Definition Internet of things Metrics Procurement 
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
We consistently see that companies focused on functional excellence–a focus within a functional silo like manufacturing, transportation or distribution– or singular metrics– like inventory or costs– underperform against their peer groups. Reward teams for cross-functional metrics. This is the goal of this post.
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
This transfer of ownership reduced the effectiveness of procurement. Robotics/wearables/the Internet of Things/additive manufacturing coalescence is redefining manufacturing. Robotics/wearables/the Internet of Things/additive manufacturing coalescence is redefining manufacturing. It is happening.
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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 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. Inventory is often focused on as a singular metric, not as part of a complex supply chain system. Procurement. Procurement programs are implemented as standalone processes.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 18, 2015
However, at a practical level, companies struggle with the implementation of strategy due to a lack of definition. In discrete industries, the early supply chain organizations reported to procurement. At a principle level, everyone agrees with the concepts. In meetings, groups nod their heads that the strategy is correct.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 21, 2016
The metrics reward functional thinking. The focus of APICS is manufacturing, CSCMP’s foundation is in logistics, and ISM serves the procurement organization. By definition, the silos struggle to align. Definition of Horizontal Processes. This is also true of many of the organizations within supply chain.
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 17, 2013
The first definition of Demand-driven Supply Chains was pushed into the market by AMR Research (now part of the Gartner Group) in 2004. Demand-driven concepts are expansive they extend from the customer’s customer to the supplier’s supplier, but the areas of sales and procurement are often very resistant to the demand-driven concepts.
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