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
The sessions are limited to twenty-five attendees and the workshops are built based on experiential exercises and real-life case studies. “It used to be easy to hire a supply chain planner. Today, the positions are open 9-10 months, and. they are tough to fill. 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
You have thousands of options for navigating, communicating, playing games, tracking your sleep and exercise, etc. Robert S. Donovan/Flickr. Think for a minute about the diverse activities you can do with your smart phone. 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
The most common goals of supply chain visibility include the following, but as your company completes this exercise, be sure to include quantifiable metrics: Reduce business and supply chain risk. MORE
However, supply chain resiliency is not a limited duration, project-based exercise. MORE
Whether you need to improve cost, service or other aspects of supply chain performance , both internal and external supply chain benchmarking exercises are a great way to identify, set, and work toward continuous improvement goals. MORE
After the exercise a number of the senior people chose early retirement. by Trevor Miles What I took away from the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference …. MORE
Institutionalizing the use of the results of a benchmark exercise by embedding it in a process minimizes the impact of executive churn. The need to benchmark supply chain performance runs deep in many companies. MORE
Harnessing this analytics power will allow customers to develop a business model that’s got a lot more detail and analysis behind it than the typical pen-and-paper exercise of ringing up a couple of carriers to get a few quotes. 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
What is the reason you are engaged in the outsourcing exercise? In the RFQ process, procurement should ideally be transparent about answering this question. Too often, however, the sales team at suppliers providing the bid have to “guess” at what they think will be important. MORE
You need to plan well and expend the effort, resources, and money necessary to do a comprehensive process-mapping and blueprint design exercise. Doing so in a workshop format rather trying to replicate the Spanish Inquisition will make the exercise beneficial for all parties in working toward a more powerful solution that can be operationalized with the least amount of disruption and pain. MORE
However, without a solid foundation trying to use Big Data can be an exercise in futility leading to lots of data with little insight. MORE
If you’re like most, you’re probably toying with the idea of making some New Year’s resolutions for 2016 – to exercise more often, cut down on the Big Macs, stop cursing, whatever. But you don’t need to limit those resolutions to your personal life. How about resolving to improve your company’s transportation management next year? You might think it’s too late for such an ambitious undertaking at this late date. But you’d be wrong. With […]. MORE
Review key protocols, like shut down and emergency plans and evacuation routes, and perform mock emergency exercises. MORE
Finding the right logistics people worth following however is a daunting exercise, especially if you don’t know who to look for. Finding logistics people to follow on Twitter is easy. MORE
One of my 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. 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
A strategic assessment or solution design is an exercise that helps define the current state of a transportation operation. Transportation professionals should be trained to “find the money.” MORE
Making predictions in technology, even just one year out, are generally an exercise in futility, so this really isn't a forecast for 2017, but more a list of trends that I am interested in and keeping my eye on. MORE
With all of the current political rhetoric on jobs and efficiency, we thought that it would be an interesting exercise to evaluate and contrast the state of industries pre-recession, during the recession and post recession. I spent my summers as a lifeguard. MORE
Trying to stop unmovable forces like customers that are more demanding, a shift in global purchasing power, digitation and uberization is an exercise in futility, but by planning ahead and recognizing the future is now, you can adapt, thrive and profit in this emerging new digital world. 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
For example, in a recent exercise I conducted with MIT students , they were given a relatively simple transportation problem to solve using a spreadsheet: fulfill two orders for t-shirts, with two destinations, three potential ship-from locations, and a single truck carrier with a flat rate. MORE
Don’t view procurement as a tactical, routine annual exercise that must be completed quickly in order to meet your current customer demand at the lowest possible cost. Shippers looking to make structural improvements within their logistics operations often immediately turn to more significant changes such as implementing new technology solutions or redesigning their distribution network in order to see the best return. 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
This self-awareness exercise: includes understanding your strategic competencies as a company. Does your team face the challenge of having too many options in the supply chain planning space? 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
Drones have been getting a lot of exercise lately, as delivery companies attempt to find out whether the autonomous flying bots, also known as UAVs or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, can live up to the promise of seamless last-mile delivery. MORE
Simply put, I admit upfront that my supply chain and logistics predictions below are biased and flawed, but I make them anyway because it’s a fun exercise, and also because I hope it generates some thoughtful conversations and ideas. 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
One of my predictions for 2015 was that more companies will start treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise. MORE
Pursuing improved forecasts is certainly not an academic exercise. Got Credit/Flickr. Better forecasting translates directly into making better business decisions. MORE
In the case of the inventory optimization example, it is often a straight forward exercise to build a simulation model to check that the optimization model’s suggested safety stock level can achieve the desired fill rate. Written by Desmond Torkornoo and Billy Hou. 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
It means finding the appropriate data contained in staggering amounts of information, and the exercise is complicated when other players want to run simulations at the same time. by Melissa Clow This blog is part of a video interview series. MORE
Determining how to measure “ownership experience” and “owner loyalty” was part of the exercise the two companies went through, along with determining how logistics and other parties in the supply chain impact those measures and what defines world class (improving JD Power and Associates rankings became one of the measures). 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.
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.
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.
SCM Research
MAY 30, 2014
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.
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.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
MARCH 24, 2017
It means finding the appropriate data contained in staggering amounts of information, and the exercise is complicated when other players want to run simulations at the same time. by Melissa Clow This blog is part of a video interview series.
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.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
MAY 30, 2016
After the exercise a number of the senior people chose early retirement. by Trevor Miles What I took away from the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference ….
Supply Chain Insights
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
The sessions are limited to twenty-five attendees and the workshops are built based on experiential exercises and real-life case studies. “It used to be easy to hire a supply chain planner. Today, the positions are open 9-10 months, and. they are tough to fill.
Icecorp
JUNE 14, 2017
Drones have been getting a lot of exercise lately, as delivery companies attempt to find out whether the autonomous flying bots, also known as UAVs or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, can live up to the promise of seamless last-mile delivery.
The Network Effect
MARCH 12, 2015
You have thousands of options for navigating, communicating, playing games, tracking your sleep and exercise, etc. Robert S. Donovan/Flickr. Think for a minute about the diverse activities you can do with your smart phone.
Techgistics
JANUARY 3, 2017
Making predictions in technology, even just one year out, are generally an exercise in futility, so this really isn't a forecast for 2017, but more a list of trends that I am interested in and keeping my eye on.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
JUNE 19, 2017
Trying to stop unmovable forces like customers that are more demanding, a shift in global purchasing power, digitation and uberization is an exercise in futility, but by planning ahead and recognizing the future is now, you can adapt, thrive and profit in this emerging new digital world.
OPS Rules
APRIL 29, 2014
In the case of the inventory optimization example, it is often a straight forward exercise to build a simulation model to check that the optimization model’s suggested safety stock level can achieve the desired fill rate. Written by Desmond Torkornoo and Billy Hou.
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.
Supply Chain @ MIT
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
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.
Supply Chain Movement
APRIL 22, 2016
Institutionalizing the use of the results of a benchmark exercise by embedding it in a process minimizes the impact of executive churn. The need to benchmark supply chain performance runs deep in many companies.
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.
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.
Ryder Exchange
JULY 9, 2015
Review key protocols, like shut down and emergency plans and evacuation routes, and perform mock emergency exercises.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 11, 2014
Simply put, I admit upfront that my supply chain and logistics predictions below are biased and flawed, but I make them anyway because it’s a fun exercise, and also because I hope it generates some thoughtful conversations and ideas.
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’’.
Quintiq
JANUARY 22, 2015
Finding the right logistics people worth following however is a daunting exercise, especially if you don’t know who to look for. Finding logistics people to follow on Twitter is easy.
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
APRIL 6, 2017
Don’t view procurement as a tactical, routine annual exercise that must be completed quickly in order to meet your current customer demand at the lowest possible cost. Shippers looking to make structural improvements within their logistics operations often immediately turn to more significant changes such as implementing new technology solutions or redesigning their distribution network in order to see the best return.
Resilinc
JANUARY 7, 2016
However, supply chain resiliency is not a limited duration, project-based exercise.
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 31, 2017
With all of the current political rhetoric on jobs and efficiency, we thought that it would be an interesting exercise to evaluate and contrast the state of industries pre-recession, during the recession and post recession. I spent my summers as a lifeguard.
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.
Logility
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
However, without a solid foundation trying to use Big Data can be an exercise in futility leading to lots of data with little insight.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 27, 2016
The most common goals of supply chain visibility include the following, but as your company completes this exercise, be sure to include quantifiable metrics: Reduce business and supply chain risk.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Harnessing this analytics power will allow customers to develop a business model that’s got a lot more detail and analysis behind it than the typical pen-and-paper exercise of ringing up a couple of carriers to get a few quotes.
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.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 26, 2014
Determining how to measure “ownership experience” and “owner loyalty” was part of the exercise the two companies went through, along with determining how logistics and other parties in the supply chain impact those measures and what defines world class (improving JD Power and Associates rankings became one of the measures).
Talking Logistics
MAY 22, 2016
For example, in a recent exercise I conducted with MIT students , they were given a relatively simple transportation problem to solve using a spreadsheet: fulfill two orders for t-shirts, with two destinations, three potential ship-from locations, and a single truck carrier with a flat rate.
NC State SCRC
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
What is the reason you are engaged in the outsourcing exercise? In the RFQ process, procurement should ideally be transparent about answering this question. Too often, however, the sales team at suppliers providing the bid have to “guess” at what they think will be important.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 26, 2016
One of my 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.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 17, 2015
If you’re like most, you’re probably toying with the idea of making some New Year’s resolutions for 2016 – to exercise more often, cut down on the Big Macs, stop cursing, whatever. But you don’t need to limit those resolutions to your personal life. How about resolving to improve your company’s transportation management next year? You might think it’s too late for such an ambitious undertaking at this late date. But you’d be wrong. With […].
Talking Logistics
APRIL 7, 2015
You need to plan well and expend the effort, resources, and money necessary to do a comprehensive process-mapping and blueprint design exercise. Doing so in a workshop format rather trying to replicate the Spanish Inquisition will make the exercise beneficial for all parties in working toward a more powerful solution that can be operationalized with the least amount of disruption and pain.
Logility
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
This self-awareness exercise: includes understanding your strategic competencies as a company. Does your team face the challenge of having too many options in the supply chain planning space?
Logistics Bureau
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
Whether you need to improve cost, service or other aspects of supply chain performance , both internal and external supply chain benchmarking exercises are a great way to identify, set, and work toward continuous improvement goals.
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