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How Can You Improve Value in Your Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

I observe that organizations are unclear on outcomes and the definition of supply chain excellence. Never start with the process definition. Because the academic literature lacks a definition of value in the supply chain, Georgia Tech is developing a series of journal articles. The reason? What should we do?

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Dancing in the Ring of Fire

Supply Chain Shaman

Each executive has a different perspective on the definition of supply chain excellence, but they are never discussed and aligned. His organization purchased an advanced planning technology from well-known best of breed provider, and the implementation should have been successful, but it was not. What Is The Ring of Fire?

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Organizational Alignment: Overlooked, but So Important.

Supply Chain Shaman

As an analyst, I am always searching for answers and clear definitions. ” Followed by “How are you organized, and what defines functional excellence? And, how do you tie functional excellence to corporate value?” Understanding of Supply Chain Excellence by the Executive Teams. ” Sound familiar?

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Aligning Supply Chain Metrics to Improve Value

Supply Chain Shaman

In follow-up qualitative interviews, one of the largest issues with organizational alignment was metric definition and a clear definition of supply chain excellence. To manage continuous improvement, companies need a clear definition of excellence and organizational alignment to that goal. What Drives Value?

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Supply Chain Resilience. Really?

Supply Chain Shaman

We are not clear on definition. So, if you use the Supply Chain Insights definition, you might ask, how are we doing commercially against this goal? I believe that the ASCM definition is too reactive and rooted in the traditional, and outdated concepts on risk management. Align on definitions. But few define it with use.

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Congrats to the Winners of the Supply Chains to Admire 2023

Supply Chain Shaman

How Do You Define Excellence? In retrospect, I find that technology is an enabler, but only if we are clear on what defines supply chain excellence. Many believe that an ex-supply chain exec knows the definition of supply chain excellence. Here, I share my insights: Companies Struggle with the Definition of Supply Chain.

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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. The shifts over the last decade are profound: Is the answer a Supply Chain Center of Excellence? So, creating a Supply Chain Center of Excellence might sound like a good idea to start. Let me explain.