Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 9, 2013

'The term big data is moving up the charts as a “hot topic.” This week, we published our second quantitative study on the evolution of big data concepts, it gave us the opportunity to talk to supply chain leaders on the evolution of technologies and the use of analytics in the Race for Supply Chain 2020. We wanted to understand where companies are at in the adoption of big data concepts and we had a good time writing the report on the research.

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SCM Research

JULY 10, 2013

'We have to admit that there is still no such thing as a “theory of supply chain management” A new article by Mena et al. (2013), titled Toward a Theory of Multi-Tier Supply Chain Management , might bring us one step closer to such a theory by taking into account that supply chains have become more complex, more fragmented and longer. This piece of research, which is based on an inductive case study research design, hands theory-testing researchers interesting propositions on a silv

Supply Chain Design 169

Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Case Study Journal 169

Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2013

'My cousin Lenny shared this photo on Facebook (the boys are not us, although the socks and shorts look familiar) with the following comment: “If u know about this game, u lived a great childhood.” The photo brought back so many great memories of my summers in Brooklyn — the concrete heat, the boombox music, the bloody scraped knees…and when it got hot, we grabbed the monkey wrench, opened the johnny pump , and took turns sitting on the gushing water.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 122

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Supply Chains Rock

JULY 12, 2013

'Every year or so IBM, the company where I am employed, issues its updated corporate responsibility report, which always contains a section on supply chain. Here are a few notable updates: In 2012, approximately 90 percent of IBMs global spend in Production and.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2013

'For years, as an industry analyst, I have written the statement that “IT and line-of-business teams need to be aligned.” As I finished the report on organizational alignment, I felt a bit silly ever writing this statement. Why? The statement is hogwash. The functions within the line-of-business teams are so misaligned that I cannot imagine that IT could ever align to all of them.

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Kinaxis

JULY 9, 2013

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 10, 2013

'When Jon Stegner walked in to his first week at the University of Chicago Medical Center, one of the first places he visited was the Emergency Room, and the nearby supply room. What he saw there, was in his words, “chaos”. Medical supplies were in boxes strewn in random piles. Many of the boxes contained medical supplies that were out of date or expired.

Chicago 60

Chicago Analytics Software Analytics Innovation 60

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 8, 2013

'Over the course of the last six years, I have helped many companies with their demand-driven initiatives. The Kimberly-Clark organization has been my best student. Their transformation took six years. The results are now clearly visible on the balance sheet. In this blog post, I would like to celebrate their story. The Journey. The first day that I worked with the Kimberly-Clark team, it was snowing in Neenah, Wisconsin.

Supply and Demand 210

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 210

Supply Chain Movement

JULY 10, 2013

'Global supply chains and transport networks form the backbone of the global economy, fuelling trade, consumption and economic growth. Disruptions to supply chains can prove costly, as highlighted most recently by Hurricane Sandy. According to research conducted by Accenture, signifcant supply chain disruptions have been found to cut the share price of impacted companies by 7% on average.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 96

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software Price Reduction 96

Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Kinaxis

JULY 8, 2013

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Pharmaceutical 214

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Supply and Demand 214

BlueYonder

JULY 9, 2013

'People used to joke that the three most important things in business were location, location, location. If this is true from a supply chain perspective then Latin America can make a good case for future proximity prosperity. Of course the good news is that Latin America has much more going for it than its location relative to North America. My recent Real Results article, A Fresh Look at Latin America , highlights some of the opportunities and challenges on the horizon for Latin American bus

America 60

America North America Automotive Supply Chain Software 60

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 9, 2013

'It started at my kitchen table. I was writing the book, Bricks Matter and I wanted a better definition of Supply Chain Excellence. As a member of the team at AMR Research that defined the AMR Top 25 Methodology, I was frustrated in the execution of what I thought could have been a good thing. (For the reasons why, please read my recent blog post ).

Supply Chain Software 203

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Modeling Modeling Software 203

Supply Chain Movement

JULY 10, 2013

'Over the past 5 years 3D printing has been integrated into the production cycles of industries from aviation to fashion to sports. Now they are looking for the next generation of 3D printers that can produce products from concept to completion. While that capability is still 5-10 years away, 3D printing is having an impact on supply chains. In a newly released infographic, financial services firm Jones Lang LeSalle shows “The Impact of 3D Printing on Supply Chains”.

Supply Chain 95

Supply Chain Supply and Demand Industrial Industry 95

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RFgen

JULY 12, 2013

Recognizing a need to improve the efficiency of its global supply chain, Nestle recently announced that it is building a new storage and shipment facility in Vietnam. Along with this move, the multinational corporation is also using warehouse logistics as a way to make its supply chain more effective and cost-efficient. According to Supply Chain Standard, the new facility in the southern part of the country accomplishes two key roles for Nestle.

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Supply Chain Cowboy

JULY 11, 2013

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Kinaxis

JULY 12, 2013

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 8, 2013

'Unilever announced Green Express, a new initiative to drive more sustainable logistics in Europe. Green Express takes trucks off the road in Italy, equating to an annual CO2 saving of 2,600 tonnes (the equivalent of 260,000 trees). The Green Express train made its first ice cream delivery last week. Green Express is a result of a partnership with Trenitalia and the Italian Ministry for Environment.

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Training Price Mitigation Strategies Sustainability Italy 94

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RFgen

JULY 12, 2013

Recognizing a need to improve the efficiency of its global supply chain, Nestle recently announced that it is building a new storage and shipment facility in Vietnam. Along with this move, the multinational corporation is also using warehouse logistics as a way to make its supply chain more effective and cost-efficient. According to Supply Chain Standard, the new facility in the southern part of the country accomplishes two key roles for Nestle.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing Supply Chain Optimization Vietnam Supply Chain Strategy 52

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JULY 10, 2013

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Customer Service 157

Customer Service 157

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

'NAVIGATE. Home. Basics. Case Studies. Graphics. All Posts. About. Copyright. Privacy. Blogroll. 7 Principles of Supply Chain Management Explained. Would you like to understand supply chain management concept but dont have time to study from a supply chain textbook ? The good news is, this article will explain to you the key principles of supply chain management that you can finish within 5 minutes.

Supply Chain Design Software 257

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 8, 2013

'International Supply Chain Summit Istanbul 2013. Date: 25-26 September 2013. Venue: Doubletree By Hilton / Moda-?stanbul. Organisation: Slimstock, Supply Chain Movement, MP Objects, DSV and The Fresh Connection. URL: [link]. Building the bridge between Europe and Asia. The OECD estimates that Turkey will be the third fastest-growing country in the world by 2017, before surpassing India to become number two behind China.

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Turkey Supply Chain Europe Asia 92

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RFgen

JULY 10, 2013

Proper warehouse management is critical to continued profitability for many businesses, but too often companies do not account for the unforeseen variables that can impact warehouse logistics. In particular, organizations that fail to take these three facts into consideration are likely running inefficient operations that could be significantly limiting revenue. 1.

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Supply Chain Insights

JULY 9, 2013

'On Thursday this week, we are launching the agenda for our upcoming Global Supply Chain Summit. It will be at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, AZ on September 11 th and 12 th. In this blog, I would like to bring readers up to date on the event and why they should attend. Five reasons why you as a supply chain leader should attend: Launch of the Supply Chain Index.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

'NAVIGATE. Home. Basics. Case Studies. Graphics. All Posts. About. Copyright. Privacy. Blogroll. Supply Chain Disruptions: A Survival Guide. Do you feel supply chain risk management is too complicated to implement? Gather around! This article will show you how one of the worlds leading companies put a theory into practice and survive many supply chain disruptions.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 8, 2013

'The supply chains in Europe are set to change considerably in the years ahead. The strongest economic growth can be found in the eastern part of Europe. New logistics hubs are emerging in Central Europe and more goods flows from Asia will travel via the Black Sea or, as land freight, via the Trans-Siberian rail route. These developments are clearly visible on the European supply chain map which has been co-produced by Buck Consultants and Supply Chain Movement.

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More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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RFgen

JULY 10, 2013

Proper warehouse management is critical to continued profitability for many businesses, but too often companies do not account for the unforeseen variables that can impact warehouse logistics. In particular, organizations that fail to take these three facts into consideration are likely running inefficient operations that could be significantly limiting revenue. 1.

Warehousing 52

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 10, 2013

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

'NAVIGATE. Home. Basics. Case Studies. Graphics. All Posts. About. Copyright. Privacy. Blogroll. Reverse Logistics: 5 Steps for Better Backward Operations. What is reverse logistics? Why its important in the modern business and how to create an improvement in this area? This article will explain to you the current state of its theories, practices and offer some recommendations.

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