Supply Chains Rock

AUGUST 2, 2012

August (3). February (3). October (3). February (3). October (3). August (3). December (3). September (3). August (3). November (2). October (2). September (2). February (1). December (1). November (2). September (2). August (2). January (2). December (1). November (2). October (1).

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Supply Chains Rock

AUGUST 31, 2012

August (3). February (3). October (3). February (3). October (3). August (3). December (3). September (3). August (3). November (2). October (2). September (2). February (1). December (1). November (2). September (2). August (2). January (2). December (1). November (2). October (1).

Resource Reduction 113

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EcoVadis

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Whereas the previous post looked at the qualitative aspect of supply chain reporting and strategy, the last entry of the Ecovadis blog series dedicated to the GRI G4 project focuses specifically on the aspects and indicators. Aspects & Indicators.

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SCM Research

MAY 13, 2012

3), Lavie (2006) follows the relational view, an extension of the resource-based view to networked environments ( read my previous text about the relational view ). Academy of Management Review, 31 (3), 638-658 DOI: 10.5465/AMR.2006.21318922. The competitive advantage of interconnected firms: An extension of the resource-based view.

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EcoVadis

OCTOBER 9, 2012

3 would focus on local locally based procurement (e.g. The definition of the Report Boundary would include a non-mandatory reference to upstream and downstream suppliers along with the fuzzy notion of “significant influence”. Specific indicators in the G.3 local spending), human rights screening or green energy purchasing.

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Supply Chains Rock

MARCH 14, 2012

August (3). February (3). October (3). February (3). October (3). August (3). December (3). September (3). August (3). November (2). October (2). September (2). February (1). December (1). November (2). September (2). August (2). January (2). December (1). November (2). October (1).

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Supply Chains Rock

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

August (3). February (3). October (3). February (3). October (3). August (3). December (3). September (3). August (3). November (2). October (2). September (2). February (1). December (1). November (2). September (2). August (2). January (2). December (1). November (2). October (1).

Video 100

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Supply Chains Rock

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

August (3). February (3). October (3). February (3). October (3). August (3). December (3). September (3). August (3). November (2). October (2). September (2). February (1). December (1). November (2). September (2). August (2). January (2). December (1). November (2). October (1).

Supply Chain Software 113

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 8, 2012

» Infosys team at Pulse 2012 - Day 3 (Last Day). Interestingly, today Apple is launching its iPad 3 in California and Woz was with us in Veags. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. « Infosys team at Pulse 2012 - Day 2 | Main | Flying Robots in a Warehouse?

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SCM Research

DECEMBER 12, 2012

strategic procurement, sales and operations planning and research and development); (5) Companies in emerging markets should introduce differentiating processes; (6) Companies are increasingly interested in next-generation technologies and sustainable supply chains.

Survey 125

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SCM Research

MAY 22, 2012

The authors find that the following topics are the key business drivers for 2012: (1) market/demand volatility, (2) economic downturn, (3) meeting (changing) customer, (4) develop emerging markets, and (5) increased material/service costs. The study is titled The 2012 global supply chain agenda.

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Supply Chain Cowboy

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

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SCM Research

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Journal of Management, 33 (3), 479-516 DOI: 10.1177/0149206307302554. Fish, A., & Sydow, J. Interorganizational Networks at the Network Level: A Review of the Empirical Literature on Whole Networks. Theory Article Dyad Network Review Supply Chain Management'

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EcoVadis

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Boundary & Materiality.

Supply Chain Design 40

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LSCMS

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

This 3-day course will guide delegates to prepare for and engage in negotiations using techniques and tactics that have been proven to maximise the probability of success. Overcoming complex negotiation situations by determining interest, processes and relationships that are likely to lead to a fruitful, sustainable agreement.

Negotiating Skills 100

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Logility

MARCH 16, 2012

Rule 3: Never let Rule 2 overrule Rule 1. Bryan Ball, vice president and principal analyst, supply chain management, Aberdeen Group, has outlined three rules to follow in his latest report, “ Inventory Optimization - Impact of a Multi-Echelon Approach.” ” Rule 1: Always have enough. Rule 2: Never have too much.

Inventory Reduction 100

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Logility

MARCH 16, 2012

Rule 3: Never let Rule 2 overrule Rule 1. Bryan Ball, vice president and principal analyst, supply chain management, Aberdeen Group, has outlined three rules to follow in his latest report, “ Inventory Optimization - Impact of a Multi-Echelon Approach.” ” Rule 1: Always have enough. Rule 2: Never have too much.

Inventory Reduction 100

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

This SLA/KPI has to be negotiated and agreed upon by you and your 3PL partner.This negotiation time can take three (3) to Six (6) months. When you have chosen a 3PL partner, insure that you have an effective Service Level Agreement (SLA) with accompanying Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to manage the Service Level of the 3PL.

Third Party Logistics 145

Third Party Logistics Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills KPI 145

Supply Chain Insights

MAY 11, 2012

3) Your Voice. Alex and Abby are both hard at work and I am excited to see the output. I cannot wait to see a mathematical equation that represents the supply chain effective frontier. We define this as the supply chain index. As we do the research, let us know your thoughts. We want to understand the numbers better.

Industrial 125

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

ISO Class 3 RFID provides this capability and more. It’s one thing to trust your supply chain but it’s equally critical to verify that the products have been properly handled as they move from manufacturer to the customer.

Pharmaceutical 74

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Logility

MARCH 16, 2012

If you plan to attend SCOPE Spring , I invite you to join us Monday, April 23 at 3:00 pm CST. The ability to accurately plan for demand and execute across the supply chain from sourcing to production and distribution sets forward-thinking companies like Haggar ahead of the pack and helps mitigate the supply chain performance risk factors.

Optimal Sourcing 100

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Because you don’t have enough bandwidth to create 3- or 4- or 5-tiers-deep attribute profiles covering every style, region, life cycle stage, etc.? Accurate detailed forecasts drive better supply planning, smarter sourcing decisions at an earlier stage, and more insightful production schedules. So why aren’t you doing it?

Forecasting 100

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Logility

MAY 21, 2012

A long-term view of where you and your organization should be in 18 months, 3, 5, 10 years. The supply chain is hard and you need the right, enabling technology in place. As Kennedy outlined and today’s keynote focused on, you also need a strong goal in place. That is your moon.

Gartner 100

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Logility

MAY 21, 2012

A long-term view of where you and your organization should be in 18 months, 3, 5, 10 years. The supply chain is hard and you need the right, enabling technology in place. As Kennedy outlined and today’s keynote focused on, you also need a strong goal in place. That is your moon.

Gartner 100

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Supply Chain Cowboy

DECEMBER 3, 2012

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How To 40

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 31, 2012

3) Every vessel has to maintain a safety and environmental standard set by the Classification Society (something like ISO standard for shipping industry). Old vessel has higher risk to the eye of an insurance underwriter and additional premium called “over-age premium” will be charged.

Case Study 124

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Logility

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Gartner found that a 5% improvement in forecast accuracy yields a 10% improvement in perfect orders (and every 3% improvement in perfect orders increases profit margin by 1%). From a demand planning perspective, companies that do a better job forecasting demand tend to enjoy advantages like: 15% lower inventory levels.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Forecasting Supply and Demand 100

Logility

JULY 23, 2012

Clue #3: “We don’t hold safety stock.” This can also lead to critical shortages if you guessed incorrectly or failed to take into consideration the uncertainty of demand and supply. Indeed this was the case with a fair amount of semi-finished product sitting in WIP, just waiting on something. ” It was true.

Inventory 100

Inventory Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Purchasing Skills 100

Logility

JULY 23, 2012

Clue #3: “We don’t hold safety stock.” This can also lead to critical shortages if you guessed incorrectly or failed to take into consideration the uncertainty of demand and supply. Indeed this was the case with a fair amount of semi-finished product sitting in WIP, just waiting on something. ” It was true.

Inventory 100

Inventory Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Purchasing Skills 100

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The group laughed when I shared the story of how the JC Penney “Customer Service Representative” wanted me to meet the UPS man at 3:00 p.m. I eagerly shared the pictures of my damaged products from Macys and JC Penneys, companies that have adopted this strategy. on a busy Monday to prove to them that the $2.00

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