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Outside-in Process Q&A

Supply Chain Shaman

Shown in Figure 1 is the definition of the layers of outside-in planning. For example, in manufacturing, the shift in focus is away from OEE to focus on first pass yield and schedule adherence.) Their goal is clear–stabilize the blood supply in the United States. Analyze inventory health.

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When It Comes to Planning, Please Vote with Ike!

Supply Chain Shaman

The 34th president of the United States (1953 to 1961.). I work with a group that has a sub-team focused on cost, one on customer service, and one on inventory, but lack alignment on a standard definition of supply chain excellence. On average, industries carry 38 more days of inventory than in 2007. The reason?

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Building Value Networks. Stopping the Backward Slide.

Supply Chain Shaman

Similarly, with the break-up of “The Bells” in the United States in 1982, personal networks grew more open. Start With Definitions. To begin any discussion in this market, the buyer should start with definitions. Definitions. It is like my flip phone in capability, but moving backward.

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Is Inventory Waste or an Asset?

Supply Chain Shaman

It is Labor Day weekend in the United States, and the plane is full. We were discussing the results of the planning benchmarking work that we have just finished, and I was sharing some insights on inventory management when one of the panelists emphatically stated, “Inventory is a waste to manage. My Insights.

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Reshoring Or Not, What is Manufacturing? 4 Questions to Ponder with Real American Manufacturers

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection. What is Manufacturing?

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Give Analytics A Chance

Supply Chain Shaman

The United States is late in investing in port infrastructure. Container inventory is imbalanced. At the enterprise level, manufacturers and retailers focus on corporate efficiency. Fourteen of twenty-eight industries have rising inventories. Figure 1: Current State of a Global Manufacturer of White Goods.

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Supply Chain Basics with Jason Miller

The Logistics of Logistics

Today, MSU is one of the largest universities in the United States and has approximately 634,300 living alumni worldwide. The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service. Supply Chain Definition.