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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

Nari holds a master’s degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai. He has published numerous thought leadership articles, whitepapers, blogs and delivered dozens of webinars during his career.

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Overcoming The Barriers to Use Channel Data

Supply Chain Shaman

However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. The decline in inventory turns uses cash. I pulled up my covers to go to sleep four hours later. My question is, “Why?”

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The Secret to Successful Enterprise Strategy? Always Include Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Opz

In this guest commentary, John McKeller , senior lecturer for the Wisconsin School of Business Grainger Center for Supply Chain Managemen t at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains four key considerations for successfully integrating a firm’s strategy with supply chain management. Create the right metrics and monitor them.

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Managing a Third Party Logistics Partnership

The Logistics of Logistics

He is a guest speaker at the Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The relationship will not work without trust and Continuous Improvements through constant communication in your relationship. He also writes for THE GOOD WORD, LinkedIn and other Supply Chain Blogs. He is certified as a C.P.M.,CPIM,

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Kimberly-Clark: A Demand-driven Leader

Supply Chain Shaman

The first day that I worked with the Kimberly-Clark team, it was snowing in Neenah, Wisconsin. In the Supply Chain Metrics that Matter table, we can clearly see that “operating margin” and “inventory turns” matter to public financial performance. Note the trends in operating margins and inventory turns.

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Service Level Agreement Defined

The Logistics of Logistics

Inventory Record Accuracy via Cycle Counting and Root Cause analysis. He is a guest speaker at the Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Turnaround time. Cost Reduction agreements over time. Continuous Improvement Initiatives. Optimization specifics (LTL/TL as well). He is certified as a C.P.M.,CPIM,

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New Survey Says Alignment of Supply Chain and Business Strategies Is Critical to Success

Tompkins Blog

“We found that the better the level of alignment, the more likely it is that companies are achieving their objectives for cost reduction, customer service, and other metrics,” explains Bruce Tompkins, executive director of the Consortium and author of the report.