156 Three Types of SCM Definitions
SCM Research
JANUARY 20, 2018
Today, I present Mentzer et al.’s ’s (2001) must-read article, Defining Supply Chain Management.
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SCM Case Study with Adidas
SCM Research
DECEMBER 10, 2015
Today, John McNamara, SVP Sourcing, Adidas Group, visited me and my SCM students at Copenhagen Business School. He presented a case study about the supply chain processes for t-shirts. It was very insightful and also a lot of fun for my students (and me).
The Fascinating Future of SCM
SCM Research
JULY 4, 2016
Who would have said ten years ago that SCM is an exciting discipline? If we want to get a taste of what we will experience in SCM in the near future, we can look at how high-tech companies define it already now (see for example Microsoft’s definition of SCM ): It will be about true visibility across end-to-end processes – and these processes involve raw material suppliers, component suppliers, …, and ultimately consumers.
The Fascinating Future of SCM
SCM Research
JULY 4, 2016
Who would have said ten years ago that SCM is an exciting discipline? If we want to get a taste of what we will experience in SCM in the near future, we can look at how high-tech companies define it already now (see for example Microsoft’s definition of SCM ): It will be about true visibility across end-to-end processes – and these processes involve raw material suppliers, component suppliers, …, and ultimately consumers.
Why Isn’t SCM Research More Relevant to SCM Practitioners?
SCM Research
OCTOBER 9, 2016
But what can be done to avoid a disconnect between academics and practitioners in SCM research? Nobel’s article provides several ideas that could help SCM researchers to become more relevant.
Why Isn’t SCM Research More Relevant to SCM Practitioners?
SCM Research
OCTOBER 9, 2016
But what can be done to avoid a disconnect between academics and practitioners in SCM research? Nobel’s article provides several ideas that could help SCM researchers to become more relevant.
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Business Success through Sustainable SCM
SCM Research
MARCH 1, 2018
Are business success and sustainability contradictory? A new whitepaper by Schmidpeter & Bungard, sponsored by DHL, is rather optimistic and argues that both goals can instead be mutually beneficial. The paper is titled Unlock the True Value of Your Supply Chain: Business Success through Sustainable Supply Chain Management.
Gartner acquires SCM World
Supply Chain Movement
JUNE 30, 2016
Gartner acquires SCM World, a cross-industry peer network and learning community providing subscription-based research and conferences.”The Trends Aberdeen Research Accenture community gartner Gene Hall partnership peer network SCM World supply chain Supply Chain Media
Themes from the 2018 SCM World Leaders Forum
The 21st Century Supply Chain
JULY 13, 2018
I just returned from a very inspiring 2018 SCM World Leaders Forum in London. While I attend several supply chain conferences in any given year, SCM World is a favorite of mine for a couple of reasons. Supply Chain Events Big data Cybersecurity SCM World thick data
SCM Map Europe 2013-2014
Supply Chain Movement
DECEMBER 9, 2013
SCM Map Europe 2013. Visuals 2013 Buck Consultants International distribution Manufacturing SCM Map Europe Supply Chain Movement Despite the economic malaise in Western Europe, multinationals are investing heavily in manufacturing and distribution in the eastern part of the continent.
Ranking SCM Journals: VHB-JOURQUAL 3
SCM Research
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
A-graded SCM journals are: Production and Operations Management and Journal of Operations Management. No SCM journal received the best (A+) or the worst grade (D). The German Academic Association for Business Research (VHB) is about to publish JOURQUAL 3 , a journal ranking based on the ratings of more than 1,100 VHB members.
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2016 SCM World University 100
SCM Research
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
This week, SCM World have published their “SCM World University 100” ranking, which aims to list the best business schools for supply chain talent worldwide. I am very pleased that Copenhagen Business School’s SCM program was selected as one of the top 10 programs in the EMEA region. See the full list here: SCM World University 100.
RFID in the Supply Chain: Fizzling Technology or the Future of Effective SCM?
Cerasis
MARCH 1, 2018
More recently, with the rise of interconnected systems, the analytics to derive value from those systems seems, and decreased costs, RFID is resurrecting as a solution for increasing supply chain management (SCM), visibility into processes, and reducing inventory tracking costs. Active Versus Passive RFID Tags in SCM. Both passive and active tags have been a subject of debate in SCM. Instantaneous inventory cycling reduces delays and speeds SCM.
[INFOGRAPHIC] 3 Core Supply Chain Management Trends Gearing Up to Change SCM Forever
Cerasis
MAY 4, 2015
The 3 Big Supply Chain Management Trends Surely to Change SCM as we know it Forever. ” SCM Core Trend #2: The Manufacturing Factory of the Future. “ SCM Core Trend #3: The Internet of Things to Greatly Impact the Supply Chain.
10 Outstanding Books for SCM Professionals
Supply Chain Opz
OCTOBER 27, 2013
This article will show you 10 amazing SCM books that provide the information you can really use. The reason for this was to provide a list of "classic" scm books that people can study by themselves while working full-time. 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 ".
Seasoned Leadership in Action! An Interview with Paul Kretz, Head of SCM at Church & Dwight!
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 11, 2018
In SCM I think that the changes have been seismic. It reinforces some of my previous points SCM is very transferable but it does take some time to learn the specific processes. SCM #SupplyChain #Business #Leadership #Logistics #Distribution #ECommerce #Retail.
Matt McLelland discusses drones at SCM World Live Americas
PINC YMS
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
Matt is an expert in the subject and presented a session titled " Drones in the Supply Chain – Everything you Need to Know " to over 350 C-level executives during the SCM World Live Americas Conference last week.
SCM – It’s All About Data
SCM Research
JANUARY 23, 2017
Maybe business schools should increase the proportion of IT knowledge in their SCM curricula? The volume, variety and velocity of business and supply chain data are increasing dramatically. At the same time, improved technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning , are already on the horizon. Ernst & Young has recently published an interesting report, titled Digital Supply Chain: It’s All About That Data.
New download: SCM Map Europe 2014-2015
Supply Chain Movement
APRIL 22, 2015
SCM Map Europe 2014-2015. Visuals AkzoNobel Automotive Buck Consultants close Disney factory Heinz Innovev Lego location map Michael Kors Nedcar Opel Patrick Haex Peugeot-Citroën Phillip Morris production SCM Map Europe total landed cost-to-serve Unilever VDL Volkswagen
SCM Global 50: Best Global Supply Chain Blogs
Supply Chain Opz
MARCH 21, 2014
Then, this article will show you some good resources that will help you handle the complexities in global scm. Data Collection What we want to do is to discover some good blogs covering various issues in global scm. If you find some other useful blogs that you would like to share, please let us know by dropping a line to bloggeradmin [at] supplychainopz [dot] com with the subject " Global SCM ".
New SCM Cloud eBook
Oracle SCM
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
Download the latest SCM Cloud eBook to learn why supply chain leaders are moving their SCM applications to the cloud. To learn more about Oracle Supply Chain Management applications, please visit www.oracle.com/scm.
Breaking SCM Tech News: Oracle Augments SCM Cloud Suite with Agreement to Acquire LogFire
Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
Upon closing, the addition of LogFire will complement the logistics, warehouse management and Omni-channel fulfillment capabilities of the Oracle SCM Cloud product suite by adding augmented warehouse management capabilities. Oracle has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire LogFire, a provider of Cloud-based warehouse management applications.
Cloud Supply Chain Management: SCM’s Head is in the Clouds…and For Good Reason
Cerasis
MARCH 4, 2016
Concerning Oracle’s new improvements in the SCM cloud, user accessibility and ease-of-access will further drive adoption rates of cloud-based solutions, particularly TMS solutions. The use of cloud computing in supply change management is not some dark, forbidden territory any longer.
SCM Best Paper Award Winners 2014
SCM Research
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
This year, the CSCMP’s Annual Global Conference 2014 was held in San Antonio, Texas. The Educators’ Conference, which provides academics and students a forum to hear the latest in our research field, has become an integral part of it. As every year ( see my previous post from Denver last year ), several leading supply chain management journals have used this forum to present their best paper awards.
SCM Global 50: Best Global Supply Chain Blogs 2014
Supply Chain Opz
MARCH 21, 2014
Then, this article will show you some good resources that will help you handle the complexities in global scm. Data Collection What we want to do is to discover some good blogs covering various issues in global scm.
Video Archive of Leading Logistics and SCM Scholars
SCM Research
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
In the last couple of years, James Stock – who himself made a huge contribution to our discipline – conducted a series of interviews with leading logistics and SCM scholars. Sadly, some of these scholars have since passed away, but I am sure that their thoughts, as recorded in these interviews, will serve as a legacy for future generations of logistics and SCM scholars. It is certainly very insightful to read papers or books written by the leading scholars of our field.
When you think QAD, do you think SCM?
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 11, 2015
QAD is far better known for their manufacturing than supply chain solutions.
Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 23, 2016
Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016. URL: sapinsiderevents.wispubs.com/2016/Vienna/SCM-PLM-MFG-Procurement-CRM/. Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016, sponsored by SAP, is the most important educational event of the year for organizations using SCM, PLM, manufacturing, and procurement solutions to fortify their business operations and infrastructure with proven methodologies and measurable, value-driven results.
E2open Acquires icon-scm: Five Reasons Why You Should Care
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 3, 2013
She cannot count the number of SCM software acquisition announcements that promised 1+1=10. icon-scm was founded in 1992. The company partnered with SAP to launch a product offering, SAP Supply Chain Response by icon-scm, in 2010. In 2012, icon-scm had revenues of approximately $10 million. Based in Germany, icon-scm and the company leadership team was driven by a very product-based mentality. They were one of the first SCM vendors to move to a SaaS model.
Download: SCM Consulting Subway Map Europe 2015
Supply Chain Movement
APRIL 28, 2015
SCM Consulting Subway Map Europe 2015. In the rapidly changing economy, countless companies need advice on strategy and especially supply chain management. In spite of several acquisitions, the landscape of supply chain consulting firms remains fairly fragmented.
Download: SCM Map Europe 2012
Supply Chain Movement
JULY 8, 2013
SCM Map Europe 2012. The supply chains in Europe are set to change considerably in the years ahead. The strongest economic growth can be found in the eastern part of Europe.
Creating Better Concept Definitions in SCM
SCM Research
MARCH 24, 2016
I believe we all have already experienced this: The same concept can sometimes be defined in very different ways by different authors. Conceptual clarity would certainly be great, but how can we achieve it? Think, for example, about concepts such as trust, integration or dependence. So, what do we really mean when we are talking about them?
SAPinsider SCM Conference: Digital Transformation, IoT, and S/4HANA
Loftware
MARCH 14, 2017
Last week’s SAPinsider Supply Chain Management Conference in Orlando brought together leaders in supply chain from many of the largest companies in the world that run their businesses using SAP.
[Video] Ford Motor Company: Creating global data standards with SCM software
The 21st Century Supply Chain
APRIL 5, 2017
The question is, what SCM software tool do they have to make that supply chain as accurate and as lean as possible? The post [Video] Ford Motor Company: Creating global data standards with SCM software appeared first on The 21st Century Supply Chain.
On-demand SCM World webcast – Concurrency: The new era of supply chain planning
The 21st Century Supply Chain
JANUARY 30, 2017
by Melissa Clow I’m happy to share that the following recorded webcast is now available: Concurrency: The new era of supply chain planning with Kevin O’Marah, Chief Content Officer, SCM World and Trevor Miles, Vice President of Thought Leadership, Kinaxis.
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