong,” is improving forecast accuracy even the solution to our demand planning woes? For supply chains to get more use from their models, we need to “trust the box;” recognize that models are not the holy grail; and remember that a forecast is an input into making better decisions, not an end in and of itself.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Spare parts supply chains, however, come with their own set of complexities, requiring targeted strategies and specialized tools to meet these unique demands effectively. In the competitive industrial landscape, efficient spare parts inventory management is crucial to maintaining seamless operations and driving profitability.

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My Office Apps

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Meals on Wheels San Francisco Transforms Supply Chain Management to Serve Up to 30,000 Meals Each Day with OpenEdge-Powered ERP by MyOffice Apps 2020 | Case Study Challenge Meals on Wheels America has 5,000 independent programs across the United States, with the program in San Francisco being one of the largest in the nation.

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ThroughPut

MAY 7, 2025

Summary of the Impact: A globally recognized fashion and lifestyle conglomerate deployed ThroughPuts AI-powered Supply Chain Decision Intelligence Platform to transform its holiday season planning. Retail Planning Challenges Faced by the Client: Why AI Was Essential 1. Ready to Transform Your Holiday Sales Performance?

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

In November 2019, the inaugural Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit took place in the mile high city, Denver, CO. This article is a summary of the event and how it fits into the Gartner supply chain event portfolio. There are typically five tracks at these Symposiums, one of which is Planning.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 7, 2025

Disruptions in the supply chain happen with surprising regularity. Financial crises, global tensions, supply shortages, technological innovations, and regulatory changes are inevitable we just cant predict when theyll strike. This uncertainty makes dynamic inventory replenishment optimization essential for business success.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 1, 2014

What is the definition of supply chain management? 1) It''s a network Many companies have the department that controls various activities within the supply chain. 1) It''s a network Many companies have the department that controls various activities within the supply chain.

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My Office Apps

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Caitec Doubles Business with 30% Less Overhead Using Kechie ERP Software 2020 | Case Study Challenge Caitec made the strategic decision to move from growing their business by double-digit percentages to doubling and tripling their business. ”[The] Service, support, and responsiveness from My Office Apps has been outstanding.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. Conversely, a student who quickly grasps procurement strategies can be challenged with advanced case studies and leadership projects.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 28, 2019

by Mike McAllister “It will never happen to my supply chain,” said the first planner. After all, on the list of things to do when managing your supply chain on a daily basis, ‘prepare for natural disaster’ likely sits far down the list, somewhere between ‘submit expenses’ and ‘organize file folders.’

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ThroughPut

MAY 9, 2025

Summary of the Impact: A global, 130-year-old food and beverage manufacturer deployed ThroughPuts AI in food manufacturing platform – a powerful Supply Chain Decision Intelligence solution – to eliminate unplanned machine outages and unlock major operational gains. Recovered $0.5M Why Was Machine Downtime Costing Millions?

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

As a supply chain planner of a certain vintage, you remember The Jetsons and likely recall George working for Mr. Spacely at Spacely Space Sprockets. Spacely was all-in on taking a modern, collaborative approach to supply chain planning. Propel yourself to a modern planning experience. by Mike McAllister.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 13, 2020

Businesses around the world are learning to adapt as best they can to the COVID-19 supply chain impact. Unpredictable consumer behavior in response to macro events creates demand volatility in every link of global supply chains. Read the McDonald’s Mesoamérica case study.

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