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. For many I am a rebel. Why do I do this?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

At Supply Chain Insights , this is our passion. We are systemically evaluating each industry in the Supply Chain Insights Metrics That Matter series of reports. Gain an understanding of what is a digital supply chain, and learn more about the capabilities of new technologies to drive innovation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

Sometimes, even the definition of a supply chain is not clear. Instead of pushing innovation forward, I see companies using the term “digital” as a path for IT spending. In contrast, the digital supply chain transformation solves problems and defines opportunities based on the confluence of technologies shown in Figure 1.

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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. The belief of “best practices” as defined by historic supply chain processes is not supported by the balance sheet analysis.

Inventory Reduction

Logility

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The cloud has emerged as the cornerstone of modern business and supply chain innovation. Yet, many manufacturers still rely on outdated, self-managed ERPs – and the consequences are nothing short of severe for every supply chain they touch.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2015

Supply chain capabilities disappoint. In our research for the book Supply Chain Metrics That Matter , we find that this is the case for 90% of companies. Over the last decade the average company has dramatically improved employee productivity, and driven reductions in cash-to-cash metrics. You are not alone.

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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. The event’s focus is on next-generation supply chain thinking.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2015

Gain an understanding of what is a digital supply chain, and learn more about the capabilities of new technologies to drive innovation. Supply Chain Transformation. Join us the morning of September 10 th to gain insights on how Lenovo, Wright Medical and Seagate have driven supply chain transformation.

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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. The event’s focus is on next-generation supply chain thinking.

S&OP

Logility

MAY 7, 2020

This article will discuss the opportunity generated from the explosion of supply chain planning data and the necessity for digital supply chain transformation. Exponential Growth in Supply Chain Data. Digital Supply Chain Transformation. System Foundation Building Blocks.

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

We recently participated in two conferences that both focused on this topic: Transparency 18 , a freight visibility summit hosted by FreightWaves, and the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference —Move to Mastery: Innovate, Disrupt, and Scale the Digital Supply Chain. Advanced analytics. API connectivity.

Supply Chain Transformation

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

When I first met Nick, he was driving a supply chain transformation at VTech Communications. I followed his journey during the period of 2006-2011, and wanted to check in with him to gain his insights on the selection of VTech as a finalist in the Supply Chains to Admire research. The company was interesting.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

ICONic Customer Awards celebrate organizations and individuals who are making a name for themselves by embracing innovation, challenging the status quo, and delivering great results. Here are my top reasons why: You can make a huge impact on other executives considering similar transformations. How did you overcome it?

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 6, 2015

Gain an understanding of what is a digital supply chain, and learn more about the capabilities of new technologies to drive innovation. Join the digital showcase on the first day to get hands-on experience and gain exposure to case studies by supply chain leaders that are driving outside-in transformations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 10, 2017

When her employees kept breaking their tablets on the production floor, Peggy used lean-production thought processes to innovate for new answers. While many employers would have penalized the employees for tablet breakage , Peggy explored the world of wearables to enable her digital manufacturing transformation. About Agco.

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

We recently participated in two conferences that both focused on this topic: Transparency 18 , a freight visibility summit hosted by FreightWaves, and the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference —Move to Mastery: Innovate, Disrupt, and Scale the Digital Supply Chain. Advanced analytics. API connectivity.

Supply Chain Transformation

TMC

JULY 10, 2018

We recently participated in two conferences that both focused on this topic: Transparency 18 , a freight visibility summit hosted by FreightWaves, and the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference —Move to Mastery: Innovate, Disrupt, and Scale the Digital Supply Chain. Advanced analytics. API connectivity.

Supply Chain Transformation

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary this Editor dwells on data relative to U.S. corporations having actually accelerated stock buyback efforts contrasted to ongoing investment needs for supply chain transformation focused on added agility, more improved resilience and augmented technology support.

Supply Chain Transformation

Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The primary business drivers to moving to the cloud are: Leveraging a network of data and information – A cloud environment creates enormous value for the supply chain by leveraging a network of data and information to allow greater collaboration and continuous innovation.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 24, 2015

We are three years into our supply chain transformation journey focused solely on our customers. Customer centricity needs to be a weapon in every supply chain executive’s utility belt. Turning customer focus from an idea to something practical is often achieved with metrics. Our customers are winning.”.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

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. Embrace change, understanding that change is the only constant in supply chain.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. This Part 2 blog post will explore the innovative solutions and initiatives that will ensure success for the digital journey. And how should they be solving for them?

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. In this Part 2 blog post, we will continue to explore how automotive manufacturers are carrying out effective supply chain initiatives and their innovative solutions.

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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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Locus Robotics

DECEMBER 22, 2020

For the early adopters of digital supply chain transformation, the changes in demand have been manageable and quick to adapt to. Gartner researchers encourage manufacturers to seek out new innovations that promise long-term success, and not to rely on short term results (i.e. expecting measurable returns in year one).

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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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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 laggards are always behind.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 13, 2024

Blue Yonder’s new white paper — “A Guide to Transforming Your Manufacturing Processes” — includes some powerful recommendations. In short, manufacturers need to reimagine their foundational processes to create additional resilience, then match those new processes with innovative digital technologies and new network structures.

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o9 Solutions

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Companies that embrace integrated approaches to sustainability data for logical business reasons, not just compliance reasons, and embrace digitalization will be positioned to successfully achieve sustainable supply chain transformation. . How can we help?

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

According to consultants Bain , the data generated by digital procurement solutions can identify ways to improve performance and pinpoint areas for innovation and collaboration – as well as identify risks with sufficient lead time to react. Data muscle is transforming the strategic role of procurement,” they state. He is not alone.

Optimal Sourcing

Alloy

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Alloy recently had the pleasure of joining the Slalom Digital Innovation in Supply Chain Summit , January 23–24 in Seattle. How can you overcome a deeply rooted culture to drive innovation and transformation? However, almost all leaders believe the benefits are worth it, especially for supply chain.

Alloy

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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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

So the CSR score too is more of a popularity contest than a consistent metric. According to Gartner, the only area where the company is investing more than supply chain is in developing 3D printing technology. The company aims to reduce time-to-market by half the time of conventional processes.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Online retailers who have embraced digital supply chain transformation did so to combat common logistics challenges that came to a head during the pandemic. This article offers a roadmap in how to move forward with supply chain digital transformation, and how partnering with a 3PL like ShipBob can help. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Analytical innovation and digital transformation drove step-change capabilities within the office and marketing. The question is, “How can the supply chain leader drive digital transformation to deliver transformational capabilities?”. About Lora: Lora Cecere is the Founder of Supply Chain Insights.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

It’s likely that in the coming months and years, many supply chain leaders will look to automation solutions that help to minimize physical contact and the number of touches required to move products through the supply chain. Adapt to the next-gen supply chain model. ” — Michael Varney and Wil G.

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Bristlecone

AUGUST 17, 2020

What we need to do is remove the disconnects between the positioning of use cases for digital transformation and their applicability to the organization labeled ‘Old Commerce.’. This requires companies to reimagine use cases and, accordingly, define (or redefine) their transformation roadmap. Beyond 2020. Technology is available.

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