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.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Some transformations follow a convention, but in supply chain that’s rarely the case. Leaders from Bose, Boston Scientific and ON Semiconductor shared key lessons from their supply chain transformations, including what led them to consider change. Example : “In the past, you could argue about numbers.

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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.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

”[2] Company executives now understand that being able to test scenarios and strategies that can help them successfully navigate todays volatile supply chain landscape is crucial. You probably already have a great example of a data twin in your pocket: Google Maps is a digital twin of the Earths surface.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 13, 2021

Over the year, COVID-19 introduced even greater complexity into the already difficult work of supply chain planning–and changed supply chain from a practitioner-focused topic to everyday dinner table conversation. Digital supply chain transformation will accelerate.

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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 ). Once complete, P&G said its new supply chain will enable 80% of U.S. production to reach stores within 24 hours.”. so that it can reach 90% of the U.S.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 24, 2019

Our analytics department is comprised by data scientists who work on developing AI models, as well as OR specialists who focus on supply chain optimization, simulation and mathematical programming. I belong to this second division and work mostly on mathematical modeling, simulation and supply chain analytics. .

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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. You can watch the full interview below.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Because predicting the future is difficult, organizations shouldn’t think future-proofing their supply chains is going to be easy. ”[1] It’s clear from his statement that he believes “future supply chains” need to be substantially different than today’s supply chains. .”[1]

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QAD

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Global supply chain reconfigurations, the need for mass customizations, or the evolution/introduction of new business models can sometimes compromise operational efficiencies. The post QAD Adaptive ERP: Navigating the Intricacies of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Transformation appeared first on QAD Blog.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

by Dr. Madhav Durbha The 2017 Gartner supply chain executive conference took place at the O2-Intercontinental Hotel in London on September 20 th and 21 st. The theme of the conference was ACT (Aspire, Challenge, Transform), same as the Gartner supply chain summit in Phoenix during May of this year. Collaborative.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 6, 2023

It’s also why so many of our customers are eager to share their supply chain success – and have even won awards of their own in partnership with ToolsGroup! Check out some of our most recent accolades and discover why so many companies turn to ToolsGroup for better, faster supply chain decision making.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.” Supply chain professionals are looking for easy-to-use software.

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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. Having a bold vision to the end-state capabilities required across the value-chain is essential.

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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.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 3, 2025

In 2025, we will likely see many supply chain organizations creating multi-purpose COEs that carry out several different processes. For example, one executive interviewed described how an initial P2P COE developed was an offshore captive service.

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SCM Research

MAY 8, 2019

“Accelerating technology and automation are resulting in wholesale transformation of the supply chain profession.” ” This is the key message of EY’s new report, titled Supply Chain: Skills for the Digital Era. It is not long, but definitely a good read.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Anytime you have a chance to talk to an executive vice president in charge of the global supply chain of a nearly $12 billion corporation, you know you will learn some things. Cameron Bailey, EVP of Global Supply Chain at VF Corporation, did not disappoint. Achieving Agility with Regional Supply Chains.

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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!

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BlueYonder

APRIL 30, 2025

In an IDC InfoBrief titled Building the Future of Supply Chains: AI-Driven Orchestration for Asia/Pacific Success, 99.7% of supply chain leaders in Asia-Pacific identified agility as critical to their success. Whats troubling APACs supply chains? According to IDC, 99.5%

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 27, 2017

When it comes to supply chains, certain words seem to be bandied about like the ball at a championship tennis match. Back and forth, over and over, these supply chain buzzwords seem to have an endless lifespan. But I stand by my claim that IoT in supply chain planning is more hype than helpful.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The cloud has emerged as the cornerstone of modern business and supply chain innovation. Yet, many manufacturers still rely on outdated, self-managed ERPs – and the consequences are nothing short of severe for every supply chain they touch. Take, for example, the retail industry.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Supply chains have been around since people realized they had things worth trading. As new technologies emerged, supply chains transformed to take advantage of these technologies. As a result, transformation has been and remains an essential characteristic of supply chains.

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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. Why is it gaining importance in supply chain management today?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

Changes in our lives, economies and supply chains are ubiquitous and well embedded now. Challenges drive dramatic shifts in supply chain and logistics. Across many of our industries, conventional wisdom about best practices for supply chain operations and logistical networks is being challenged.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

And, more pressingly, for businesses hoping for a consistent, albeit new, state of play, will they be engaging in transformations that are resilient to the continuous pivots and sideswipes taking place? A lot has been made about how they should transform their supply chains to be more agile and robust. The solution.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 21, 2025

Supply Chain Matters provides the second of a two-part market education series addressing what we term as broadening the context from warehouse control layer or accelerator to that of supply chain execution orchestration. This thought leadership series is provided in joint collaboration with AutoScheduler.ai

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.” Supply chain professionals are looking for easy-to-use software.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 24, 2024

Driving a supply chain transformation? Traditional supply chain applications are schema-on-write architectures. Schema-on-write architectures limit the supply chain team’s ability to easily source data. Think past current supply chain models and engines to redefine your relationship with data.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

These advances continue to have major implications on how companies plan their supply chains. In my nearly two decades as a supply chain professional, I have seen quite a few changes. Let’s look at some of the big shifts that have taken place in the supply chain planning space.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 23, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain planning, Blue Yonder has again emerged as an industry-recognized Leader. The Gartner 2025 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions 1 report positions Blue Yonder furthest to the right for Completeness of Vision. Our recent shift to a SaaS model is a great example.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 6, 2015

In the process of compiling the Supply Chains to Admire report for last year’s Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , the research team at Supply Chain Insights calculated the rate of supply chain improvement of companies by industry for the period of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 3, 2018

Everyday technology seems to be assuming a greater role in the business world, including in supply chain operations; but, technology alone will never achieve the kind of transformation required in the years ahead. ” People: Fostering Supply Chain Talent.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 9, 2024

More than 500 supply chain leaders converged in Berlin between 11 – 13 November to learn how to unlock the full potential of their supply chains, and to ultimately reshape the future of their businesses. A holistic approach to solving supply chain challenges Those aforementioned challenges arent insignificant.

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Logility

APRIL 20, 2021

Unraveling from the complexity of supplier disruption, unexpected consumer behaviors, and limited resources, supply chain organizations are looking to learn from the shockwaves of the past year. How can such a monolithic technology support a world of supply chains with unique challenges, goals, and network diversity?

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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From harvest to hands, the food & beverage (F&B) industry leaves no room for guesswork, especially without supply chain optimization software. This reality is compelling F&B companies to rethink their strategies and approach to supply chain optimization and demand planning.

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