Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2013

These examples point to a key metric that’s emerging for quantifying the value of social networking : Time-to-Resolution. Four years ago, when I started conducting executive workshops on social networking, very few supply chain executives (who tend to fall in the Baby Boomer generation) reported using social networking technologies.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2025

It also requires detailed inventories of hazardous materials; To support developing countries, IMO has organized various workshops on ship recycling to raise awareness of the Convention internationally.

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QAD

AUGUST 24, 2021

Disruption is the watchword for manufacturers these days – even without the global COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturers constantly deal with supply chain interruptions, fluid customer demands, global economic pressures, and technology-driven competition, among other forces. Business Change Management.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Every year, senior supply chain executives from pharmaceuticals manufacturers, medical devices manufacturers and hospital groups attend for elite-level, interactive peer discussions. Through interactive peer discussions, get up-to-date knowledge on: Theme One: End-to-end Supply Chain Metrics. Register now!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Suppliers provide components for products you manufacture and sell. At one point I was put in charge of a global manufacturing operations team. I discussed our situation with him and he suggested to me that I needed a workshop with all of our suppliers together, even if they were competitors. All of those relationships ended.

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2023

If you’re a product developer, manufacturer, or part of an engineering team, you know the excitement, challenge, and profitability that come from transforming an idea into an actual product. Leveraging internal audits to align quality management with key business metrics When asked what are the benefits of conducting an internal audit?

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BlueYonder

JULY 31, 2023

In an increasingly challenging commerce space where order management capabilities form the backbone of a retailer’s fulfillment infrastructure, retailers, distributors, 3PL’s, and manufacturers are challenged by monolithic, legacy technology that no longer fits their needs. Value This metric sounds obvious but is often overlooked.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2015

The commercial model of the company is to make money through speaking, research studies for others, facilitated workshops, benchmarking, training and events. Lora wrote the books Supply Chain Metrics That Matter and Bricks Matter , and is currently working on her third book, Leadership Matters.

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Arkieva

JULY 1, 2016

In the early 1980s, trolling through AI and OR workshops, we discovered Dr. Karl Kempf from Intel had independently uncovered the importance of this lesson which he continues to use today as clearly the best agent of change of the Modern Era. Decisions are made about scheduling releases into the manufacturing line or staffing levels.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 25, 2025

Metric and More than Numbers Although followers and views are usually touted, the greater value is felt in emotional attachment and brand attachment. An example of such logic is how Plixi accurately utilizes tactics that can be considered ethically sound to increase engagement in such a way that looks and feels natural.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 18, 2019

Kaizen and lean manufacturing occupy the same theoretical orbit. This approach reduced error occurrence and wastage and boosted efficiency, helping Toyota evolve into the biggest vehicle manufacturer on Earth. Be transparent: Leverage accessible performance metrics to propel operational decision-making.

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ThroughPut

MAY 22, 2024

The core components of an ERP system are supply chain management (SCM), financial management and accounting, manufacturing and production, sales and customer relationship management (CRM), human resources management (HRM), and business intelligence and analytics. What are the Core Components of an ERP System?

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

I had the privilege of facilitating and witnessing first hand a great example of what a true strategic partnership looks like recently, when a large pharmaceutical brand met with a large global Contract Drug Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) at their site. The parties decided to host a collaborative workshop. The mood is tense.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

This implementation was a “white board / bootstrap” exercise; we totally designed and changed our processes to adopt much of the standard Oliver Wight methodologies and processes, which included extensive education and workshops to start, and then full implementation. Prior to this experience, I never heard of S&OP or Oliver Wight.

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Provenance

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

During a two-day workshop in September 2017, 15 ISEAL member organisations were introduced to blockchain technology and participated in supply chain mapping and group ideation on the role of blockchain in addressing existing challenges. Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) and Provenance kick-off the two day workshop.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 18, 2018

This project is the e xtension of an executive workshop we ran last fall. MUFG Union Bank Strategic Performance Metrics. The Strategic Metrics should serve the needs of a Chief Procurement Officer that operates as a critical part of the enterprise, encompassing all material program elements. Premier Category Calendar.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2024

It includes all supply chain activities from manufacturing to delivery, helping businesses understand profitability at a granular level. SCM Supply Chain Management – The oversight of materials, information, and finances as they move from supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Typical metrics will include on-time delivery, cost savings/reductions, quality performance, innovation contributions, and more. Many organizations have multiple locations and manufacturing sites associated with their business. Higher-level management from both sides of the relationship should attend.

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Internal audits are vital for companies that manufacture consumer electronics, medical devices, biotechnology, and other industries that develop highly complex products. Engineering and manufacturing companies face a staggering amount of disruption, daily challenges, supply chain issues, and competition. 1 Why do an internal audit?

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Study the needs of your supply chain in order to make informed predictions. “Many manufacturers practice demand-driven logistics, meaning they are focused on their customers’ buying signals. In those situations, true scalability is more readily achievable if manufacturers are also focused on their customers’ demand signals.”

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RFgen

JANUARY 18, 2024

For instance, training for finance department staff would concentrate on financial reporting and budgeting features, while supply chain team training would cover inventory management and manufacturing functionalities. Adding a continuous learning program can further enhance overall training. These will vary depending on your needs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

I also had the opportunity to speak at the GHX conference and facilitate a leadership workshop on the required changes for implantable devices. Here are some of the quotes from the workshop I led yesterday that helped me to better understand the industry: “A process born out of chaos is chaos. Medical Device Manufacturer.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

The Port of Shenzhen –a central manufacturing and export hub including the Yantian terminal that handles 25% of all U.S.-bound Still, the manufacturing plants and distribution centers are closed. Taiwan manufacturers 60% of global semiconductors. Semiconductor manufacturing consumes 10% of the island’s water supply.

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Unleashed

MARCH 6, 2023

Stakeholder relationships The food and beverage industry also relies on relationships across its stakeholder group – from producers and manufacturers to distributors and customers. Your marketing plan, which will likely draw on such a workshop, should then structure a strategy to take advantage of those opportunities.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Value Chain segmentation—designing a fit for purpose supply chain—was the focus of the strategy day workshop. As shown in Figure 1, the company now has sales of 6.1B$, manufacturers 40+ brands in 24 countries while selling products in 100 countries. The problem was not contract manufacturing costs/efficiency. Reflections.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 11, 2025

A lot of the legwork is done earlymaterial selection, product architecture, and manufacturing determine how easily an item can be reused. How to implement Define Metrics Early Establish what factors to measure and list down numerical goals for return rates, recovery efficiency, and lifecycle costs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

In this blog post, I will apply this methodology and discuss the potential redefinition of three digital processes: Digital Manufacturing, Digital Path-to-Purchase, and Digital Agriculture. Or did the machine fail in the digital manufacturing process? 3) Digital Manufacturing What improves the life of equipment? 4) e-commerce.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 19, 2017

Further, tracking the performance of assets within a manufacturing facility or workshop is easier as the assets are confined to a boundary. which provides a more accurate insight on the issue.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

In 2008, the company manufactured 2.5% PCA’s customers were larger food manufacturers. The manufacturers sourced the peanut butter primarily on cost. When I do workshops on driving data sharing across the industry, the sales group of the seller of products often calls me aside for a one-on-one talk.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Or is it the use of the Internet of Things to transform manufacturing or reduce issues with counterfeiting? This issue is that the orders have inherent order latency (The time for customer purchases to translate to manufacturing orders). The opportunities are numerous. This challenge to the status quo is uncomfortable.

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