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. Customization is provided for 5 different supply chains (for example, make-to-order, make-to-stock, etc.) A Transformation Journey.
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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 6, 2023
GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation. Their vision guiding this transformation is the creation of a highly effective IBP process. The improved costing information will then be used to improve the supply chain planning model.
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. Example : “In the past, you could argue about numbers.
No Fluff ROI: The Top 5 ROI Drivers for Supply Chain Visibility
Speaker: Glenn Koepke, Andy Johnson, and Steve Rotter
To help you chart your supply chain transformation, we gathered best practices from 1,300 of the world’s most recognized brands and we’re sharing them with you!
A True Supply Chain Transformation Requires the Proper Talent
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 8, 2021
For example, go to the Walmart, turn right, and it is the third house on the left. The post A True Supply Chain Transformation Requires the Proper Talent appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Logistics can be a challenge. In some of the larger cities they serve there are addresses for all homes.
Supply Chain Transformation: Not Just Digital, But Physical Too
Talking Logistics
JUNE 25, 2018
Over the past couple of years, we have published many blog posts and produced several video episodes on supply chain digital transformation (see our archives ). The bottom line is that there are two sides to the supply chain transformation coin: the digital and the physical.
Tata Steel Drives Supply Chain Transformation with Optimization Technology
AIMMS
JANUARY 24, 2019
For example, we can now ask people to focus on other things instead of doing repetitive jobs in Excel. . But I am also proud of the fact that this project that has the potential to transform our way of working at Tata Steel. . What are you most proud of about your AIMMS project? . Read our case study to learn more.
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The Digital Supply Chain Transformation
SCM Research
MAY 8, 2019
” The report ends by identifying four future personas for the supply chain, based on their mindset (data-driven vs. vision-led) and style (investigative vs. collaborative): There are technologists, orchestrators, analysts and innovators.
Supply Chain Transformation — The Important Element of Information Strategy
Kinaxis
APRIL 20, 2015
by Bob Ferrari The following guest blog commentary is contributed by Bob Ferrari, Founder and Executive Editor of the Supply Chain Matters blog and Managing Director of the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group LLC. Hence transformation efforts can start on the wrong footing. The reasons are many and varied.
Is Workforce Planning the Weakest Link in Your Supply Chain Transformation Journey?
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2016
While many companies have invested significant time and money over the years to improve their demand, supply, and manufacturing planning capabilities, they have underinvested in workforce planning and optimization, and they’re now starting to feel the consequences. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
How Conagra Drives Supply Chain Transformations with Speed and Visibility
BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Conagra’s speaker discussed the need to modernize their supply chain with the goal to be fast. For example, the company worked toward executing the integrated business process quicker and more dynamically with additional scenarios and iterations, so as to free up their employees to work on continuous improvement.
Book Review - Supply Chain Transformation: Building and.
Supply Chain Opz
APRIL 13, 2013
Book Review - Supply Chain Transformation: Building and Executing an Integrated Supply Chain Strategy. How should a company formulates sound supply chain strategy ? The good news is, the new generation of strategy formulation technique dedicated to supply chain management is now available!
Meet Ferrara Candy, Best Supply Chain Transformation Award Winner
Bristlecone
OCTOBER 23, 2019
This year’s Customer Excellence Award for Best Supply Chain Transformation goes to Ferrara Candy – for making incredible strides in its digital transformation journey amidst a string of M&A activity that continues to add extreme complexity to Ferrara’s global supply chain.
Supply Chain Leadership Model Example in Retail Apparel Industry
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 18, 2022
© Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. The post Supply Chain Leadership Model Example in Retail Apparel Industry first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved. .
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Do Digital Your Way. Sidestep the Supply Chain Conquistadors
Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 27, 2022
In a recent research project, we found that 2/3 of companies had a digital supply chain transformation strategy; however, those that were evolving their strategy performed better during the early months of the pandemic than those that were “clear” on the project plan for a digital transformation.
Podcast: Supply Chain Strategist Lora Cecere on Supply Chain Transformation in Response to COVID-19
Requis
APRIL 23, 2020
As a supply chain community, we’ve talked about digitization, but for most companies they’ve just made existing systems faster, not more efficient. Supply chain must start with demand, answering the questions “what should our company be?”, “what do we deliver?”, and “what are our delivery channels?”.
Supply Chain Transformation: An Interview with Author, Richard Sherman
BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
As part of our Expert Insights series, Supply Chain Nation recently sat down with Rich Sherman, a leading supply chain industry consultant, analyst, and co-founder of the Supply Chain Council and the SCOR® model, to discuss his book, Supply Chain Transformation: Practical Roadmap for Best Practice Results (Wiley, 2012).
Strategy. Strategy. Wherefore Art Thou Strategy?
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 1, 2023
This includes digital supply chain transformation and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) upgrades. The operating strategy–a major part of the supply chain strategy–flows from the business strategy. The operating strategy defines the flows of the supply chain. Let me give you an example.
SDI and the MRO Supply Chain
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 3, 2023
At the ARC Industry Leadership Forum in February, I had the opportunity to sit down with John Delligatti, Director of Digital Supply Chain Transformation at SDI , to discuss the pandemic, Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), and the future of supply chain management.
[On-demand webinar] From siloed to synchronized: The rise of the network planner
Kinaxis
AUGUST 13, 2019
by Meranda Powers Two years ago we wondered whether supply chain planners might one day be called network planners: “Much like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), there is still a lot of hype about the network planner. Now it seems we have finally reached a tipping point.
Reimagining Logistics: Focusing on What’s Ahead, Not What Happened
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 26, 2022
For example, some newer robotic systems can efficiently automate small picking use cases such as in-store fulfillment of grocery orders. Expand the use of machine learning and predictive analytics – The effectiveness of machine learning models is being proven in an expanding set of use cases across the end-to-end supply chain.
Key learnings from Supply Chain Insights’ Global Summit
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
The underlying theme in all presentations, and my conversations at the event, was digital transformation. Not digitization, but rather using the latest technology to deliver supply chain transformation. It’s clear that industry professionals recognize that supply chains: . Must be adaptable and agile .
Inventory Strategies: Evaluating Constant Disruptions
Logility
MAY 5, 2023
For many Logility customers worldwide, such a supply chain blueprint has significantly optimized their network design while ensuring customers experience little to no impact on service and prices. For example, Tillamook County Creamery Association increased its forecast accuracy from 70%–80% to 85% and saved US$4.2
A Deeper Look into Time Slot Management
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 9, 2022
For example, retail has very specific needs depending on the products and the time for a slot to unload or load, while chemical companies have constraints such as what materials drivers can carry, what materials can be loaded or unloaded near other materials, and other regulations around the equipment that is used.
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Key learnings from Supply Chain Insights’ Global Summit
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
The underlying theme in all presentations, and my conversations at the event, was digital transformation. Not digitization, but rather using the latest technology to deliver supply chain transformation. It’s clear that industry professionals recognize that supply chains: Are becoming increasingly complex.
ASCM 2023 Conference and a Conversation with ASCM’s CEO
Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
One prominent speaker was MIT Professor Yossi Sheffi, Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics , who specifically addressed advanced AI’s impacts on supply chain processes and future decision-making. From our lens, that is the most important takeaway for our readers.
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The VF Corporation Invested in Supply Chain Agility Before COVID Made “Agility” the New Buzzword
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 20, 2022
China, for example, only produces 14% of their total units, only 3% of those units end up being exported to the United States and 2% to EMEA. A regional supply chain does not mean supply chain operations are not impacted by global events. Much of the world’s fabric is produced in Asia, for example.
Key learnings from Supply Chain Insights’ Global Summit
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
The underlying theme in all presentations, and my conversations at the event, was digital transformation. Not digitization, but rather using the latest technology to deliver supply chain transformation. It’s clear that industry professionals recognize that supply chains: Are becoming increasingly complex.
Supply Chain Transformation, Conclusion: Future-Proofing the Supply Chain
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Gartner analysts insist supply chains can no longer afford to be reactive to changes in the business environment. In order to future-proof supply chains, they insist companies must be proactive. 1] Alan Holland, “ A Future-Ready Supply Chain: Hurdles and Rewards ,” SupplyChainBrain, 13 October 2021. [2]
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ICON Partner Highlight: Get To Know Ernst and Young LLP
BlueYonder
MAY 2, 2022
We are excited to discuss the latest innovations in supply chain transformation for the digital future with Blue Yonder and many EY clients. In addition, EY professionals are eager to demonstrate the latest supply chain technology innovations at our booth. We’re excited to having you as a sponsor.
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.
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. Lean cuts inventory out of the supply chain.
SAP-Qualified Partner-Packaged Solution Certification Awarded to Bristlecone for AribaRDS
Bristlecone
MARCH 13, 2020
MARCH 14, 2020 – Bristlecone , the trusted partner in supply chain transformation, is pleased to announce that its AribaRDS solution is now an SAP-Qualified Partner-Packaged Solution for SAP Ariba. AribaRDS Jump-Starts SAP Ariba Deployments to Accelerate Time-to-Value. SAN JOSE, Calif.
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Kickstart Your Machine Learning Investment with These 3 Initiatives
Logility
OCTOBER 22, 2020
For more than a decade, companies have used the power of machine learning to improve supply chain planning efficiencies and develop optimized supply chains. A year from now, you should look back on 2020 as the year you made great progress implementing machine learning to boost performance across your supply chain.
Planting the Seeds for Blockchain in the Food & Beverage Supply Chain
Logility
JUNE 9, 2020
Blockchain capabilities, for example, can provide significant value in the digital transformation of your supply chain. The digital supply chain opens access to additional internal and external supply chain data to help streamline collaboration and accelerate decision making.
Back to basics: Adapting to a dynamic steel industry
DELMIA Quintiq
JANUARY 27, 2015
For example, ABS’s production simulations were done using spreadsheets, and planners had to make many manual readjustments. To sum up, when looking at supply chain transformation initiatives, getting the basics right can make a big difference. ABS, Italy’s top specialty steel producer faced similar challenges.
Bristlecone Flash – November 2020
Bristlecone
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
To build resiliency into supply chains and sourcing operations, businesses must deploy a one-two punch: a strong supply chain network design and smart use of technology. In this Spend Matters article, we share five ways to build supply chain resiliency and three examples of resiliency in action.
Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes (Q1 2016)
Talking Logistics
APRIL 4, 2016
Chipotle: The Latest Example of Why Supply Chain Risk Management Matters. Using Modeling and Analytics to Design a Resilient Supply Chain. Is Workforce Planning the Weakest Link in Your Supply Chain Transformation Journey? The Biggest Mistake When Selecting a 3PL. Are You Smarter Than a TMS?
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Lessons Learned from 2021 Peak Season for 2022 Planning
Intelligent Audit
MARCH 23, 2022
In addition, the company is increasing its sourcing in Mexico and Central America and undergoing what it describes as an “end-to-end supply chain transformation.”. When implemented correctly, diversification is a smart strategy; however, it could lead to higher costs and delays elsewhere in supply chains.
Patient-centric networks at the heart of pharmaceutical supply chain management: Lessons from LogiPharma Europe 2018
Kinaxis
APRIL 18, 2018
Francois discussed the specific example of CAR-T cell therapy for certain types of cancers wherein immune cells harvested from a patient are reengineered at a production facility, and are then reinjected into the patient so the reprogrammed cells fight cancer. Taming supply chain planning complexity through automation.
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What to Look for in Your Retail Supply Chain Planning Software
ThroughPut
JULY 24, 2022
Only then can their supply chain transformation be considered to be complete. The post What to Look for in Your Retail Supply Chain Planning Software appeared first on ThroughPut.
Digitizing the Global Supply Chain: Three Ways to Create Value
Talking Logistics
APRIL 18, 2018
What are the prerequisites to digital supply chain transformation? By letting applications share data and analyze supply chain operations, usually much faster and more accurately than humans, people can be removed from routine processes so they can concentrate on exceptions.
What if Your ERP Never Gets Out of the ER?
BlueYonder
DECEMBER 7, 2023
You can read some examples in this CIO magazine article. The Power of Microservices Architecture The modern supply chain requires far more flexibility, scalability and agility than traditional monolithic ERPs can deliver.
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