Circular Supply Chain Transformation
SCM Research
MARCH 30, 2023
We have just released a new report, entitled Circular Supply Chain Transformation: Challenges, Opportunities, and Trade-Offs for Circular Smartphones and Computers.
One Multinational’s Supply Chain Transformation Journey
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 4, 2022
A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. A Complex Supply Chain. Not surprisingly a company this big, delivering different solutions to a variety of industries, has a complex supply chain. A Transformation Journey. It takes time.
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A True Supply Chain Transformation Requires the Proper Talent
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 8, 2021
Frasquet is the executive director of corporate procurement, although his responsibilities include a much broader set of supply chain responsibilities than just sourcing. Mr. Rodríguez is the operations strategic planning manager and he leads a team focused on the company’s supply chain design.
Five signs its time for supply chain transformation
Kinaxis
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Leaders from Bose, Boston Scientific and ON Semiconductor shared key lessons from their supply chain transformations, including what led them to consider change. If these stories sound familiar, it might be time for your supply chain to change too. Planners can’t work with contract manufacturers.
Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 6, 2023
GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. When a company undergoes a digital transformation, the transformation should be based on an understanding of what they want to achieve. Dean Sorenson concurs.
Tata Steel Drives Supply Chain Transformation with Optimization Technology
AIMMS
JANUARY 24, 2019
Today, the steel manufacturing leader has an ambitious digital transformation agenda and is leveraging AIMMS technology to optimize operations in its home country. I belong to this second division and work mostly on mathematical modeling, simulation and supply chain analytics. . When did you join Tata Steel? .
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The VF Corporation Invested in Supply Chain Agility Before COVID Made “Agility” the New Buzzword
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 20, 2022
Cameron Bailey, EVP of Global Supply Chain at VF Corporation, did not disappoint. Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain.
How Conagra Drives Supply Chain Transformations with Speed and Visibility
BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
In a recent panel discussion with Consumer Goods Technology , Conagra Brands shared how its reworked supply chain strategy is helping the brand meet customer expectations, drive internal performance and find consistent results by transforming supply chain planning. Blue Yonder Empowers Manufacturers.
ZF’s Transition from Lean to Supply Chain Resilience
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 31, 2022
ZF Began their Digital Resilience Transformation 20 Years Ago! I interviewed John Sobeck, Vice President Material Management Services and Supply Chain 4.0 at the ZF Group, about their digital supply chain transformation journey. The ZF supply chain is complex. ZF’s Digital Supply Chain.
Reimagining Logistics: Focusing on What’s Ahead, Not What Happened
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 26, 2022
The percentage of purchases made and fulfilled through digital commerce has exploded in the past two years, advancing a pre-pandemic trend by as much as 10 years according to some industry watchers. For example, some newer robotic systems can efficiently automate small picking use cases such as in-store fulfillment of grocery orders.
What if Your ERP Never Gets Out of the ER?
BlueYonder
DECEMBER 7, 2023
How to transform your supply chain (without waiting for your ERP to recover) Wholesale distribution and manufacturing (WD&M) has entered a new era where agility, speed and accuracy are no longer nice-to-haves, but rather uncompromising must-haves for meeting the new omni-channel B2B customer expectation.
What to Look for in Your Retail Supply Chain Planning Software
ThroughPut
JULY 24, 2022
The retail industry has been witnessing unending turmoil over the last couple of years by way of a series of challenges – ranging from shifts in purchasing habits and consumer demands to the vagaries of a relentless global pandemic that continues to trigger seismic upheavals. Retail supply chain software that creates better demand signals.
Addressing the Inherent Challenges of Fostering a More Synchronized B2B Supply Chain Business Network
Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Overview In short, B2B Supply Chain Business Networks are Cloud based platforms designed to achieve end-to-end supply chain data visibility and business process decision-making synchronization. The B2B Supply Chain Network is also the manifestation of integrated as well as contextualized digital and physical data flows.
Podcast: Supply Chain Strategist Lora Cecere on Supply Chain Transformation in Response to COVID-19
Requis
APRIL 23, 2020
Supply chain means different things to different companies. For more forward-thinking companies it may mean everything in the supply-make-deliver continuum. For laggards it may mean the layer between manufacturing and logistics. We need to redesign these supply chains to deliver what consumers want.
Do You Know How Much Your Company is Spending? A Spend Analytics Checklist
Supply Chain View from the Field
DECEMBER 23, 2014
The leading IT magazine, CIO Review, today published a special issue on supply chain transformation, and included an article I wrote on spend management as a core capability. Purchased goods and materials are often more than 40% of the total cost of goods sold in healthcare and manufacturing sectors.
Five Key Supply Chain Planning Capabilities for Fashion Products
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 12, 2021
As supply chains continue to grapple with volatility and disruption post-pandemic, fashion brands, who faced increased risks during the pandemic because of lockdown, are now turning to better supply chain planning for fashion strategies with the end goal of achieving improved agility and a competitive advantage.
How Automotive Companies Are Transforming Their Supply Chains, Part 2
BlueYonder
JANUARY 31, 2023
In this Part 2 blog post, we will continue to explore how automotive manufacturers are carrying out effective supply chain initiatives and their innovative solutions. We want to get to know in real-time for example: If there is a supply disruption, what OEM demand will be impacted.
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Building the Business Case for Digital Transformation of Supply Chain Planning
Logility
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Finally, the model needs constant updates of customer, production, purchase, and distribution order status to ensure analysis and resulting actions reflect what is currently happening in the physical supply chain. The benefits of digital transformation are plentiful. fall outside of defined limits.
Supply Chain Management in Apparel Industry
SCMDOJO
APRIL 27, 2022
Design is the first step that happens in apparel manufacturing. For the production, the appropriate raw material is sourced or produced based on the details provided by the fashion designers in the previous step. Next, the raw materials are used to manufacture and put together the designs. And this is where it all begins.
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Chinese Lockdowns and the Future of Supply Chains
Enterra Insights
MAY 20, 2022
According to supply chain expert Richard Howells ( @howellsrichard ), “To increase resiliency across global supply chains companies will need to rebalance on-shore, near-shore and off-shore strategies for manufacturing locations.”[7] A key to making supply chains more resilient, is improving visibility.
Planting the Seeds for Blockchain in the Food & Beverage Supply Chain
Logility
JUNE 9, 2020
Considering the importance placed by consumers on food safety, the ability to track and trace ingredients and their sources, is a must have to succeed in the F&B industry. Blockchain capabilities, for example, can provide significant value in the digital transformation of your supply chain.
Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain
Supply Chain Opz
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks.
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Do We Need Just-In-Case Supply Chains?
Enterra Insights
JULY 16, 2020
Pundits have been talking about supply chain transformation for years. For example, Jim Vinoski ( @JimVinoski ), a former CPG executive, writes, “There has been a lot of discussion as the novel coronavirus crisis progressed about the need to make drastic changes to the U.S. industrial supply chain.
What Should Supply Chain Management Teams Anticipate in 2023 and Beyond- Part Two
Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 14, 2022
In line with prevailing economic forecasting, readers should anticipate continued uncertainty of global markets and the actual likelihood of various regional economic and manufacturing recession conditions in the coming year. As an example, in November 2022, China ’s exports and imports declined at their steepest rates in over two years.
BMW Building and Fostering a More Resilient and Agile Supply Chain
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 27, 2023
During the pandemic, supply chain was often a topic having to be discussed in briefings to board members and to investors, and initially, not in a positive sense. In 2023, having first-hand knowledge of existing or transforming supply chain capabilities is indeed of key importance in articulating an overall business strategy.
Podcast: Marcia Williams on Supply Chain Optimization and Digital Transformation
Requis
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Supply chain optimization consultant, author, and podcaster Marcia Williams has been working in supply chain since 2004. On episode 18 of Supply Chain Next, Marcia talks with host Richard Donaldson about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to digital transformation. ?.
Trends 2022: Supply Chain
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 5, 2022
He explains, “In 2022, it’s going to be important that supply chain technology companies can really provide solutions that enhance connectivity and visibility.”[1] ”[1] Improved visibility and connectivity are involved in many of the supply chain trends discussed below. Supply Chain Trends.
Late Night Thoughts on Productivity, Efficiency and Global Supply Chain Effectivness
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 25, 2017
The same holds for contract manufacturers. One option is to have manufacturers directly fund technology innovation as an investment. An example is Intel’s funding of Cloudera for Hadoop. The conference is designed to maximize networking with other supply chain leaders. There is a market quandary.
Wholesale Supply Chain: How to Resolve the Biggest Challenges
ShipBob
MAY 6, 2022
This will ensure better collaboration between everyone in your team as well as relevant partners in your supply chain, which will help improve supply chain agility. For example, if your shipping partner informs you ahead of time of possible delivery delays, you can quickly communicate the issue to your retail partners.
The Future of Digital Supply Chains
DynaSys
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
By 2025, more than 50% of supply chain organizations will have a technology leadership role reporting directly to the chief supply chain officer. Gartner’s survey, February 2021 ) This percentage will rise with the progression of digital supply chain initiatives. more inclusive and collaborative.
Seeing Supply Chain Visibility through Different Lenses
Bristlecone
JANUARY 19, 2021
Supply chain visibility means different things to different audiences. Depending on where they are in the value chain, their opportunities, pain points and motivations tend to vary. Let me illustrate with a few examples from my experiences: 1. I chose predictable availability.
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Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
After, I explained this, I granted Peter permission for the council to use the Index (the use of the Supply Chain Insights content follows the principles of open source), I then said to Peter, “I am glad that you called. I believe this is necessary at the earliest stages of a supply chain transformation.
Industrial Manufacturing and the Digital Supply Chain, Part 2
BlueYonder
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Sunil Roy , who leads Blue Yonder’s Industrial Manufacturing Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and executive customer events that we prepared for jointly. What are the key metrics that are driving the industrial manufacturers supply chain?
Debunking the 6 most common myths about industrial 3D printing and its impact on supply chains
DiManEx
OCTOBER 25, 2017
billion by 2027 , disrupting the $T12 manufacturing sector. We’ve all heard about its potential to upend supply chains and business models. But to this day, the benefits of 3D printing, also referred to as Additive Manufacturing, remain elusive to most supply chain executives. Consider an example.
Ways Food and Beverage can Build Resilience with Supply Chain Optimization Software
Logility
DECEMBER 15, 2023
The time is ripe to move forward with supply chain transformation. In this article, we will cover examples and key factors that push businesses to build that supply chain resilience they need. Demand-based manufacturing In some supply chains, manufacturing facilities operate independently.
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Ivanka Janssen: “One plan that drives all targets”
Supply Chain Movement
DECEMBER 15, 2015
this is an end-to-end Supply Chain transformation and a shift in the way that Diageo gets its brands from its own and third party manufacturing facilities to bars, restaurants, hotels and retailers, both directly or through a network of distributors. What brought about this transformation?
How Do We Heal the Healthcare Value Network?
Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
Over the last decade, neither the pharmaceutical nor medical device manufacturer has been able to drive the revenue/employee productivity gains of their comparative peer groups. They each lag in their understanding of supply chain excellence, and are now struggling to build effective supply chain teams.
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The Pressure is Rising for CPG Companies to Improve Order Delivery Performance
Aera Technology
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Manufacturers are facing SKU proliferation to go to new markets and to answer consumer demand for more personalized products. Large CPG companies operate hundreds of sourcing, production and distribution systems around the world, run both internally and by partners. Plus, new market pressures are raising the stakes for OTIF.
The Grocery Supply Chain of the Future – Part 3 of 4
BlueYonder
AUGUST 21, 2017
Changes to Supply Chain Models. Sourcing may be the area of greatest opportunity, where a shift to online channel provides more options to prepare the appropriate source/inventory from which to process the order request. Transportation elements will also be impacted by these changing models.
Reflections, Thank-you(s) and Rethinking the Future
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
Open Source Technologies (Examples include Hadoop, Spark, Kafka). We are witnessing the redefinition of supply chain practices and technologies. The digital supply chain transformation is just beginning. Localized manufacturing. Shipment and manufacturing of the unit of one. 3D Printing.
The Grocery Supply Chain of the Future – Part 3 of 4
BlueYonder
AUGUST 21, 2017
Changes to Supply Chain Models. Sourcing may be the area of greatest opportunity, where a shift to online channel provides more options to prepare the appropriate source/inventory from which to process the order request. Transportation elements will also be impacted by these changing models.
How to Mitigate Risk in Demand Driven Supply Chains
Logistics Bureau
JULY 10, 2018
Instead, they create a collaborative environment in which supply chain functions and partners shape demand to reduce variability. This means for example, that marketing-campaign planning involves manufacturing and procurement functions, to ensure preparedness for an uptick in product demand. Capacity Buffering.
Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Fiona Lowbridge, VP at ALOM!
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Women have historically had very good representation and upward mobility in the supply chain industry in client support, account management, and procurement roles. Currently, the supply chain and manufacturing industries are facing a serious talent shortage. Women bring passion, emotion, and creativity.
Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 13, 2021
Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree. Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree discuss sourcing strategy: effective vs efficient. When developing a sourcing strategy, the focus can be effectiveness (gaining desired results) or on efficiency (reducing cost, labor, and resources used). About Ron Crabtree.
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