Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
'The supply chain is knotted. It is unruly. It is complex. Will it ever be tamed through social? Yesterday, @DamarqueViews asked me a question on twitter: “What do you think are the greatest barriers in the adoption of social technology in the supply chain?” I laughed. Such a deep question on twitter. I tried and tried to figure out how I could answer this question in 140 characters on Twitter.
SCM Research
SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
'Have you ever tried to find the most cited paper in supply chain management research? I have done so. For this purpose, I used the term “supply chain” in Web of Knowledge for a topic search. The winning paper is titled Information distortion in a supply chain: The bullwhip effect and the authors are Hau L. Lee, V. Padmanabhan, and Seungjin Whang.
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Supply Chain Insights
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
'Hiccup. Hiccup. Hiccup. I was speaking to a client today about the vision for my new analyst firm Supply Chain Insights, and I quickly realized that I had assumed that the clients knew their role in this new model that we are building. They don’t. I am sorry for not being clear. In launching the firm, I have failed to realize is how big of a change this concept is for the user of research from their experiences with a traditional analyst firm.
Supply Chain Network
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
'As the world of commerce continues to become more complex, volatile and socially transparent the need for a strong linkage between the CMO and the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) grows. In our ongoing exploration to better understand this need within the emerging reality I call Matrix Commerce, last week I had an opportunity to connect with John Mesberg of IBM.
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Supply Chains Rock
SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
'Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Little do they realize that every time they discard or recycle a carton of milk they are completing the end of the supply chain cycle. Without supply chains consumers would be stuck using products that they had to make or grow with their own two hands.
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Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
'I take supply chain seriously. My friends might tell you TOO seriously. I think that the entire world should. I believe that better supply chain practices can save the world, and I think that it makes a difference in warfare and welfare. I think that it is at the core of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Yes, I am an unabashed zealot. I have been at it for a long time.
SCM Research
SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
'I have attended the CSCMP’s Supply Chain Management Educators’ Conference (SCMEC) in Atlanta. The conference offers a unique opportunity to meet many researchers, whose faces are obscured behind references for the rest of the year. As last year in Philadelphia , several SCM journal award winners were announced: The best papers published in the International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management and the International Journal of Logistics Management are “Supply C
ModusLink Corporation
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
'It’s a growing problem with no easy solution: with the expansion of technology, an increasing amount of electronics waste is ending up in developing countries such as Ghana, India and parts of China. Most of this e-waste comes from the US and Europe, while only a small amount of it is produced locally. Africa is seeing a slightly different trend, where the burgeoning access to PCs and cell phones is creating a domestic e-waste problem.
Supply Chain Network
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
'Working at a winery is a lot of fun. You get to talk with visitors from all over the world. Often, when they wanted to buy wine they’d ask how it well it ships. Can it get too hot? Too Cold? Does it spoil? RFID complements wine nicely! There were two recent articles relating to wine shipments and quality. An article in RFID Journal discusses a GS1 study done last year (with results published this year) involving wine being shipped from Italy to Hong Kong.
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Supply Chains Rock
SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
'Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Little do they realize that every time they discard or recycle a carton of milk they are completing the end of the supply chain cycle. Without supply chains consumers would be stuck using products that they had to make or grow with their own two hands.
Logility
SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
Lora Cecere, founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights, is taking a deeper look at the role of transportation process maturity in supply chain excellence. As part of this research project, she has developed a brief survey to better understand today’s transportation planning priorities. Share your opinions at [link]. All participants will receive the results, helping you benchmark against your peers!
BlueYonder
SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
'In a recent post , I discussed the new age of category management and how manufacturers can leverage consumer insight and data to build more targeted assortment strategies and a localized shelf execution plan to drive sales growth and profitability. But category management is much more than space planning. When approached as a strategic initiative and executed effectively, it can become a key competitive differentiator.
SCM Research
SEPTEMBER 22, 2012
'In an age of resource scarcity , electronic supply chains should not produce goods that are fast-moving, hardly recyclable, and barely repairable. To evaluate the iPhone 5′s repairability, iFixit has now provided a look inside the device.
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Supply Chain Network
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
'I love Chinese food but this post isn’t about Cashew Chicken or Chow Mein. An article in Western Farm Press (and reposted by Food Logistics Magazine) mentions that China is now the 4th largest importer of fresh vegetables into the USA. Not surprising really. Half of the fresh fruit and one-fourth of the vegetables consumed in the U.S. are imported.
EcoVadis
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
Yesterday, the FTSE4 Good announced they were reviewing their methodology with an increased focus on Sustainable SupplyChains. The number of companies for which Supply Chain Labor standards criteria now apply rose from 164 to almost 400. Most notably they will apply to several new sectors for continued inclusion in the index, such as companies that provide consumer and office electronics like computers mobile phones and photocopiers; home and other consumer products, including jewellery and watc
Logility
SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Infosys Supply Chain Management
SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
'About Us. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Airlines. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Education. Energy. Financial Services. Healthcare. High-Tech. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Insurance. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
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ModusLink Corporation
SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
'Returns, especially consumer electronic devices, are a big business. According to a 2011 study by Accenture, between 11% and 20% of all consumer electronics (CE) devices purchased in the U.S. are returned. With volumes like that, it’s important for both retailers and manufacturers to manage returned items in ways that maximize their bottom line. The unopened box items are easy to process, but what can be done with items that have been opened, used or even damaged in transit or during the return
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
EcoVadis
SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
It is very difficult to convince management to invest in sustainable procurement. It will require not only money and resources, but also time and can involve an overhaul of the entire procurement process. This is why it’s useful to focus on the benefits of sustainable procurement. Ask yourself why you want to sell it to your boss. The reasons you are on board are most probably the same ones they’ll need to be convinced… A few weeks ago we wrote a brief blog entry about the financial cost b
Logility
SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Estimating future demand is one of the most fundamentally valuable, but frustratingly difficult, challenges in supply chain optimization. By “ Demand Forecasting ,” I mean the effort to increase forecast accuracy and customer service levels through better perceiving, predicting and shaping the full range of factors that determine how well your product portfolio satisfies market needs.
Infosys Supply Chain Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2012
'About Us. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Airlines. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Education. Energy. Financial Services. Healthcare. High-Tech. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Insurance. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
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EcoVadis
SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
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