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Elevating The Voice of the Supply Chain Contrarian

Supply Chain Shaman

Wikipedia Unleashing the Contrarian Here are my thoughts this morning over coffee: Gartner Top 25: Really A Celebration of Supply Chain Leadership? Designed to lift the profession and celebrate supply chain results, I struggle to find that the methodology supports either objective. Almost two decades of reporting.

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Inflation in 2022: Is the Bullwhip Effect to Blame for Retail Inventory Glut

Logistics Viewpoints

As a supply chain analyst and an economics enthusiast, I was curious to learn more. I did a little digging to find out the specifics about excess inventory, the stated causes, and the potential implications. Retailers’ Inventories – Just Keep your Returns? So let’s call it “demand whiplash”.

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The Evolution and Future of Demand Management

ThroughPut

or the planners who are managing super-complex supply chains that include everything from your tiered suppliers, inventory to logistics and sales, the pressure has literally gone through the roof. Yes, we live in an era where demand drives supply. Are we able to intuitively align inventory to match demand?

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What is Lean Retail (+ Why Retailers Must Embrace It)

ToolsGroup

With the advent of globalization, the Internet, and more recently, the proliferation of mobile technology into every aspect of our lives, there has been a remarkable shift in the world of retail from a product-centric to customer-centric model. The impact of lean retail on supply chain management. Retailers are losing $1.75

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Fueling Success: Career in Supply Chain Guide

SCMDOJO

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain. Lucky for you.

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American Software Reports Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022 Results

Logility

NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022. For the Supply Chain business, professional services revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2021 increased by 6% to $5.3 Return to Double-Digit Revenue Growth Driven by Continued Strong Growth in Subscription Fees.

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The Forecasting Accuracy Bugaboo

Logistics Viewpoints

Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. Here are ten things to keep in mind in terms of the role that forecasting can have on supply chains: While not a cure all, forecasting does matter.