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Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
In manufacturing-based companies, 70-80% of costs are in the processes of source, make and deliver. While the practices of finance are over 200 years old, in contrast, supply chain as a cross-functional practice (the combination of make, source and deliver) was recently defined in 1982. This research was tough work. The results?
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 16, 2014
Despite two decades of advancement in supply chain technologies, companies are struggling to gain balance at the intersection of operating margin, inventory turns and case fulfillment. The research that I have conducted has enabled me to look at this holistically. They are slow to adapt. It is easier said than done.
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Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 15, 2018
The field of supply chain management–combining source, make and deliver–into a common process started in 1982. My focus is on research. My caution is not so fast… 95% of companies are not making progress at the intersection of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and asset strategies. best results?
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 18, 2015
In our research on organizational alignment , we find that the alignment gaps are felt differently across the organization. The goal of this post is to share recent research on the impact of the Supply Chain Center of Excellence on alignment. The CSCO, CIO and CFO have very different views. This is a sign of organizational maturity.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 5, 2013
It was a sultry day in Philadelphia. Comprehensive view of source, make and deliver. Most often the focus is on transportation or logistics, but does not take into consideration the trade-offs between make, source and deliver. Focus is on make, source and deliver together. Focus on the level of inventory.
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 19, 2015
I try to make each post interesting and novel based on research-based insights. In most ‘benchmarking activities’, self-reported data is the most common source. However, for elements like forecast error, customer service and slow-moving inventory self-reported data is not sufficient. This is one element of inventory.
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 13, 2015
I knew nothing about the world of logistics, inventory management and order optimization. Much to my chagrin, when I entered into the world of supply chain, the processes of source, make and deliver were usually not designed. Instead, I think that it needs to be holistic to balance the trade-offs of source, make and deliver together.
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