Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The lack of interoperability between decision support platforms is a problem for companies attempting to improve decisions from the channel to supplier bi-directionally through technology. My Point of View (POV): current processes and technologies are insufficient. We must learn from the past to unlearn to improve outcomes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Let’s start with the definitions: Graph AI uses Machine Learning on graph-based technology to understand the relationships between variables to drive insights. Graph technology leverages graph structures to represent and store data. Running optimizers frequently introduce noise and error into a complex system.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 26, 2023

The basic frame of supply chain planning–functional taxonomies for optimization on a relational database–must be redesigned before supply chain leaders can reap the benefit of deep learning, neural networks, and evolving forms of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Or a unified data model across source, make, and deliver for planning?

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Precoro

APRIL 6, 2022

If you're reading this now, then you’ve probably noticed how outdated traditional procurement systems recede into the past and are replaced by new modern solutions. These services include: Software; Analytics; Networking; Data storage; Servers and more. After approving the request, the system creates a corresponding PO.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 23, 2020

If the industry were grounded in truth in advertising repercussions, there would be far fewer signs in the airports from consultants and technology providers.). I define supply chain excellence as year-over-year performance better than the peer group on this balanced scorecard. Shifts in Technology. Background. They did it.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. ” My take?

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ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Gaining access to valuable supply chain information can prove a vital source of competitive advantage and help procurement teams contribute to achieving a range of business objectives, in particular improving ESG and increasing supply resiliency”, he added. Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2017

Technology vendors have conflicting definitions. Each had invested in multiple forms of Supply Chain Operating Networks (Many-to-many business networks are often termed Supply Chain Operating Networks.) As shown in Figure 2, few orders and purchase orders flow hands-free. Visibility as a topic is confusing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2022

ARC has done research and writing on supply chain collaboration networks. A supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) is a key technology for improved collaboration across an extended supply chain. Networked applications have distinctive advantages that other types of solutions lack.

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Vinculum

JANUARY 19, 2021

No doubt technology that enables the ‘paperless warehouse’ is the way forward. embrace technology to move from a familiar but inefficient manual environment, in order to harness the potential gains from technology. Adopting new technology needs a specific set of skills and strategic organization to pull off. workflows.??Bring

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

They also are also one of the largest distributor in the US of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire and wheel service industry. They source plastic pellets and then use injection, blow molding, rotational molding, and thermoforming to produce their finished products. Palo Alto Networks Implements Anaplan.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Importers are trying to push 30 percent more thru a system that is running at 70 percent throughput aainst the old level. So we are actually at 40 percent of the throughput we need to be at so there is no backup…ok, so sounds like we have an infrastructure and shipping network problem. Let me paraphrase the situation. What To Do?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This technology company is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Among other things, ZF manufactures electrified powertrains, car chassis technology, active and passive safety systems, and advanced driver assistance systems. ZF transforms those purchased products into over 2,000 products.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Advance Procurement Excellence with Expert Negotiation Strategies With procurement excellence comes multidimensional skills. By identifying cost-saving opportunities like bulk purchase discounts, they can significantly impact both an organization’s profitability and market competitiveness.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The introduction of smoke-free products made the use of spreadsheet tools far less efficient in the capacity and sourcing planning as the new product categories had rapid growth. “We We needed to simulate multiple scenarios of significantly increased capacity and sourcing complexity, at speed and over a long planning horizon.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

At the time, I was fascinated how the most mature teams bucked the system. However, this mature team found the technology insufficient. The tight integration of the budget in redefinition of S&OP to IBP is a strong deterrent to building a responsive value network. Let me explain. Figures 2 and 3. Mistake #3. My challenge?

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. While implementing SCaaS poses challenges, it has demonstrated its effectiveness across industries, fostering company growth, cost reduction, and leveraging cutting-edge technology.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The supply chain division fulfills 40,000 individual customer orders every day, making sure that 32,000 engineers get the tools, parts and equipment they need to deliver support and services. In recent years, BT Supply Chain underwent a transformation to provide its services to businesses using the company’s existing network.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

Within IT organizations, there are many zealots of existing systems. Here I make the argument for change and close with insights on two best of breed technologies to consider to augment direct material processes. It requires the oversight of a non-linear, and often very unpredictable, system. Companies are at a tipping point.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Today, technology providers are selling analytics. It is about answering the questions that we do not know to ask and testing and learning from market data (in vitro) to understand effective frontiers in complex non-linear systems. The answer is not with one technology or approach. A dragon lives forever but not so little boys.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

Each P&L leader will game the system to improve bonus structure payouts. In general the ERP technology providers underperformed, and the investment was an opportunity cost to the adoption of new forms of analytics and building effective business networks. Only 9% of companies actively designed and managed network flows.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In our Q&A, Shahzaib discussed predictive AI, which is used for supply chain disruption monitoring, hurricane simulators, commodity predictions, supplier screening, and predictive purchase orders. Shahzaib also touched on Generative AI, which is used in Resilinc’s supply chain disruption alert system, EventWatch AI.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

Before boarding the plane, I watched a traveler pull a diet Coke from the bin and thought about the struggle to source sweetener with the rise of COV-19. As I poured the dog food into the bowl for my pups, I wondered if I was going to have to switch kibble due to the looming issues of sourcing taurine—a health additive in many pet foods.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Sustainability and CSR Negotiation: Negotiating terms related to sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and ethical sourcing. Alternative Sourcing Negotiation: This negotiation explores alternative sourcing options when necessary. Open Communication: Suppliers should be given an open platform to communicate.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

The Gartner analysis is biased toward companies within the Gartner network. They are not active in the Gartner network. The companies are not active in Gartner networks. The analysis is biased toward large process-based manufacturers in the Gartner network. Almost two decades of reporting. But does it help the profession?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

As an analyst, when technology providers acquire and divest companies, I get invited to pre-announcement conferences. In these sessions, the technology providers share their rational for the investment and invite questions. Infor–a market consolidator of enterprise software–currently has revenues of $2.8

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Alloy

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Due to its size, Kroger typically manages its distribution network in-house. The parent platform is 84.51°, other integrated portals include Market6 and OnDemand. Each system offers sellers access to additional insights. Market6 was bought by 84.51° in 2016 to add improved product movement data capabilities to the platform.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 18, 2019

I spent time this week completing reference calls on the use of S&OP technologies. Seeking the next sequel in technology adoption, I want to write how the confluence of new technologies changed companies’ abilities to improve decisions. So, to find the new sequel, I also interviewed new technology entrants.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

Gartner purchased the firm in 2010.) Driving Improvements in Supply Chain Excellence. He felt strongly that supply chain leaders knew how to drive supply chain excellence and needed a forum– or maybe two or three depending on the business model– to help them network and refine their approaches. I disagreed.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

He is very passionate about developments in the Supply Chain arena and is always seeking excellence in his drive for efficiency & innovation in Supply Chain operations” – a quality that is very relevant to face up to the many Supply Chain challenges in our path! “I My passion for Logistics and Supply Chain is founded from.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

As a result, when I was a Gartner analyst and technology providers would provoke me to write a Magic Quadrant on visibility solutions, I would laugh. When we ended the discussions, we agreed that visibility is supply chain capability not a well-defined technology classification. These sources while functional are difficult to connect.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Our 2024 guide provides supply chain managers and planners with the latest tools and insights to refine their demand forecasting processes. Historically, demand forecasting relied on simple tools and intuition, but as supply chains have become more complex and globalized, the need for sophisticated forecasting methods has grown.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2020

Strategic National Stockpiles and Sourcing for the National Interest! But not only have times and technology changed, but our national imperatives are forever transformed as a result of the Corona experience. While for most, no direct element for element replacement is available, systemic substitutes should be investigated.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Other than the purchasing power, Covid has also shifted our buying behaviors, turning upside down what used to be typical when purchasing goods. Social media platforms will only become more powerful, commercially-speaking. Locally-sourced products will become viral. What else has Covid-19 given rise to?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Yesterday, @DamarqueViews asked me a question on twitter: “What do you think are the greatest barriers in the adoption of social technology in the supply chain?” I find the evolution of social technologies, and the promise of social, exciting for the supply chain. They excel in the four Ps of marketing.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The supply chain division fulfills 40,000 individual customer orders every day, making sure that 32,000 engineers get the tools, parts and equipment they need to deliver support and services. In recent years, BT Supply Chain underwent a transformation to provide its services to businesses using the company’s existing network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

They view their implementation of a tightly integrated suite of applications delivered in a public cloud infrastructure from Oracle as a platform on which they can build to help drive continuous innovation. They also have 20 sourcing locations across North America from which they can ship make to stock products.

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