Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

Bonuses and incentives align with functions and are often counter productive to driving supply chain excellence. PFEP optimizes the policies that define how to procure each part. PFEP enables supply chain leaders to glean a 360-degree view of their inventory and procurement policies to maximize the value of each inventory dollar.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Lora Cecere, founder of Supply Chain Insights, noted in a recent webinar that a common outcome of these failed implementations is that supply chain organizations end up in “Excel ghettos where lots of people are touching data but not improving it.”. So buyers got burned. It is not a transaction system.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Last week, at Supply Chain Insights , as part of our monthly webinar series, I hosted a panel discussion on the current state of the healthcare value network. Hosting this webinar series is one of the favorite parts of my job as the Founder of Supply Chain Insights. Current State: Costs are rising. Focus on Value-based Outcomes.

Pharmaceutical 167

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 11, 2021

SXM Webinar Series with Art of Procurement. In the first of a three-part Art of Procurement Live Webinar Series ‘Putting the Supplier Experience at the Forefront of Strategic Procurement’ in partnership with HICX, we focus on how to make the business case for Supplier Experience Management (SXM). .

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Unleashed

MAY 15, 2023

A CRM system that offers RFM (Recency, Frequency, and Monetary value) Analysis allows you to segment customers by their purchase habits. Analyse customer data “Without B2B CRM tools, sales teams waste time running multiple Excel reports to gather and build customer insights.” Consultant Manager, ProspectSoft.

Inventory Reduction 105

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Now includes installation, so home improvement shippers, like Home Depot and Lowes Home Improvement, must now consider eCommerce to be a venue for selling items requiring installation and assembly, reports Stuart Lauchlan of Diginomica. Leveraging Metrics, Shippers Find Better Ways to Excel at Customer Service and Last Mile Services.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 122

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Vanguard Software

MAY 4, 2021

Breaking up with Excel: Digital Sales Planning Success with Concord Foods. Webinar: Register Now. A granular model can inform: When customers will make a purchase The different purchasing behaviors exhibited by markets in different locations The optimal price point to help maximize revenue. Minimize delays.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. If the organization is used to doing certain things in Excel, just automating the same process will not be sufficient.

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Leveraging internal audits to align quality management with key business metrics When asked what are the benefits of conducting an internal audit? Christine said, “I have used internal audits as the baseline to improve our overall business metrics. Everything’s connected—your engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2015

Yesterday, I presented to 700 global attendees on an APICS webinar. However, in the polling data in the APICS webinar, we found that over 70% of the respondents had deployed solutions from the ERP-expansionists (either SAP or Oracle). Here are my thoughts: 1) Failure of the Industry Analyst Model. The results confound me.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Due to travel restrictions, I cannot attend many industry events, so I observe from home, watching webinars and remote broadcasts. Almost two decades of reporting. Demand latency is the time cycle to translate a channel purchase to an order.) Surgery is over. I am safely recuperating at home. But does it help the profession?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The consulting team pitches a theme–vision of supply chain best practices, big data analytics, or demand-driven value networks– to the executive team, and a new project is initiated. It was also the preference of the consulting partners because the projects were longer, more costly and better aligned with the consulting model.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 25, 2019

We partnered with GTX Corp, ParceLive, and a few others that will be announced soon, began working on case studies, aired our first webinar with major industry executives, graduated from the Plug and Play Spring 2019 Food and Beverage Accelerator Program, joined forces with the World Economic Forum to build the Blockchain Toolkit, and a lot more.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

How do they buy from you? How do they buy from you?” I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. (In In my opinion, we have made procurement increasingly complex without adding value. Why does it matter to you?

Inventory Reduction 150

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Tompkins Blog

APRIL 2, 2014

Consortium Report. Webinar On Demand. Webcast – “Supply Chain Control Towers: Separating Fact from Fiction” With the overwhelming complications faced by today’s supply chain managers, companies are searching for the best solutions to combat complexity and create supply chain excellence with the consumer-driven approach.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2015

We are lucky to also feature the great supply chain of Staples, who recently purchased Office Depot. Supply Chain Management Academic Program Gets Hands on Experience from Staples’ Supply Chain Excellence. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence and associate professor of supply chain. We hope you enjoy!

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. Today I also want to report that, based on over a decade of scientific discovery, traditional supply chain practices are not best practices. There is also no Santa Claus.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Furthermore, more carrier options is essential to landing better contracts with existing carriers when it comes time to renew or renegotiate your contracts, reports Averitt Express. Pay a realistic wage, and stay in tune with national driver averages, reports Dustin Braden of the Journal of Commerce (JOC ).

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 2, 2021

Positive momentum indicates pent-up demand since the October and November 2020 Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) was higher than any time since 2018. Download Webinar Recording. Download our industry sheet to learn more about Vanguard Predictive Planning for Manufacturing Supply Chains. Webinar: Register Now.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2012

As a result, I invested in building qualitative survey capabilities and built a database of twenty years of supply chain ratio data (for more on this capability reference the research report, The Effective Frontier and check out our community ). Companies cannot achieve supply chain excellence by working discrete projects in isolation.

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ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

Now more than ever — at a time when people are choosing online over in-store to adhere to social distancing practices — the communicated speed at which consumers will receive their orders can play a deciding role in whether they choose to buy from your online store or a competitor’s. What is needed to excel at ecommerce logistics?

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TMC

JUNE 17, 2020

Additionally, customers have more choices than ever, so a poor experience could result in their decisions to purchase from competitors. When captured correctly and connected to advanced capabilities like predictive analytics, machine learning, and IoT, this information can unlock powerful insights to your business.

Supply Chain Software 62

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Vanguard Software

JUNE 8, 2021

Consumers have come to expect companies to provide a wider variety of products, readily available for purchase and at the best price. Breaking up with Excel: Digital Sales Planning Success with Concord Foods. Download Webinar Recording. Want to learn more about Vanguard Predictive Planning? Scenario Planning.

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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. As I sat at the airport I worked on my presentation for the Supply Chain Insights’ webinar on building a customer-centric supply chain on August 17. All winners received their digital images this week. )

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Your business strategy needs to include focusing on particular parts of shipping processes, working with industry-leaders, focusing on reduced costs, and reducing inefficiencies in daily operations. Monitoring of Key Performance Indicators and Reporting. Operational Excellence.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. “The net true cost considers issues such as waste-to-landfill, greenhouse gas emissions, economic mobility, worker safety and food safety. million employees without a focus on good supply chain management.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

So, many suppliers utilize outside logistics management to ensure customers remain fully satisfied and continue to repeat purchasing. Companies that integrate reverse logistics systems into their logistics systems distinguish themselves from competitors in: effective management of inventory availability and cost. customer satisfaction.

Reverse Logistics 120

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 17, 2020

Additionally, customers have more choices than ever, so a poor experience could result in their decisions to purchase from competitors. When captured correctly and connected to advanced capabilities like predictive analytics, machine learning, and IoT, this information can unlock powerful insights to your business.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 2, 2015

Define a clear process for interfacing with potential 3PLs: One of the greatest frustrations reported by individuals who attempt to evaluate third-party logistics providers is that too often no defined process exists. Doing this ensures corporate-wide buy-in for your ultimate decision. Do they have multiple long-term clients ?

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 26, 2021

SXM Webinar Series with Art of Procurement. This is the second webinar in a three-part Art of Procurement and HICX live series, hosted by Kelly Barner and all focused on the supplier experience. Adam agrees, as he adds, “I was really surprised that 78% thought that they were excellent.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2016

Most industry experts rate the cost of logistics as very costly. Nearly every company offers some sort of discounted shipping plan for large purchase orders, and more customers are demanding faster delivery at a reduced rate. Freight Management KPIs are undoubtedly the most important metrics to track and understand.

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Precoro

APRIL 24, 2023

And to do so, an excellent supplier onboarding process is needed. Reduces maverick spending Maverick spending refers to off-contract purchases from non-preferred suppliers. The set of requirements will depend on the company's goals and policies, industry, and the type of products or services being purchased.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2018

Define Shipment Influencing Factors and Needs To make an informed, cost-effective decision, shippers must evaluate the unique needs of the parcel and the options available for each carrier. Weight limits , including the maximum, minimum and most common package weights for the item type.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. ” The hyperconnected world is today’s reality.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Services Matias Offer on SCMDOJO Logistics Consulting Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Logistics Technology Sourcing Executive Mentoring Guide: Matias, our supply chain consultant, has also created Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Guide , which is available from SCMDOJO Academy.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 20, 2014

The implementations were longer, the purchase costs were higher, and the functionality was less robust and lacking flexibility. All of the results are reported in aggregate. The supporting analytics around the extended ERP packages have not been equal to the business requirements. I did not see it. What Should You Do?

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