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Supply Chain Resilience. Really?

Supply Chain Shaman

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Interestingly, in Q3 2023, 38% of manufacturers, distributors and retailers missed their target for revenue guidance for the quarter. My conclusion?

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2020 Requires Big Wings and Feet

Supply Chain Shaman

Next year’s conference will be on September 8th-11th in Franklin, TN, south of Nashville, TN. The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” The budget is for a fiscal year with quarter reporting and updates. Background. Time horizon.

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Singing the inventory blues

Cathy Roberson

Consumers have not necessarily put the brakes on buying stuff, and it's just that some consumers are being more mindful of what to purchase thanks to inflation. Croc's latest quarter, ending June 30, reported record revenue, up 51% year-over-year and gross profit up 26% year-over-year.