Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2022

Looming transportation shortages in the United States with the adoption of AB5 and the redefinition of the owner-operator are risks. Clorox based on their supply chain segmentation work is also clearer on strategy helping the company to be more balanced cross-functionally as they face the headwinds of market turmoil.

Supply and Demand 217

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 217

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 29, 2016

As I study research methods, and the market, I realize the lies I’ve spun for prior employers (Gartner and AMR Research) are untrue: The AMR Research Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics. This research, released in 2005, gives a compelling view of a metrics hierarchy. Bimodal Supply Chains Are a Viable Strategy.

Inventory Reduction 0

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Gartner 0

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. How Labor Shortages Have Hurt the Supply Chain. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Lack of Inventory Visibility and Metrics. Carrying inventory is a necessary evil. Too much inventory means profits are eaten away by storage costs. Too little inventory and sales opportunities are lost. Poor Visibility into Inventory in Transit. Finding the Right Transportation. They are: 1.

Omnichannel 100

Omnichannel Logistics Network Optimization Software Retail Inventory Reduction 100

4WL Consulting

JUNE 12, 2015

A lean manufacturing environment should involve a shorter lead time, lesser inventory and improved throughput. A consolidated supplier base eliminates variances in inventory and reduces overheads, particularly for the supply of C-parts. . #5

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 100

ToolsGroup

JULY 11, 2017

Gartner recommends multiplying the planned unit volume: by price to generate monetized revenue plans, by cost to generate monetized inventory plans, by margin to generate monetized profit plans. 4-9% decrease in the value of obsolete inventory as a percentage of total stocked goods (product costs).

S&OP 92

S&OP Supply and Demand Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 92

BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2012

The conference format and size were just right to allow comfortable sharing of ideas and lessons learned about various topics from S&OP and supply chain planning, to inventory optimization and transportation. It was the general consensus of the group that there is value to be delivered from supply chain segmentation.

S&OP 64

S&OP Supply Chain Segmentation Inventory Reduction Price Mitigation Strategies 64