Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
'work·horse. noun ?w?rk-?ho?rs. : a dependable person who does a lot of work. : a dependable machine or vehicle that is used to do a lot of work. EDI is the workhorse of B2B connectivity. It is not new. It is not sexy. Four decades after its creation, supply chain executives see it as slow and expensive. They are frustrated. They question the value.
DELMIA Quintiq
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
'Supply chain complexity is increasing and it’s time we rethink our strategies. What are your plans for managing supply chain complexity in 2014? Is it time to invest in new tools? How do you plan on addressing forecasting and demand sensing next year? What upcoming trends will you be leveraging? Discuss your answers to these questions at our upcoming Twitter chat happening on November 28, 2013 at 12pm CET.
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Supply Chain Opz
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
'Previously I''ve covered about the classic and new supply chain management books that SCM professionals should check out. In this article, I will show you top 5 books that every supply chain executive should have on their bookshelf. Data Collection Since most top executives need to manage their time effectively, the format of the book is very important.
Supply Chains Rock
NOVEMBER 29, 2013
'You may be facing stiff competition in your industry, but on your most stressful days take a moment to feel grateful that you aren’t competing against the ultimate all-time master of supply chain management. No question, the Santa Claus operation would easily crush the efforts of any small or large company — with nary more than twinkling wink and a cheerful swipe with a white-gloved fist.
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Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
'gob·ble·dy·gook. ?gäb?ld??go?ok,-?go?ok/. noun: gobbledygook – language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of abstruse technical terms; nonsense. Gobbledygook. As I listened to the investor relations call on OpenText’s intent to buy GXS , I heard gobbledygook. At least, this was my take. The OpenText script focused on how ECM+EIM=EIM Cloud-based Services.
DELMIA Quintiq
NOVEMBER 29, 2013
'It’s one of those questions that seem simple enough – but aren’t. When I ask supply chain managers how good their production scheduling is, I’m often met with incomprehension. “Well we have good planners who know the business well. What exactly are you talking about?”. Those managers are right to throw my question back at me. ‘Good’ is a vague term.
SCM Research
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
'Three more leading journals of our field have announced the winners of their best paper awards. First, the Decision Sciences Journal has selected the article Managing Differentiation-Integration Duality in Supply Chain Integration by Terjesen, Patel and Sanders for its Best Paper Award for 2012. Second, the article The Competitive Determinants of a Firm’s Environmental Management Activities: Evidence from US Manufacturing Industries by Hofer, Cantor and Dai has won the Journal of Operatio
Supply Chain Insights
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
'February marks two years. Supply Chain Insights, as a company, is maturing. In 2013 we have almost doubled revenue and tripled reach. Today we will publish our 17 th newsletter to over 7000 supply chain professionals. We love content. This year we have published 25 reports, completed more than 55 podcasts, archived more than 20 webcasts, conducted our fifth public training session and hosted our first, and what will become, our annual event.
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 29, 2013
'Dedicated transportation is getting a lot of attention these days from both shippers and 3PLs. Historically, companies have used dedicated fleets in very specific lanes, where shipment volumes are very predictable and consistent, and where service is very important. And companies have traditionally viewed dedicated as “an exception” or a “special case” – that is, separate from the rest of their transportation operations.
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 10, 2013
'This week I interviewed Robert Byrne, Founder of Terra Technology , on the results of their fourth benchmarking study on forecasting excellence. For those that do not follow this work, let me give a preamble. The work done by Terra Technology, in my opinion, is one of two accurate sources of benchmark data on forecasting in the industry. The other is Chainalytics demand benchmarking.
DELMIA Quintiq
NOVEMBER 18, 2013
'It’s a tough question. Just the other day, I was chatting with a customer who was preparing to roll out a new scheduling system across plants in several countries. Their IT department was all for implementing a standard system. Their plant managers weren’t so sure. What, he asked, was my view? There’s always been a certain tension between standardizing scheduling systems and supporting the unique business processes of individual plants or facilities.
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SCM Research
NOVEMBER 18, 2013
'As you might know, I had the great opportunity to travel to East Africa several times, where I gave logistics and supply chain management lectures ( see my previous post ). In spite of a lot of desperation, I was somewhat heartened by many developments I observed. Indeed, although Africa – a continent with more than one billion people – certainly faces huge challenges, the situation is changing rapidly.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 16, 2013
'Developing a Better Logistics Strategy. As featured in Inbound Logistics , this article shares some experts’ tips about developing a winning logistics strategy. Here’s a preview of some of the valuable advice they share. Tips From Logistics Experts. Rick D. Blasgen, the president and CEO of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals in Illinois, USA, shares that his top tip is to acquire an experienced individual in the logistics industry, someone who has well-developed in
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
'Forget cloud, social, and mobile. Forget WMS and TMS. Forget BI and analytics. As was confirmed for Adrian yet again last week at a conference, the most utilized supply chain and logistics application, the reigning champ of them all, is the Excel spreadsheet. The question is, Why? In this episode, Adrian provides his perspective, and what it means for supply chain professionals and software vendors.
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
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 13, 2013
'I feel it in my heart. The decision is divorce. I came to this relationship three years ago. It started casually. It was off and on. I tried to give it a go and make it stick. I thought that we could make this work, but I was wrong. The What? Airline experiences, in my blog, give me many “ teaching moments” for supply chain leaders. Customer service and the delivery of the brand promise is job number one for a supply chain leader.
DELMIA Quintiq
NOVEMBER 27, 2013
'By: Creative Tools. No, that’s not a Star Trek Replicator. It’s a 3D printer. But sadly, no, you can’t synthesize your own cup of hot Earl Grey Tea just yet. The technology of creating objects by layering material in precise ways has been around for a couple of decades. What has changed now is the availability of sturdier material to create higher quality objects and the reduced cost in hardware.
SCM Research
NOVEMBER 29, 2013
'Last week, a shocking video, created by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), was published. The images cast a dark shadow over global garment supply chains. In response, brands like H&M and C&A halted manufacturing of items containing Angora wool. This case, again, demonstrates the importance of ethical aspects in supply chain management.
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
'Global trade and the supply chains associated with it are subject to evertighter international regulations and legislation. Global trade management reduces the risk of liability, fines and delays at international borders, and conducting a sourcing and distribution analysis presents possibilities for companies to minimise import duties, taxes and surcharges.
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.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
'I can’t tell you how many times, over the course of my career, I’ve come across the following situation: The logistics team spends several months evaluating software vendors, including the incumbent ERP vendor, and they ultimately select a best-of-breed solution, but when they present their decision to the CIO (who was disconnected from the process), he responds by asking why the ERP vendor wasn’t selected.
Supply Chains Rock
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
'Figure 1 - Finding the Sweet Spot In any supply chain, manufacturing operation, or field deployment of equipment, ‘time is money’ when it comes to detecting quality problems. Even small delays in detecting these issues can result in large costs, such as rework, scrap, product recall, product defect and associated brand damage, legal liability, and the list goes on.
DELMIA Quintiq
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
'Overcoming complexity in passenger rail planning is not easy. Leading passenger rail companies recognize that yesterday’s scheduling methods no longer meet the demands of a rapidly changing industry. That’s why Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV) selected Quintiq software to create optimal plans, taking into account constraints, business rules and employee preferences.
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SCM Research
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
'In today’s guest post, Thomas Y. Choi and Daniel Guide, Editors-in-Chief of the Journal of Operations Management , provide an introduction to their journal, which is a leading journal of our field. The Journal of Operations Management (JOM) is an empirical journal whose mission is to advance the theories of operations management (OM) and supply chain management (SCM).
Logility
NOVEMBER 15, 2013
Big Data, Sales and Operations Planning, and Supply Chain Maturity are topics I see trade publications writing about often. This led me down a path and to a question: how does this impact what you measure? Every company I walk into has a white board hanging prominently on the wall with the current departmental Key Performance Indicators. Usually these are department-specific and encompass the traditional time series measures of fill rate or capacity utilization versus their goal.
Demand Solutions
NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Are you tired of seeing “business as usual” in supply chain management? Have you ever felt as if implementing your changes was like trying to steer an air craft carrier — in the Arctic? I know the feeling. And my message is this: Don’t give up. The industry needs your decisive leadership. Early in my career, I was head of inventory control for a large retail operation that ran as a co-op.
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