Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. Historically, the traditional supply chain focused on improving costs. Today, more mature supply chain teams focus on delivering value. We find that companies can improve one, but not two of the metrics. The reason?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Review of SQM Metrics and Issues Across 5 Core Industries. #1: 1: Pharmaceuticals. 1: Pharmaceuticals.

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Locus

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Also, this is the most preferred delivery method for selling time-sensitive products in the pharmaceutical industry. It has become a priority for the pharmaceutical industry as it meets the customers’ need for convenience and safety. Why has it become essential to deliver medicines on the same day or on-demand?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

We finished our report on the maturation of hospital supply chains , and I have put the finishing touches on the Healthcare Supply Chain Index for this Thursday’s webinar. New Supply Chain Leader of a Regional Children’s Hospital. “We Supply Chain Leader of a Large Hospital. “We

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Here’s the supply chain conferences we love and will be attending. Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. Kinaxis is pleased to be a Premier Sponsor and participate in panel discussion of the 2014 EMEA Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. Schedule Meeting. September 10-11. London, UK.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In supply chain management, it is widely accepted that holding enough finished goods inventory to fulfill every order is just too costly. Ipsen , a global bio-pharmaceutical company with $3 billion in annual revenues, disproves that. Ipsen , a global bio-pharmaceutical company with $3 billion in annual revenues, disproves that.

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Aera Technology

AUGUST 26, 2016

So what does this have to do with supply chain? Dependency, reliability and trust in your suppliers is a major part of what defines a gold medal supply chain. But, many supply reliability problems that arise can be monitored in real-time and even prevented. A lot, actually.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2017

When I engage with supply chain leaders , I ask the question, “Are you making progress?” It is hard work to maintain the status quo in metrics performance. A balanced portfolio of metrics delivers the greatest value. The supply chain is a complex, non-linear system. Most are treading water.

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DynaSys

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

A Three Part Article Series from QAD DynaSys – Supply Chain Organizations Concerns in a Post-Pandemic World. Read Part One 10 COVID-19 Lessons for the Resilient Supply Chain. Discover Part Two The 6 Greatest Challenges to your Supply Chain if you missed them. Global or local supply chain bottlenecks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 17, 2015

Then it is off to Dallas to speak on Supply Chain Metrics That Matter at the Dallas CSCMP roundtable and complete some more client work. Life is busy on the road, but I am deep in thought about the wild things, the beasts at work that are undermining supply chain progress. Figure 2: Supply Chain Effective Frontier.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 7, 2020

We have been tossing around ideas… all of us have been on the front lines dealing with the COVID crisis in healthcare supply chains: PPE, masks, testing kits, disinfectants, testing kits, and of course, healthcare providers who are burning out quickly. Tracking of materials in the supply chain. 2) Discriminators.

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Aera Technology

AUGUST 9, 2016

Achieving success in the supply chain isn’t all that different. With the Summer Olympics upon us, we’ll be taking the opportunity to break down some of the elements you need to have a gold medal supply chain. Here are three tips for how you can use supply chain intelligence to stay ahead of the competition: 1.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

What is also real is the impact it has on supply chains. In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. Three stages of building a sustainable supply chain.

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6 River Systems

JULY 21, 2020

Much like a body part dies off without regular blood supply, the part of the business that is not properly served by the supply chain also dies off. The supply chain is a network of different companies, each serving a different function. Demand planning cannot be undertaken by the supply chain acting as a silo.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 27, 2014

” A Demand Planner for a Large Multinational Pharmaceutical Company. I rescheduled my Monday to meet with a client on a pressing deadline and worked through the night to edit and refine the reports/journals for last week’s newsletter. This is a networking group that meets by phone once a month. Last week was a blur.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Failure to accurately track key metrics can lead to huge losses down the road. But in today’s climate with perpetual labor shortages, market instability and increasingly complex global supply chains, this historic approach will only serve to magnify the challenges mentioned above. Pharmaceuticals. Manufacturing.

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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. Senior executives at both companies had meet last week, and the it was a tense meeting.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A dedicated caregiver can meet the exact needs of the patient in the comfort of their home. Much like the pharma supply chain, the maturation of the home healthcare supply chain has also been on the back burner for a long time. Challenges in Providing Home Healthcare Services.

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Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 31, 2017

Mastering your demand will drive whether your supply organization can meet your sales plan and, if it can’t, what options are available to address the shortfall. The magic ingredient to S&OP is the essence of the Supply and Demand balancing act. Getting this first, essential ingredient right is the foundation of it all.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Failure to accurately track key metrics can lead to huge losses down the road. But in today’s climate with perpetual labor shortages, market instability and increasingly complex global supply chains, this historic approach will only serve to magnify the challenges mentioned above. Pharmaceuticals. Manufacturing.

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Tompkins Blog

JANUARY 13, 2014

By Bruce Tompkins, Executive Director, Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium. Performing an assessment of your company’s supply chains may seem pretty basic. However unique skills and expertise are often required to ensure your supply chain aligns with your strategic objectives.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 27, 2014

NC State kicked off classes last week, and as usual our incoming group of MBA students were lined up with projects as part of their entry class into supply chain management, MBA 541. I have been teaching this class, called Supply Chain Relationships, for the last 15 years at NC State.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

This is a story for the Eds, Franks, and Toms working together in supply chains across the globe. It is also a story for a young supply chain manager attempting to make a difference, but feeling stymied. My Monday morning staff meetings could have been a Saturday night live skit. Need for Supply Chain Leadership.

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QAD

JUNE 27, 2019

All operator, production order and equipment transactions are recorded via data lake technology to provide for advanced traceability and operational metrics. I was fortunate to be able to kick-off the Life Sciences session by presenting with Matthew Hinchman from Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services. Join Us Next Year in Las Vegas!

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 2, 2018

From the most basic to the most advanced organization, Inventory Optimization is a critical goal and one which underpins the effectiveness of the supply chain operation. The aim is to meet segmented Customer Centric service strategies with the right mix of inventory to meet targeted on shelf availability.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

To achieve this the customer shares information on sales and product needs with the supplier, who is then able to ensure the correct amount of inventory is supplied. VMI creates efficiencies in the supply chain as it ensures data from sales is a key part of the inventory management system.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 12, 2023

The following is a continuation of a supply chain technology thought leadership education series developed in collaboration with Replan. Such an environment requires manufacturing and supply chain processes to be able to more proactively sense, pivot and respond to constant or rapidly changing market conditions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2016

This morning, we announced the Supply Chains to Admire Winners and Finalists for 2016. Selfishly, we need standard for our research, but we also want to help supply chain leaders gain new insights from a deep data-driven analysis. There is no agreed standard for supply chain excellence. Why do we do it?

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IQMS

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) enable supply chain networks and manufacturing to stay synchronized, scale and flex to fluctuations in demand. There’s no substitute for experience when it comes to any given MES providers’ systems being able to meet the unique, complex needs of your specific area of manufacturing.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 30, 2020

Makers of all types of products turn to third-party logistics (3PL) providers to optimize warehousing and distribution operations in order to meet modern supply chain demands. Shopify) platforms, and custom reporting on key metrics. Associates must wash hands with soap and water after handling any food or pharma product.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Operational bottlenecks in the form of downtime, production quality issues, and process delays can emerge anywhere, at anytime, along your supply chain, creating an irreparable dent to your revenue streams. According to McKinsey, Supply Chain Management is in the top three areas to benefit most from AI adoption.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Niels van Hove founder of Supply Chain Trend, interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. Supply Chain Trend will publish a weekly Q&A with these S&OP leaders. To that end, what it misses is the inclusion of value chain segmentation at its heart.

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EcoVadis

MARCH 31, 2017

It is no secret that modern supply chains are increasingly exposed to risks that can result in increased operational costs, large losses, and long term damage to your corporate reputation. This system should also allow a buying organization to quickly filter out suppliers who don’t meet organizational thresholds.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

by CJ Wehlage The Supply Chain Insights annual conference was held on September 10-11, 2014 at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. Great memories here, as so much has changed in the supply chain research world these past 5+ years. All ex-AMR analysts on the stage, talking about the ‘Top 15 Supply Chains we Admire’.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 23, 2023

As technology advances and even more customers’ preferences shift in this direction, the last leg of delivery is one of the most challenging and important parts of supply chain management. In recent years, the company has optimized its services further and introduced UPS Express Critical to meet growing consumer demands.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Operational bottlenecks in the form of downtime, production quality issues, and process delays can emerge anywhere, at anytime, along your supply chain, creating an irreparable dent to your revenue streams. According to McKinsey, Supply Chain Management is in the top three areas to benefit most from AI adoption.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 10, 2016

In addition to the maturation of cutting-edge technologies, major shifts in supply chain verticals create significant opportunity for innovative logistics providers. Hold executive-level meetings with customers to learn what their strategic objectives are and not just their tactical needs.

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