ToolsGroup

APRIL 27, 2022

‘Blorft’ is an adjective I just made up that means ‘Completely overwhelmed but proceeding as if everything is fine and reacting to the stress with the torpor of a possum.’ Image source: APA. For example, as of March 2022, 81% of Americans say the supply chain is a significant source of stress.

Sourcing Strategies 296

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Price Mitigation Strategies Strategy 296

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

EcoVadis

MAY 25, 2017

Here are a few highlights for inspiration: Time to get Exponential! This strategy was echoed in the Johnson & Johnson / Tessy Plastics workshop which detailed their buyer-supplier collaboration to drive sustainability to deeper tiers of the supply chain. Collaboration. Throughout the two days the theme of collaboration was present.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Supply Chain Strategy Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

It sometimes seems like S&OP is stuck in a time warp, where the same old things as 30 years ago are being discussed. Introduction. In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses. Whatever maturity model or consultancy support companies use, S&OP seems to get stuck. Where to go from here for S&OP?

S&OP 60

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

BlueYonder

JULY 31, 2023

It’s time to take a step back and imagine new ways to address commerce technology challenges. When, really, it might be just one or two functions falling behind the curve and harming aspects of inventory management, workforce allocation, or the ability to fulfill promises to customers. Where to start?

Optimal Sourcing 83

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Expense Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 83

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

I was in Orlando, Florida this week moderating workshops for a logistics service provider client. req’d) How Blockchain Could Benefit Levi’s Worker Well-Being Initiative (Sourcing Journal) Companies Plan for Tariffs, More Paperwork in Case of ‘No-Deal’ Brexit (WSJ – sub. What does this mean for shippers and receivers?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 104

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Demand Planning Software 104

Provenance

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

It documents ideas for how certifiers can leverage blockchain technology to reduce audit inefficiency, create a single source of truth for chain of custody (CoC) tracking and support sustainability data reporting. Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) and Provenance kick-off the two day workshop. Get in touch here.

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Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software Sustainability Supply Chain 67