Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2022

Brilliant in technical ideas of product innovation and in overall vision but often not versed in all the various operational details and timelines to achieve objectives. The EV mobility sector is hot right now, and Tesla is no longer the only innovative player. Elon Musk is an obvious exception.

Resource Reduction 52

Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 52

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 8, 2022

Bringing diverse people and thereby diverse perspectives into the workplace leads to a greatly enhanced ability to generate ideas and problem solve, which lead to solutions, innovation and business transformation.”.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Creative, innovative thinker with a bias for action. Positive attitude – toward the job and toward others. Resilience – the ability to deal effectively with adversity without affecting your performance (dealing with good days & bad days). Leadership (Amazon’s 14 leadership principles).

Supply Chain Design 60

Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 60

NC State SCRC

MARCH 17, 2017

Then this becomes a great forum for innovation.” There should be a learning curve, as every problem is unique and requires a different approach. Even if you have done the problem before – challenge yourself on how can we do it better this time! ” Robin Shahani from TD Ameritrade offered a different view.

Procurement 40

Procurement Buyer Training Miami Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

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.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 22, 2023

There remains metals, castings and component availability challenges, along with demands for added wages and benefits across this industry’s global supply networks.

India 59

India Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Aerospace 59

NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 21, 2017

This is an important concept that relates to how transparent supply chains need to create a culture of openness across the network. We want to be able to reward suppliers and distributors for transparency and openness, as well as for “bad ideas” that are part of the creative innovation process.

Supply Chain Strategy 40

Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Cost Reduction Strategies Modeling 40

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Real-Time Data will also be key in managing risk and disruption, given what was a particularly horrific hurricane season this year. Supplier driven innovation was also a major theme at the Procurement Leaders meeting in Miami this spring. This is how innovation ultimately occurs.

Predictive Analytics Software 72

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

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

There is the opportunity for both parties to shed past practices and come up with innovative approaches that place workers in the position to be able to share both in the future profits of their employers and plan for the skills impacts and opportunities involved in the transformation to EV and hybrid vehicle production.

Negotiating Skills 64

Negotiating Skills Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 64