The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Supply chain visibility is critical across every component of the pharma sector. The pharma sector has long faced scrutiny that exceeds what is typical for even highly regulated industries. These factors add up to create an incredibly tense supply chain, but the scrutiny is only getting worst.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Supply chain visibility is critical across every component of the pharma sector. The pharma sector has long faced scrutiny that exceeds what is typical for even highly regulated industries. These factors add up to create an incredibly tense supply chain, but the scrutiny is only getting worst.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

Factories for most commodities (other than essential commodities, pharma, medicinal and medical devices, food and groceries) were shutdown globally. China fully shutdown its manufacturing output during this phase affecting consumers globally. Huge demand supply issues breaking the ever-so-fragile supply chain globally.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cooper University Health Care Relies Upon Real-time Alerts to Improve Operations Cooper University Health Care, like most companies, struggled with their supply chain during COVID. The company bought a risk solution that provides real-time alerts to potential supply disruptions. We knew exactly what we couldn’t get.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is a higher priority than ever. In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. We must plan, source, make, and deliver differently for supply chain sustainability.

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Logility

AUGUST 16, 2022

Logility nominated for its work with client iNova Pharmaceuticals. a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced its recognition as one of SupplyChainBrain ’s 2022 100 Great Supply Chain Partners. ATLANTA, GA (August 16, 2022) – Logility, Inc.,

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 7, 2016

Last month I have been asked to make a presentation at the Global BME Supply Chain conference in Frankfurt about supply chain segmentation in the Pharma industry. I do truly believe that this topic is the next opportunity area for meaningful improvement in overall Pharma supply chain practices.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

There is a belief that manufacturing is a mechanical process with not much thinking involved. While this is wrong for manufacturing in general it is especially wrong for process manufacturers – companies that produce food and beverages, paints, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. What is process manufacturing?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2018

Manufacturing is on the cusp of an explosion in growth and innovation in 2018. Regulatory reform has been top-of-mind for supply chain executives and political leaders in the US since the 2016 election. These facts set the stage for exponential manufacturing growth in 2018. Check Out the Top 2018 Manufacturing Trends.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

With more than 90 years of innovation in diabetes care, Novo Nordisk is a global pharmaceutical leader. Each year at Supply Chain Insights we study performance and improvement of companies in each industry. The patterns of BMS and Merck are typical in the pharmaceutical industry. A Closer Look at Results.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

When companies want to digitally transform their supply chain capabilities, moving to an integrated business planning process (IBP) is often at the heart of the transformation. In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. Dean Sorenson concurs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

Varda Space Industries secures $42m for off-planet manufacturing. As Steve Banker wrote about in last week’s news roundup, the worldwide shortage of semiconductors is expected to last through the first quarter of 2023 at a minimum according to the electronics supply chain analysis firm Supplyframe.

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SupplyShift

JULY 23, 2021

Supply chains account for the vast majority of any organization’s sustainability impact, and companies around the world are waking up to the need to improve social and environmental conditions with their suppliers. For more info, join their Sustainable Procurement Ambassadors LinkedIn group.

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SupplyShift

JULY 23, 2021

Supply chains account for the vast majority of any organization’s sustainability impact, so companies around the world are working hard to improve social and environmental conditions with their suppliers. Procurement and Supply Chain. Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI). CPGs and Retail.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

The MediLedger Project aims to demonstrate compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, utilizing capabilities found with blockchain technology to track and trace prescription medicines. The MediLedger Project has aspirations beyond helping to enable pharmaceutical companies to achieve DSCSA compliance. Chronicled, Inc.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 4, 2021

To improve their ability to grapple with issues like climate change, deforestation, plastic pollution and human rights abuses, industry-leading companies are now collaborating to form corporate responsibility coalitions, aligning their focus on ESG, GHG reductions, and supply chain scrutiny. The Collaborative Corporates.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

The article introduced the concept of self-service planning and challenged companies to rethink the concepts of supply chain planning. Supply Chain Insights Training, 2024 The Opportunity Based on my research, I believe there is an opportunity to reduce the number of planning roles by 80-85%. So my questions are simple.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

At Supply Chain Insights, we have been actively working in our own mine sweeping project. These are mainly North American-based manufacturers, distributors and retailers.) The company was then assigned to one of 37 peer groups based on the Supply Chains to Admire methodology.

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Elementum

JUNE 6, 2018

Last year, China boasted the world’s second largest pharmaceutical market. Recently, the country has taken steps to boost investments in its generic pharmaceuticals sector. How could a new flood of cheap, mass-produced generics from China affect the US pharma sector given current trade tensions? A Threat to US Pharma?

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Alessandro de Luca, Senior Vice President, Head of Global Supply Network Operations at Merck Group. The pharmaceutical supply chain requires the right mind-set, real-time communication throughout and clear accountability. What is your responsibility regarding the supply chain? “I By Helen Armstrong.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 15, 2018

When it comes to big events in 2018, let’s not forget about the world of supply chain planning. Catch SCM World’s Live Americas 2018 in Miami, Florida – an exclusive forum for SVPs and VPs of supply chain looking to drive the roadmap to digitize their supply chains. Here are just a few at a glance.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

We are pleased to announce to our Supply Chain Matters readers the listening availability of our latest podcast: Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions and Instilling Supply Network Resilience in Post Pandemic Supply Networks. He has lived and held leadership roles in Europe , Asia and the U.S. Bob Ferrari.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 4, 2021

To improve their ability to grapple with issues like climate change, deforestation, plastic pollution and human rights abuses, industry-leading companies are now collaborating to form corporate responsibility coalitions, aligning their focus on ESG, GHG reductions, and supply chain scrutiny.

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Elementum

JUNE 6, 2018

Last year, China boasted the world’s second largest pharmaceutical market. Recently, the country has taken steps to boost investments in its generic pharmaceuticals sector. How could a new flood of cheap, mass-produced generics from China affect the US pharma sector given current trade tensions? A Threat to US Pharma?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 24, 2024

billion in new cost cuts which are to be focused on operational and supply chain efficiencies. We observed the rather troubling and concerning developments that occurred in the global-wide spread in 2020 that locked-down populations, institutions and multi-tiered industry supply networks. billion by the end of 2027.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Read on to hear Craig’s expert insights on the current landscape and what companies can do to accelerate supply chain resilience in the midst of increased supply chain disruptions. Tell us a bit about your background in Life Sciences. How is the Life Sciences industry different post-COVID?

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IQMS

JUNE 25, 2019

The majority of enterprises are prioritizing their blockchain pilots that concentrate on supply chains improvements (53%) and the Internet of Things (51%) according to Deloitte’s latest blockchain survey. The Supply Chain Management enterprise software market is growing from $12.2B IoT in Supply Chains.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 22, 2013

This week, Gartner is hosting their annual supply chain conference. It is now the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. The research tries to establish “ who did supply chain best ” by looking at a weighted formula of Year-over-Year Growth, Return on Assets (ROA), and Inventory Turns for the Fortune 500 companies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. Historically, the traditional supply chain focused on improving costs. Today, more mature supply chain teams focus on delivering value. Supply Chain Organizations By The Numbers. A Look at History.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Last week, at Supply Chain Insights , as part of our monthly webinar series, I hosted a panel discussion on the current state of the healthcare value network. Hosting this webinar series is one of the favorite parts of my job as the Founder of Supply Chain Insights. Current State: Costs are rising.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

APRIL 1, 2014

I will not reveal the name of the organisation for obvious reasons but their Supply Chain is one very impressive, slick machine. Across the Source, Plan, Make and Deliver Supply Chain disciplines we can see excellence and leading edge systems and performance. No month-end Sales target push! What an organisation!

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 12, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our April 12, 2022 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based blog readership. In August 2021, A.P.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 18, 2019

LogiPharma 2019 featured a strong lineup of speakers and life sciences supply chain industry experts who delivered valuable and relevant content, spurring attendees to participate with passion while host (and former Premiership Rugby match official) David Kurk injected a good dose of energy and humor to keep things moving.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As the 2021 holiday season revs into full swing, supply chain snarls continue to plague seasonal sales. If current supply chain troubles weren’t enough to deal with, the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has everyone wondering whether living with Covid-19 is the new normal.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Although it may seem counterintuitive for a third-party logistics provider (3PL), like Cerasis, to trumpet such prospects, the resounding impact will drive greater efficiencies in supply chains. In general, today’s supply chain executives and managers continue using outdated, manual data entry processes, which will increase risk.

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Supply Chain Insights

MAY 5, 2014

Today, there is no good measure of supply chain excellence. This summer, during the countdown to our Global Summit, we will be releasing the work on the Supply Chain Index. This month we are launching the first elements of the Supply Chain Index. It is core to our mission at Supply Chain Insights.

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