By Chris Keller | Principal, Supply Chain Design | Chainalytics | The complexity involved in simultaneously optimizing a supply chain network and the inventory within that network has traditionally proven to be a sufficient barrier to completing such exercises. MORE
However, in most cases, the driver is not the only party to exercise a degree of control over on-road outcomes. As our customer presence in Australia is growing, we are learning new things from our Commonwealth cousins from ‘’Down Under’’. MORE
He said, “I am not sure if this exercise makes sense. It was November. I was speaking at a client site. The topic was customer-centric supply chains. We started the morning by asking attendees to share their definition of a customer-centric supply chain. MORE
Exercise is the best stress relief strategy out there. Even if you just exercise for 20 minutes, three times a week you will notice that symptoms of stress are reversed. Exercise not just improves your physical body but gives you a mental edge. MORE
However, supply chain resiliency is not a limited duration, project-based exercise. MORE
Organizations cannot handle this stage with more people— they need better productivity from their planners , and they need those planners to be exercising their business acumen to add more value. In any business or trade you need the right tools for the job, and the supply chain business is no different. At every level of supply chain expertise and competitive differentiation you use certain tools, and seek others to move to the next level. MORE
To do an analysis of that magnitude using manually-intensive techniques could be a stultifying exercise. But even more important, a grid building exercise is really just a shortcut that substitutes for a precise demand, inventory and supply model. MORE
Conducting annual procurement exercises. The use of full truckload shipping is rising in popularity, resulting from its lower cost as compared to less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. Unfortunately, the use of full truckload shipments and expenditures have hit an all-time high, reports Kate Patrick of Supply Chain Dive. MORE
For many companies, transportation spending is a perennial target of budget-cutting exercises and a large, multi-faceted cost centre; some may spend three to six percent of their materials costs on transportation. In order to do this, it is important to connect all partners across modalities and regions, and to not only focus on the tender exercise but also to ensure that the agreements are fulfilled. MORE
There is a need to manage excitement and exercise caution. This month, I traveled the globe helping companies understand the potential impact of technology innovation on the future of supply chain processes, I find the term “digital innovation” is a bit like tulip mania. How so? MORE
When embarking on a customer product segmentation exercise, keep in mind the following pitfalls. If sales employees do not back the exercise, it will never work. Segmentation is a strategic exercise. This is also beneficial because of complexity of the segmentation exercise. MORE
One example that Steutermann cites are segmentation exercises that identify specific items that could be forecast better. I’ve always maintained that improving demand forecast accuracy, as helpful as it can be, shouldn’t be the end goal itself, but simply a means to the end. MORE
Things like tracking times and distance whilst exercising, checking travel status, messages, watching the Rugby World Cup and occasionally tweeting about life thoughts. MORE
Changing an operation model is not a simple exercise, but it is a necessary step to revolutionize planning bring SCP into the future. by Meranda Powers Let’s face it. Current supply chain planning systems have plateaued. MORE
Although the system is not perfect, NATO countries participate in joint exercises in which they work out logistics such as how fuel and food will be provided, what language they will speak, and what radio frequencies will be used. Image by UK Department for International Development/Flickr. MORE
China has positioned itself to the primary global supplier of such strategic materials and has in the past exercised export quotas to favor its own domestic high tech […]. Our readers among high-tech and consumer electronics supply chains are well aware that the supply and costs of rare earth minerals continues to be a supply chain. MORE
The importance of the value stream mapping exercise is to determine where there are gaps and opportunities for improvement in regards to the entire system. Has your organization completed a value stream mapping exercise lately? By: David Sherman, Manager, Lean Supply Chain Operations. MORE
The ability of a machine to perform human-like functions such as perceiving, reasoning, learning, interacting with the environment, problem solving and exercising creativity to form plans, make decisions and achieve goals. MORE
As truck drivers spend most of their time driving, it can be difficult to find the time to be active. It’s important for drivers to take care of their bodies and although there isn’t a lot of down time throughout your day, it only takes a few minutes to add some activity into your routine. READ MORE. MORE
Historically, Supply Chain Design was an exercise companies undertook at most once a year, or when a significant change occurred in their supply chain, such as an acquisition. Live Episode: Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 12:00 pm ET. It was a strategic/tactical analysis, disconnected from day-to-day operations, and the software tools were difficult to learn and use. MORE
One of our predictions from a couple of years ago was that more companies would treat Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise. Live Episode: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 12:00 pm ET. CHEP is a perfect example of a company that has transformed its approach to supply chain design to build a more agile and efficient supply chain. MORE
Trying something new within your supply chain may seem like an exercise in futility, but it you stick with it, you’ll soon find yourself soaring above the stars – and your competition. by Alexa Cheater Mesmerizing. Motivating. Magical. MORE
Through reviewing 94 articles, and a Q-sorting exercise, we identify four (i.e. Strategies and practices to achieve supply chain resilience have been at the heart of supply chain management practice and research for almost a decade. However, such efforts have often focused on ways to make supply chains more reactive to turbulence and disruptions. In our recent article, Antecedents and Dimensions of Supply Chain Robustness , my co-authors, Christian F. Durach and José A.D. MORE
This system uses Multi-Echelon Planning as a base combined with statistical models we developed that are applied at different phases of the exercise. What is Inventory Management? Is it about optimization? Is it about having enough stock? Or is it about having no stock? MORE
Get Your Exercise In Early. Consider the following: Regular exercise increases energy and serotonin levels the brain, which can increase mental clarity and focus for anywhere between four to ten hours. Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friends Magnatag Visible Systems. MORE
Finding the right Master’s program can be a difficult exercise. In spite of their sometimes oversimplifying nature, rankings can provide a first indication to make this exercise a bit easier. One of such rankings is the 2013/2014 Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking, provided by SMBG, a French consulting company, and based on a global survey of recruiters, students and representatives of academic institutions. MORE
Shifting individual focus to encompass the larger organizational “big picture” can be an exercise in cultural change best led by a supply chain evangelist. The success of mid-market enterprises is fueled by efficient, integrated and aligned supply chain operations. MORE
Pursuing improved forecasts is certainly not an academic exercise. Got Credit/Flickr. Better forecasting translates directly into making better business decisions. MORE
Dynamic real time multi-echelon inventory optimization tools, modelling software and potential future innovations through AI will speed the process but are underpinned by the same disciplines and often the same mathematics as a more manual exercise. Ultimately whatever level of sophistication the modelling exercise takes or the tools that support the planning systems parameters will need to be updated and whether that is automated or manual Planners must own and be happy with the data. MORE
But companies need to exercise extreme caution when choosing such an […]. The customer is always right – except when you no longer want to do business them. MORE
Now, no one ever said changing an operation model is a simple exercise, but it’s definitely a necessary step required to revolutionize planning and bring supply chain planning systems into the future. by Bill DuBois There have been some pretty significant revolutions throughout history. MORE
At this week’s Paris Air Show two dominant themes appear; one being efforts by Boeing to premiere or hint of new aircraft and growing services, the other by key suppliers, exercising influence as the critical link in commercial aircraft supply chains. MORE
I recommend conducting frequent “what if” exercises to do just that. They engage themselves in alternative futures exercises. Risk management plans then need to be tested against scenarios developed during “what if” exercises to determine their robustness. MORE
The commentary describes current E2open customers such as Avnet, Avon, Hewlett Packard, L’Oreal and Shell, specifically how they are exercising various ring fence strategies. After the publishing of the book SAP Nation, Vinnie Mirchandani''s Deal Architect blog has featured added content and responses that have been generated from the book, particularly the described “ring fence” strategy that customers have undertaken. MORE
Exercises Related Topics Supply Chain Link
JUNE 30, 2015
As truck drivers spend most of their time driving, it can be difficult to find the time to be active. It’s important for drivers to take care of their bodies and although there isn’t a lot of down time throughout your day, it only takes a few minutes to add some activity into your routine. READ MORE.
Supply Chain Digest
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
CHAINalytics
MARCH 28, 2017
By Chris Keller | Principal, Supply Chain Design | Chainalytics | The complexity involved in simultaneously optimizing a supply chain network and the inventory within that network has traditionally proven to be a sufficient barrier to completing such exercises.
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 21, 2017
At this week’s Paris Air Show two dominant themes appear; one being efforts by Boeing to premiere or hint of new aircraft and growing services, the other by key suppliers, exercising influence as the critical link in commercial aircraft supply chains.
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ToolsGroup
AUGUST 1, 2017
To do an analysis of that magnitude using manually-intensive techniques could be a stultifying exercise. But even more important, a grid building exercise is really just a shortcut that substitutes for a precise demand, inventory and supply model.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Trying something new within your supply chain may seem like an exercise in futility, but it you stick with it, you’ll soon find yourself soaring above the stars – and your competition. by Alexa Cheater Mesmerizing. Motivating. Magical.
Arkieva
MAY 26, 2016
When embarking on a customer product segmentation exercise, keep in mind the following pitfalls. If sales employees do not back the exercise, it will never work. Segmentation is a strategic exercise. This is also beneficial because of complexity of the segmentation exercise.
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
For many companies, transportation spending is a perennial target of budget-cutting exercises and a large, multi-faceted cost centre; some may spend three to six percent of their materials costs on transportation. In order to do this, it is important to connect all partners across modalities and regions, and to not only focus on the tender exercise but also to ensure that the agreements are fulfilled.
Resilinc
JANUARY 7, 2016
However, supply chain resiliency is not a limited duration, project-based exercise.
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ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 11, 2017
One example that Steutermann cites are segmentation exercises that identify specific items that could be forecast better. I’ve always maintained that improving demand forecast accuracy, as helpful as it can be, shouldn’t be the end goal itself, but simply a means to the end.
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 15, 2018
There is a need to manage excitement and exercise caution. This month, I traveled the globe helping companies understand the potential impact of technology innovation on the future of supply chain processes, I find the term “digital innovation” is a bit like tulip mania. How so?
The Network Effect
MARCH 18, 2015
Although the system is not perfect, NATO countries participate in joint exercises in which they work out logistics such as how fuel and food will be provided, what language they will speak, and what radio frequencies will be used. Image by UK Department for International Development/Flickr.
The Network Effect
JULY 10, 2015
Pursuing improved forecasts is certainly not an academic exercise. Got Credit/Flickr. Better forecasting translates directly into making better business decisions.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
This system uses Multi-Echelon Planning as a base combined with statistical models we developed that are applied at different phases of the exercise. What is Inventory Management? Is it about optimization? Is it about having enough stock? Or is it about having no stock?
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 26, 2016
He said, “I am not sure if this exercise makes sense. It was November. I was speaking at a client site. The topic was customer-centric supply chains. We started the morning by asking attendees to share their definition of a customer-centric supply chain.
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 20, 2018
I recommend conducting frequent “what if” exercises to do just that. They engage themselves in alternative futures exercises. Risk management plans then need to be tested against scenarios developed during “what if” exercises to determine their robustness.
Cerasis
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Exercise is the best stress relief strategy out there. Even if you just exercise for 20 minutes, three times a week you will notice that symptoms of stress are reversed. Exercise not just improves your physical body but gives you a mental edge.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
Changing an operation model is not a simple exercise, but it is a necessary step to revolutionize planning bring SCP into the future. by Meranda Powers Let’s face it. Current supply chain planning systems have plateaued.
LeanCor
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
The importance of the value stream mapping exercise is to determine where there are gaps and opportunities for improvement in regards to the entire system. Has your organization completed a value stream mapping exercise lately? By: David Sherman, Manager, Lean Supply Chain Operations.
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 11, 2015
China has positioned itself to the primary global supplier of such strategic materials and has in the past exercised export quotas to favor its own domestic high tech […]. Our readers among high-tech and consumer electronics supply chains are well aware that the supply and costs of rare earth minerals continues to be a supply chain.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
APRIL 14, 2017
Now, no one ever said changing an operation model is a simple exercise, but it’s definitely a necessary step required to revolutionize planning and bring supply chain planning systems into the future. by Bill DuBois There have been some pretty significant revolutions throughout history.
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 5, 2015
The commentary describes current E2open customers such as Avnet, Avon, Hewlett Packard, L’Oreal and Shell, specifically how they are exercising various ring fence strategies. After the publishing of the book SAP Nation, Vinnie Mirchandani''s Deal Architect blog has featured added content and responses that have been generated from the book, particularly the described “ring fence” strategy that customers have undertaken.
Talking Logistics
JULY 21, 2016
One of our predictions from a couple of years ago was that more companies would treat Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise. Live Episode: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 12:00 pm ET. CHEP is a perfect example of a company that has transformed its approach to supply chain design to build a more agile and efficient supply chain.
LeanCor
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
You may be surprised that the resulting 5-Why exercise results in a much deeper understanding of the problem. By: Brent Rogers – Executive, Lean Deployment.
Supply Chain Opz
AUGUST 2, 2018
Dynamic real time multi-echelon inventory optimization tools, modelling software and potential future innovations through AI will speed the process but are underpinned by the same disciplines and often the same mathematics as a more manual exercise. Ultimately whatever level of sophistication the modelling exercise takes or the tools that support the planning systems parameters will need to be updated and whether that is automated or manual Planners must own and be happy with the data.
SCM Research
MARCH 2, 2015
Through reviewing 94 articles, and a Q-sorting exercise, we identify four (i.e. Strategies and practices to achieve supply chain resilience have been at the heart of supply chain management practice and research for almost a decade. However, such efforts have often focused on ways to make supply chains more reactive to turbulence and disruptions. In our recent article, Antecedents and Dimensions of Supply Chain Robustness , my co-authors, Christian F. Durach and José A.D.
Cerasis
JUNE 19, 2018
Conducting annual procurement exercises. The use of full truckload shipping is rising in popularity, resulting from its lower cost as compared to less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. Unfortunately, the use of full truckload shipments and expenditures have hit an all-time high, reports Kate Patrick of Supply Chain Dive.
Take Supply Chain
MARCH 10, 2016
Shifting individual focus to encompass the larger organizational “big picture” can be an exercise in cultural change best led by a supply chain evangelist. The success of mid-market enterprises is fueled by efficient, integrated and aligned supply chain operations.
Talking Logistics
MAY 17, 2015
Historically, Supply Chain Design was an exercise companies undertook at most once a year, or when a significant change occurred in their supply chain, such as an acquisition. Live Episode: Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 12:00 pm ET. It was a strategic/tactical analysis, disconnected from day-to-day operations, and the software tools were difficult to learn and use.
ToolsGroup
JUNE 13, 2017
Organizations cannot handle this stage with more people— they need better productivity from their planners , and they need those planners to be exercising their business acumen to add more value. In any business or trade you need the right tools for the job, and the supply chain business is no different. At every level of supply chain expertise and competitive differentiation you use certain tools, and seek others to move to the next level.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Things like tracking times and distance whilst exercising, checking travel status, messages, watching the Rugby World Cup and occasionally tweeting about life thoughts.
Cerasis
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
Get Your Exercise In Early. Consider the following: Regular exercise increases energy and serotonin levels the brain, which can increase mental clarity and focus for anywhere between four to ten hours. Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friends Magnatag Visible Systems.
Cerasis
JUNE 29, 2015
However, in most cases, the driver is not the only party to exercise a degree of control over on-road outcomes. As our customer presence in Australia is growing, we are learning new things from our Commonwealth cousins from ‘’Down Under’’.
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