Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2017

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. There is a general lack of understanding of the impact of complexity on supply chain performance. A Closer Look at Value Chains.

Inventory Reduction 157

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o9 Solutions

JANUARY 20, 2022

Pressure is mounting for measurable progress in supply chain transformation to achieve an environmental and socially sustainable end-state and to do so with an unprecedented level of transparency. The opportunities to be derived from sustainable transformation include: Enhanced brand value. Increased revenues.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The 3-day conference included thought leadership speakers, exchange forums and Tech Talks addressing a broad range of supply chain management and talent related topics. Other speakers and session forums provided messages related to not only the ongoing need to invest in supply chain transformation, but talent transformation as well.

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Logility

MAY 7, 2020

Companies across all industries and sizes struggle to make sense of and value from the available mountains of data. This article will discuss the opportunity generated from the explosion of supply chain planning data and the necessity for digital supply chain transformation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2015

Opinion makes up 50% of the rating; and in the ranking system, company comparisons are against each other with little consideration of industry drivers. Supply chain leaders manage a complex system of non-linear, but very inter-connected metrics. Leaders need to balance a portfolio of metrics. Improvement in Costs.

Gartner 150

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. To go through business transformation successfully, I believe change management is the first key success factor.

Automotive 88

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ThroughPut

JULY 24, 2022

The retail industry has been witnessing unending turmoil over the last couple of years by way of a series of challenges – ranging from shifts in purchasing habits and consumer demands to the vagaries of a relentless global pandemic that continues to trigger seismic upheavals. Focus on both top and bottom-line growth.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

The more that I work on supply chain metrics, the more that I believe that both the SCOR model and the Gartner Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics (which I worked on for the period of 2006-2010) reward functional, not end-to-end supply chain behavior. Lora Cecere is the Supply Chain Shaman.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

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. Forge New Directions for Supply Chain 2030. Reporting Structure.

S&OP 154

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

I recall writing a paper in university on ‘The Quality of Working Life’ and interviewing various industry leaders. Below are characteristics I have seen as a road warrior that demonstrate strong company culture in supply chain organizations: Concise communication of supply chain metrics displaying past, present and projected performance.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Immediately following the keynote speaker, Trevor Miles, Vice President of Thought Leadership at Kinaxis, along with other technology vendors, will take part in the following panel topic: Technology advancements have been at the heart of supply chain transformations during the past decade. Learn More. Schedule Meeting.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Many analysts believe, however, that time for caution has passed when it comes to digital supply chain transformation. Nevertheless, “wait and see” seems to be the position of many supply chain professionals. Steps towards digital supply chain transformation. ”[6].

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2015

As a result, in each post, I try to take a new angle and hopefully propel industry thinking forward. Today, I am going to share five insights that I have gleaned from our work on Supply Chain Planning Benchmarking. There are many different meanings/understandings of the term supply chain benchmarking in the industry.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 6, 2015

Join us for the event which focuses on seven important themes: Supply Chains to Admire: At this conference we will unveil the results of the second year of analyzing supply chain improvement and performance by industry in our work on Supply Chains to Admire. We hope to see you there!

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

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. Forge New Directions for Supply Chain 2030. Reporting Structure.

S&OP 152

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BlueYonder

MARCH 7, 2024

The global automotive industry is a huge customer; Finley noted that the new, all-electric BMW i7 luxury sedan features hundreds of onsemi chips. But onsemi also serves the global energy, aerospace and defense, industrial, and medical markets. The company manufactures its diverse solutions at 19 sites in nine countries.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

” I have been studying the evolution of inventory technologies as an industry analyst since 2002. The supply chain is a complex system with increasing complexity. At Supply Chain Insights , this is our passion. This is in preparation for the 2015 Supply Chains to Admire Report.

Inventory Reduction 150

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Locus Robotics

DECEMBER 22, 2020

By David Paquin | Director of Industrial, Locus Robotics. 2020 has been the year of product changeovers in supply chain. For the early adopters of digital supply chain transformation, the changes in demand have been manageable and quick to adapt to. Hiring extra labor to help with the manual changes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2015

There is less consistency on an industry standard definition for these processes. The industry is stuck. I find it interesting, that demand satisfaction is rated lower than tactical supply by the planners. The industry is stuck. About the Author: Lora Cecere is the Founder of Supply Chain Insights.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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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. SAP CEO Christien Klein noted in the company’s reporting that: “ SAP has delivered: We met or exceeded our outlook for 2023 in all key metrics.”

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 28, 2023

When considering what to tackle first, businesses and their supply chain management and manufacturing operational teams should initially have a clear understanding of their supply chain and/or plant level metrics that need to be improved in both current and likely future business and performance needs.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Sunil Roy , who leads Blue Yonder’s Industrial Manufacturing Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and executive customer events that we prepared for jointly. Sunil: It’s important to start with metrics. And how should they be solving for them?

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Hosting this webinar series is one of the favorite parts of my job as the Founder of Supply Chain Insights. They each lag in their understanding of supply chain excellence, and are now struggling to build effective supply chain teams. The level of growth is a surprise. For most, it is a sore point.

Pharmaceutical 169

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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.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

As part of our Expert Insights series, Supply Chain Nation sat down with Rich Sherman, a leading supply chain industry consultant and analyst to discuss his book, Supply Chain Transformation: Practical Roadmap for Best Practice Results. The leaders are constantly investing early.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 11, 2022

As Supply Chain Matters readers are likely aware, Kinaxis has been a continuous thought leadership sponsor of our blog. That translates to the capability of planners to be table to set parameters of optimization, weighting either cost, value to business metric performance or other parameters to calculate best feasible plans.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Whereas [some companies] embrace ‘being digital’ — this is ‘digital transformation’ at its best — it’s a total paradigm shift in the culture and operations — it’s not just about buying the latest digital tool, but about creating a new system, new cadence, new mindset.”[3]. Paths to supply chain transformation.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 12, 2023

Manufacturing and supply chain sustainability needs and objectives are increasingly being tied to having a context toward avoiding carbon and resource waste. It is rather important to understand such misalignments before undertaking a technology enabled transformation initiative.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2015

Our goal is to help supply chain visionaries, around the world, break the mold and drive higher levels of financial improvement. The conference will feature case studies on supply chain transformation, digital transformation and insights from supply chain leaders on the Supply Chain to Admire analysis.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2015

Join us at the digital showcase during our Welcome Reception on September 8th to get hands-on experience and gain exposure to case studies by supply chain leaders that are driving outside-in transformations. Supply Chain Transformation.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

Digital transformation is one topic that is dominating our industry—and rightfully so, considering the significant competitive advantages and opportunities it brings to global supply chains. But first, what’s behind this industry-wide transformation? Case Study: Microsoft’s Digital Transformation.

Supply Chain Transformation 62

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

Digital transformation is one topic that is dominating our industry—and rightfully so, considering the significant competitive advantages and opportunities it brings to global supply chains. But first, what’s behind this industry-wide transformation? Case Study: Microsoft’s Digital Transformation.

Supply Chain Transformation 48

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

Digital transformation is one topic that is dominating our industry—and rightfully so, considering the significant competitive advantages and opportunities it brings to global supply chains. But first, what’s behind this industry-wide transformation? Case Study: Microsoft’s Digital Transformation.

Supply Chain Transformation 48

Supply Chain Transformation Gartner Supply Chain Software Trends 48

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This requires the mapping and rethinking of supply chain processes. The digital supply chain transformation requires rethinking the basics. Historically, supply chain processes were functional focused on make, source and deliver. About Lora: Lora Cecere is the Founder of Supply Chain Insights.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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BlueYonder

APRIL 5, 2017

This can be overcome, however, with proper focus and metrics. Jeff has over 20 years’ experience leading supply chain transformations for large companies. The biggest challenge here is how effectively demand planning can get done with the day-to-day firefighting that often consumes a replenishment group.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

It is hard because academic programs are out of step with the market, and that the consortia programs of CSCMP and APICS, while driving functional improvements, are not equal to the task of giving us the building blocks to drive a digital transformation. Learn and adapt the thinking to your industry. Barrier #1. Inside-out Thinking.

Supply and Demand 150

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BlueYonder

APRIL 5, 2017

This can be overcome, however, with proper focus and metrics. Jeff has over 20 years’ experience leading supply chain transformations for large companies. The biggest challenge here is how effectively demand planning can get done with the day-to-day firefighting that often consumes a replenishment group.

Supply and Demand 40

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