Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Definition: Brass tacks are a type of pin or nail. Consumers want to shop anywhere, and buy in the way that they want to buy. It needs to be an accurate signal reflecting real-time changes as orders are shipped throughout the day. …there is not substitute for an accurate PI signal in supply chain excellence.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The only bright note is that shipping costs will be a fraction of what they were over the last several years. Theme 2: Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies. Figure 1: U.S. Container Import Volume Year-over-Year Comparison. Source: Descartes Datamyne. Somewhat nailed it. That’s pretty abysmal.

Predictive Analytics Software 293

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

Starting With Definitions. To help, I wrote a few definitions on the board: Demand-Driven Processes. Market-Driven Processes. The definition: an adaptive network focused on a well-defined value-based outcomes. Definition of Outside-In Processes. I know of ten demand networks using this definition.

Material Savings 246

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

Our current processes and dependencies on Excel spreadsheets cannot get us to our goal. E2open last week announced the purchase of Serus. This purchase increases E2open’s capabilities for visibility into the processes of the outsourced semiconductor network of foundries. 3) Risky Business? It is about more than visibility.

Manufacturing Procurement 345

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

My definition is wide. We have let buy- and sell-side transactional relationships erode value. We will never redesign healthcare for better outcomes if we do not redesign the buy/sell relationship and improve the understanding of the service providers on why supply chain matters. This has made the supply chain more fragile.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From the Purchase Order (PO) Status Report to the RFQ Performance Report, each report is dissected to provide a clear definition and a deeper understanding of its significance. Join us on this exploration as we uncover the definitions hidden within the realm of procurement reports and access free sample reports!

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

When I think of the definition of the word agility, I think of Gumby, pictured here. One of the largest issues for organizations to drive supply chain agility is the lack of a commonly held and well-understood definition. Q: You mention that Executive Buy-in is the biggest stumbling block. I would start with a clear definition.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

The confusion starts when a supply chain leader states the need for improved visibility without a clear definition. In 2004-2006, Greg Aimi (now a Gartner analyst) and I worked on a common definition of visibility for over a year. Control tower , by definition, is similar. The focus of this post is to drive clarity. >

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

Concurrent macro forces–material shortages, war, shifts in consumer buying patterns, logistics constraints, inflation/recession, and climate change– are reshaping today’s reality necessitating the need for a supply chain reset button. Supply chain excellence happens when leaders manage complex non-linear flows.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Pirate ships would lower their flag when puff roared out his name oh. Older men buy less underwear than younger males and their packaging was not as attractive to the female shopper buying for the family. Raise your hand and ask for definitions. Together they would travel on a boat with billowed sail. Stop the frolic.

Analytics Software 269

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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. A simplistic view is that supply chain excellence is the trade-off of cost, inventory and customer service. This creates many issues. Conclusion.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Customers are buying less. The days of going to a brick and mortar store to buy product is only one of the ways that people want to buy. The days of going to a brick and mortar store to buy product is only one of the ways that people want to buy. With the dawn of eCommerce, companies must now ship the EACH.

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Freightos

MAY 31, 2022

I can walk into a local shop and purchase products from all around the globe. This isn’t just about consumerism; it’s inspiring to think that in purchasing an imported product, we are, in a tiny way, helping provide employment for people across our planet, often in developing countries. I started Freightos a decade ago, in 2012.

Purchasing Skills 156

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Silvon Software

APRIL 16, 2025

Improve demand forecasting and align purchasing with actual sales trends Use sell-through rate analysis to right-size future buys Monitor slow movers and take action early (e.g., ROP too low can cause stockouts, rushed shipping fees, and lost sales. ROP too high can tie up cash in excess inventory and increase holding costs.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Here’s what you can expect: A clear definition of warehouse optimization and its core components. Customer Satisfaction: Faster order fulfillment, fewer shipping errors, and improved order accuracy lead to happier customers. Data-driven forecasting improves purchasing and cuts storage expenses.

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The definition of ERP, which stands for enterprise resource planning, is a system that unifies an organization’s departments and processes into a single, centralized body of information. Accurate Planning This benefit is right there in the definition of enterprise resource planning : It enables you to plan more accurately. What Is ERP?

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

Let’s start with definitions: Self Service Planning: Decision support technologies designed for business leaders to use analytic techniques on a collaborative platform to improve business planning. Their messaging is generally to an IT audience, assuming that the current definition of the solution footprint (taxonomy) is sufficient.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Warehouse Automation Definition: Warehouse automation uses technology and automated systems to streamline inventory management, storage, and shipping. With all these advantages, it’s no wonder why so many companies are turning to warehouse automation for their storage and shipping needs. Optimization Challenges.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is simply one that I’m sure you’ll agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to arrive at. That should be sobering news for any business not yet focused on supply chain excellence as a lever for business success.

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AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

Today’s shopper prefers to buy online and get products delivered at the best possible time and place, resulting in key shifts in the supply chain. To match demand, retailers will need to adapt their volume and service requirements, boost store delivery frequency and explore new avenues like same-day shipping. A large U.S.

Price Reduction 156

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Kinaxis

JUNE 30, 2017

There is omni-channel you can buy products anywhere, you can order stuff from your mobile phone and then get delivered to your home, and so on. In today’s world, with buy anywhere, pick up anywhere kind of paradigm, supply chains are a lot more complex. How are supply chains becoming more complex? Think of yourself as a consumer.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2016

The empowered consumers of today are beginning to expect this option for all of their purchases. Earlier this year, we wrote about Amazon’s secret plan, dubbed “ Operation Dragon Boat ,” which outlined their goal of becoming a full-fledged shipping company. Definitely. Amazon Will Continue to Expand on “Operation Dragon Boat.”.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

With a relatively young, highly educated workforce and with excellent engineers and scientists, a culture of innovation, modern cities, infrastructure, raw materials, and strong research institutions there is an opportunity to relook reshoring strategies to thrive. Data-driven decision making to maximize value for manufacturing.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

It won’t be good for many industry players if we don’t work together to build a modern shipping experience with the end user at heart first on our own. My team made a simple calculation of how many employees it takes to ship a package express versus shipping a container. Smart Contracts. Now it is extremely rare.

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Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 29, 2017

Demand signals include shopping trends, digital footprints of shopping online or looking at recipes, talking to their neighbors and friends on social media, buying habits, and consumption data. As we begin to better link the forecast, order management, shipping, transportation and retail execution, things will continue to improve.

Supply Chain Planning Software 95

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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

But how do they ensure effective third-party deliveries and excellence in their e-commerce logistics operations, given that they outsource last-mile logistics to third-party providers? Also, 60% of customers stated that the buying experience made them buy directly from a brand. of total e-commerce sales.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Concurrent macro forces–material shortages, war, shifts in consumer buying patterns, logistics constraints, inflation/recession, and climate change– are reshaping today’s reality necessitating the need for a supply chain reset button. Companies that tightly tether to enterprise transactional data will never buy the right stuff.

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AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

Today’s shopper prefers to buy online and get products delivered at the best possible time and place, resulting in key shifts in the supply chain. To match demand, retailers will need to adapt their volume and service requirements, boost store delivery frequency and explore new avenues like same-day shipping. A large U.S.

Optimal Sourcing 120

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ShipBob

APRIL 22, 2020

In honor of Earth Day, it’s time to rethink packaging products and all of the shipping materials and boxes that are constantly discarded. Since there is no universal criteria for eco-friendly packaging, it can be difficult for many businesses to engage with eco-friendly products and alternative shipping supplies. Plant fibers.

Packaging 92

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IQMS

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Manufacturing CEOs say the acid test of business continuity today is to keep delivering the highest quality products they can on or before customer ship dates. Keeping customers’ trust by choosing to excel at product quality above all is one of the main factors that drive manufacturers to adopt MES systems.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 4, 2014

I can’t argue that this retailer is indeed capturing some extra profits as I will now buy that clearance merchandise at 25% or 50% off instead of waiting for the 70% or 90%, but now I had to update my cheat sheet for this new strategy. Consumers are getting smarter about paying for shipping. The Future is Bright.

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Supply Chain Insights

JUNE 1, 2017

The late 1960’s version of an intended application of futuristic artificial intelligence (AI) certainly played its role well, running the entire ship and providing immediate real-time intelligence about the surrounding environment. So the buyer’s dilemma of buy now or wait is a real concern.

Optimal Sourcing 110

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

These analytics help supply chain leaders understand how to layout inventory across all shipping channels to maximize purchases. The idea of buy online and pick up in-store (BOPIS) can leverage supply chains in two ways. It can involve items shipped from a distribution center to the store for the customer’s pickup.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2019

It is also sometimes known as “buy online, pick up in store”, or BOPUS for short. Consumers around the world are showing a growing appetite for the speed and convenience of the buy online, pick up in store model. Cost: By picking up an order themselves in-store, customers can save on shipping costs.

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Unleashed

MAY 19, 2020

Don’t purchase any supply chain solution that is not Cloud or SaaS based. That means you can buy it as a remote online service (SaaS) paying typically by user per month, or buy and install the software on the cloud. Don’t buy any solution from a supplier that has no brewing sector experience. Costed Purchase Orders.

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QAD

AUGUST 11, 2022

How do we prevent a pandemic (or at least its impact), a chip shortage and its effect on auto manufacturing, the Suez Canal ship crash that stops global shipments, a deep freeze in Texas that takes out the petrochemical industry, a labor shortage, etc. The trick is that the next disruption is unlikely to be any of those. Customizations.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

“This would increase the complexity of route planning and make more difficult the quest to eliminate empty back hauls as the number of shipping points increases and the number of shipments out of more rural locations increases,” explains Skip Berry in an article published by Clarkston Consulting.

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