Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

The two most significant factors were a rise in time between the booking to gate in at the port, up 43%, and the ocean transit time, up 36%. Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Source E2open Shipping Index). in the second year of the pandemic.

Procurement Analytics 221

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 221

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses. However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. Worse, overall S&OP development and progress seems to have stalled.

S&OP 60

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 60

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The two most significant factors were a rise in time between the booking to gate in at the port, up 43%, and the ocean transit time, up 36%. Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Source E2open Shipping Index). in the second year of the pandemic.

Procurement Analytics 195

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 195

ThroughPut

MAY 22, 2024

Naturally, one of the reasons that businesses hesitate to adopt AI is the time it takes to realize ROI. With time running short, businesses need to build a clear business case for AI with a concrete plan of action that rapidly – and incrementally – achieves ROI.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Inventory Reduction 52

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Cardinal Health Supply Chain Cardinal Health’s medical segment manufactures, sources and distributes Cardinal Health branded medical, surgical and laboratory products. Supply Planning Implementations are Just Harder The previous SCP implementation had not gone well. I put my name on the line.” Cardinal Health developed two COEs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 176

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 176

QAD

MARCH 9, 2023

Continual Supply Chain Disruption is Here to Stay Who could have imagined that the level of supply chain disruption experienced during the pandemic was just the beginning? The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains around the world and the dust has never settled. How Have Global Supply Chains Changed Since the Pandemic?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 93

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Modeling 93

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

I was not sure what the discussion was going to be, but I was hoping to be wide-awake by the time that I got to the corner of 18 th Street to meet my client. I was not sure what the discussion was going to be, but I was hoping to be wide-awake by the time that I got to the corner of 18 th Street to meet my client. client meeting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 224

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 224

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2013

In this time, I have worked with over 500 companies. I am afraid for many it has been just talk. To understand supply chain excellence, Abby and I have been studying pattern recognition for industry peer groups at the intersection of the metrics in the Supply Chain Effective Frontier of growth, profitability, cycles and complexity.

Gartner 268

Gartner S&OP Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software 268

DynaSys

JANUARY 20, 2021

Develop a plan for rehiring, re-engaging or (if necessary) increasing staff, based on demand and your S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) decisions. Beyond pandemics, this applies to recessions, wars, and natural disasters as well as industry-specific downturns and shifts – and to good times too.

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 97

Logility

DECEMBER 2, 2020

I grew up in a time before people knew much about being eco-friendly or “Green,” so the concept of sustainability isn’t usually at the top of my mind. Higher forecast accuracy supporting a mature S&OP process allows a company to hold less inventory, run more efficient plants, and improve transportation efficiency.

Supply Chain Planning Software 133

Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 133

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“May you live in interesting times,” widely attributed as a Chinese curse, some claim this as a blessing; whichever side you take, this is exactly what’s happening in the supply chain world since 2020, and it looks like we will be living with this blessing/curse for a while longer. Composability as an Enabler of Agility & Resilience.

Supply Chain Planning Software 194

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Forecasting Software 194

ShipBob

JANUARY 28, 2022

That’s why it’s crucial to track inventory management KPIs consistently. . In this article, we break down what inventory KPIs entail, why they matter, and which metrics are most valuable for you to track. . Not sure what those metrics are? 15 most valuable inventory KPIs to keep track of. Inventory accuracy.

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 98

DynaSys

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

As months go by, if we do not see a working vaccine coming relatively soon, people may just get tired of following protocols and let their guards down. These are just a few high profile examples. There is competition for resources, though more infrequently and less dramatically as time passes. Regional Pandemic Relapses.

Modeling 97

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 97

Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Intelligent IBP effectively combines human and machine strengths with good decision practices to consistently make timely, high-quality, horizon agnostic business decisions. I think it is time to update the IBP belief sytem to be more reflective of current times, technology & ways of working, and create a modern IBP vision.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Negotiating Skills 78

ToolsGroup

MARCH 5, 2019

And while each market can be unique, we found a few repeating themes in our own experience and from sources including Gartner and our customers Procter and Gamble (P&G) and Cipla Medpro. And distances can be deceiving (both internally and importing), causing long lead times. Supply chain planning in emerging markets is different.

Supply Chain Planning Software 159

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning 159

Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

I said, “that’s fine, I’ll take that one”. Foolishly, the army decided to send me to Cranfield University in the UK to study for a masters’ in logistics, and that just opened up a whole new world. Supply Chain Next · 017 – Rob O’Byrne. It’s embarrassing to say, but I’ve been in logistics since 1975.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Much to my chagrin, when I entered into the world of supply chain, the processes of source, make and deliver were usually not designed. 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, they just happened. It is in my blood.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

Cathy Roberson

APRIL 6, 2022

Are today’s visibility tools missing something? However, in defense of logisticians, perhaps the definition has evolved over the years thanks to the complexity of today’s supply chains and the adoption of cloud-based systems, AI, and machine learning. Taylor Wilkerson @THWilkerson Forecasting Here’s the thing.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software 52

Provenance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

“66% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products but most organizations don’t know the farmers they source from, let alone their impact.” – Kahlil Baker, CEO and Founder, Farm-Trace. Over time, users upload farm observations via simple surveys. Shoppers want proof, so our platform demands it.

Analytics Software 74

Analytics Software Sustainability Demand Planning Software Procurement Analytics 74

Arkieva

JANUARY 27, 2017

The goal of the evaluation is to identify waste areas, specifically, ways that current processes can be enhanced to reduce costs and improve delivery times. Inaccurate forecasting often stems from inaccessibility to real-time data. Determine the Metrics That Matter. Source: Arkieva. Improving Forecast Accuracy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization 60

Supply Chain Network

MAY 27, 2017

Whether it was Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Just In Time (JIT), Just In Time II (JITII), Quick Response (QR), Efficient Consumer Response (ECR), Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) or more recently the very popular Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) I’ve pretty much seen them all.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Forecasting Software Scenario Planning 60

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 1, 2013

It is probably me, and I hate to ask it in the group, and I would certainly hate to APPEAR in your blog tomorrow, but can you explain it ONE more time?” It is just you and me, dude. Let’s start with the difference between market-driven versus marketing-driven processes. ” It is ok. It is ok. .

Modeling 231

Modeling Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 231

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

What’s Normal Anyways? Companies have leveraged digital tools, and evolving skills, to collect vast data about product or raw materials sourcing, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing. They use advanced ERP software and S&OP strategy to match supply with demand, and turn over inventory faster and faster.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 2, 2018

Multi Echelon Inventory Management requires analysis across the full end-to-end (e2e) supply chain to determine what inventory is needed, where it should be held and in what format; balancing at all times commercial requirements with supply. The start-point for any Inventory Optimization initiative is Visibility.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 100

Enterra Insights

JULY 28, 2020

”[1] In fact, speed and agility apply to all aspects of business operations, not just interactions with consumers. Automating processes enables supply chain managers to reduce costs and increase supply chain throughout, whilst giving businesses the information they need to respond in real-time to rapidly changing market conditions.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 100

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

A recent report, ‘ Technological Tipping Points ’ by the World Economic Forum (WEF), takes a look into a crystal ball, examining the timing and impact of 21 ‘tipping points,’ which they describe as “moments when a specific technological shift hits mainstream society.” But it’s not just individuals taking part. Apparently everything.

Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

DynaSys

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

You’ve just been chewed out by the Head of Accounts because she was forced to ship an order to a major customer two weeks late…and it’s your fault. This is not a unique conversation in your organization because your on time delivery is only about 75%… even among your A customers it’s barely 80%. So you’ve finally had enough!

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software Optimization Software 52

Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses. However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. Worse, overall S&OP development and progress seems to have stalled.

S&OP 60

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 60

Requis

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

And even at that time he was doing something completely new: he was running simulations using software applications. By way of an example, a long time ago I worked for a company that had an agreement with a supplier to share savings (they got 50% and our company got 50%). I use finance to show the value.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

As I spent the time reflecting over the last three weeks, the number of articles streaming into my feed on supply chain implications was high, but most of them were wrong. ” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia.

Modeling 284

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 284

Unleashed

JANUARY 10, 2023

In short, supply chain planning is about making sure you’re maximising efficiency through every phase of a product’s lifecycle. By reducing the cost and lead times of your goods, you’ll make more from each sale. Without it, you’ll struggle to forecast lead times and supply chain costs. And it all starts here.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

Integrated business planning ( IBP ) is gaining a lot of traction as more companies seek to advance their sales and operations planning (S&OP) process. That’s not a bad answer. Effective IBP demands the discipline that KPIs can instill. For example: Verify your strategy. What are your long-term goals?

Metrics 130

Metrics Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

Let’s start with the basics. Let’s start with the basics. A forecast is a time-phased view, or projection, of future demand. They vary in time-frequency, planning horizon, granularity, and unit of measure. An easy way to think about time horizons is to align the thinking with supplying lead times.

Supply and Demand 386

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software 386

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

The changeover times for the CM Bartlelts was 5X more prolonged than the more agile IM machines. Equipment washouts represented 11% of the change over time and were a significant barrier to agility. I reached out to the corporate R&D team for help, but they did not have the time to work on the change. Sharing My Experience.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 299

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 299

Arkieva

AUGUST 4, 2015

You have a favorite forecast accuracy metric(s) you’ve been practicing within the organization for a while, and now you think you are ready to bring it to the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meeting as a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) of your demand planning process. Let us take his ideas one at a time.

Forecasting 60

Forecasting Meeting S&OP Report 60

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Remember those times when we used to stroll down the block and find local stores such as the mom-and-pop diners and get the chance to relish the coziness and sense of family environment there. Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 262

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 262

Logility

MARCH 24, 2021

But research suggests the most widespread and stinging criticism of IBP was that it was just mature Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) by any other name. Rather than jump into the fray with more arguments and more acronyms, consider this: the most recent of the sources cited above is seven years old !

Supply Chain Planning Software 174

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 174