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Make Room for Leadership to Drive S&OP

Supply Chain Shaman

How aligned do you believe your organization is to drive these metrics? P&G did not appreciate the work Gilette accomplished on form and function of inventory and using market signals. As a result, the company’s performance at the intersection of margin and inventory turns was circular for the past decade.

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Case Study: Ewellix

Procurement Academy

After implementing several new procurement processes, Group Director Purchasing, Nicolas Robardet, identified a number of competencies which required development within the team. The results Ewellix launched the training to their procurement and supply chain team in early November 2022 and have already seen results.

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L’Oréal: A Case Study in Supply Chain Excellence

Supply Chain Shaman

The award, based on beating the industry peer group on rate of improvement on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) while outperforming their peer group, is tough to achieve. The orbit chart below illustrates L’Oréal’s performance at the intersection of two metrics.

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AI in the Retail Industry: Benefits, Case Studies & Examples

ThroughPut

The Evolution of Retail Supply Chain & Logistics: A Pre-AI Overview In the pre-AI era, the retail sector was markedly different, especially since the traditional supply chain and logistics models were largely driven by manual labor. Besides, AI is helping retailers optimize inventory, warehouse and pricing.

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AI in the Food Industry: Case Studies, Challenges & Future Trends

ThroughPut

Food Production AI tools can drive advanced predictive analytics with precision forecasting for weather and crop yield predictions. Artificial Intelligence in supply chain helps track products from harvest to distribution channels and manage inventories with greater accuracy. All for the good.

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IT Procurement: How to Purchase IT Products and Services Effectively

Precoro

This process, known as IT procurement, requires comprehensive steps with clear objectives and vendor selection criteria to ensure that technology investments align with business goals and yield a return on investment (ROI). This article encompasses the best practices for planning and executing successful IT procurement strategies.

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Boosting Efficiency: Top 5 Inventory Optimization Strategies

SCMDOJO

In the world of business, managing inventory efficiently can make all the difference between success and struggle. Whether you’re a small startup or a large enterprise, optimizing your inventory is crucial for staying competitive and profitable. Read more on Optimizing Inventory and Lead Time Management on our website SCMDOJO!