Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

Nevertheless, I like the definition. I would categorize our mission and value to be directly in line with the Gartner definition for E2ESCV so, today we would have been a visibility and collaboration solution vendor. As with any project, definition of the objective (usually based on ROI) is the starting point.

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

What needs to be the same : Common Definition of Time Horizons. Metrics Definition. The organization needs to be clear on the Metrics That Matter and the alignment of vertical silos’ metrics to the balanced portfolio. There needs to be a common definition of supply chain excellence. Cycle Frequency.

S&OP 155

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

Integration of corporate social responsibility metrics in planning. There is a lack of clarity on what drives value and metrics are functional. Monthly design of the supply chain including form and function of inventory and inventory placement. Focus on the level of inventory. Functional metric orientation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 224

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

The definition is different by company. What needs to be the same : Common Definition of Time Horizons. Metrics Definition. The organization needs to be clear on the Metrics That Matter and the alignment of vertical silos’ metrics to the balanced portfolio. Form and Function of Inventory.

S&OP 152

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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. A Demand-Driven Value Network as defined by AMR Research in 2007: A network that senses demand with minimal latency to drive a near real-time response to shape and translate demand. Definition of Outside-In Processes.

Material Savings 189

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2017

While many technologists wave their hands advocating that Internet of Things (IOT) is the answer, I say not so fast. Won’t we have the same issue for Internet of Things data? ” At the other end of the continuum is the argument that “ Forecast error is the most important metric to improve.”

Supply and Demand 158

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

It is one thing to write it, but it is a horse of another color to defend it. I think about this discussion with Keith often as I work on the Supply Chain Index and edit the chapters of Metrics That Matter. I think three things: 1) A Hard-Fought and Tough Journey. It is about the new definition of the digital supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 288

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 19, 2016

We believe that supply chain excellence is driving improvement while averaging a higher level of performance in the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. Unfortunately, there is no commonly-held definition of supply chain excellence. I believe that supply chain leaders need to drive value-based outcomes. New Business Models.

Gartner 162

Gartner Pharmaceutical Predictive Analytics Modeling Software 162

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 18, 2015

However, at a practical level, companies struggle with the implementation of strategy due to a lack of definition. When there is a common reporting strategy, progress in metrics performance at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns is faster. At a principle level, everyone agrees with the concepts.

Sourcing Strategies 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 5, 2016

Even though the supply chain today is not dead, it is definitely stuck in neutral and going backwards. Both Kimberly-Clark and P&G are going backwards on operating margin while making progress on inventory turns. P&G’s rate of improvement on the Metrics That Matter was lower than the peer group. Supply Chain 2030.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Check out Brand Protection – The Definitive Role of the Supply Chain! From planning to negotiating to buying, from moving goods to processing goods, and from managing data to managing inventory. The Cash Cycle is a function of the days of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory and Capital Expenditures.

Negotiating Skills 84

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2013

A lot has changed in both business requirements and technology capabilities; yet, the fundamental technologies and the definition of the supply chain footprint remains unchanged. Based on our recent research, we find that only 1% of process-based companies are making progress on both operating margins and inventory. Facing the Issue.

Supply Chain Planning Software 290

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synchrono

JULY 9, 2018

Since the advent of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), experts and enthusiasts have been talking about the coming together of IT (information technology) and OT (operational technologies). I call it a good thing. Other definitions offer variations on the theme. Other definitions offer variations on the theme.

Demand Planning Software 54

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

In this post my goal is to help companies build outside-in processes through a clearer definition. It pains me to see nine out of ten companies are stuck at the critical intersection of cost and inventory turns. This outside-in orientation needs a definition to make it actionable. Reflection. I am not quite sure.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Stuck at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns, only 10% of companies are making progress. Unable to power additional year-over-year improvements at the intersection of cost and inventory, companies struggle. Or is it the use of the Internet of Things to transform manufacturing or reduce issues with counterfeiting?

Supply and Demand 150

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Shipsy

JUNE 20, 2017

Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and advanced analytics have been some of the most disruptive technologies that leaders are adopting. The Rankings Gartner has used three financial and corporate social responsibility metrics for the ranking. Net income/total assets Inventory turns?—?Cost

Gartner 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2016

As companies and teams mature, the definition of the word “flow” changes. The Maturity Model of Flow Definitions within Supply Chain Management. Lora has written the books Supply Chain Metrics That Matter and Bricks Matter , and is writing her third book, Leadership Matters. A Focus on Demand Flows.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Modeling Forecasting Price Reduction 150

Material Handling & Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Changes in demand, late shipments, quality issues, point of sale, weather patterns, production schedules and projected inventory positions are just some of the myriad of things you want to be able to see so you can make better and more informed decisions as a supply chain executive. After all, how can you run a supply chain without it?

Supply Chain Planning Software 54

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RFgen

APRIL 20, 2023

OVERVIEW: Overview of Mobile Inventory Solutions What Problems Does Mobile Inventory Solve? With the growing reliance on digital technologies and reliable data, Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM has emerged as a powerful platform, enabling organizations to optimize their inventory control practices.

Inventory Management Software 52

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 2, 2017

“Right part- right place” is a key metric for availability that is at the core of AAP’s digital transformation. To provide this level of variety with same or next-day customer service, AAP is by definition a slow-moving inventory business, with about 1.2 turns per year.

Analytics Software 40

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This section will explore the definition of a digital process and trace the journey of digital transformation through history. Inventory Management: AI and ML bring precision to inventory control, automating reorder processes and warehouse organization, ensuring optimal stock levels and reducing waste. The result?

Optimal Sourcing 78

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

For instance, by implementing real-time inventory management system, changes in inventory levels are automatically updated. The best way to forecast demand is by cutting out the guesswork by implementing technology that collects, records, and tracks real-time inventory data to analyze inventory performance over time.

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

The winners drive improvement while posting financial results in the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter ahead of the peer group. Inventory Turns. Better performance in inventory turns than the peer group average for the period of 2006-2015. Only 5% of public companies meet the definition for the Supply Chains To Admire for 2016.

Supply Chain Design Software 203

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Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 29, 2017

It matters not what your metric is, you get the same results: too much of our trade spend goes down the drain, doesn’t it? Most domain experts will say that there are many causes for why trade promotions fail; but it really comes down to only one major thing: bad intelligence. The technology today is creating a new cycle.

Supply Chain Planning Software 95

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The technology shifts are many: internet of things, mobility, analytics for social and unstructured data, cognitive learning, cloud-based software, canonical integration in B2B networks, e-commerce, and digital images. What a difference a decade makes in the definition of e-commerce. This is the goal of this blog post.

Analytics Software 293

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 3, 2016

Let’s start with a definition. I find five common definitions: Tight Integration of Transactional and Planning Data. Companies with a deep focus on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) will often default to this definition. Get Clear on the Definition. Without a clear definition, be careful what you ask for.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

workpiece carriers, assembly stations and products), humans and Smart Factories to connect and communicate with each other via the Internet of Things and the Internet of Services. Service Orientation: offering of services (of cyber-physical systems, humans or Smart Factories) via the Internet of Services.

South Carolina 180

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

From keeping tabs on inventory levels and production schedules to orchestrating order fulfillment, managing transportation, and evaluating supplier performance – it’s your one-stop shop for tracking many events and activities. This magic isn’t confined to just one corner of your business.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

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