Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 25, 2013

As a result, I commissioned work to try to build a formulaic representation of supply chain metrics (financial ratios) to tie corporate market valuation to the definition of supply chain excellence. The launch today of the Supply Chain Index is a start, and should not be viewed as an end point.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The CFOs that I work with lack an understanding of supply chain planning. Their world view is currency-based planning at a brand level while supply chain planning is volume-based at an item/location level. (As This production logic is key to the management of inventory policy. Clear Definitions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

I love the stories but question the fit of the metaphor(s) for a supply chain conference. In both cases, there is a clear definition of “winning.” In the world of supply chain management following 33 months of disruption, this is not the case. Inventories increased by 44% due to supply chain volatility.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. These companies did not realize that profitable agility relies on a bag of capabilities, not simply “visibility.”

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Kinaxis

MARCH 27, 2018

While there have been numerous examples of how AI can boost profits in supply chain execution—most notably in the form of autonomous vehicles and smart robotics—the benefits related to supply chain planning have largely been ignored. Artificial intelligence. Deep learning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in January 2021, “ The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World ”, I highlighted that modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness. In fact, it may lead to increased variable costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Let’s start with a definition: any device that can perceive its environment and takes actions that maximize its chance of success at some goal is engaged in some form of artificial intelligence (AI). But, in the supply chain realm, machine learning (ML) is where most of the activity surrounding artificial intelligence has been focused.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 5, 2017

Let’s face it, the definition of demand-driven is evolving. There is no single definition. Today’s processes are supply driven. The base definitions of the SCOR model are inside-out, and supply-centric. The Definition of the Supply Chain Long Tail. Demand-Driven Definitions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 13, 2013

However, the conditions were more complex; the average company, over the last ten years, experienced a decline of 1% in operating margin, and an increase in the days of inventory of 5%. I believe that we have reached a plateau and that supply chain performance is declining. Visualization and better use of data.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

Companies that are good at planning—use of supply chain design and supply chain planning technologies—are outpacing other industries. When companies look at singular metrics (labor costs or inventory), they have moved backwards. The shift in definitions can be a barrier to driving progress.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

While Figure 1 is the planner’s view, Figure 2 shows the executive’s mental model. The View Of The Supply Chain Executive. Companies are unable to determine an effective supply model using segmentation, constraints, and capabilities. See You At the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

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. Like 90% of supply chains, these two supply chain leaders are going backwards in the management of margins. (If

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Focused on outcomes, a competitive supply chain capability not only assures the on-time delivery of component material, but also the execution of inbound supply to ensure the shipment of quality finished goods at a competitive price while delivering on-target margins for the manufacturers.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

My favorite definition was from a slide of this tweet: Difference between machine learning and AI: If it is written in Python, it’s probably machine learning. Better supply chain execution is the goal, such as reducing inventory and stock outs. If it is written in PowerPoint, it’s probably AI. —

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2022

What is supply chain planning? Before I get into the software itself, it is useful to start with something of a definition of the supply chain management process itself prior to moving on to the solutions that support it. Key elements of supply chain planning.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 16, 2024

It enables all supply chain ecosystem participants to collaborate on the same data and provides views and actions on orders and shipments down to individual items. Powered by real-time network-wide data they natively support the complexities of tracking goods across global and often fragmented supply chains.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 2, 2023

1] The definition, structure and scope of an SSC generally are formed first within the enterprise. In many cases, enterprises sometimes engage external providers to consult with various elements of the design, structure, location options and execution options. appeared first on Supply Chain Resource Cooperative.

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Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

One of the Supply Chain Management trends apparent at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in May was highlighted by several vendor/customer presentations focused on the value of Collaboration and Visibility projects. Nevertheless, I like the definition. Tom McDonough , Sr.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Table 1: Contract of Growth, Operating Margin, Inventory Turns and Cash-To-Cash for Consumer-Facing Industries. In parallel, take a closer look at inventory turns where only pharmaceutical companies made slight progress. In parallel, take a closer look at inventory turns where only pharmaceutical companies made slight progress.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 1, 2018

The Definitive Guide to Order Fulfillment and Customer Service You can't say that you are a logistics management professional if you don't understand the customers. This logistics book will show you have to plan and execute procurement strategy in a step-by-step manner. We try to shy away from the math-heavy book as much as possible.

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Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 1, 2018

Definitive Guide to Transportation, The: Principles, Strategies, and Decisions for the Effective Flow of Goods and Services Pros: This book covers 3 aspects of transportation, namely, transportation policy, modes of transportation, and transportation planning and execution. : People with some prior logistics knowledge or college students.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 25, 2022

Supply Chain Matters reflects on an all too familiar challenge when conditions of excess inventory exist in supply chain planning, execution and customer fulfillment processes. . The presumption is that this inventory will be made available for this year’s holiday fulfillment period. Background.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 26, 2021

Supply Chain Management: Demand-facing supply chain managers’ focus is almost always on the physical delivery terms and fulfillment of customers. This is often at the expense of other key variables such as cost, working capital or inventory costs, and total cost of ownership factors. 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link].

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BlueYonder

JUNE 27, 2023

Operational Challenges and Improvements Terence: When speaking to our logistics and supply chain customers, what are the challenges and current initiatives for operational improvements? While we still have supply chain and inventory delays and opportunities, labor is typically your number one cost at the top of a P&L.

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Arkieva

JUNE 21, 2016

I was lucky to attend the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix last May. Our definition of Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SiOP) at Solventure contains the following steps: Customer-product segmentation. Product managers have a huge impact on the performance of your supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 21, 2020

Supply chain control towers have few standards, often lack needed information, and often have to deal with global operations. Lora Cecere ( @lcecere ), founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights, explains, “There is no class of technologies, or common definition, for ‘supply chain control towers.’

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

It also gets very positive endorsements from supply chain industry experts. The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit: Over 100 Tools for Transport, Warehousing and Inventory Management, 3rd Edition Pros: If you need a good reference covering all aspects of logistics management, this book is the one for you.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MARCH 29, 2014

The issues supply chain executives face in this environment are significant, but also represent opportunities for those who know and think about how to embrace this complexity. Companies respond to demand volatility in two ways: reducing inventories and trying to instill more agility in their supply chains.

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

It’s rare to come across an industry article or conference that doesn’t reference how supply chains are being disrupted, automated, and optimized through digitalization. Our definition of the digital transformation is not specific to certain IT projects. So why does this matter? Digital Transformation.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

I attend and speak at many supply chain and logistics conferences throughout the year, but among my favorites are those that bring a relatively small group of executives together to discuss timely and important industry topics. She then defined idea , implementation , and value. Source: Kenco. 3PL Mergers and Acquisitions.

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DiManEx

OCTOBER 25, 2017

We’ve all heard about its potential to upend supply chains and business models. But to this day, the benefits of 3D printing, also referred to as Additive Manufacturing, remain elusive to most supply chain executives. 3D printing is only one of the many technologies affecting supply chains.

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

It’s rare to come across an industry article or conference that doesn’t reference how supply chains are being disrupted, automated, and optimized through digitalization. Our definition of the digital transformation is not specific to certain IT projects. So why does this matter? Digital Transformation.

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

It’s rare to come across an industry article or conference that doesn’t reference how supply chains are being disrupted, automated, and optimized through digitalization. Our definition of the digital transformation is not specific to certain IT projects. So why does this matter? Digital Transformation.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 22, 2020

Supply chain management software can be confusing at times. The WMS is the system of record for warehouse management, capable of controlling inventory, processing orders, and many additional purposes. The OMS is responsible for overseeing inventory management and ensuring operations run smoothly.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 16, 2017

But more recently a number of significant developments in various other fields have led to an expanded definition. When it comes to supply chain, the possible role of automation extends well beyond manufacturing and logistics. It’s just moving inventory around,” says Dave Clark, Amazon’s vice president of worldwide operation.

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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. Core Layers of the Architecture.

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Turvo

JANUARY 12, 2021

The Turvo-Lineage Partnership Unifies the Supply Chain. Take a moment to think about the definition of digital transformation in logistics. Lineage Link breathes new life into warehouse process automation and smarter supply chain execution. Also, it all runs on the power of Turvo.

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