Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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). Model Comparisons Ship from model: A ship-to model: Another example of bi-directional orchestration is meat packing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2024

A Closer Look at Digital For a decade, I have struggled to get a clear definition on the digital supply chain. Definition: With reference to a dog used for hunting game, the colloquial American-English phrase that dog won’t hunt , and its variants, are used to express the opinion that a particular plan or approach will not succeed.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. Challenges Traditional definitions of supply chain excellence focus myopically on cost but are too slow in making decisions in inflationary periods. Build in-market sourcing. What is normalcy?

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

The following Supply Chain Matters multi-part guest commentary is authored by Michael Lamoureux who provides over 18 years of experience and observations and experience in procurement sourcing technology applications. Michael is the Editor-in-Chief of the Sourcing Innovation blog. We’ll explore each of these. Why is this?

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Definition of Confirmation Bias. So, I smile, catch my dinner partner’s eye and ask, “In our prior conversations, you mentioned the lack of clarity on the definition of supply chain excellence in your current deployments and how this is a barrier to implementing supply chain planning properly. Identify the patterns.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

I think it’s more that the idea of sourcing and how to buffer certain inventory will be definitely more localized. So this is definitely something from the supply side, what is the takeaway? All the shipping companies were completely, let’s say, sold out. But I think it was definitely an interesting year.

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Logility

MAY 25, 2022

Supply chain organizations are now caught in the clutches of a global economy creaking beneath the weight of cargo embargoes, labor shortages, jammed ports and shipping lanes, and a pandemic that continues to evolve. However, as Gartner noted, the definitions of the activities that should be included are unclear in most cases.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

The confusion starts when a supply chain leader states the need for improved visibility without a clear definition. In 2004-2006, Greg Aimi (now a Gartner analyst) and I worked on a common definition of visibility for over a year. Control tower , by definition, is similar. These sources while functional are difficult to connect.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From the Purchase Order (PO) Status Report to the RFQ Performance Report, each report is dissected to provide a clear definition and a deeper understanding of its significance. Join us on this exploration as we uncover the definitions hidden within the realm of procurement reports and access free sample reports!

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

For clarity, the definitions are: -Strategic Planning: The frequency is either monthly or quarterly and the focus is on long-term planning. It combines decisions across sell, deliver, make and source processes to drive value based outcomes. Many are not. This includes optimization and discrete event simulation. Metrics Alignment.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

When I think of the definition of the word agility, I think of Gumby, pictured here. One of the largest issues for organizations to drive supply chain agility is the lack of a commonly held and well-understood definition. In the supply chain, variability and volatility come from many sources. Defining Agility. Is it S&OP?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

While there is a cost associated with EDI integration, it is definitely worth it. So, for a direct response marketer, it’s actually more expensive to not have EDI integration, because without it you’re closed off from potential sources of business. The language and documents of shipping are complicated and immense.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

C-Suite Themes For the C-Suite, there are three main themes where supply chains make a definitive impact: increased customer retention, revenue growth, and lower costs. Companies are sourcing materials from all over the world, and need to identify those regions which are most important, and which provide the greatest risk for disruptions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Definition: Brass tacks are a type of pin or nail. Source Wikipedia. It needs to be an accurate signal reflecting real-time changes as orders are shipped throughout the day. The phrase to come (or get) down to brass tacks is sometimes used idiomatically to consider the basic facts of a situation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2021

Solutions that fall under the definition of SCCN would include EDI VANs (electronic data interchange value added networks), industry marketplaces, and collaborative supply chain applications that are built on public cloud architectures. The exchange of messages by itself does not provide robust visibility. That improves warehouse operations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

This includes the decision to build, the digital definition of the product, the decision of when and where to ship, and the decisions of which materials to put into which products. This is the clear articulation of when and how to make, source, and deliver for the community. It is about more than visibility.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Source: Pitney Bowes (click to enlarge). On Amazon.com, for example, there are several discussion forums dedicated to i-parcel, including one called “ i-parcel Questions and Answers ” (1,000 posts, as of today) and another called “ i-parcel the worst shipping carrier ” (953 posts). Source: Amazon.com (click to enlarge).

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Pirate ships would lower their flag when puff roared out his name oh. These included cloud-based computing, in-memory processing, parallel computation, and open-source analytics. Raise your hand and ask for definitions. The evolution is based on open-source collaboration and is not owned by any individual technology company.

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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. In 2012 I built on these concepts to define the market-driven value network. The definition: an adaptive network focused on a well-defined value-based outcomes. Definition of Outside-In Processes. The Building Blocks.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Apple Inc purchases raw materials from various sources then get them shipped to an assembling plant in China. From there, assembler will ship products directly to consumers (via UPS/Fedex) for those who buy from the Apples Online Store. Some components are currently obtained from the single or limited sources.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Look at the 72 ships off the coast of Long Beach (up 65% from a year ago). Does anyone want to wager with me how many of those ships have inventory that is not really needed in the supply chain? Definition of Form and Function of Inventory. The requirements definitions are not in the current definitions of planning.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Look at the 72 ships off the coast of Long Beach (up 65% from a year ago). Does anyone want to wager with me how many of those ships have inventory that is not really needed in the supply chain? Definition of Form and Function of Inventory. The requirements definitions are not in the current definitions of planning.

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Precoro

AUGUST 31, 2023

For instance, they can do so by improving operational processes, making cost-efficient decisions on personnel, initiating work environment changes, upgrading technology, sourcing strategically, and so on. Take your time and ask employees if they can come up with the source of spending inefficiencies.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Where you get these from, or how you source them, can be a huge decision. Sourcing can seem overwhelming if you’re a brand or retail buyer not entirely sure what you’re doing, but it can significantly impact the quality, cost, and availability of your products. What is strategic sourcing? What is procurement?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Definitions of agility, resilience, visibility, and end-to-end collaboration are all very much tied together. Ships are blocked in front of ports. Paul Delbar from OMP has a different take on what integrated planning means. OMP provides supply chain planning (SCP) solutions. Resilience is About Planning for Agility.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

For example, in 2011 Amazon initiated a program called Amazon Prime (free 2-day shipping and discounted 1-day shipping). Each customer in US or EU might already control the source of raw materials, ask you to provide dedicated production lines, nominate 3pl companies and air/sea carriers. 2) Customize Logistics Network.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2018

By definition, there is a resistance to work together. There is no technology solution that stretches across industries to automate the processes of source, make and deliver. However, the definitions of data, process and onboarding are very different in each network. Definition of a Supply Chain Operating Network.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As the months continued and the supply chain and shipping industries weathered numerous storms, the maturation of process digitalisation and remote management continued at speed. These include Inventory vs. Service; Local vs Global Sourcing; Multiple Depots vs. Single Distribution Centre.

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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). It is also worth pointing out, that based on this definition, not all forms of machine learning are particularly complicated.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Warehouse Automation Definition: Warehouse automation uses technology and automated systems to streamline inventory management, storage, and shipping. With all these advantages, it’s no wonder why so many companies are turning to warehouse automation for their storage and shipping needs. Optimization Challenges.

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Unleashed

JUNE 2, 2022

Having a single source for consumer data provides a unified view of your customer that allows for more precise and personalised customer communications. Order fulfilment and shipping software. Thinking one size fits all is the wrong approach when communicating with omnichannel eCommerce customers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The devil is definitely in the details. We can help business leaders by providing insight on the environment benefits or disadvantages of their different sourcing options to start with, but after that comes the physical moving of goods. Train, ship and airline technologies are lagging behind, but there are steps happening.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The only bright note is that shipping costs will be a fraction of what they were over the last several years. Source: Descartes Datamyne. The verdict would have been “definitely nailed it” if we were counting all of the “ML-washing” going on in the supply chain and logistics technology market. Figure 1: U.S.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Here’s what you can expect: A clear definition of warehouse optimization and its core components. Customer Satisfaction: Faster order fulfillment, fewer shipping errors, and improved order accuracy lead to happier customers. Consider solar panels and other renewable energy sources.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Adopt autonomous Logistics planning : Autonomous logistics planning will help making data based intelligent analysis related to cross docking, drop ship, lanes routing which can be used proactively to build capacities, routing optimization. Rethink the definition of “critical risk” with a focus on business purpose and social responsibility.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Containers wait at each ship node for the chassis. Manage Make, Source, and Deliver Together. We are very early in the definition of outside-in processes. There are many barriers: authoritative identifiers, multi-tier processes, and data translation across source, make, and deliver for multi-tiers of trading partners.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 22, 2014

What is your definition of supply chain visibility? Let us take a look at how visibility in your supply chain can extend from the sourcing of raw material all the way to the delivery of finished goods to a consumer. Supply chain visibility is no easy task – in fact, defining what it means can be a challenge in itself.

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