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Steve Osburn ( @skosbu ), Managing Director at Kurt Salmon — a part of Accenture Strategy specializing in Supply Chain, observes, “E-commerce customers in the U.S. A recent study from Accenture Strategy found that 62 percent of U.S. To meet changing consumer behavior, retailers are finding omnichannel strategies essential. ” Omnichannel strategies can help meet consumer demands. Understand your business and customer strategy. MORE
Based on interviews with plastics manufacturers and the MAPP Survey, the following 5 strategies provide manufacturers guidance on how they can increase their revenues using a cleanroom-driven strategy. Proven Strategies For Improving Cleanroom Manufacturing. MORE
Shippers need to reevaluate their existing last mile logistics processes and devise an effective last mile logistics strategy that aligns consumer and business expectation. In fact, an effective last mile logistics strategy must consider these nine key points. Planning Is Essential To Have an Effective Last Mile Logistics Strategy. Any effective strategy must begin with effective planning. Leverage the Right Technology as Part of Your Strategy. MORE
Manufacturers’ strategies don’t always deliver hoped-for results. In this article, we’ll consider the first of two simple steps to reduce risk and improve the chances of a successful manufacturing strategy. Developing a Manufacturing Strategy. He has a strategy for the race. MORE
Yet the majority of companies have not defined a big data strategy, and others are barely starting to notice. . �. As a result, the simplest way of defining a big data strategy must begin with understanding how it will evolve and affect the company. . MORE
Global ManuChem Strategies 2016. Key themes covered at Global ManuChem Strategies 2016. Date: 17-18 March, 2016. Venue: Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin, Germany. Organisation: we.CONECT Global Leaders. URL: www.production-chemicals.com/en/. MORE
Have you got a Supply Chain Strategy? Let me show you how I help my consulting clients put together a One-Page Supply Chain Strategy. Supply Chain Strategy KPI supply chain management consulting supply chain strategy MORE
This will require an LTL and e-commerce focused shipping strategy. Shippers need to know the benefits of combined strategy and a few best practices to develop a winning LTL and e-commerce plan. Omnichannel is “in.” Siloed channels are out. MORE
The path to perfect implementation of a new e-commerce shipping strategy is not always clear, and it comes with several challenges that can undermine the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of e-commerce. MORE
The importance of an omnichannel supply chain strategy cannot be overstated. What’s Wrong With Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategy and Customer Service? This is the core of an effective omnichannel supply chain strategy; variety and options define customer experiences. MORE
Triple-A Supply Chain: 10 Strategies to Supercharge Performance. In the past, companies focus on a single strategy, either to obtain cost leadership or differentiate your company in the eyes of consumers to demand the premium price. Then, lets take a look how other strategies emerge. MORE
However, it can often be very tricky to determine where to begin and how to make a difference in such a tight … The post Three Tips to Drive Cost Savings Through Your Packaging Strategy appeared first on Chainalytics. MORE
But strategy is often more prosaic. For example, when it comes to supply chain strategy, there is a playbook that can be followed. The post A Playbook for Supply Chain Strategy appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Learning & Leadership strategy supply chainWhen we think of strategists, we tend to think of men (C-level folks are still mostly men) with giant foreheads seeing things the rest of us cannot. MORE
A new DHL report, entitled “The ecommerce supply chain: Overcoming growing pains,” takes a deep dive into the intersection of the importance of ecommerce on customer retention and satisfaction, as well as the barriers to implementing a successful ecommerce supply chain strategy MORE
Napoleon Bonaparte once said: “Strategy is the art of making use of time and space. Category: Strategy & Organization. Het bericht Working Wisdom: quote about strategy verscheen eerst op Supply Chain Movement. Blogs Napoleon strategy working wisdomI am less concerned about the latter than the former. Space we can recover, lost time never.” MORE
The post How to Develop a Supply Chain Strategy Like Amazon appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Supply Chain supply chain strategyAmazon has taken the eCommerce industry by storm, becoming the leading online marketplace in the world. And what’s not to love? MORE
Your company has a strategy. Most likely not, as 60%-90% of strategy implementations fail and only 14% of executives are satisfied with the execution of a strategy. I also provide a free strategy execution survey to measures your readiness. MORE
A vigorous supplier relationship management (SRM) strategy can assist organizations in maximizing partnership value, minimize risk, and manage costs through the entire supplier relationship lifecycle. MORE
There is no logical connection between inventory strategy and logistics optimization or the multiplicity of rules—allocation, ATP, inventory matching, routing—and planning engines. Third Strategy. Fourth Strategy. May was a conference month. MORE
First of all, shippers need to make it clear which strategy they are pursuing per product category: Product Leadership (best product, e.g. Apple), Customer Intimacy (best total solution, e.g. Cisco) or Operational Excellence (best total costs, e.g. Walmart), based on the model by Michael Treacy and Fred Wiersema. He provided a clear overview of the specific innovations his company was implementing for three different customers, each with a different business strategy. MORE
The most common strategies for moving from upstream to downstream sites are push and pull strategies , or some mix of both. A pull strategy is when customer demand drives the entire production process. Let’s put the concepts of push and pull strategies into a real-world example. MORE
An important component of that foundation is defining and implementing an effective transportation strategy – a topic that I discussed with Eric Meister, LeanLogistics’ former COO, in a follow-up episode. Here are some of the valuable insights that Eric shared regarding the path to building an effective transportation strategy: Q: An important component of that foundation is defining and implementing an effective transportation strategy. MORE
What is Supply Chain Strategy? Strategic management has been around for more than half a century but there is still no standard strategy formulation for supply chain management. In this article, we will show you what solid supply chain strategy should look like. MORE
A well constructed Procurement Strategy will raise the value of the Supply Chain to your company. Are you executing a Buying Strategy or are you just blindly placing purchase orders ? What is a Commodity Management Strategy? Environmental/Green strategies. Subscribe Here! MORE
In “ How to Improve the Execution of Manufacturing Strategies (Pt. I) ,” we discussed reviewing the execution capability of a manufacturing strategy, the first of two steps to improve the chances of successful strategy execution. The strategies should succeed. MORE
Walmart has a different approach, and in several ways, Walmart is positioning itself to best Amazon in e-commerce through an innovative, omnichannel return strategy. MORE
Further, the vast growth of e-commerce and demand for better, faster service from customers will force more supply chain leaders to rethink their existing warehouse automation strategies. The post What’s Pushing Warehouse Automation Strategies Forward: Technology and People appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. MORE
Many retailers have implemented buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS) strategies without realizing it. The post As Retailers Eye Final Mile Strategies, They Launch BOPIS to Neutralize Costs appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. MORE
I shared strategies to digitalize the planning office with advanced planning technology to keep abreast with in an industry that is increasingly replacing the human workforce with robotics to gain better efficiency, increase cost-savings and build higher agility. MORE
When I hear companies discussing the implementation of a customer segmentation strategy, I ask a series of questions: Who is your customer? What are you trying to accomplish through the execution of a customer segmentation strategy? MORE
However, one of the most important aspects of supply chain strategies is often overlooked: the reverse supply chain (also referred to as reverse logistics ). A reverse logistics strategy provides a path for removing the existing equipment to make way for the next era of equipment in the case of end of life products or new upgrdes. In a sense, reverse logistics could be considered the “greenest” part of any business logistics strategy. MORE
An omnichannel retail strategy is the new norm in today’s supply chains. Therefore, an omnichannel retail strategy must become the new standard business model for companies wanting to remain competitive. MORE
Listen to “A Comprehensive Discussion on Lean Supply Chain Strategies” on Spreaker. The post [PODCAST] A Comprehensive Discussion on Lean Supply Chain Strategies appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. MORE
About twice a month, companies ask me to review their strategy documents. Frequently, I see the goal of “build a customer-centric strategy” or define an “end-to-end vision to deliver on the customer promise.” The Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategy needs both.). MORE
Strategy Related Topics Cerasis
JUNE 28, 2019
The post How to Develop a Supply Chain Strategy Like Amazon appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Supply Chain supply chain strategyAmazon has taken the eCommerce industry by storm, becoming the leading online marketplace in the world. And what’s not to love?
Cerasis
JULY 23, 2019
Listen to “A Comprehensive Discussion on Lean Supply Chain Strategies” on Spreaker. The post [PODCAST] A Comprehensive Discussion on Lean Supply Chain Strategies appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Cerasis
AUGUST 16, 2019
Many retailers have implemented buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS) strategies without realizing it. The post As Retailers Eye Final Mile Strategies, They Launch BOPIS to Neutralize Costs appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 3, 2018
But strategy is often more prosaic. For example, when it comes to supply chain strategy, there is a playbook that can be followed. The post A Playbook for Supply Chain Strategy appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Learning & Leadership strategy supply chainWhen we think of strategists, we tend to think of men (C-level folks are still mostly men) with giant foreheads seeing things the rest of us cannot.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
When I hear companies discussing the implementation of a customer segmentation strategy, I ask a series of questions: Who is your customer? What are you trying to accomplish through the execution of a customer segmentation strategy?
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Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 11, 2016
About twice a month, companies ask me to review their strategy documents. Frequently, I see the goal of “build a customer-centric strategy” or define an “end-to-end vision to deliver on the customer promise.” The Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategy needs both.).
QAD
AUGUST 20, 2019
In “ How to Improve the Execution of Manufacturing Strategies (Pt. I) ,” we discussed reviewing the execution capability of a manufacturing strategy, the first of two steps to improve the chances of successful strategy execution. The strategies should succeed.
Enterra Insights
MAY 31, 2019
Steve Osburn ( @skosbu ), Managing Director at Kurt Salmon — a part of Accenture Strategy specializing in Supply Chain, observes, “E-commerce customers in the U.S. A recent study from Accenture Strategy found that 62 percent of U.S. To meet changing consumer behavior, retailers are finding omnichannel strategies essential. ” Omnichannel strategies can help meet consumer demands. Understand your business and customer strategy.
Cerasis
MAY 3, 2019
Further, the vast growth of e-commerce and demand for better, faster service from customers will force more supply chain leaders to rethink their existing warehouse automation strategies. The post What’s Pushing Warehouse Automation Strategies Forward: Technology and People appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Founder and Head Analyst, Logistics Trends and Insights, LLC
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Supply Chain Trend
DECEMBER 17, 2017
Your company has a strategy. Most likely not, as 60%-90% of strategy implementations fail and only 14% of executives are satisfied with the execution of a strategy. I also provide a free strategy execution survey to measures your readiness.
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 9, 2017
First of all, shippers need to make it clear which strategy they are pursuing per product category: Product Leadership (best product, e.g. Apple), Customer Intimacy (best total solution, e.g. Cisco) or Operational Excellence (best total costs, e.g. Walmart), based on the model by Michael Treacy and Fred Wiersema. He provided a clear overview of the specific innovations his company was implementing for three different customers, each with a different business strategy.
Cerasis
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
The path to perfect implementation of a new e-commerce shipping strategy is not always clear, and it comes with several challenges that can undermine the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of e-commerce.
Cerasis
AUGUST 24, 2015
However, one of the most important aspects of supply chain strategies is often overlooked: the reverse supply chain (also referred to as reverse logistics ). A reverse logistics strategy provides a path for removing the existing equipment to make way for the next era of equipment in the case of end of life products or new upgrdes. In a sense, reverse logistics could be considered the “greenest” part of any business logistics strategy.
Speaker: Irina Rosca, Director of Supply Chain Operations, Helix
This webinar will cover: Strategies for making high-level decisions about your network design and inventory distribution. As we plan for the world of eCommerce and the customer expectation of quick, free shipping, our ability to forecast is turned on its head.
QAD
AUGUST 6, 2019
Manufacturers’ strategies don’t always deliver hoped-for results. In this article, we’ll consider the first of two simple steps to reduce risk and improve the chances of a successful manufacturing strategy. Developing a Manufacturing Strategy. He has a strategy for the race.
Cerasis
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Shippers need to reevaluate their existing last mile logistics processes and devise an effective last mile logistics strategy that aligns consumer and business expectation. In fact, an effective last mile logistics strategy must consider these nine key points. Planning Is Essential To Have an Effective Last Mile Logistics Strategy. Any effective strategy must begin with effective planning. Leverage the Right Technology as Part of Your Strategy.
Cerasis
DECEMBER 11, 2018
This will require an LTL and e-commerce focused shipping strategy. Shippers need to know the benefits of combined strategy and a few best practices to develop a winning LTL and e-commerce plan. Omnichannel is “in.” Siloed channels are out.
IQMS
JULY 16, 2019
Based on interviews with plastics manufacturers and the MAPP Survey, the following 5 strategies provide manufacturers guidance on how they can increase their revenues using a cleanroom-driven strategy. Proven Strategies For Improving Cleanroom Manufacturing.
Cerasis
AUGUST 17, 2015
A vigorous supplier relationship management (SRM) strategy can assist organizations in maximizing partnership value, minimize risk, and manage costs through the entire supplier relationship lifecycle.
Quintiq
MARCH 14, 2017
I shared strategies to digitalize the planning office with advanced planning technology to keep abreast with in an industry that is increasingly replacing the human workforce with robotics to gain better efficiency, increase cost-savings and build higher agility.
Cerasis
OCTOBER 11, 2018
The importance of an omnichannel supply chain strategy cannot be overstated. What’s Wrong With Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategy and Customer Service? This is the core of an effective omnichannel supply chain strategy; variety and options define customer experiences.
Cerasis
OCTOBER 5, 2018
An omnichannel retail strategy is the new norm in today’s supply chains. Therefore, an omnichannel retail strategy must become the new standard business model for companies wanting to remain competitive.
Supply Chain Opz
JUNE 19, 2014
What is Supply Chain Strategy? Strategic management has been around for more than half a century but there is still no standard strategy formulation for supply chain management. In this article, we will show you what solid supply chain strategy should look like.
Supply Chain 24/7
JULY 11, 2019
A new DHL report, entitled “The ecommerce supply chain: Overcoming growing pains,” takes a deep dive into the intersection of the importance of ecommerce on customer retention and satisfaction, as well as the barriers to implementing a successful ecommerce supply chain strategy
Cerasis
MARCH 23, 2018
Walmart has a different approach, and in several ways, Walmart is positioning itself to best Amazon in e-commerce through an innovative, omnichannel return strategy.
Supply Chain Movement
JANUARY 22, 2016
Global ManuChem Strategies 2016. Key themes covered at Global ManuChem Strategies 2016. Date: 17-18 March, 2016. Venue: Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin, Germany. Organisation: we.CONECT Global Leaders. URL: www.production-chemicals.com/en/.
Kinaxis
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
The most common strategies for moving from upstream to downstream sites are push and pull strategies , or some mix of both. A pull strategy is when customer demand drives the entire production process. Let’s put the concepts of push and pull strategies into a real-world example.
CHAINalytics
MAY 22, 2018
However, it can often be very tricky to determine where to begin and how to make a difference in such a tight … The post Three Tips to Drive Cost Savings Through Your Packaging Strategy appeared first on Chainalytics.
Supply Chain Opz
JULY 7, 2013
Triple-A Supply Chain: 10 Strategies to Supercharge Performance. In the past, companies focus on a single strategy, either to obtain cost leadership or differentiate your company in the eyes of consumers to demand the premium price. Then, lets take a look how other strategies emerge.
Supply Chain Movement
JANUARY 11, 2018
Napoleon Bonaparte once said: “Strategy is the art of making use of time and space. Category: Strategy & Organization. Het bericht Working Wisdom: quote about strategy verscheen eerst op Supply Chain Movement. Blogs Napoleon strategy working wisdomI am less concerned about the latter than the former. Space we can recover, lost time never.”
Talking Logistics
APRIL 27, 2015
An important component of that foundation is defining and implementing an effective transportation strategy – a topic that I discussed with Eric Meister, LeanLogistics’ former COO, in a follow-up episode. Here are some of the valuable insights that Eric shared regarding the path to building an effective transportation strategy: Q: An important component of that foundation is defining and implementing an effective transportation strategy.
Cerasis
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
Yet the majority of companies have not defined a big data strategy, and others are barely starting to notice. . �. As a result, the simplest way of defining a big data strategy must begin with understanding how it will evolve and affect the company. .
Logistics Bureau
MARCH 19, 2019
Have you got a Supply Chain Strategy? Let me show you how I help my consulting clients put together a One-Page Supply Chain Strategy. Supply Chain Strategy KPI supply chain management consulting supply chain strategy
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
A well constructed Procurement Strategy will raise the value of the Supply Chain to your company. Are you executing a Buying Strategy or are you just blindly placing purchase orders ? What is a Commodity Management Strategy? Environmental/Green strategies. Subscribe Here!
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