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After doing a deep dive into the Household Products (Nondurable) industry segment to show why Proctor & Gamble did not make the Supply Chains to Admire TM winner list, I wanted to show an example calculation for a company that made the winner list. I thought they would be a great company to use as an example. MORE
Industry analysts, big-time consultants, and your peers are all talking about technology, digital transformation, and the future of the supply chain. MORE
Last year, the World Economic Forum vetted 1,000 manufacturers, eventually selecting the “lighthouses.” These advanced factories weather the storm with quick-thinking teams, the fastest shop-floor innovation and effective maximization of fourth-industrial-revolution technologies MORE
Since then, I have had several questions and comments asking for some examples of TCTS models. So, in the link below, I have provided some examples. In my last blog we discussed how the Total Cost to Serve (TCTS) can impact the FMCG Route to Market. MORE
Use this example as a starting point to understand the different optimization methods, and when optimization is helpful in supply or central planning. An Example of When Optimization Is Helpful in Supply or Central Planning was first posted on April 11, 2018 at 1:25 pm. ©2017 ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. MORE
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Supply chain transparency is becoming more important to business leaders and consumers, both of whom increasingly are concerned about working conditions, human rights, and environmental preservation. Apple, a company well known to both groups, recently released its “Supplier Responsibility 2016 Progress Report,” which highlights the tech company’s rigorous push for corporate social responsibility standards. MORE
This is yet another example of how past performance is no guarantee of future success , of how companies cannot succeed anymore despite having all sorts of inefficient practices in place, including having poor visibility and control of their supply chains. The post Chipotle: The Latest Example of Why Supply Chain Risk Management Matters appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Why is supply chain risk management important? Why should CEOs and CFOs care? MORE
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She’s a huge proponent of leading by example and in her new leadership role at JDA keeps this in mind in everything that she does. The first is “the world is changed by your example, not your opinion.” I live by this – leading by example. MORE
If you’re like me, you might see a long report online and skip past the details to get to the good stuff – the results. When the Supply Chains to Admire TM report came out last week, I scrolled right to the winners. To try to wrap my head around the way the winners were determined, I dug in to the data. I wanted to take one particular company and calculate their results myself to understand the methodology fully. As you can see from Figure 1, the Supply Chains to Admire methodology has 3 steps. MORE
Planning ahead for your yearly business spending? You need a purchasing plan! How is your plan for your office spending? You have a budget? Great. Do you have a calendar for when you need to make the purchase to account for lead time? There are lots of benefits to doing some small business planning for your purchases ahead of time. Think of those times when you could have saved money buying a gently used piece of equipment, if only you had the time to shop around. MORE
To illustrate the point, a recent paper from Ventana Research on supply chain planning revealed issues that companies using spreadsheet planning have experienced, including: Prescriptive Analytics Supply Chain Advanced Analytics predictive analytics Supply chain analytics Supply Chain Planning supply chain analytics examples MORE
We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System. link] Twitter Google+ LinkedIn The post Examples of How Supplier Quality Management System Implementations Pay Off appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. MORE
There are a number of data analysis “tools of the trade” that have proven effective in exploring data to get it to tell a story. One such method is the first-order difference (FOD). The purpose of this blog is to provide an overview of FOD with respect to profiling demand history. MORE
A colleague and I were talking recently, and the conversation turned to what is the relationship between Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD) and the Standard Deviation (STDEV). In this post, I will explain to you the math behind that approximation, which by the way, only applies to normal distributions. Relationship Between MAD and Standard Deviation For a Normally Distributed Random Variable was first posted on July 27, 2020 at 7:43 am. ©2017 MORE
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The right technology can provide a solution to maintaining optimal supply chain planning, but how can you justify the investment? Can You Make the Case For Supply Chain Technology Investment? was first posted on September 1, 2020 at 7:39 am. ©2017 MORE
For example, Apple might want us to increase 100 production lines, but we would only add 50 to 60 gradually.”. Today’s breaking Wall Street Journal article provides a great case study on the impacts of not proprerly managing contractual supplier relationships. First consider the type of supply arrangement this represented. This was an important and emerging new technology, one that would produce manufactured sapphire to cover the face of all of Apple’s new iphone products. MORE
For example margin by SKU , margin by product type , margin by region and even margin by salesperson can be analysed at a click, and measured over any time-frame. For example, Alison owns and runs a brewery and has a net profit margin of 30% this year. Gross profit margin , operating profit margin , and net profit margin are three key metrics strongly connected to gains in productivity. MORE
The purpose of this paper is to provide new evidence in the field of supply chain differentiation, and aims to combine insights of supply chain management with the service dominant logic to connect fundamental customer requirements with supply chain decision-making MORE
I’ll dive deeper into the concepts of supply chain optimization and show examples of when it’s ideal to optimize and when it’s less ideal. Two Simple Examples to Help You Understand How Supply Chain Optimization Algorithms Work. I work with clients that utilize our supply chain optimization software to maximize their resources. In my upcoming webinar “Should I Optimize My Supply Chain Planning?” MORE
Examples of Real-World Use of Blockchain in Supply Chain & Logistics Some examples of application and use of blockchain in supply chain and logistics, reports DHL , include: Citizen Services – Blockchain technology can be used to verify the identity of individuals, and it is already in use by ID2020, helping those without access to a physical form of identification to verify their identity. The days of managing supply chains through databases and changing information are over. MORE
Planning ahead for your yearly business spending? You need a purchasing plan! How is your plan for your office spending? You have a budget? Great. Do you have a calendar for when you need to make the purchase to account for lead time? There are lots of benefits to doing some small business planning for your purchases ahead of time. Think of those times when you could have saved money buying a gently used piece of equipment, if only you had the time to shop around. MORE
The following are real industry examples of why they are looking at visibility as the “air ticket” itself and not just as “insurance;” a switch from “nice-to-have” to “must-have.” Up until now, investing in shipment tracking solutions was like buying travel insurance - it was usually purchased in the last step of the transportation contracting process. MORE
Supply Planning What-if Wednesday microsoft project what if analysis scenario analysis example scenario analysis in project management example scenario planning example scenario planning matrix scenario planning template what if scenario analysis template what if scenarios examplesPicking up from where I left off in my previous blog, I will look at a few more scenarios in both short and long terms in this blog. MORE
From a small spider bug in harry potter to the giant ship of Jack Sparrow, we have seen a plethora of examples of this amazing technology. The post Amazing Examples of 3D Printing Technology! Subscribe Here! Email Address. MORE
She’s a huge proponent of leading by example and in her new leadership role at JDA keeps this in mind in everything that she does. The first is “the world is changed by your example, not your opinion.” I live by this – leading by example. One of my earlier managers in my career led by example and I don’t think I really realized that until I took on a leadership role. He’s adamant about leading by example and to take the time when you need it. MORE
Planning ahead for your yearly business spending? You need a purchasing plan! How is your plan for your office spending? You have a budget? Great. Do you have a calendar for when you need to make the purchase to account for lead time? There are lots of benefits to doing some small business planning for your purchases ahead of time. Think of those times when you could have saved money buying a gently used piece of equipment, if only you had the time to shop around. MORE
One of the best examples I have seen of highly successful change management was presented by Tina Jalap from the Swedish pharmacy chain Kronans Apotek. Some examples: Q: If a customer asks for a product that we don’t have, how will the system know that there is a demand? Managing change at the individual level is essential to realize benefits across the organization. Companies pick supply chain planning software based on the benefits to the business. MORE
With the rising cost of transportation, companies are desperately vying to look for an efficient systems and processes that make their teams more productive. Technology can help greatly in this and more and more companies are looking at a TMS (Transportation Management System) for optimization and cost reductions. While the TMS has gained much popularity, it is still only implemented by about 25-35% of large companies. MORE
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To illustrate the point, a recent paper from Ventana Research on supply chain planning revealed issues that companies using spreadsheet planning have experienced, including: Prescriptive Analytics Supply Chain Advanced Analytics predictive analytics Supply chain analytics Supply Chain Planning supply chain analytics examples
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She’s a huge proponent of leading by example and in her new leadership role at JDA keeps this in mind in everything that she does. The first is “the world is changed by your example, not your opinion.” I live by this – leading by example.
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One of the best examples I have seen of highly successful change management was presented by Tina Jalap from the Swedish pharmacy chain Kronans Apotek. Some examples: Q: If a customer asks for a product that we don’t have, how will the system know that there is a demand? Managing change at the individual level is essential to realize benefits across the organization. Companies pick supply chain planning software based on the benefits to the business.
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Examples of Real-World Use of Blockchain in Supply Chain & Logistics Some examples of application and use of blockchain in supply chain and logistics, reports DHL , include: Citizen Services – Blockchain technology can be used to verify the identity of individuals, and it is already in use by ID2020, helping those without access to a physical form of identification to verify their identity. The days of managing supply chains through databases and changing information are over.
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She’s a huge proponent of leading by example and in her new leadership role at JDA keeps this in mind in everything that she does. The first is “the world is changed by your example, not your opinion.” I live by this – leading by example. One of my earlier managers in my career led by example and I don’t think I really realized that until I took on a leadership role. He’s adamant about leading by example and to take the time when you need it.
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After doing a deep dive into the Household Products (Nondurable) industry segment to show why Proctor & Gamble did not make the Supply Chains to Admire TM winner list, I wanted to show an example calculation for a company that made the winner list. I thought they would be a great company to use as an example.
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Planning ahead for your yearly business spending? You need a purchasing plan! How is your plan for your office spending? You have a budget? Great. Do you have a calendar for when you need to make the purchase to account for lead time? There are lots of benefits to doing some small business planning for your purchases ahead of time. Think of those times when you could have saved money buying a gently used piece of equipment, if only you had the time to shop around.
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If you’re like me, you might see a long report online and skip past the details to get to the good stuff – the results. When the Supply Chains to Admire TM report came out last week, I scrolled right to the winners. To try to wrap my head around the way the winners were determined, I dug in to the data. I wanted to take one particular company and calculate their results myself to understand the methodology fully. As you can see from Figure 1, the Supply Chains to Admire methodology has 3 steps.
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This is yet another example of how past performance is no guarantee of future success , of how companies cannot succeed anymore despite having all sorts of inefficient practices in place, including having poor visibility and control of their supply chains. The post Chipotle: The Latest Example of Why Supply Chain Risk Management Matters appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Why is supply chain risk management important? Why should CEOs and CFOs care?
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With the rising cost of transportation, companies are desperately vying to look for an efficient systems and processes that make their teams more productive. Technology can help greatly in this and more and more companies are looking at a TMS (Transportation Management System) for optimization and cost reductions. While the TMS has gained much popularity, it is still only implemented by about 25-35% of large companies.
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Since then, I have had several questions and comments asking for some examples of TCTS models. So, in the link below, I have provided some examples. In my last blog we discussed how the Total Cost to Serve (TCTS) can impact the FMCG Route to Market.
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The following are real industry examples of why they are looking at visibility as the “air ticket” itself and not just as “insurance;” a switch from “nice-to-have” to “must-have.” Up until now, investing in shipment tracking solutions was like buying travel insurance - it was usually purchased in the last step of the transportation contracting process.
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For example, Apple might want us to increase 100 production lines, but we would only add 50 to 60 gradually.”. Today’s breaking Wall Street Journal article provides a great case study on the impacts of not proprerly managing contractual supplier relationships. First consider the type of supply arrangement this represented. This was an important and emerging new technology, one that would produce manufactured sapphire to cover the face of all of Apple’s new iphone products.
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Supply chain transparency is becoming more important to business leaders and consumers, both of whom increasingly are concerned about working conditions, human rights, and environmental preservation. Apple, a company well known to both groups, recently released its “Supplier Responsibility 2016 Progress Report,” which highlights the tech company’s rigorous push for corporate social responsibility standards.
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The purpose of this paper is to provide new evidence in the field of supply chain differentiation, and aims to combine insights of supply chain management with the service dominant logic to connect fundamental customer requirements with supply chain decision-making
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I’ll dive deeper into the concepts of supply chain optimization and show examples of when it’s ideal to optimize and when it’s less ideal. Two Simple Examples to Help You Understand How Supply Chain Optimization Algorithms Work. I work with clients that utilize our supply chain optimization software to maximize their resources. In my upcoming webinar “Should I Optimize My Supply Chain Planning?”
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For example margin by SKU , margin by product type , margin by region and even margin by salesperson can be analysed at a click, and measured over any time-frame. For example, Alison owns and runs a brewery and has a net profit margin of 30% this year. Gross profit margin , operating profit margin , and net profit margin are three key metrics strongly connected to gains in productivity.
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Use this example as a starting point to understand the different optimization methods, and when optimization is helpful in supply or central planning. An Example of When Optimization Is Helpful in Supply or Central Planning was first posted on April 11, 2018 at 1:25 pm. ©2017 ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
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Supply Planning What-if Wednesday microsoft project what if analysis scenario analysis example scenario analysis in project management example scenario planning example scenario planning matrix scenario planning template what if scenario analysis template what if scenarios examplesPicking up from where I left off in my previous blog, I will look at a few more scenarios in both short and long terms in this blog.
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There are a number of data analysis “tools of the trade” that have proven effective in exploring data to get it to tell a story. One such method is the first-order difference (FOD). The purpose of this blog is to provide an overview of FOD with respect to profiling demand history.
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Industry analysts, big-time consultants, and your peers are all talking about technology, digital transformation, and the future of the supply chain.
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A colleague and I were talking recently, and the conversation turned to what is the relationship between Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD) and the Standard Deviation (STDEV). In this post, I will explain to you the math behind that approximation, which by the way, only applies to normal distributions. Relationship Between MAD and Standard Deviation For a Normally Distributed Random Variable was first posted on July 27, 2020 at 7:43 am. ©2017
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