Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 31, 2022

As shown in Figure 1, less than 5% of manufacturing companies are innovators. There is no standard definition. The most common issue is the lack of clear definitions to guide the scope. I started by stating a definition. I could go on and on, but I find the biggest issue to be the grounding on definitions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

” The industry is in a groupthink, largely missing the opportunities for breakthrough innovation. Before you react, here are some definitions. Figure 1: Definition of Planning Horizons Wrap-up The supply chain planning technology space is ripe for disruption. As I listen, I struggle. This trend leads to reactive behavior.

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The Supply Chainer Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

2022 most innovative idea is not coming from aerospace, or new drugs discovery. The most competitive deals are closed by booking suppliers production in advance, and getting favorable T&C from transportation partners. It’s as simple as that. Availability. Having your product accessible on the shelves and supporting sales.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 24, 2020

I struggle to understand why innovation in supply chain networks stalled. Innovation for supply chain leaders in building value networks stalled. The Venture Capitalists skimmed profit but have not driven innovation. Start With Definitions. To begin any discussion in this market, the buyer should start with definitions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Burak Cendek and Joe Lync h discuss the VC perspective – in other words, how venture capitalists view opportunities in the transportation and logistics industry. Autotech is a team of experienced entrepreneurs, operators and technologists; investors with a world-class transport community and decades of ground transport experience.

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Turvo

JULY 30, 2021

Transportation management systems (TMS) have transformed from a desirable perk to a critical necessity for continued growth and success within the supply chain management networks. The Top Functions of a Transportation Management System in Logistics Include Route Optimization. It Tracks Shipments From Cradle to Grave.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The high activity levels in the transportation and Retail/Ecommerce sectors mirror consumers’ movement into new channels. As I look at the financials, I question what the value could be if we got serious about innovation through new forms of analytics. For a gal like me, innovation is painfully slow.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

We are making slow progress on transportation visibility, but not supplier visibility. The secondary problem is the lack of definition of process requirements and a buying team that cannot see past simple MRP/MRP II/DDMRP requirements. Projects Being Implemented as Part of a Digital Supply Chain Transformation Project. What To Do?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Fuzzy definitions. Supply chain innovation is slowly simmering in the face of radical disruption. Do you think that this definition could contain a few more references to digital?). Nope, my definition is one of many. The key point is to get clear on a definition for you. Woolly descriptions. Let’s reflect.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

to increase stake in India’s Flipkart H-E-B opens its biggest e-commerce fulfillment center ever NRF Announces Acquisition of Reverse Logistics Association Rockwell Automation announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ontario, Canada-based Clearpath Robotics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Green Corridor: Looking for the Green Lining by Timothy Foote, Director Transportation & Network APAC at Asendia and Founder of Susymbio 2023 is soon enough to end, and the transformation to a clean logistics future moves forward. Air transport emissions reduction goals sadly will be hampered by insufficient supplies of SAF.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

He is the former chairman of the board of directors for the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). He is on the board of directors for the National Industrial Transportation League and chairs its Highway Transportation Committee. Breakbulk Americas will be held September 27-29 at the George R.

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Logility

AUGUST 30, 2016

Yes, in the sense that continuous improvement is table stakes for company survival, but, no, in the sense that these improvements are by definition within the box. Innovation as Excellence. While better-faster-cheaper is an incremental improvement philosophy, “innovation” changes the game.

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Logility

AUGUST 30, 2016

Yes, in the sense that continuous improvement is table stakes for company survival, but, no, in the sense that these improvements are by definition within the box. Innovation as Excellence. While better-faster-cheaper is an incremental improvement philosophy, “innovation” changes the game.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Supply chain innovation and change are the driving forces behind today's modern supply chain, and, according to Nye Longman of Supply Chain Management , the rate of change isn't going too slow. Defining Supply Chain Innovation. Merriam-Webste r defines innovation as follows: An idea, method, or device.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2017

Rather than looking at it with only two options, shippers need a third solution; they need to take advantage of an LTL transportation management system (TMS), focusing on how leveraging today’s systems, like the Cerasis Rater , can maintain profitability and drive expenses down. Think about the benefits you want from your TMS.

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Supply Chain Insights

JANUARY 18, 2018

Consultants and technology leaders are rebranding under a “digital umbrella” without clear definition. Supply chain excellence definitions evolve as companies explore the Art of the Possible. The traditional definition is too rigid. With more energy than definition, the market will be overhyped. The reason?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The right way” emphasizes that our fundamental relationship with the Earth demands that products be made and transported in ways not harmful to the Earth. The devil is definitely in the details. Today’s innovators are making some amazing inroads for this. Circular Design – The Right Product.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

Customer-centric Innovation Drives Value. Intuitive Surgical, L’Oreal, and Sleep Number drove excellence through product and service innovation to outperform their peer groups. Few companies are clear on the definition of supply chain excellence and the focus on functional metrics throws the system out of balance.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In APAC, the concept of innovative-Automation has made OMRON create immense value for the manufacturing segment by solving varied issues in multifarious sectors such as automotive, food & beverage, FMCG, digital and logistics to name just a few. This scale up is in sync with the transformation being witnessed by the manufacturing world.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sustainability is definitely coming of age in Asia. In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025. It provides capacity where and when organisations need it most.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The last 25 years has probably brought us greater innovation than we have seen in quite some time. It has most definitely impacted how people buy products of all types and in all industries. However, at the same time, the technology of better data management is most definitely helping manufacturers as well.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2019

Specifically, I will focus on the lack of clear definition of control tower, cognitive computing, connected planning, and concurrent planning. It is a concept that sounds good, but due to lack of definition never goes anywhere.). “There is no industry standard definition for a control tower. Let me share some stories.

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QAD

APRIL 2, 2024

Let’s highlight a couple of definitions: Artificial Intelligence: The field of artificial intelligence has a history longer than most people think. This innovative approach allows importers to boost efficiency and streamline the Classification process, starting from an established Classification and then significantly reducing manual efforts.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The briefings are full of terms like demand sensing, control tower concepts, digital transformation, and cognitive computing, but when I ask for definitions, the answers are not forthcoming. Let’s start with some definitions: Planning. Mind-numbing…). In short, now is not the time for a RFP. Decision Support. What to do?

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Kinaxis

APRIL 26, 2017

Amazon supply chain management is driving innovation and change at a pace that’s putting the pressure on other businesses to find a way to keep up, or fold. Failure to innovate in the retail supply chain arena is already having negative financial repercussions for brick and mortar stores, especially when it comes to apparel.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Innovative startups. Artificial Intelligence innovators. Decision support includes all forms of planning: demand, supply, revenue, manufacturing and transportation planning. This includes the definition of spare part requirements, maintenance outages, and production planning. Innovators are looking for buyers.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 6, 2018

With 80% of the worldwide smartphone shipments, Android brings in extensive development and diagnostic tool support, a familiar UI/UX to end-users, a vast pool of accessible programmers, numerous off-the-shelf applications, and significant innovation,” said Willins. “As It’s now proven itself in all major verticals? Next Steps.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2019

Specifically, I will focus on the lack of clear market definitions of the terms control tower, cognitive computing, connected planning, and concurrent planning. It is a concept that sounds good, but due to lack of definition never goes anywhere.). “There is no industry standard definition for a control tower.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

Societies have been paying for health costs linked to industrial and transport pollution, but those costs are paid in taxes that go into healthcare systems. As governments consider putting a tax on carbon outputs, clean fuel innovations become more attractive. Timothy Foote- Susymbio - A Boutique Consulting.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2018

When I started, I believed that I could put “the smartest business leaders” and “technology innovators” in a room and learn through a series of pilots and group sharing. By definition, there is a resistance to work together. In Figure 3, we share the definition of a Supply Chain Operating Network.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Futuristic road transportation technology with digital data transfer graphic showing concept of traffic big data analytic and internet of things. The transport and logistics industry, has seen several changes in business models in the last few years.

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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 7, 2018

Definitions: Provocateur. It starts with the lack of a clear definition. Or agreement on the definition of supply chain excellence. Sometimes, even the definition of a supply chain is not clear. Instead of pushing innovation forward, I see companies using the term “digital” as a path for IT spending. I am tired.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 3, 2019

Whether it is access to data, maneuvering around competing innovation objectives, tracking down actual factory-floor operators, or involving oft-neglected procurement groups, there are internal bottlenecks everywhere.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Definition of Confirmation Bias. 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.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The old adage “If you can measure it, you can manage it” has definitely proven itself time and time again. Digitizing logistics technology is innovating fast. After spending years at large MNC 3PLs, he wanted to get behind some tech that would innovate the industry. Mixmove provided that for him. Believe me, it’s impressive!

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