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No Time Like the Present

Supply Chain Shaman

In both cases, there is a clear definition of “winning.” Traditional definitions of planning are not sufficient. In the industry, there is not one consistent definition. Over time, based on the compelling results, the changes will make it into the software and process definition. For me, there is no time like the present.

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Cognitive Computing: Getting Clear on Definitions

Supply Chain Shaman

There is no common definition of cognitive computing and there are many variants. ” (AI lacks a common definition. Ask each technology provider for a definition. Here I give the reader some insights into the definitions that I use in my writing. The journey starts with definitions and clarity on terms.

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Three Types of SCM Definitions

SCM Research

Today, I present Mentzer et al.’s ’s (2001) must-read article, Defining Supply Chain Management. Keebler, J.S., Smith, C.D. & & Zacharia, Z.G. Keebler, J.S., Smith, C.D. & & Zacharia, Z.G.

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S&OP: Should Not Be a Hammer Seeking a Nail

Supply Chain Shaman

The problem is that few companies have a clear definition of excellence compounded by the lack of clear definition of a business strategy. and there were no respondents that rated their process effective on this definition. The answer lies in the lack of clear definitions to drive outcomes. I used to think so as well.

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Shouldn’t GenAI Mean New Gen?

Supply Chain Shaman

Let’s Start With Clear Definitions My inbox is full. The market is flooded with references to AI, but few stop to give a definition. To combat the hype cycle to drive value, I think that we need to get clear on use cases and definitions. The discussions are full of vacuous presentations and over-hyped promises.

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Creating Better Concept Definitions in SCM

SCM Research

Recommendations for Creating Better Concept Definitions in the Organizational, Behavioral, and Social Sciences. Podsakoff, P., MacKenzie, S., & Podsakoff, N. Podsakoff, P., MacKenzie, S., & Podsakoff, N. Organizational Research Methods, 19 (2), 159-203 DOI: 10.1177/1094428115624965.

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Outside-in Process Q&A

Supply Chain Shaman

On Friday, I presented an overview of outside-in planning to a consulting group. I love the questions when I present. Shown in Figure 1 is the definition of the layers of outside-in planning. They implemented a simple planning technology with an outside-in channel-centric model (Ship to model definition). The reason?

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