Sun.Feb 04, 2018

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A Framework for Supply Chain Leaders to Understand Supply Chain Analytics

Supply Chain Shaman

I dialed-in, took a sip of coffee, rocked back in my seat. I asked, “ How can I help you?” (This is my standard modus operandi. When not traveling, I answer nine calls on average a day.) When I asked the question, an awkward silence followed. A strained request from a marketing director for a software company ensued, “You did not list us in your analytics report, and we want to know why.

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Supply Chain News on Amazon Receives Patents for Picking and Putaway by Wristband

Supply Chain Digest

System would Eliminate Need to Scan Bar Codes , but Critics See Big Brother

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Time to Revisit Your Constraints

synchrono

We talk a lot about constraints management in our work with customers who are implementing Demand-Driven Manufacturing (DDM) in their facilities. That’s because constraints management is fundamental for synchronizing the pace of production and keeping the demand (orders) flowing throughout the shop floor. But, our focus is naturally on physical constraints, e.g., that piece of equipment or workstation that is preventing you from delivering on time or offering shorter, more competitive lead times