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Adapting in the Face of Change

Supply Chain Shaman

Looming transportation shortages in the United States with the adoption of AB5 and the redefinition of the owner-operator are risks. The Dollar stores are struggling with higher inventory levels, but are outperforming the sector. The focus needs to move from functional metrics to balanced scorecard outcomes. The answer?

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Is Inventory Waste or an Asset?

Supply Chain Shaman

It is Labor Day weekend in the United States, and the plane is full. We were discussing the results of the planning benchmarking work that we have just finished, and I was sharing some insights on inventory management when one of the panelists emphatically stated, “Inventory is a waste to manage. My Insights.

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Throwback Thursday

Supply Chain Shaman

This week, as the east coast of the United States was deluged with rain, I basked in beautiful San Diego sun while attending the Logimed USA event. This was WBR’s first event in the United States targeted for the Medical Device Supply Chain Leader. I had not been to a medical device event and I wanted to listen.

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Elevating Supply Chain Visibility through Effective Marketing

SCMDOJO

Recent research indicates that supply chain disruptions cost organizations an average of $184 million per year globally, with the highest average annual costs in the United States at $228 million. The success of the emails can be tracked through metrics such as bounce, click-through, and conversion rates. also makes great sense.

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What Retailers Learned About the Future at RILA Supply Chain Conference 2018

BlueYonder

The 2018 RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference was a great opportunity to hear what retail leaders are focused on, and excited about, as we chart the future of our evolving industry. That dialogue set the tone for the conference in some key ways. As we gathered in Phoenix, Ariz. and a lot more. Challenges Ahead in 2018.

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What Retailers Learned About the Future at RILA Supply Chain Conference 2018

BlueYonder

The 2018 RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference was a great opportunity to hear what retail leaders are focused on, and excited about, as we chart the future of our evolving industry. That dialogue set the tone for the conference in some key ways. As we gathered in Phoenix, Ariz. and a lot more. Challenges Ahead in 2018.

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Mush

Supply Chain Shaman

It sits until the gel forms a semisolid state. In the United States, we lick it up with maple syrup or molasses, while in Eastern Europe it is served cold. I just don’t think the comparison of very different industries in a spreadsheet based on growth, inventory values, and Return on Assets (ROA) is meaningful.

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