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Three Cool Technologies

Supply Chain Shaman

I appreciate Carol and Chad’s work in this area. I like best-of-breed innovators especially those with deep math and a passion for what they do. Driving supply chain innovation is hard. This is why I have a soft spot in my heart for technology innovators. My favorite DDMRP technology is Orchestr8. Really BAD.

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Our Walk In The Fog

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply chain innovation is slowly simmering in the face of radical disruption. While there is much hype on DDMRP and the use of orders as a proxy for demand, companies need to remember that orders carry latency: they are out-of-step with market purchase behavior. A confluence of technology drives innovation. Let’s reflect.

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Keys to a Successful Dropship Implementation

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: For additional insights and advice on this topic, watch the recent Talking Logistics episode featuring Chad Andrews discussing this topic with Adrian Gonzalez. This process can be a win-win for both retailers and manufacturers/distributors alike. Now, how does a retailer or manufacturer/distributor get started?

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Pandemic Accelerates Brands’ Move to Direct-to-Consumer

Enterra Insights

As consumers increasingly use the digital path to purchase, DTC sales become an important channel for many brands. ”[1] He goes on to note, “This trend was already in evidence as manufacturers try to assert greater control over their relationship with consumers, and to capture a greater share of gross margin.”

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How Cloud PLM Ensures Continuous Improvement in Product Development

Arena Solutions

Navitas Systems is a cleantech innovator engaged in designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for commercial and U.S. We were able to access the necessary documents and prove our processes during any audit to meet regulatory requirements,” said Chad.

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Demand Driven: Can We Sidestep Religious Arguments?

Supply Chain Shaman

This ended when Gartner purchased AMR Research in 2010. Kudos to Carol and her partner Chad for gaining market attention. I also believe that with recent technology innovation the vision is much, much more. 2) Demand-Driven Manufacturing. Reflections. Since I do not believe in the Gartner business model, I left.

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Crowdfunding Fulfillment Solutions!

Supply Chain Game Changer

When you calculated your startup expenses, you probably figured out manufacturing costs down to the penny. When a backer decides to purchase your geode kit for every science teacher in Illinois, you could end up with a house bursting with science kits. Source: Indiegogo. Crowdfunding Fulfillment Basics.