Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

To accomplish this, the first step is for companies need to align functional metrics to balance sheet goals based on strategy. We are living in the middle of a risk management supply chain case study. The engines require testing, the availability of clean data (planning master data is an ongoing issue) and goal clarity.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

The most popular posts are on demand management and Supply Chain Metrics that Matter. In 2012, I am proud that we have published 24 reports, completed 14 quantitative research studies and have had over 72,000 views of our work on Slideshare. This is my 156th blog post to 5000 readers. The Shaman has served me well.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

In Figure 1, we show the aggregate trend of the chemical industry in an orbit chart format showing year-over-year results at the intersection of two metrics operating margin and inventory turns. Low volume inconsistent demand. Use this data to understand demand predictability. Let’s take an example. New product launch.

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Vanguard Software

JULY 6, 2021

A system that integrates demand and supply management means a radical departure from traditional supply chain management models. The shift from a traditional supply planning to a modern solution, such as Vanguard Predictive Planning , requires companies to redesign their systems to include demand management strategies.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

A recent study indicated that 31% of production processes leverage smart devices. It enables manufacturers to monitor the performance of equipment with the help of specific performance metrics to save valuable time, resources, and money. Another 34% of manufacturers plan to incorporate IoT technology in their operational processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2017

Based on a research study, the management team decided that Marriott would no longer have room service. As I facilitated the class and discussed the findings , the theme of data sharing and demand management was prevalent. Most companies have applied the regional practices of demand management to global teams.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill. Another study reveals that the demand for supply chain talent exceeds supply by 6 to 1. If university study is a little beyond you right now, one of the certification courses might work better for you.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Stuck with inputs from the traditional processes of collaborative forecasting, and traditional definitions of demand planning, demand error and bias are high. First- and second-generation supply chain applications defined demand management based on order and shipment data. Build e-commerce capabilities? Outside-in.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2022

Professors Robert Fildes and Paul Goodwin have spent a significant amount of their eminent careers studying the adoption of forecasting tools, which they describe in a recent case study. So why don’t planners “trust the box?” If people think the model is wrong, they lose confidence in “the box” but not in the human.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Logistics professionals needs to shift from a tactical focus on the disparate activities of order, warehouse and transportation management to a more strategic perspective that considers the performance of the holistic supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 28, 2020

Management of Complexity. Kudos to Rob Byrne, this remains one of the best pieces published in the industry on demand management practices.) Shift functional metrics to focus on reliability. 1] E2open study on Forecasting, June 2020. This week, E2open published its annual report on forecast accuracy.

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