SCMDOJO

APRIL 27, 2022

Managing the flow of goods within the apparel industry requires an extensive and well-established supply chain network. Since this particular industry is insanely fast-paced, any problem within the supply chain can lead to a loss of sales for the business. There are countless benefits of having an optimized supply chain.

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ThroughPut

JULY 24, 2022

In 2020, the strongest players started rethinking their planning strategies. As challenges continue to emerge, managers of global supply chains will only find it more difficult to ensure continued demand fulfillment at an optimized cost. Focus on both top and bottom-line growth. Chart a clear path to value.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. This is the exact word that used by Kelly Bysouth, the chief supply chain officer at International Automotive Components (IAC).

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Many analysts believe, however, that time for caution has passed when it comes to digital supply chain transformation. Nevertheless, “wait and see” seems to be the position of many supply chain professionals. analytics) to improve supply chain processes. servomechanisms) and software (e.g.,

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2015

Benchmarking is a measurement of the quality of an organization’s policies, products, programs or strategies against standard measurements. In my work with Supply Chain Insights , I immerse myself in learning. I continually question my long-held beliefs on supply chain excellence. . Business Dictionary.com.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 6, 2015

In the process of compiling the Supply Chains to Admire report for last year’s Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , the research team at Supply Chain Insights calculated the rate of supply chain improvement of companies by industry for the period of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The pandemic has forced many companies to rethink their supply chain strategies. Fully redesigning the supply chain starts with envisioning what it needs to become. ”[1] If your supply chain needs to transform, be prepared to make some wrenching decisions. ”[2]. ”[3].

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Are you a supply chain management professional who are looking for inspiring ideas to improve the operations of your supply chain? Background Early this year, I published one article named " 10 Greatest Supply Chain Management Books of All Time ".

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. I frequently see groups of supply chain leaders arguing about the right for individual businesses to define their own systems/process. Metrics Definition. There needs to be a common definition of supply chain excellence. Business Strategy.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

For the past month, I have been working alongside companies implementing digital strategies. Or agreement on the definition of supply chain excellence. Sometimes, even the definition of a supply chain is not clear. What Is A Digital Transformation? Supply chain planning’s goal is to improve decisions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2015

Supply chain leaders are competitive. They want to drive supply chain excellence; but today, the definition is not clear. At the time, I was a new analyst at AMR Research and the concept of scoring supply chains was new. Leaders need to balance a portfolio of metrics. Reflection.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. In contrast, as a regional supply chain leader in the 1990’s, my company had one S&OP. I frequently see groups of supply chain leaders arguing about the right for individual businesses to define their own systems/process. Metrics Definition.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

In the supply chain, the questions do not change; but the answers do. Quote from a Supply Chain Leader at a Conference in Europe. Yesterday, Peter Bolstorff, Executive Director, APICS Supply Chain Council, called to discuss the use of the Supply Chain Index by APICS to measure supply chain improvement.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 24, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of B2B, and ERP Cloud based software provider SAP SE’s formal reporting of Q4 and fiscal full year 2023 financial performance. Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of B2B, and ERP Cloud based software provider SAP SE’s formal reporting of Q4 and fiscal full year 2023 financial performance.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 6, 2015

As I walked, I reflected on the many discussions that I have recently had with multiple supply chain leaders on Supply Chain Excellence. Today, I am deep into the recent research on the Supply Chain Centers of Excellence. 5) Supply Chain Excellence Work Is Important. We would love your input.).

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Technology has become the equalizer, trampling once unique selling propositions and strategies, as customers wield great power among retailers, distributors and manufacturers alike. They are defining strategies congruent with their purpose and targeted outcomes. Supply chain professionals are in the eye of this cataclysmic shift.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Technology has become the equalizer, trampling once unique selling propositions and strategies, as customers wield great power among retailers, distributors and manufacturers alike. They are defining strategies congruent with their purpose and targeted outcomes. Supply chain professionals are in the eye of this cataclysmic shift.

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Supply Chain Insights

MARCH 20, 2013

The options for supply chain training abound. This includes organizations like APICS, CSCMP, IBF, Accenture Academy, and the Supply Chain Council. So, why would Supply Chain Insights offer training? The course is designed to give participants a greater understanding of supply chain excellence.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

The supply chain is a complex system with increasing complexity. Few companies manage their supply chains end-to-end; and as a result, cannot manage inventory holistically. The supply chain leader manages performance at the intersection of inventory turns, operating margin and customer service.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

As part of our Expert Insights series, Supply Chain Nation sat down with Rich Sherman, a leading supply chain industry consultant and analyst to discuss his book, Supply Chain Transformation: Practical Roadmap for Best Practice Results.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2015

I first met Shane in 2007 at the beginning of his work with Syngenta’s value chain. At that time, his team was actively building a demand-driven strategy. Seldom do I see a commercial leader transition to supply chain, and I wanted to gain his insights. Shane’s Story. It sparked a great debate.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Peggy was a speaker at the Supply Chain Global Summit. As shown in Table A, the Company ranked 3 out of 12 companies in their peer group on driving supply chain improvement as measured by the Supply Chain Index. Involve Employees in the Digital Transformation. She had some exciting news.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 7, 2024

At Gartner’s recent Supply Chain Planning Summit, I had the honor of co-presenting with Chance Finley, Vice President for Global Supply Chain at onsemi, a leading semiconductor manufacturer with more than $8 billion in annual revenue.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 11, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides initial highlights and commentary related to supply chain planning tech provider Kinaxis’s annual 2022 customer conference. Supply chain concurrent planning technology provider Kinaxis conducted its annual Kinexions ‘22 customer conference in San Diego , California this week.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. Today I also want to report that, based on over a decade of scientific discovery, traditional supply chain practices are not best practices. Let me explain.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Online retailers who have embraced digital supply chain transformation did so to combat common logistics challenges that came to a head during the pandemic. This article offers a roadmap in how to move forward with supply chain digital transformation, and how partnering with a 3PL like ShipBob can help. .

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Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For the last decade supply chain leaders and CIO’s have been evaluating when and how to move their supply chain applications to the cloud. Increased visibility – a cloud platform provides real-time visibility into critical supply chain data, such as inventory levels, which can help you make informed decisions.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 6, 2021

With so much being written and discussed about supply chain transformation, it’s good to remind ourselves what supply chain management is fundamentally about. Lora Cecere ( @lcecere ), Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights, bluntly states, “The best supply chains are fit for function.”[1]

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A study published by Deloitte demonstrates that digital procurement generates data that in turn creates a virtuous circle of increasing visibility over the supply chain. Different elements need to be assessed for the procurement digital strategy to be in line with the company’s objectives.”

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Logility

JULY 31, 2023

Businesses are grappling with many uncertainties, from fluctuating market trends to unforeseen supply chain disruptions. As these factors become increasingly prevalent, S&OP — the vital nerve center of an organization’s supply chain strategy — is being stretched thin.

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

Digital transformation is one topic that is dominating our industry—and rightfully so, considering the significant competitive advantages and opportunities it brings to global supply chains. Supply Chain Complexity. Our definition of the digital transformation is not specific to certain IT projects.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Sunil Roy , who leads Blue Yonder’s Industrial Manufacturing Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and executive customer events that we prepared for jointly. Sunil: It’s important to start with metrics. And how should they be solving for them?

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BlueYonder

APRIL 5, 2017

This can include sales, marketing, sales & operations planning (S&OP), supply chain, and others who have business intelligence that needs to be included in the demand plan, or who need to be brought into the forecast at a higher level to drive the business. This can be overcome, however, with proper focus and metrics.

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

Digital transformation is one topic that is dominating our industry—and rightfully so, considering the significant competitive advantages and opportunities it brings to global supply chains. Supply Chain Complexity. Our definition of the digital transformation is not specific to certain IT projects.

Supply Chain Transformation 48

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

Digital transformation is one topic that is dominating our industry—and rightfully so, considering the significant competitive advantages and opportunities it brings to global supply chains. Supply Chain Complexity. Our definition of the digital transformation is not specific to certain IT projects.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 13, 2018

I read a lot of articles about the need for supply chain transformation. Dan Gilmore, editor-in-chief of Supply Chain Digest , asserts supply chain transformation is only beginning to catch the attention of many CEOs. Full visibility the length of the supply chain.

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