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Go Horizontal!

Supply Chain Shaman

In the traditional supply chain world, the processes of sell, deliver, make, source, and plan are separate and distinct. In our research, we see that the successful implementation of horizontal processes helps to close these gaps. In our research, the network design maturity model shown in Table 1 is helpful to many of our clients.

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Building Outside-In Processes

Supply Chain Shaman

I am half-way through a spring speaking tour that will wrap-up in June with a speech in South Africa and Peru. A critical look at supply chain processes impacting supply chain financial results through the Supply Chains to Admire research. With the completion of each study we share the research results.

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Embracing the Digital Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

I will be speaking and working with clients in wonderful locations in Brussels, China, Germany, London, Mexico, Peru, and South Africa. Historically, supply chain processes were functional focused on make, source and deliver. Digital sourcing? It is the same feeling that I had as a child getting ready for camp.

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How Can We Heal the Global Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. I explain that I am researching the trends, and trying to discover/figure-out what drives balance sheet results. Today, I unpacked my bags.

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Coffee Shipping 101: Costs, Challenges, & How-to Ship

ShipBob

Step 3: Research laws and fees Before shipping coffee products, especially internationally, familiarize yourself with the import and regulations of the destination country. Coffee is often harvested in countries such as Ethiopia, Colombia, and Peru.

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New: Global Trade Map 2016

Supply Chain Movement

According to Aberdeen Research, “international shipments cost twice as much, take five times as long and have five times more variability than domestic shipments.” By Supply Chain Movement in collaboration with Amber Road. It lays the foundation for gradual alignment of norms and standards, including on food safety and technical regulations.