NC State SCRC

JUNE 21, 2017

A lot of blogs and writers are discussing the role of machines vs. humans and their relationship, especially in the context of supply chain management. Concern by executives is expressed around how to socialize these changes, the communication strategy for the digital economy, and getting people to adapt.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Strategy 40

Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2018

We often talk about the importance of people, process, and technology in Supply Chain Management, but many times the people dimension gets the short end of the stick, especially when most of the headlines today are about cool technology trends like blockchain, artificial intelligence and driverless trucks.

Talent Management 112

Talent Management Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Logistics 112

NC State SCRC

MARCH 17, 2017

If an expert says you know how to solve the problem – then maybe they are thinking it is too easy. Even if you have done the problem before – challenge yourself on how can we do it better this time! To achieve these things means we need to help procurement to build confidence and understand how to be a good ambassador.

Procurement 40

Procurement Miami Buyer Training Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 21, 2013

I recently visited with a large services company, and learned a few things talking to their supply chain recruiters that provided some great insights for students to think about. This simple act lets them know that you know how to create a relationship, nurture it, and develop it. Guaranteed that they won’t get back to you.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 60

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Supply Chain Talent Management Talent Management 60

NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 21, 2017

A core element in the LIVING supply chain is the concept around the “Anti-Control Tower”, of what has been called a “data democracy”. As we move into a connected, LIVING supply chain, the people who will be the most productive in this environment will be uniquely adept at building mental models around data.

Supply Chain Strategy 40

Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Cost Reduction Strategies Modeling 40

NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Marsh did not have centralized approach to supply chain management. But because of their less mature supply chain organization, the net income percentage was in the low single digits. Stuart discussed the need for a supply chain Swiss Army knife skill set. We would never move that material!”.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 4, 2015

We may also see forums for industry collaboration that identifies best practices, shared insights, and an opportunity to drive a standard approach to what are emerging as very large and complex risks in the global supply chain. As we’ve noted in prior posts, talent is the key to procurement organizations.

Procurement Analytics 60

Procurement Analytics Predictive Analytics Predictive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing 60

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 22, 2017

I had an opportunity to work on a number of exciting projects this past year, and in the process, spent a lot of time talking about digital supply chains with a lot of really informed people. This will become especially important in healthcare supply chains , where data governance is abysmal for the most part.

Predictive Analytics Software 72

Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 72