Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

(Included in this post is Cummins’ digital award for the 2016 Supply Chains to Admire. I want to understand why some companies outperform on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter while others do not. About twice a month, companies ask me to review their strategy documents. I am on a mission.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. million employees without a focus on good supply chain management. When it comes to e-commerce initiatives by Walmart, the Wall Street Journal recently wrote : Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

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crisp

APRIL 21, 2023

For Earth Day, we spoke with Crisp customers (and B Corps) Good Food for Good and Purely Elizabeth to learn about the global B Corp movement and what it means to be a mission-driven CPG brand. B Corp spotlight: Good Food for Good Not surprisingly, CPG brand Good Food for Good ’s business is built on the foundation of doing good in the world.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 19, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis is driving massive disruptions across retail supply chains. People are buying more products than normally forecasted and using them. Pantry Loading / Panic Buying: As consumers are faced with extended stays at home, we are seeing a pull-forward of demand.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

Nine questions about the topics on the supply chain agenda of a supply chain professional. By Helen Armstong (Supply Chain Movement). It consolidated Cargill’s global animal feed production and strengthened its internal supply chain capacity for food production and processing.

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

Technology. Self-service support and document management. Customer experience needs to be online, self-service, transparent, and automated. Automated back office. Technology. Unfortunately, it is old, inconvenient, and narrow, especially by today’s technological standards. Four Core Themes Shaping Logistics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This was my first foray into the world of supply.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This honor comes after Blue Yonder was named a Leader in the Transportation Technology Value Matrix 2023 earlier this year! Labor shortages, automation, and labor retention have become key areas of focus. Digital transformation initiatives are plagued by over-budget and over-expectation challenges.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 29, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Christina Morrison at [link]. They’re certainly a challenge to deal with, but it’s possible through the power of technology and smart asset management. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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RFgen

AUGUST 7, 2022

Overview: Food Traceability Is a Growing Compliance Challenge. Calculating the Cost of a Food Recall. Additional Food Traceability Resources. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first exercised new powers granted under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) to shut down processing at the Sunland Inc.

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SupplyOn

JULY 17, 2018

The second Siemens SupplyOn Suppliers’ Day was once again a living ecosystem: lively discussions on digitizing the supply chain Following last year’s successful premiere , Siemens once again invited its suppliers to exchange experiences with SupplyOn. We are all part of a digital ecosystem.

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KEPLER Consulting

OCTOBER 18, 2017

After a first era of development and opportunity catch up particularly positive and characterized by consistent purchasing gains , most of these Sourcing Offices are now searching for their second breath. Strategic actions like Purchasing Strategy definition or Negotiation preparation are not correctly documented.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In this instalment of the series of articles written by the LSCMS Shippers Council, we strive to answer this and delve into the critical aspects of ocean transit time reliability and visibility within the supply chain. What is supply chain visibility and why it is important? 2022 ocean schedule reliability dropped to 30%.

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Arena Solutions

AUGUST 4, 2021

To meet these goals, many organizations rely on enterprise quality management system (QMS) software solutions to get high-quality products to market fast. This led to the adoption of total quality management (TQM), which served as the basis for quality and operational excellence in the United States. Why Is QMS Important?

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented global supply chain disruptions, impacting the flow of parts and finished goods around the world. The disruption caused by COVID-19 is unique in that it impacted supply chains across all industries.

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Unleashed

MARCH 7, 2022

Here we give you the complete guide to PAR levels – including what they are, who can use them, their benefits, the PAR level formula, examples, and tools you can use to manage your inventory using this method. In a restaurant, for example, preventing food spoilage is an important way to cut costs and to boost profitability.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Niels van Hove founder of Supply Chain Trend, interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. Supply Chain Trend will publish a weekly Q&A with these S&OP leaders. 64% think there is not enough coordinated innovation in S&OP processes.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

In my work with clients, customers bandy about the term “customer-centric supply chain.” Many of my clients talk about a customer-centric supply chain but rely on useless metrics from an annual survey or a net promoter score. A customer-centric supply chain is easier to say than implement.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Streamlines Internal Procedures Spending data analysis sheds light on similar purchases between different departments. It enables them to cooperate even more closely to create fewer purchase orders and get things done faster by grouping multiple items and services into one purchase.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic crisis caused unprecedented disruption in supply chains around the world. billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4%

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Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

Provenance has partnered with the Swedish Agency for Growth Policy Analysis Agency (Growth Analysis) , to explore how blockchain technology can help to valorise sustainable practices in the Rare Earth Elements mining sector. Interested in understanding how supply chain transparency could benefit your business? The result?

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

If you’re spending too much to meet consumer demands, experiencing delays in getting products to end customers or production disruptions, it’s time to focus on optimizing your supply chain. But overall, what tactics do supply chain leaders find most effective when it comes to supply chain optimization?

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Vinculum

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As online commerce continues to grow, supply chain leaders and operations professionals in retail are rethinking the role of the store to optimize omnichannel fulfillment performance and better utilize inventory. An integrated commerce approach facilitates the smooth and convenient completion of a purchase comparable to Amazon or eBay.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The modern warehouse is complex, and management must balance a number of factors including software, automation, training and processes such as receiving, picking and inventory management. Order picking, in particular, has seen significant improvements through technology innovations. The first profile is your order mix.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 11, 2018

Supply chain trends make it yet more complex because they represent the intersections of so many different domains. What is a supply chain trend-spotter to do? A Different Perspective on Business Trends and Supply Chains. Software is Eating Supply Chains. State of Play in 2018.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

MH&L’s Editorial Advisory Board tackles some of the toughest topics facing the supply chain today. That’s why we went to the experts—the members of the MH&L Editorial Advisory Board—and asked them to weigh in on that subject, and on several other of the most pressing concerns to supply chain professionals.

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