Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The Chief Financial Officer gained more presence with procurement and IT reporting to finance. A Decline in Innovation. Ironically, technology innovation is the highest that I have ever seen. Today, only 4% of companies are the first to buy new technology—a 40% decline from post Y2K in 2001. Less Collaborative.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

So, I smile, catch my dinner partner’s eye and ask, “In our prior conversations, you mentioned the lack of clarity on the definition of supply chain excellence in your current deployments and how this is a barrier to implementing supply chain planning properly. Identify the patterns. Why are orders not shipped on time? Next Steps?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The problem with supplier visibility is bookended into procurement processes that have gone back, not forward over the last decade. Procurement processes–encumbered by a focus on paperless processing, RFPs/RFQs, and efficient procurement–do not embrace the capabilities and requirements of direct material sourcing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I know that your primary focus is procurement. The issues are largely rooted in politics and the lack of clarity on supply chain excellence. The Companies with the greatest success are smaller and usually drive product innovation into the market. Or a similar comparison of customer orders or planned orders? Clear mission.)

Supply and Demand 370

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Demand latency is two-eight weeks delayed from consumption purchase to translate to an order. I kept pressuring this client to use their channel data locked into the Excel files in their sales account teams. The industry considers the company a leader, but I know the dark side that internally, the IT processes squash innovation.

S&OP 195

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Be Careful on Customer Service Automation. Customer service automation is an ongoing opportunity. The customer experience is rough. I suggest that all supply chain leaders call their support lines and accept responsibility for customer service. Innovators need to define business cases.

Inventory Reduction 197

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Logility

AUGUST 12, 2021

Most companies understand that accurate forecasts are a critical part of minimizing inventory, maximizing production efficiency, streamlining purchasing, optimizing distribution, minimizing waste, and projecting future performance confidently. Preparing for Market-Driven Demand. Advanced Inventory Management. Planting the Seeds for Success.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Last month, Lennox Residential was runner-up in the 2015 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Supply Chain Innovation competition, arguably the top supply chain award in North America. And last year Costa Express won the “Technology” category award at the European Supply Chain Excellence Awards , also a top honor.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Most people today have likely used its services at least once. As an innovator in customer service across multiple industries, this market giant has forever transformed the face of retail as it is known today. Amazon captures more than 30% of all e-commerce activity.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 70

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Business Process Automation AI: Revolutionizing Efficiency in the Digital Age Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dramatically transforming Business Process Automation (BPA), ushering in a new era of operational efficiency and innovation. Here’s how to address common hurdles with strategic actions that leverage AI for automation excellence.

Sourcing Strategies 78

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

In the last five years, while the physician is still important, the buying decisions transitioned from the supplier to the care provider. The most common reporting relationship in the supplier organization is to a leader of supply (focus on logistics, distribution, materials sourcing and customer service).

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence. The design of the conference includes tours of several modern warehouses and centers of excellence. The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” Background.

Supply Chain Design Software 183

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

This team was working on quality improvements and found that the flows crossed 117 disconnected documents in access, excel, and google analytics. Most deployments focus on functional excellence–manufacturing, transportation, customer service or procurement. Figure 1 is a picture from a client.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 173

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This can be costly in man hours, customer service (goods needed cannot be processed), accidents (safety): unloading a container and the forklift dies: the pallet slips off the forklift tines which can injure employees. Create a consortium of buyers (a client and several of their suppliers) to buy needed logistics supplies (i.e.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Knowing the potential value of a 4PL integrated early into the process is key to saving you more and delivering greater service. The idea of a 4PL is an innovative service that gathers capabilities, resources, and technological advancement to run a business completely. What is 4PL? How Does A 4PL Benefit My Business?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 66

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Maine Pointe, the supply chain implementation-focused consulting firm that sponsored the paper, found that driving collaboration excellence across procurement, logistics, and operations yielded a 20 to 30 percent gain in savings for many companies with which they worked. About the Global Supply Chain Institute.

Optimal Sourcing 101

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Shoppers can now enjoy more personalised buying journeys, as merchants make it faster and easier to find the products that they’re most likely to purchase. Goods are being produced, procured, and delivered more efficiently with reduced costs. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game for online businesses.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

It was earlier than even supply chain innovators. They excel in the four Ps of marketing. In contrast, a market-driven organization connects bidirectionally market-to-market to orchestrate the signals to shape demand and mitigate risk (buy-side to sell-side and back). We have built transactional buying relationships.

Supply Chain Design Software 286

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 11, 2016

Our members will focus on the latest trends in Supply Chain and debate the most up to date innovations available to the industry. Procurement. Purchasing. Share experiences and hear success stories on leadership strategies, cultural excellence and talent development. Operations. Supply Chain Quality.

Supply Chain Design Software 60

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 31, 2019

Procurement – the effective purchasing of raw materials, back-office goods and professional services – as well as Logistics – the orchestration of the movement of those goods – might not seem to be as important as sales, marketing, R&D or finance at first blush. Do you want your Supply Chain to be fast, cheap, or flexible?

Manufacturing Procurement 72

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Procurement Academy

AUGUST 31, 2021

The most remarkable and disruptive changes of tomorrow will demand a total shift in how we figure out current issues and challenges, such as how we perform tasks, how we activate change, how do we innovate new propositions, how we identify the technology we apply in our businesses, and which resources we can leverage.

Supply Chain Planning Software 95

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

These 36 innovative companies have figured out how to hack their operations, gaining some financial or media recognition for their methods. Kick back, be inspired and happy innovating. Coyote Logistics @CoyoteLogistics Coyote Logistics prides itself on its innovative logistics and supply chain philosophy.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Customer Service. Sourcing & Procurement. Customer Service. Sourcing & Procurement. AssistEdge – Customer Service Experience. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Christensen book, The Innovators Dilemma. Business Process Outsourcing. Human Resources.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times. Reducing lead times from suppliers can help turn inventory faster, freeing up cash and ultimately satisfying customers. What can you do?

Waste Reduction 274

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Customer Service. Sourcing & Procurement. Customer Service. Sourcing & Procurement. AssistEdge – Customer Service Experience. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. The ongoing recession has forced retailers to innovate and encourage customer s to shop and spend.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 22

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6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

With new supply chain innovations , trends in logistics technology and advancements like automated robots making a big impact on operational efficiency, it seems that supply chain optimization is within reach for more companies than ever before. We needed something innovative, an idea out of the box to pull us out of the storm.

Sourcing Strategies 88

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

As the biggest players in fulfillment, distribution and omnichannel retail continue to push boundaries, logistics and planning strategists are forced to innovate. Tips for improving customer experience. Create an adaptive unified buying process. “If you look at the typical buying process, it is bifurcated based on geography.

Inventory Reduction 75

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 10, 2013

Customer Service. Sourcing & Procurement. Customer Service. Sourcing & Procurement. AssistEdge – Customer Service Experience. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Supply Excellence. Procurement Blog. Business Process Outsourcing. Human Resources.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

It boasts excellent infrastructure, including well-connected harbors, well-educated people, and multilingual capabilities, making it an international logistics hotspot. While it possesses the buying power of a large corporation, NUNNER focuses on providing tailor-made solutions to its customers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 90

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Investing in retail logistics expertise can help keep your supply chain resilience by delegating logistics, so you can focus more on product development, market research, and customer service initiatives. . Procuring inventory. Less visibility over the procurement phase can also result in missed opportunities to optimize.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Analyzing data and identifying patterns allows companies to predict shifts in consumer preferences and market demands, allowing them to innovate and introduce new products or services ahead of the curve. Demand forecasting predicts future customer demand using historical data and market analysis.

Forecasting 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Analytical innovation and digital transformation drove step-change capabilities within the office and marketing. The traditional supply chain is inside-out, triggering processes on the back of order-to-cash and procure-to-pay financial processes. As a result, many companies are struggling. Leadership teams are uncomfortable.

Supply and Demand 150

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Elementum

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Whether it be in customer service, procurement, finance, or any other core business function, BPA has become a staple for businesses looking to optimize their operations and improve their overall performance. Innovation through Process Optimization Innovation is an essential component of any business’s success.

Sourcing Strategies 78

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Customer Service. Sourcing & Procurement. Customer Service. Sourcing & Procurement. AssistEdge – Customer Service Experience. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Service is offered remotely through internet and a usage charge is paid to seller.

Analytics Software 35

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Customer Service. Sourcing & Procurement. Customer Service. Sourcing & Procurement. AssistEdge – Customer Service Experience. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Business Process Outsourcing. Finance & Accounting. Human Resources. Product Categories.

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. Procurement: Partnering with cost-effective and reliable vendors is vital for keeping a business running smoothly.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 6, 2014

Customer Service. Sourcing & Procurement. Customer Service. Sourcing & Procurement. AssistEdge – Customer Service Experience. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Typically, organizations have a very high lead time for procuring hardware and setting up networks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 35

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