Chemicals Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Innovation Shipping 
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 29, 2021
They view their implementation of a tightly integrated suite of applications delivered in a public cloud infrastructure from Oracle as a platform on which they can build to help drive continuous innovation. Refractories are products that have been chemically engineered to resist high temperatures. HWI Has a Complex Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. The question is, “Why?
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
I also shared with them my view that companies will ultimately find opportunities for supply chain innovation at the intersection of Software, B2B Connectivity, and Social Networking — a trend best illustrated by the rise of Supply Chain Operating Networks (SCONs). Herman Woltjes, Shell Chemicals – “Logistics Execution”.
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 18, 2016
Customers are buying less. Amazon’s innovation is redefining eCommerce faster than Wal-Mart can keep up. The days of going to a brick and mortar store to buy product is only one of the ways that people want to buy. Only beauty, chemical and Over-The-Counter (OTC) Drugs made progress in operating margins.
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 26, 2015
They wanted to know, “ How was the market affecting the chemical supply chain?” DuPont as a chemical supplier to the market sits four-to-five levels back in the supply chain with extreme demand latency (about six months) and high volatility of the true market demand signal due to the bullwhip effect. Why is this important?
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 17, 2020
Molycorp, a key producer in the 1980s, and other companies shipped their oxides to China for refining and value-added production into metals, alloys, and magnets. As an extension to the co-operative, electronic buy-sell exchanges should be set-up for commercial transactions among its members and non-members. Lead by innovation.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 11, 2014
And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services. For related commentary, see Insights from Ryder Innovate 2014. Shipping and delivery capabilities become even bigger competitive weapons. Want a Fast-Response Supply Chain? Collaborate?
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