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The Tale of the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Magic Quadrant and Minestrone Soup

Supply Chain Shaman

At a recent seminar, when I asked how many metrics companies measured in S&OP, all of the manufacturers in the room hands were raised when I said over fifty. There is a need to actively make trade-offs across source, make, and deliver while aligning to a balanced scorecard. Let’s have an honest discussion.

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Avoid “Lost in Translation”. Monetize S&OP to Include Finance.

ToolsGroup

In a recent web seminar entitled S&OP: From Volume to Value she asks, “How do supply chain leaders transition from a cost-based agenda to drive value?” Gartner’s research is echoed by Lora Cecere of Supply Chain Insights. Finance and supply chain spoke the same language—the language of success.

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What’s Driving the Increase in Transportation Management Technology Spend?

Talking Logistics

Figure 1: Transportation IT Spend Change Next 2 Years (Source: Descartes). Figure 2: Top 4 Regulatory/Industry Changes (Source: Descartes). Figure 3: Top 3 Business Drivers for Expanded TMS Use (Source: Descartes). Figure 4: Primary Obstacle to TMS Investment (Source: Descartes). Hot competition, economies and costs.

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The Future of Supply Chains Post COVID-19 – LogiSYM July 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Sourcing strategies will focus on risk-free, nearshoring supply base with long term partnership with TCO-competitive suppliers, who value sustainability. . Regular contributor to supply chain publications and a speaker at regional and global seminars and conferences. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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USMCA and the Role of Cognitive Sourcing

LevaData

Increasing pressure to remain competitive with higher costs will force sourcing strategists to adopt new methods so they don’t fall behind. The method of choice seems to be cognitive sourcing, taking advantage of augmented intelligence to drive superior cost savings. To see the full seminar, visit here: [link].

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Washington 2020 – Jon Stevens

ivalua

He is a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars on Cloud Technology, Business Networks, Supply Chain Strategy and Alliance Management. Specialties: Jon specializes in Cloud Technologies, Supply Chain Strategy, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, and electronic payments.

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Supply Chain Opportunities in China

Supply Chain Movement

China is not only an attractive market in terms of sourcing and manufacturing but also for the sale of goods due to the rapid growth of its middle class. Hence the companies Bugaboo and Foss have both faced considerable challenges, as they revealed during the recent ‘Supply Chain Opportunities in China’ seminar in Amsterdam on 24 June 2015.

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