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How Do You Define a Mature Supply Chain Planning Organization? (Part 1)

Supply Chain Shaman

It was a sultry day in Philadelphia. Management and planning of the entire network against a value network strategy. Integration of corporate social responsibility metrics in planning. Recognition of asset strategies in go-to-market plans. There is a lack of clarity on what drives value and metrics are functional.

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Wanted: Supply Chain Architects!

Supply Chain Shaman

I knew nothing about the world of logistics, inventory management and order optimization. Based on the corporate strategy, the most efficient supply chain–with the lowest cost per case–may not be most effective. It is usually driven by the logistics and transportation functions. The year was 1985.

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Supply Chain: The True Game of Risk

Supply Chain Shaman

The value network of suppliers and logistics providers is largely managed by spreadsheets and email with no system of record for interactions. for the public training in Philadelphia on August 13th and developing the content for the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit in September. Technology has not caught up.

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Good Safety is Good Business at the LogiChem 2015 Conference

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Last week’s 2015 LogiChem conference was held in Philadelphia, PA, the birthplace of the signing of our Declaration of Independence. It was a great opportunity to share expertise and insights, not only about the global logistics marketplace, but also about a 3PL’s perspective on the bulk chemical supply chain.

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The Lenovo Way

Supply Chain Shaman

Here we share the perspective of Mick Jones, Vice President for Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy, Mick shares these insights. Not a novice, Mick previously, he worked at DHL and Exel Logistics in senior supply chain roles. This means being the partner of choice across the SC from Logistics to Parts.

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Do No Harm…

Supply Chain Shaman

I have learned that supply chain systems are more complex than I originally thought, and that the relationships between supply chain metrics are nonlinear. On October 15th, I will be speaking on the Qunitiq World Tour in Philadelphia. After three years of research, I have just refined the methodology to start to pull the trends.