article thumbnail

How Can CIOs Accelerate Supply Chain Transformation? Think Less Planning, More Real-Time Decision-Making

Logistics Viewpoints

As an engineer, former solutions architect and now CEO of a leading supply chain technology company, I have a real affinity and respect for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their teams, without whom successful enterprise technology deployments would be impossible. What does that look like? Let’s go back to OTIF.

article thumbnail

Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation. Their vision guiding this transformation is the creation of a highly effective IBP process. The improved costing information will then be used to improve the supply chain planning model.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Supply Chain Transformation in the Digital Age

Enterra Insights

Company executives are increasingly aware of the importance of supply chains in making companies successful. A couple of years ago, however, a McKinsey study concluded companies weren’t investing enough in supply chain transformation technologies. Technology and supply chain transformation.

article thumbnail

Digital Supply Chain Transformation Still in Early Stages

Enterra Insights

”[2] Steve Banker ( @steve_scm ), Vice President of Supply Chain Services at Arc Advisory Group, agrees it’s a fair question. He writes, “Companies mean different things by the term ‘digital supply chain transformation.’

article thumbnail

Strategy for Supply Chain Transformation in the Age of Scarcity

QAD

This scarcity issue is only amplified when we review the aging workforce in the delivery industry and the lack of interest from younger generations to jump in a semi-truck for short- and long-haul transports. The post Strategy for Supply Chain Transformation in the Age of Scarcity appeared first on QAD Blog.

article thumbnail

The Internet of Things and Supply Chain Transformation

Enterra Insights

Early IoT adopters in the transportation, retail, energy, agriculture, healthcare, and city management sectors are proving the IoT’s value every day. ”[5] Martincic adds, “Asset tracking (RFID) allows a supply chain manager to know in real-time where a product, truck, or shipping container is located.

article thumbnail

It’s Long Overdue: Time to Bridge the Link Between Planning and Execution

Logistics Viewpoints

As an industry, linking supply chain planning and execution has been discussed for decades. The ability to unify key processes is closely tied to making timely, informed decisions – and the speed and quality of decision-making are crucial factors that significantly impact overall company performance.