Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

They had seen my videos on the website and needed a speaker for their global kick-off meeting. This team is not buying the message. The team was organized around the functional silos of source, make and deliver. So much so, that three years ago, I founded a research company to focus on understanding supply chain excellence.

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IQMS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. of all North American manufacturers have a sustainability policy in place, and 8.3%

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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. Besides being excellent venues for chit-chats, social media networks will be the primary places to do shopping. Locally-sourced products will become viral.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Offers a blend of video content, interactive exercises, and assessments Practical Application Emphasizes practical application through case studies, simulations, and real-world examples. The content focuses on practical skills development and career advancement across various procurement disciplines.

Negotiating Skills 59

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Bristlecone

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Studies show that 70% of digital transformation initiatives fail primarily due to insufficient management support and employee buy-in. 5 Effective Communication : Clear, consistent messaging about the benefits of digital transformation is critical for employee buy-in. Effective OCM reduces this risk.

Buyer Training 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

For a more comprehensive explanation of this project you can view the video of the panel. They also have 20 sourcing locations across North America from which they can ship make to stock products. The sourcing centers are key to just-in-time, same-day, next-day deliveries. It also includes information taken from HWI’s web site.

Optimal Sourcing 189

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Logility

MARCH 24, 2021

These critics sensed a sinister “rebranding” ploy designed to get companies to purchase technology and services they already own but perhaps have not fully implemented. Rather than jump into the fray with more arguments and more acronyms, consider this: the most recent of the sources cited above is seven years old !

Supply Chain Planning Software 176

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 5, 2017

From my previous blog post , it’s clear that the road to achieving sales and operations planning (S&OP) excellence is not an easy one. Watch the video below to see how to address your biggest S&OP workflow challenges. This is where your S&OP workflow comes in.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 25, 2020

Had they gone public (nice in hindsight), they could have had funds to ride out the dot.com era and to buy the company that bought them. Many people don’t shop around once they have found a reliable source. With video and voice technologies, and time gained by eliminating daily commutes, more can be done, in many cases.

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ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

Below, we’ve summarized Day 1 and Day 2, but stay tuned for video recaps and more photos from Paris! Leader Forrester CLM for Buy-Side Contract Suites, Q4 2021. Aurélie LUCAS tasked JB to provide sustainable, locally sourced #loveprocurement t-shirt, delivered on stage via an environmentally friendly bike delivery!

Procurement Solutions 130

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Kinaxis

JUNE 30, 2017

I wanted to share their fascinating conversation with our readers – check out the video interview and transcript below: Supply chain planning in the digital age. There is omni-channel you can buy products anywhere, you can order stuff from your mobile phone and then get delivered to your home, and so on.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Source: Insider. It’s possible that in the meantime, consumers have gone elsewhere to make their purchases, and demand has diminished before you could capitalize on it. In fact, when a store is out-of-stock for an item they planned to buy, 21% of consumers will leave and buy the item from a competitor.

Inventory Reduction 156

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

Which is why a drone took flight from the stage during Ryan’s keynote address at the Descartes Evolution 2017 Conference a couple of weeks ago and broadcast real-time video of the audience as it flew across the front of the hall. Logistics Excellence: Now & in the eFuture. Will this include drone deliveries?

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Unleashed

JANUARY 4, 2022

A subset of eCommerce, social commerce supports engagement with consumers, and elicits user-generated social contributions to assist the buying and selling of products and services online. Adding this technology means consumers can use a phone or laptop to see a live video of their room with the new furniture.

Trends 98

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2022

Brand loyalty was tossed out the window as desperate consumers made product availability and price their motivating purchase factors. Maybe you’re thinking about Amazon which has Prime Video, Audible, and Amazon Echo. ” • Identify and eliminate sources of brand confusion. Is the purchase experience, atmosphere enjoyable?”

Price Reduction 130

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Proxima

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

This is important because today’s consumers care, as they quickly leap from brand to brand, they’re buying the change they wish to see in the world. In 2018, a video of a plastic straw, painfully stuck in the nose of a sea turtle, being removed went viral. And until now, the news has often been bad. That’s internal intent.

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Precoro

JULY 29, 2024

An online procurement system, also known as e-procurement software, is a digital platform designed to streamline and automate the buying process within an organization. At its core, an online procurement system centralizes purchasing activities. At its core, an online procurement system centralizes purchasing activities.

Procurement Solutions 105

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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. These knowledge graphs help find connections between data from multiple sources.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. is one of the industry’s most respected logistics sources. A weekly overview of logistics news together with a gem of a music video.

Resource Reduction 120

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2020

It ensures consistent repeat purchases over time, regardless of price, convenience or even a global pandemic. The craft beer segment relies heavily on perceived value, craft beer enthusiasts expect high quality, creativity, and traditionally brewed beers with innovative flavours, using locally sourced ingredients.

Sourcing Strategies 82

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 25, 2019

Without Procurement, or Purchasing, most organizations could not even function. We also discuss how Procurement, a buying organization, must sell its value to the rest of their organization. At it’s core both jobs involve Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing, or Procurement. What is Supply Chain Management?

Purchasing Skills 59

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Recently I had the pleasure of attending EBG Network’s 8th Annual Source to Pay Summit, which gathered some of the Nordic’s largest organizations and procurement profiles. Source: Deloitte’s CPO Survey 2018. Source and purchase goods and services from anywhere?—?around Source: Deloitte. Withstanding Scrutiny?—?A

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2019

It is also sometimes known as “buy online, pick up in store”, or BOPUS for short. Consumers around the world are showing a growing appetite for the speed and convenience of the buy online, pick up in store model. Source: 2017 Click and Collect Retail Consumer Preference Study) ?. Source: uk.businessinsider.com ).

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SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

As the evidence against Roman grows, he takes hostages to buy time while he investigates. The strength of excellent communication in high-stakes situations is demonstrated by Roman’s strong negotiating style and his capacity to establish relationships with both the hostages and his rival, Sabian.

Negotiating Skills 98

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

According to McKinsey , today’s B2B buyers are using up to 10 channels to conclude the buying process, from self-service portals to video and phone calls. Rebalance open demand based on defined allocation rules Resequence pending orders for optimal sourcing and reprioritization 4.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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Bristlecone

MAY 31, 2020

SAP ARIBA: Bristlecone Industry-Specific Tactical Sourcing (BITS) – Introduces industry best practices into tactical sourcing, accelerates SAP Ariba Guided Buying deployment and adoption, and enhances user experience. Watch Video Series. Procurement Center of Excellence creation for discrete manufacturer.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 8, 2024

These podcasts cover a variety of informative topics. Continue reading to learn the podcasts that can be your ultimate source of supply chain wisdom. Let’s unravel the advantages, of making these podcasts your go-to source for industry insights. Watch the videos on YouTube to make your supply chain thrive!

Gartner 105

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. Francine has been an Interim (project) manager and senior business analyst with a track record in Operational Excellence, Process Design and Data Analysis.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

The biggest career transformation for me was after leaving Dell when I joined Lucent in 2002 and entered supply chain in technology sourcing. We achieved recognition both internally and externally for our sourcing and procurement accomplishments in the spend management area. This was my first foray into the world of supply.

Gartner 75

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Multichannel selling allows customers to shop and purchase through whichever channel they prefer. Each channel offers a separate opportunity to interact with the brand and make purchases. When businesses are looking to buy from other businesses, the B2B model comes into play. What is multichannel selling? What is B2B eCommerce?

Manufacturing Procurement 60

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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.

Sourcing Strategies 88

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Improved relationships with suppliers: You can use sophisticated inventory insights to negotiate excellent deals with suppliers and vendors. Source: [link]. Here’s an explanatory video on how to calculate the reorder point: How to Calculate the Reorder Point. Learn from overstocking or understocking incidents.

Inventory Management Software 98

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AFFLINK

MARCH 6, 2017

Excellent procurement is part of the reason that McDonald's has been able to grow from a small family barbecue restaurant into a global conglomerate with more than 35,000 restaurants in over 110 different countries. These promotional videos traced the sourcing of McDonald’s products, including its beef.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It encompasses the processes involved in purchasing, tracking, consuming, and relocating raw materials. While budgetary restrictions can stop you from taking advantage of volume discounts offered through bulk purchasing, holding too much inventory ties up cash flow that could be better used elsewhere in the business.

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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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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 19, 2016

These perspectives are explained in the YouTube video (7:36) below. These gaps are noted below and explained in more detail in the aforementioned YouTube video: Integrated Scenarios (that leverage a single planning model and process) to simultaneously expose financial and operational risk across multiple functions and legal entities.

S&OP 60

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Given that McDonald’s buys an estimated 2% of the world’s beef every year, this shift is bigger than it might seem on paper. The flexibility required for an on-the-fly revamp of sourcing and distribution to over 14,000 stores shouldn’t be underestimated. So what are the Supply Chain Management implications here?

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