Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 6, 2015

In the process of compiling the Supply Chains to Admire report for last year’s Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , the research team at Supply Chain Insights calculated the rate of supply chain improvement of companies by industry for the period of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

At their request I wrote on the digital supply chain. Digital supply chain is such a buzzword. The digital supply chain is about SO much more than gadgets.” Yet, within the supply chain, everyone waits for data and insights. Supply chains do not move in the cadence of the market.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Here’s the supply chain conferences we love and will be attending. Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. Kinaxis is pleased to be a Premier Sponsor and participate in panel discussion of the 2014 EMEA Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. Supply Chain Insights Global Summit.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2017

When I engage with supply chain leaders , I ask the question, “Are you making progress?” It is hard work to maintain the status quo in metrics performance. A balanced portfolio of metrics delivers the greatest value. The supply chain is a complex, non-linear system. Most are treading water.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2015

Supply chain leaders are competitive. They want to drive supply chain excellence; but today, the definition is not clear. At the time, I was a new analyst at AMR Research and the concept of scoring supply chains was new. Synonyms include deception, fraud, scam. To move forward, goal clarity is essential.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. 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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Supply Chain Insights

MARCH 16, 2015

One focus to create content for supply chain visionaries. Nine out of ten companies are stuck: unable to make progress on a portfolio of supply chain metrics. We are now ready to tackle the next phase of extending this content into new products to help supply chain teams gain first-mover advantage.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

Or agreement on the definition of supply chain excellence. Sometimes, even the definition of a supply chain is not clear. What Is A Digital Transformation? I define digital as the rethinking the atoms and electrons of the supply chain. Supply chain planning’s goal is to improve decisions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. In contrast, as a regional supply chain leader in the 1990’s, my company had one S&OP. I frequently see groups of supply chain leaders arguing about the right for individual businesses to define their own systems/process.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 5, 2017

This can include sales, marketing, sales & operations planning (S&OP), supply chain, and others who have business intelligence that needs to be included in the demand plan, or who need to be brought into the forecast at a higher level to drive the business. This can be overcome, however, with proper focus and metrics.

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Supply Chain Insights

MARCH 20, 2013

The options for supply chain training abound. This includes organizations like APICS, CSCMP, IBF, Accenture Academy, and the Supply Chain Council. So, why would Supply Chain Insights offer training? The course is designed to give participants a greater understanding of supply chain excellence.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 6, 2015

As I walked, I reflected on the many discussions that I have recently had with multiple supply chain leaders on Supply Chain Excellence. Today, I am deep into the recent research on the Supply Chain Centers of Excellence. 5) Supply Chain Excellence Work Is Important. We would love your input.).

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 24, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of B2B, and ERP Cloud based software provider SAP SE’s formal reporting of Q4 and fiscal full year 2023 financial performance. Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of B2B, and ERP Cloud based software provider SAP SE’s formal reporting of Q4 and fiscal full year 2023 financial performance.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 5, 2017

This can include sales, marketing, sales & operations planning (S&OP), supply chain, and others who have business intelligence that needs to be included in the demand plan, or who need to be brought into the forecast at a higher level to drive the business. This can be overcome, however, with proper focus and metrics.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 28, 2023

The following is a continuation of a supply chain technology thought leadership education series developed in collaboration with Replan. Such an environment requires manufacturing and supply chain processes to be able to more proactively sense, pivot and respond to market changes.

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2015

I first met Shane in 2007 at the beginning of his work with Syngenta’s value chain. I was working at AMR Research, and the group asked for help to understand the concepts of being demand-driven. Seldom do I see a commercial leader transition to supply chain, and I wanted to gain his insights. The times were tough.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

The supply chain is a complex system with increasing complexity. Few companies manage their supply chains end-to-end; and as a result, cannot manage inventory holistically. The supply chain leader manages performance at the intersection of inventory turns, operating margin and customer service.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Peggy was a speaker at the Supply Chain Global Summit. As shown in Table A, the Company ranked 3 out of 12 companies in their peer group on driving supply chain improvement as measured by the Supply Chain Index. Involve Employees in the Digital Transformation. She had some exciting news.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 11, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides initial highlights and commentary related to supply chain planning tech provider Kinaxis’s annual 2022 customer conference. Supply chain concurrent planning technology provider Kinaxis conducted its annual Kinexions ‘22 customer conference in San Diego , California this week.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 12, 2023

The following is a continuation of a supply chain technology thought leadership education series developed in collaboration with Replan. Such an environment requires manufacturing and supply chain processes to be able to more proactively sense, pivot and respond to constant or rapidly changing market conditions.

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Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For the last decade supply chain leaders and CIO’s have been evaluating when and how to move their supply chain applications to the cloud. Increased visibility – a cloud platform provides real-time visibility into critical supply chain data, such as inventory levels, which can help you make informed decisions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. Today I also want to report that, based on over a decade of scientific discovery, traditional supply chain practices are not best practices. Let me explain.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 1, 2015

But they managed to not just change, but actually transform their supply chain organization in just four years. How they managed to do that is what resonated with me the most when I read this new case study released by Aberdeen Group. A lot of supply chain organizations find themselves in this type of situation.

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Bristlecone

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

18, 2019 – Bristlecone , the trusted partner in supply chain transformation, is pleased to announce that its flagship supply chain app, Sense.ai, is now available on a free trial basis. can elevate their supply chain’s performance with: True end-to-end visibility of the entire supply chain ecosystem.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 9, 2021

In episode seven of Be Ready for Anything, industry insider Bob Ferrari discusses the pivotal factors affecting global supply chain revitalization in the coming year. Discover how to pinpoint your investments in supply chain management and regain your balance, even in a shifting marketplace. Take a listen!

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Financial balance sheet improvements cannot be driven by traditional supply chain processes. In the words of a supply chain leader yesterday, “Lora, please give me stories of success. When I first met Nick, he was driving a supply chain transformation at VTech Communications. Operating Margin.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented global supply chain disruptions, impacting the flow of parts and finished goods around the world. The disruption caused by COVID-19 is unique in that it impacted supply chains across all industries.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 4, 2013

My long-term blog readers may remember that two years ago, when I left AMR Research after the acquisition by Gartner Group, that I became more serious about my health. I see a lot of parallels in the training that I did for the triathlon, and the work that I am doing on financial ratios with Abby Mayer on my team at Supply Chain Insights.

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Material Handling & Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

That’s how I felt when I first heard about digital transformation. In supply chain management, it was all anyone could talk about. Every article discussed the importance of digitally transforming the supply chain. Using First Principles to Understand Digital Supply Chain Transformation.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Our look at the Top 25 (plus 4) Supply Chains of 2018 examines how the best companies in the world excel at managing their global supply chains. One of the most popular articles we’ve ever done is our look at analyst group Gartner’s annual ranking of the Top 25 Supply Chains.

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Alloy

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Alloy recently had the pleasure of joining the Slalom Digital Innovation in Supply Chain Summit , January 23–24 in Seattle. One of the most interesting sessions was a breakout on Digital Transformation, led by Slalom. How does a company establish a clear end state vision for digital transformation?

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Prior to these enhancement phases our supply chain was run mainly through spreadsheets and individualized and siloed processes, resulting in a volatile and unpredictable situation. Our metrics were poor, limited staff were wasting time fighting fires and chasing data, and change was certainly needed.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2015

I walked into the event early before my speaking slot and sat down to listen to the CFO of Samsung Europe wrap-up his speech about his supply chain. After his presentation, there was a facilitated networking session on the role of the CFO in supply chain. Supply chain capabilities disappoint.

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