Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2015

Inventory Turns (15%) (based on 2014 results). Every year we identify the companies that best exemplify the demand-driven ideal for today’s supply chain and document their best practices, which can help all companies move closer to their demand-driven goals.” Leaders need to balance a portfolio of metrics.

Gartner 150

Gartner Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2015

It is a beautiful fall day in Philadelphia. While many consultants argue on the name–the debate rages with strong arguments of “Should it be Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP), or consensus planning?”–the It is always fun to write great research.

S&OP 150

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 150

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 18, 2015

In supply chain strategy documents, terms like alignment, agility, responsiveness, and flexibility dot the page. When there is a common reporting strategy, progress in metrics performance at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns is faster. How can we move forward if we cannot align?

Sourcing Strategies 150

Sourcing Strategies Agile and Lean Supply Chain Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design 150