Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

I want to understand why some companies outperform on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter while others do not. For four years, the company supply chain team argued about the number of supply chains, the customer segmentation strategy and how to tie customer policy to execution. Price and shipping policies should go hand in hand.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Despite the apparent complexities involved in supply chain management, achieving excellence really doesn’t have to be too difficult. In this post, we explain what those pillars are, why they matter, and how to align them in a way that supports supply chain management excellence. The Importance of Alignment.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. A further 41% said they buy multiple versions of the same item with the intent of returning some of them. Having a transparent and fair returns policy is an important first step.

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 2, 2018

While on the surface it is true to say that in most organizations inventory is a highly visible dimension of Supply Chain performance impacting company accounts and a key reportable metric of business performance. Foundational excellence in People, Process and Systems capability needs to underpin the deployment of the model.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Implementing a Lean program on the Manufacturing floor, in a Warehouse operation, or in a Distribution Centre is challenging enough. Yet in both cases the Lean program flourished on the shop floor, in the warehouse, and in the direct employment areas. Executive Buy-In and Ongoing Support. Executive Buy-In and Ongoing Support.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From the Purchase Order (PO) Status Report to the RFQ Performance Report, each report is dissected to provide a clear definition and a deeper understanding of its significance. This clarity is vital for assessing compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Dollar discounts, percentages off, buy one, get one deals, and free shipping are great incentive options to entice new and returning customers to make a purchase (or deplete old inventory). The Director of Ecommerce can utilize pre-orders , flash sales , and a customer-focused return policy to help meet goals and drive profitability.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Dollar discounts, percentages off, buy one, get one deals, and free shipping are great incentive options to entice new and returning customers to make a purchase (or deplete old inventory). The Director of Ecommerce can utilize pre-orders , flash sales , and a customer-focused return policy to help meet goals and drive profitability.

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 11, 2021

As Ramit describes, “Procurement teams really went out aggressively looking for more available suppliers,” adding, “Another example would be in the warehouse network,” with ramifications of materials being shipped to potentially closed locations needing to be dealt with. We are discussing them. We are actually measuring them.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

So in order to perhaps spawn some ideas for your supply chain excellence efforts, I thought I’d offer a brief overview of how four leading organisations are achieving their successes and cementing their mastery of the 21 st century supply chain. 4 Leading Operators with the Supply Chain X-Factor. Health and safety. Innovation.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Create an adaptive unified buying process. “If you look at the typical buying process, it is bifurcated based on geography. If I am going to buy goods from this geography, then I use this process. At the very least, they should see a message indicating that the products are out of stock before they make the purchase.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Rather, with time and planning, you can research the most cost-effective supply chain solutions, and factor in hidden logistics costs that you might not remember to budget for otherwise (such as labor, warehouse insurance, and equipment). Warehouse management.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Amazon wholesaling is a business model in which products are purchased in bulk, directly from the distributor or manufacturer, and then sold through the Amazon platform to customers at a higher price. Amazon wholesaling works by purchasing existing branded products in bulk quantities and reselling them through the Amazon marketplace.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The organization is not clear on accepting special requests and expedited shipping policies, often resulting in a lower margin. Many of my clients talk about a customer-centric supply chain but rely on useless metrics from an annual survey or a net promoter score. The Sleep Number Story of Supply Chain Excellence.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Improving Business Operations with Digital Processes At the heart of operational excellence is the ability to optimize workflows through digital process automation. Inventory Management: AI and ML bring precision to inventory control, automating reorder processes and warehouse organization, ensuring optimal stock levels and reducing waste.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

Additionally, through network strategies, be sure to design your warehouses for flows. The goal here should be to make the right trade-offs between inventory strategies and manufacturing policies. Additionally, through network strategies, be sure to design your warehouses for flows. Streamline Horizontal Processes.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Warehouse managers face numerous challenges, as well, such as the need to keep goods flowing in and out of the facility while enabling associates to practice social distancing measures. . Differentiated allocation policies favor some customers while impeding others. ” — Michael Varney and Wil G.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Over the period of 2009-2015, only 88% of companies made improvement on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. To meet the criteria for The Supply Chains to Admire for 2016, companies needed to score better than their peer group average for performance metrics, while driving a higher level of improvement than 2/3 of their industry peer group.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Our supply chain involves a contract manufacturer, a third-party testing facility, warehouses to store inventory and a freighting company. For example, if my contract manufacturer is late with an order it can cause me to incur excess costs with the freighting and warehousing companies, respectively.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. Mobile apps can generate reports and monitor performance metrics.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

Now it is only a matter of test buying products through unauthorized channels to recognize where the supply chain leakage is coming from. So I asked, “How about we make our employee the number #1 and fortify them better to radiate excellence to the customer as transferred effect?” Some strategies for an excellent supply chain are: 1.

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