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Just Jump

Supply Chain Shaman

The students learn that there is no definition of end-to-end planning because the current taxonomies for modeling are fragmented. Revenue management is siloed and distinct from demand management, while Transportation Management (TMS) has nothing in common with Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP).

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Transversing the Paradox River

Supply Chain Shaman

Definition Anomaly: something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. Definition As I follow the evolution of supply chain technology, I am struck by what I see as a stream of paradox and anomaly, and the tendency of supply chain leaders to cling to convention. Engines, Models and Workflow.

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What Exactly Is Supply Chain Management? 10 Different Definitions!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Yet all of the functions that we now associate with Supply Chain have been around for a very long time: Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics, Procurement and Purchasing, Warehousing and many more. So what exactly is the definition of “Supply Chain Management”? And one more definition for good measure: 11.

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Elevating The Voice of the Supply Chain Contrarian

Supply Chain Shaman

Before you react, here are some definitions. Companies that operate separate systems for revenue management and demand management create a risk in understanding market trends and gauging price elasticity quickly. With the increase in product complexity, many companies have demand latency longer than supplier lead time.

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How Do We Stop Buying Planning Software the Wrong Way?

Supply Chain Shaman

My organization does not believe in demand planning. The lack of belief in demand management is a barrier for us. So, the first value proposition of demand planning is organizational alignment. The larger the organization, the more you need clarity on a demand plan and a clear definition of supply chain excellence.

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Market Beat. Four Thumbs Down and One Thumb Up.

Supply Chain Shaman

This is true even though we are not clear on the definition of next-generation processes. Over the last decade, consultants and analysts pushed a vision of ERP as the backbone of supply chain management that has not delivered on the goods. The Palantir approach is not a good fit for the supply chain management market.

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What About Them Apples?

Supply Chain Shaman

I do believe in demand planning, but most companies overstate forecast improvements. I worked for a software company for almost a decade and implemented demand management solutions in the 1990s for multiple companies. At that time, the demand processes were largely regional. Here I share my world view. The Problems.