Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2019

I feel that topic of supply chain management is analogous to the downward cycle of the news channels. What Drives Supply Chain Excellence? I analyze supply chain management. The broader the definition of end-to-end strategy and the alignment of supply chain processes drives value.

Supply Chain Design Software 304

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. Strategic Sourcing: The Foundation of Effective Procurement Strategic sourcing is far more than simply choosing suppliers. Done well, it can become a key driver of competitive advantage.

Optimal Sourcing 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Today we published a new report, Supply Chains to Admire. Here we share the answers to the questions that we get the most often about this research: What is the source of data? The data analyzed to compile the Supply Chains to Admire report came from publicly-available information from balance sheets and income statements.

Pharmaceutical 307

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Supply chain excellence is easier to say than to explain. Executive teams strive to drive improvement in supply chain results; yet, sadly, only four percent of public companies succeed. The supply chain is a complex non-linear system. Now, I view the company as a supply chain laggard.

Procurement Analytics 369

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. Surprisingly, IT research firm Gartner ranks Apple Supply Chain as the best supply chain in the world for 4 years in a row. But, is Apples Supply Chain really the number 1? 1) Apples Supply Chain Model. Supply Chain Model of Apple Inc.

Case Study 279

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 4, 2018

The annual Gartner Supply Chain Technology User Wants and Needs Study is one of the most comprehensive studies of supply chain users. Gartner offers user survey data as strong evidence. The most recent survey included more than 473 people spanning the globe.

Gartner 168

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2013

I have worked for Gartner Group, AMR Research, Altimeter Group and now my own company, Supply Chain Insights. I have now been an industry analyst in the supply chain management space for ten years. This month, I am proud that the Supply Chain Insights team will announce the Supply Chain Index.

Gartner 286

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2019

More and more businesses are hopping on the outsourcing bus and letting the experts take the wheel to drive supply chain planning processes. Several years ago ToolsGroup pioneered business process outsourcing (BPO) as an alternative to in-house supply chain planning (SCP). Driven by improvements in performance and cost.

Supply Chain Planning Software 214

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2023

But then, supply chain disruption became the rule instead of the exception, consumers changed their tastes as often as their socks, and global competition started playing hardball. According to Gartner , these issues can lead to missed manufacturing deadlines and wasted capital. Looking for more Gartner-related insights?

Real-time Visibility 294

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 17, 2024

Last week at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2024 conference in Barcelona, the supply chain community gathered for one of the most anticipated events of the year. The conversations were both dynamic and thought-provoking, reflecting the complex and rapidly evolving nature of global supply chains.

Gartner 156

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 29, 2017

Gartner measures supply chain analytics maturity across seven different dimensions. There are supply chain and demand analytics models that describe the type of analytics being deployed (e.g., The key, Gartner says, is that each of the seven dimensions is interconnected. descriptive, prescriptive, etc.).

Modeling 189

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Supply chain management books that are praised by supply chain executives, consultants and supply chain management professionals at all levels. Background In dynamic supply chain management environment, people have to make the quick and decisive actions against various issues.

Supply Chain Planning Software 271

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. I strongly feel that if I am going to cover the global supply chain that I need to experience it. A Personal Reflection.

Supply Chain Design Software 260

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Logility

JULY 9, 2021

Will your ERP accommodate your complex supply chain planning requirements? Comparing a supply chain planning platform against an ERP system that offers supply chain management capabilities is a challenge. Logility is Fit for Purpose and Addresses Supply Chain Needs Head On.

Supply Chain Planning Software 208

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Supply Chain Insights

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Today we published a new report, Supply Chains to Admire. Here we share the answers to the questions that we get the most often about this research: What is the source of data? We placed them in the industry that they were the most like, e.g., the primary source of revenue. How does this compare to the Gartner Top 25?

Pharmaceutical 179

Pharmaceutical Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 179

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

Gartner purchased the firm in 2010.) Driving Improvements in Supply Chain Excellence. He felt strongly that supply chain leaders knew how to drive supply chain excellence and needed a forum– or maybe two or three depending on the business model– to help them network and refine their approaches.

Gartner 221

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ToolsGroup

MAY 24, 2016

Most companies segment their supply chain by breaking it down according to operational and logistical metrics. But there is another way to segment supply chains that begins with the customer. This is important since complexity is intensifying in most supply chains.

Supply Chain Segmentation 159

Supply Chain Segmentation Optimal Sourcing Gartner Supply Chain Optimization 159

ToolsGroup

JULY 11, 2017

Finance speaks a different language than supply chain. But by monetizing Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), supply chain planners can speak the language of finance while developing S&OP into a more mature process. Gartner’s research is echoed by Lora Cecere of Supply Chain Insights.

S&OP 92

S&OP Supply and Demand Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 92

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Supply chain practitioners know trends like product line proliferation, shorter product life cycles, increased complexity, massive amounts of data and ever more demanding and unpredictable customers are accelerating. When social media product promotions overwhelm supply chains.

Supply and Demand 156

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Supply Chain Insights

APRIL 9, 2013

This month, the Supply Chain Insights team will announce the Supply Chain Index. The Supply Chain Index is a formulaic representation of supply chain excellence based on market valuations. Based on inquiry, we do this analysis free of charge for members of our Supply Chain Insights Community.

Gartner 137

Gartner Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 137

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2019

More and more businesses are hopping on the outsourcing bus and letting the experts take the wheel to drive supply chain planning processes. Several years ago ToolsGroup pioneered business process outsourcing (BPO) as an alternative to in-house supply chain planning (SCP). Driven by improvements in performance and cost.

Supply Chain Planning Software 136

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Gartner Supply Chain Software 136

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 11, 2017

A recent report from Gartner agrees, focusing specifically on the challenge of building a better business case for improved forecast accuracy. Gartner says that you shouldn’t just pitch forecast accuracy to your executive management, but translate your plan into business metrics. Customer service must come from inventories.

Forecasting 180

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 1, 2014

Today and in the posts that follow, I want to discuss the technology transformation that many supply chains are undergoing, and discuss how these changes can help the wider organization move from “good” to “great” Enterprises today face a conundrum in the optimization of their supply network performance.

Supply Chain Planning Software 193

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software 193

ToolsGroup

APRIL 25, 2019

In fact, supply chain executives put demand forecasting and supply chain planning at the top of the list of how they initially plan to use AI. Gartner research shows that “three of the top five reasons why organizations haven’t adopted AI are related to an inability to articulate a roadmap.”

Supply and Demand 227

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 227

ToolsGroup

MARCH 5, 2019

Supply chain planning in emerging markets is different. And while each market can be unique, we found a few repeating themes in our own experience and from sources including Gartner and our customers Procter and Gamble (P&G) and Cipla Medpro. Here’s what we found: 1. fast food or retail) are rapidly expanding.

Supply Chain Planning Software 159

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Process: Blueprints for Success This process workstream focuses on blueprinting existing processes, policies, and metrics. He brings a thorough understanding of market trends and digital​ technologies that can help enterprises be more effective ​with their Procurement and Supply Chain strategies. Download Today!

Optimal Sourcing 239

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Theme 1: Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic. 2023 call: Global supply chains will be slightly less busy, congested and chaotic, but cheaper – at least the transportation part. Source: Descartes Datamyne. Theme 4: Sustainability will become an opportunity, not a challenge for supply chains.

Predictive Analytics Software 293

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 17, 2013

Source Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Or will companies stumble on the path by mistakenly implementing supply-centric processes and calling them demand-driven initiatives? As a writer of research on demand-driven supply chains for over eight years, I find many amusing. Supply chain leaders feel stuck.

Supply Chain Design Software 258

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2015

In my work with Supply Chain Insights , I immerse myself in learning. I continually question my long-held beliefs on supply chain excellence. . When readers finish a Supply Chain Shaman blog, I want to drive a set of unique takeaways. Figure 1: Supply Chain Planning Benchmarking Methodology Overview.

Benchmarking 150

Benchmarking Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 150

ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt. Procurement Teams Step-up.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Gartner Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Enterra Insights

MARCH 8, 2018

“By the end of 2020,” asserts the editorial staff at Material Handling & Logistics (MH&L), “one-third of all manufacturing supply chains will be using analytics-driven cognitive capabilities, thus increasing cost efficiency by 10% and service performance by 5%.”[1] What does that mean?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 100

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Derrick Rehn with FusionOps who shows us how big data analytics can benefit you in your supply chain. . In fact, according to one Gartner report*, up to 70% of BI projects fail to meet end-user expectations.

Big Data 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

In the supply chain, the questions do not change; but the answers do. Quote from a Supply Chain Leader at a Conference in Europe. Yesterday, Peter Bolstorff, Executive Director, APICS Supply Chain Council, called to discuss the use of the Supply Chain Index by APICS to measure supply chain improvement.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Software 150

Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

One of the Supply Chain Management trends apparent at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in May was highlighted by several vendor/customer presentations focused on the value of Collaboration and Visibility projects. Tom McDonough , Sr. Director Product Marketing. ” That is a mouthful.

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software 104

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 2, 2022

To deal with the new challenges in managing and planning the supply chain , the procurement department is one of the functions that should look at changing. This is used for a potentially vulnerable supply chain and ensures goods can keep flowing in a manageable way. Supply chain control tower. Resiliency.

Optimal Sourcing 116

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 116

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Yet despite the availability of new platforms and analytics tools, supply chain risk management strategies remain in their infancy post-pandemic. The study also found that suppliers will be vital for successfully ensuring supply continuity. About the research.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Software 130

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 2, 2024

Supply chain professionals understand that. As Lora Cecere , founder of Supply Chain Insights, has insisted for a long time, “The supply chain IS Business, not a department within a business.”[2] 2] So, what lies ahead for supply chains in 2024? Freelance writer Bridget McCrea thinks so.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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