Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The discussions are with groups of executives—often ex-management consultants. The supply chain is a complex non-linear system. Granular data by volume is a must to be able to manage replenishment, network design, and inventory targets. Most budgets are completed in currency at a brand level. Time horizon.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares samples of individual prediction snapshots that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

Financial ratios allow us to analyze performance across the peer group (large against small companies) and across currencies. We also look for companies that have out-performed their peer groups. Companies that are good at planning—use of supply chain design and supply chain planning technologies—are outpacing other industries.

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LevaData

APRIL 21, 2021

In fact, semiconductor shortages have been reported across almost all major IC groups. With this backdrop in mind, LevaData analyzed the changes in lead times for the main semiconductor groupings. From January to April of 2021, semiconductor IC lead times increased 75% on average. to 39 weeks (311% increase).

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Jaggaer

JULY 23, 2019

In recent years, these complex supplier networks have posed difficult challenges for the purchasing teams that are charged with ensuring that goods are made at the right price, are delivered on time and meet the right ethical and quality standards. Procurement teams know that their brands are now in the spotlight.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Supply Chain Technology Investments Will Continue to Escalate.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

However, there are price hikes involving certain model iPhone 15 phones sold in China , India and Japan to reportedly offset currency value changes related to the U.S. restrictions on companies selling advanced technology to China’s high tech companies. exports of advanced semiconductor technology.

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Claritum

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. In the market for a new eProcurement platform? To help guide your search, we’ve compiled important considerations and questions, relating specifically to addressing automation of Indirect Procurement. You’re the Procurement expert and technology shouldn’t get in the way.

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Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

Provenance has partnered with the Swedish Agency for Growth Policy Analysis Agency (Growth Analysis) , to explore how blockchain technology can help to valorise sustainable practices in the Rare Earth Elements mining sector. The result? Read the short version of this report on Medium.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 28, 2022

More Cloud Based Technology Providers Providing Cautionary Outlooks. One of the reported reasons is that generic food manufacturers are offering larger discounts after struggling with supply network issues during the pandemic. More Cloud Based Technology Providers Providing Cautionary Outlooks.

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

The S&OP Pulse Check 2015 suggests S&OP practitioners are left behind in confusion: 62% of respondents think there is not enough innovation in S&OP systems. To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Niels van Hove founder of Supply Chain Trend, interviewed a group of S&OP leaders.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 20, 2019

When people hear about Blockchain technology they think of “Bitcoin” and because of this association – The underlying Blockchain technology has been always been viewed suspiciously due its rather radical approach to data sharing on an open platform using cryptography. What is Blockchain Technology?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Here’s one of my predictions for 2016 that hit the mark: Blockchain Technology Will Make Its Debut in Supply Chain Management. Throughout this year, we’ve seen various announcements related to the use of blockchain technology in supply chain management. Will he declare China a currency manipulator ?

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Whether the topic is talent, technology, or Trump, one thing our board members all have is an opinion, and they come by their credentials the old-fashioned way: through the long and storied careers in all facets of the supply chain. Jim Shephard, president, Shephard’s Industrial Training Systems. ?

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