The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Supported by partners Heriot-Watt University, Pedersen & Partners and RV Consultancy, the full-day agenda featured a stellar line-up of speakers presenting and discussing key issues facing logistics and supply chain management practitioners. But just what is an intelligent control tower?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. According to my research, top-performing supply chains possess three very different qualities. What did we find?

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ThroughPut

MAY 22, 2024

In the aggressively competitive digital era, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the few technologies that has immense potential to revolutionize business operations, outcomes and revenue alike. Naturally, one of the reasons that businesses hesitate to adopt AI is the time it takes to realize ROI.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2024

In 2016, we finished a study on continuous improvement. In the study, when we asked for the top elements of business pain to drive continuous improvement for companies greater than 5B$ in annual revenue, as shown in Figure 1, we found the largest issues with cross-functional alignment and availability of talent. What Drives Value?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2021

Supply chain management is a team sport. Just as there are many flavors of sports teams, there are many types of supply chains. The supply chain is also a team sport needing clear goals, rules, and coaches. When a company attempts to automate processes without clarity, problems ensue.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

As I shopped at Best Buy for office supplies, I struggled to not think about the massive disruption of electronics supply chain. As I shopped at Best Buy for office supplies, I struggled to not think about the massive disruption of electronics supply chain. Supply chains operate blindly on order data.

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ThroughPut

MAY 3, 2024

It’s no longer just about getting goods from A to B; it’s become a vital piece of the supply chain puzzle. Everything is connected – what happens in one part of the supply chain can shake things up in logistics, and the other way around. and making smart moves in real-time, as everything around keeps shifting.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 27, 2024

The Evolution of Retail Supply Chain & Logistics: A Pre-AI Overview In the pre-AI era, the retail sector was markedly different, especially since the traditional supply chain and logistics models were largely driven by manual labor. How is AI Revolutionizing Retail Supply Chains?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

I brace myself for a late flight for a 2:00 AM arrival as the clock ticks-an echo of time lost. I love the stories but question the fit of the metaphor(s) for a supply chain conference. I love the stories but question the fit of the metaphor(s) for a supply chain conference. Today, I ended a 45-day speaking tour.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

This week, I will speak at Llamasoft’s conference on improving supply chain network design. One of the reports that I am writing is on the state of Supply Chain Planning (SCP). The capabilities are just too different. This slide supports that what we have today just sucks. Bear with me on this rant.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

For most retailers, the key to providing the personal touch online is technology. The editorial team at BusinessMatters Magazine writes, “Customer service technologies are [providing] plenty of new ways that brands can engage with customers in order to offer an optimized service.”[1] They are: 1.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Interview with Lora Cecere, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights and Author of Supply Chain Metrics that Matter ( published December 2014 ). Lora Cecere is the founder and CEO of the research firm Supply Chain Insights. Thanks for your time today. What inspired you to write your book?

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QAD

APRIL 13, 2023

While Contract Pharma & BioPharma manufacturers continue to experience an increase in demand for more projects, new challenges are emerging from nearly every angle including new regulatory and quality requirements, workforce shortages and of course, supply chain disruptions. is likely to reach 2.1

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Over the course of the last two years, we at Supply Chain Insight s have worked on a methodology to gauge supply chain improvement. We named it the Supply Chain Index. We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During Background on the Supply Chain Index.

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Logility

MAY 7, 2020

We know the right information can significantly improve a company’s ability to reduce operating expenses, improve customer service and reduce the time needed to respond to market disruptions and opportunities. Exponential Growth in Supply Chain Data. However, capturing the data you need is just the start of the journey.

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HICX Solutions

MAY 1, 2024

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the supplier landscape, and the need for efficiency and risk management, optimizing the supplier onboarding process has become more important than ever. In addition, according to Kurt, the median organization onboards about 10% of new suppliers from their overall supply base annually.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. M odern transportation networks and supply chains continuously adapt to market volatility and transitions. M odern transportation networks and supply chains continuously adapt to market volatility and transitions.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 4, 2019

by Bill DuBois The life sciences supply chain starts with a miracle. Everything we talk about in supply chain starts with discovering that product you can market and sell. How many times have you heard we need to take care of our data before we can start a project? One in twenty. That’s taken us years.”.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

ERP software has the ability to connect and transform every aspect of an enterprise. Today’s Software-as-a-Service model provides businesses with a level of efficiency that helps them work smarter, faster, and more cost-effectively. What is ERP Software? Overall, ERP software enables businesses to function more effectively.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Study shows most companies are still formulating and gaining support for a digital strategy, and fear of change is the biggest roadblock. By George Fowler, group vice president, Spinnaker Supply Chain. Thus, increasing the need for a faster, more agile supply chain enabled by digitization enables.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

If you’re a supply chain management professional, you’re probably aware of how important it is to continuously improve your skills and knowledge in this field. Fortunately, there are numerous courses available to help you develop your expertise in supply chain management, regardless of your level of experience.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success. A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

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Unleashed

MAY 9, 2024

In the same amount of time, and with the same resources, one factory produces twice as many products. It can be defined as achieving the desired output with the least amount of input – whether that’s fewer raw materials , labour, time, or energy. What is manufacturing efficiency? What is good manufacturing efficiency?

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 21, 2023

They include all software, hardware, or third-party services designed to facilitate more efficient inventory management practices. According to Zebra’s Retail Vision Study , reducing stock-outs and overstocks can lower inventory costs by 10%. This can occur due to changes in technology, market trends, or regulatory requirements.

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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. So, I started thinking about how supply chain management can impact the environment and concluded that supply chain managers are Green Superheroes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

…the weekend is just around the corner. This is my 440th blog post and the tenth anniversary Supply Chain Shaman. It is for this reason, that I use COV analysis to type logical supply chain flows. Companies do not have one supply chain, they have many. 5), an intermittent supply chain (COV of.5-1.5),

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 19, 2024

RMC is not just any building material; it’s inherently time-sensitive. This critical time frame shapes the entire ready mix concrete logistics. Longer distances can lead to issues with setting time. It not only impacts supply chain efficiency, but also customer satisfaction and revenue.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

As time goes on, these high energies dissipate. Or agreement on the definition of supply chain excellence. Sometimes, even the definition of a supply chain is not clear. The focus is on digitization—automating today’s processes—versus rethinking process excellence based on the art of the possible.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

Lately, as I reflected on my conversations with John (fictitious name) when I was at AMR Research, I yearn to go back in time. Driving Improvements in Supply Chain Excellence. I did not think that anyone had a clear definition of supply chain excellence. I advocated a study, an analysis of market value.

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American Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Supply chain management plays a crucial role in the success of businesses across industries. This article explores the importance of innovation in supply chain management and highlights key areas where innovation can revolutionize traditional practices.

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Elementum

AUGUST 16, 2022

The next generation of cloud native computing could change the way supply chain does business. Executive Summary Wherever your company finds itself on the technology adoption spectrum, you’ve probably already concluded that cloud computing has taken over the world, or you’re preparing for that eventuality in the near future.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Warehouse automation stats show that automation is making a big impact on warehouses and distribution centers. There are many driving forces behind the automation trend, from rising labor costs to rapid growth in ecommerce sales and a growing demand for rapid order fulfillment , such as two-day and even same-day delivery.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

In a recent study, MIT found that companies that focus on 5 key initiatives to improve their supply chain data can have a big impact on their bottom line. Some supply chain companies are leaning on the power of analytics to help streamline their processes and get ahead of their competitors. Hanesbrand Inc. ,

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). About the Supply Chains to Admire Methodology.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 8, 2014

I now have a working manuscript for the entire book of Metrics That Matter. I jeopardized the release date of the book by taking an extra three months to finish the Supply Chain Index work. He is trying to figure out the answer to these questions: What defines supply chain excellence? It is time for reflections.

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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.’ For example, as of March 2022, 81% of Americans say the supply chain is a significant source of stress. Image source: APA.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 8, 2019

Supply chain managers probably come as close to being generalists as anyone in the business field. That’s why Lora Cecere ( @lcecere ), founder of Supply Chain Insights, insists, “The supply chain IS Business, not a department within a business.”[1] Supply chain management requires analytical thinking.

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