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One Multinational’s Supply Chain Transformation Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. A Complex Supply Chain. For some customers, they manage the inventory using a vendor managed inventory program. In some case they manage inventory at the customer’s site. “We

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Renegade Riposte

Supply Chain Shaman

After spending five tedious years on the SCOR council executive board, I know that the governance model limited the SCOR council. We developed the Supply Chain Index in 2014 as a way to measure supply chain improvement at a balance sheet level. What CEO does not like the concept of reducing inventory?

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The Journey for Excellence

Supply Chain Shaman

I am busy finalizing a report on the current state of the inventory optimization market, rewriting and updating a report on Sales and Operations technologies, and penning a new report on Supply Chain Centers of Excellence. (We 4) Regional Global Governance. Lora Cecere is the Founder of Supply Chain Insights.

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Lassoing S&OP

Supply Chain Shaman

A frequent mistake is letting each business build their own systems without governance. I frequently see groups of supply chain leaders arguing about the right for individual businesses to define their own systems/process. Metrics Definition. There needs to be a common definition of supply chain excellence.

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Lassoing S&OP

Supply Chain Shaman

A frequent mistake is letting each business build their own systems without governance. Metrics Definition. The organization needs to be clear on the Metrics That Matter and the alignment of vertical silos’ metrics to the balanced portfolio. There needs to be a common definition of supply chain excellence.

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S&OP- How to Harness the Power of “What If” in Your S&OP Process

Logility

What if there’s a sudden change in government regulations affecting the supply chain? By answering these questions, businesses can design a range of potential actions and responses, fortifying their business against future uncertainties in the supply chain planning and demand planning process.

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50 expert tips on supply chain management

6 River Systems

Importantly, flexible supply chains cut costs and improve cash flow, in part through a 10% to 40% increase in inventory turns. Finally, leaders reduce disruption by building buffers throughout the supply network and invest in advanced analytics to improve planning and forecasting accuracy.”