Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2013

Seldom do we find a team excited about demand planning. Supply chain leaders want to improve it, but are not optimistic that they can make improvements. After two decades of process and technology refinement, excellence in demand management still eludes supply chain teams. We need to fail forward.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this October 10, 2023 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology we provide our capsule highlights of investments announced by supply chain management focused tech providers. will reportedly be one of the largest fully interoperable chassis pools in the U.S.,

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2015

In the first episode of this educational series focused on the link between transportation management and supply chain excellence, Chris Timmer of LeanLogistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor) outlined the attributes of a strong transportation management foundation and how to build it.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

We have tackled the question of automation before, but his time I want to focus specifically on what automation will mean to the job of the supply chain planner. And I see several patterns emerging on the changing role of the supply chain planner. Here are my five predictions: Planning will become more efficient.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. Supply Chain of fashion industry involves a time based competition.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 9, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! Starting and growing a business is already a daunting task without even considering the Supply Chain construct needed to make the business run. Expertise and capital availability does not usually prioritize Supply Chain.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? While this article is intended as an evergreen resource, to help you navigate in your search for a supply chain job, and is not a COVID-19-specific guide, the pandemic has galvanized attention on the industry and its criticality.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 11, 2020

SKF’s use of a digital twin for analytics to support integrated planning demonstrated exceptional supply chain innovation. According to Gartner, “the Gartner Supply Chainnovator Awards is an annual research program that identifies, assesses and awards outstanding examples of Supply Chain Innovation.

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

ThroughPut’s AI-based demand sensing and capacity planning capabilities and project44 to empower companies with disruption-free supply chain operations. project44 is on a mission to make supply chains work. PALO ALTO, CA, November 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — ThroughPut Inc. , PR Contact. pr@throughput.ai.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The current set of supply chain disruptions is being set off by a combination of COVID cases and energy disruptions in manufacturing hubs around the world, labor shortages, lack of capital infrastructure investment, misaligned transportation resources ( a lack of containers, ships, and trucks), and surges in consumer demand.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 3, 2015

But what about the supply chain executive? Charlie Macdonald, Industry Executive for Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, Telstra. “If Supply chains, however much we automate them, are really networks of trust and relationships. People are the center of collaborations in the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Last week, I spoke at the CPHA supply chain conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This was the inaugural supply chain event for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association. During the presentation, I spoke about the future of supply chain management, and the building of outside-in processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

In the 1990s supply chain planning was over-hyped. The growth of the supply chain planning technology market disappointed investors resulting in consolidation and the decline of best-of-breed solutions. Why Is Supply Chain Planning Important? As a result, we introduced black holes into the supply chain.

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DynaSys

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Demand sensing is the term used to describe the concept of short-term demand management in the supply chain planning. You will ask me, “But what is the connection between swerving a bike and demand sensing and supply chain planning in general?” Here are some explanations I can offer you.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. So what exactly is the definition of “Supply Chain Management”? The Evolution of Supply Chain!

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 13, 2014

by Prasad Satyavolu Last week, Trevor Miles wrote “ SMAC in the Middle of Supply Chain Change ” and it made me recall the dozen or so articles I’ve read recently on the Internet of Things (IoT). Perhaps a philosophical underpinning to the possibilities from convergence of physical and digital supply chain?

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The most comprehensive Operational Transformation solution for organizations seeking fresh perspectives to address complex Supply Chain challenges. systems allow customers to balance their demand and supply simultaneously at every level of the organization without changing existing physical processes or preferred planning systems. “We

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 24, 2020

Free Webinar: Surviving COVID-14 with your Supply Chain Intact . As far as supply chain management goes, this is about as bad as I have ever seen it. We are seeing things like enormous demand peaks, very tough resupply situations, and some businesses have seen huge demand drops. Supply Disruption.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 23, 2020

According to Gartner , supply chain organizations expect the level of machine automation in their supply chain processes to double in the next five years. As global supply chains are increasing in complexity, the margin for error is rapidly shrinking. Scouting for the Needle in the Supply Chain Haystack.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

What is supply chain planning? A detailed supply chain planning mechanism can help manufacturers with critical elements for operational success including material management, waste elimination, and working capital optimization. Why do manufacturers need an effective supply chain plan?

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

What is supply chain planning? A detailed supply chain planning mechanism can help manufacturers with critical elements for operational success including material management, waste elimination, and working capital optimization. Why do manufacturers need an effective supply chain plan?

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 23, 2020

According to Gartner , supply chain organizations expect the level of machine automation in their supply chain processes to double in the next five years. As global supply chains are increasing in complexity, the margin for error is rapidly shrinking. Scouting for the Needle in the Supply Chain Haystack.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Check out Supply Chain Impacts of an Increasingly Protectionist World! While we must wait to see how all of this mess sorts itself out the Supply Chain leaders of today must create and implement the strategies necessary to combat these trade complications and ensure the ongoing integrity of their Supply Chains.

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The Network Effect

JULY 10, 2015

Layering a demand sensing capability onto the overall demand management process will generate significant improvements to a company’s core KPI’s. Revenue will improve given the ability to sense and react to changes in demand and capturing additional sales. Want to learn more about demand sensing?

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BlueYonder

MAY 17, 2017

In parts 1 and 2 of this blog series, you learned about the role collaborative partnerships play in supply chain planning and execution with real-time visibility and predictive analytics and the benefits of the JDA and TransVoyant partnership. Real-Time Transportation Data Leads to More Efficient Decision Making.

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BlueYonder

MAY 17, 2017

In parts 1 and 2 of this blog series, you learned about the role collaborative partnerships play in supply chain planning and execution with real-time visibility and predictive analytics and the benefits of the JDA and TransVoyant partnership. Real-Time Transportation Data Leads to More Efficient Decision Making.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 27, 2021

Supply and demand are two sides of the same coin, the vital coin of inventory management supply chain analytics. Without adequate inventory and supply to go along with capacity and demand, supply chain management will struggle to keep pace during peak seasons.

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Ware2Go

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Supply chain expertise, on the other hand, is in high demand, and most supply chain professionals are working in the world of enterprise and consulting. A Supply Chain Roadmap. However, most fast-growing brands have a great deal of strength in the areas of marketing, sales, and product development. .

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2015

More firms are implementing lean inventory management techniques to reduce costs, improve flexibility and have more time to focus on their customers. Lean supply chain and inventory management enable Small Medium Businesses (SMB) to improve efficiency and increase profits. Attributes of Lean Inventory Management.

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TMC

MARCH 2, 2016

Storms of this magnitude can wreak havoc on supply chains, but our teams from Delhaize America, TMC, and West Coast Distributing were able to plan, monitor, and adjust our logistics operations to ensure we could meet the pre-storm product levels planned by each store and minimize out of stocks both during and after the blizzard.

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Vanguard Software

JUNE 22, 2021

In the new normal of supply chain disruptions, it has never been more important for planners to strategically manage disruptive events, which create dramatic spikes or dips in demand, shortages in parts or supplies, and unexpected changes in shipping schedules. Modern Solutions Enable Shock-Resistant Supply Chains.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. It is a story of supply chain innovation. The product naming convention changed to Demand Sensing (DS) in 2005. Let’s start by taking a look at history.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Unsurprisingly, the average Fortune 500 company wastes about $250 million in wages and 530,000 days in managers’ time every year as a result of ineffective decision-making. Businesses, however, need real-time, relevant, and actionable intelligence to effectively manage increasingly complex supply chain networks.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 26, 2016

The Boston Consulting Group said at the 2015 Grocery Manufacturers Association/Food Marketing Institute (GMA/FMI) supply chain conference that 22% of polled respondents said less accurate forecasts were one of their top hurdles to improving service. Most CPG companies have hit a demand forecasting ceiling.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 31, 2017

” A software supply chain planning project needs careful selection based on the fit of the engine and the data model. The highest satisfaction rate for business users is in the area of warehouse management. Satisfaction with Sales and Operations Planning and Demand Management Processes. This is sad but true.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Yes, for those of us who have a heritage in demand management, we are used to being called “demanding.” Planners cannot wait hours or days to understand the impact of forecast changes across the hierarchy or across the extended supply chain. Analytics Big Data Supply Chain Demand 360 demand planner'

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