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The “Rights” and “Mores” of Supply Chain Execution

Talking Logistics

The Six “Rights” of Supply Chain Execution. Gary began our discussion by pointing out that the Amazon Effect, which he says had a critical turning point during the 2017 holiday season, has sped up supply chains for retailers and consumer goods manufacturers, causing a greater emphasis on sourcing.

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Procurement and supply chain executives are struggling in the current environment of high inflation and missed deliveries.

NC State SCRC

A new study that the SCRC published with GEP examines the increasing pressure that supply chain executives are getting when it comes to responding to supply chain disruptions. In this study, we explore the primary forms of misalignment that exist between supply chain and procurement executives. (We

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Digital supply chains, AI, Blockchain and the future of work – Insights from the Gartner supply chain executive conference

Kinaxis

by Dr. Madhav Durbha The 2017 Gartner supply chain executive conference took place at the O2-Intercontinental Hotel in London on September 20 th and 21 st. The theme of the conference was ACT (Aspire, Challenge, Transform), same as the Gartner supply chain summit in Phoenix during May of this year.

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What Qualities Make the Best Supply Chain Leaders?

Kinaxis

Connecting strategic supply chain imperatives—that align with overall company objectives—to a tactical management system necessitates the establishment of meticulous metrics. Supply chain executives must carefully nurture effective supplier relationships to ensure a sustainable business and operational model.

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Leading Inventory Attack Teams with Richard Lebovitz

The Logistics of Logistics

LeanDNA helps manufacturers to improve their supply chain efficiency and agility, while also reducing costs and improving customer satisfaction. LeanDNA is a cloud-based supply chain execution platform that helps discrete manufacturers digitally transform their procurement operations.

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The costs of Scope 3

Supply Chain Movement

Our Scope 1 footprint is actually one of the most significant Scope 3 emissions for our customers,” a supply chain executive from a French limestone quarry recently told me. Limestone is an essential raw material to improve the quality of certain products.

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Analytics for better decision making: removing the barriers for supply chain teams

AIMMS

Reflections following the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in London . This month, our team had the pleasure to attend Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference in London, a growing event that we’re always thrilled to participate in. Don’t let data quality be a showstopper.