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Make Room for Leadership to Drive S&OP

Supply Chain Shaman

In my recent Mea Culpa post, I mentioned my prior work on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), and the importance of leadership. Leadership and S&OP? If you have walked in the shoes of the supply chain leader, you are probably laughing by now. Sounds easy, right? ” I cringe.

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Demand Planning: Whipped And Chained by Tradition

Supply Chain Shaman

She wrote, “I have been working in the supply chain for 35 years, and we are still trying to solve the “demand” issue. Solving from a supply side seems to work for many companies I work with. Over the last two years, I actively engaged technologists and business leaders to redefine demand planning.

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Fresh Demand Planning: How AI Empowers Retailers

Logistics Viewpoints

Given that we are in the age of AI/ML, I often think of how the small deli where I worked was a perfect training ground for applying AI/ML in fresh supply chain planning. In this blog, I will discuss the use of AI/ML demand planning for fresh products to help maximize sales and reduce waste.

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What Does Good Look Like S&OP?

Supply Chain Shaman

Let me start by saying that t he process is not a panacea to solve all supply chain ills. For most companies, building a great S&OP process is a missed opportunity. For me, there are ten characteristics that define a great S&OP process: Clear and Actionable. S&OP is a business process.

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Supply Chain Digital Transformation Guide 2022

Does your supply chain need a refresh? Newsflash: digital supply chains allow for integration and visibility to every aspect of the movement of goods/services. Don't let your supply chain become a thing of the past; download this guide to embrace the future!

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The Evolving Role of Demand Planners: Demand Planning Solutions

Logility

How AI powered demand planning solutions revolutionize the role of demand planners In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations and improve their supply chain.

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S&OP: Should Not Be a Hammer Seeking a Nail

Supply Chain Shaman

Organizations use S&OP as a hammer in search of a nail. Currently, LinkedIn is flooded with smiling pictures of supply chain business leaders attending conferences. Supply Chain Center of Excellence Let’s start with a discussion on Supply Chain Centers of Excellence.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends?

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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The Cost-Plus World of Supply Chains: The Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Environment

In "The Cost-Plus World of Supply Chains: The Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Environment," you'll find lessons from AT&T and GSK on managing today’s supply chain disruptions.

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Leveraging Data Analytics to Build a Truly Connected and Collaborative Supply Chain

The C-suite is laser-focused on supply chain performance. This GEP-sponsored report will show you how to leverage data for a collaborative supply chain that delivers results and how to future-proof supply chain management strategies.

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Geopolitical & Regulatory Issues: The Path Forward in Supply Chain & Logistics

Speaker: Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD - President of LMA Consulting Group, S&OP Expert, and Speaker

The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, and increased regulations. In this webinar, we will talk about the current status of the supply chain and what the successful and unsuccessful paths forward will look like.

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Leveraging Supply Chain Data for Competitive Advantage

What does it mean to become a digital business or digital supply chain?

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Protecting Your Supply Chain Against Economic Uncertainty

How will that economic uncertainty impact your supply chain? Discover 5 major supply chain risks and how to manage them. Many are predicting a recession due to inflation rates, market performance, and global events like Russia's war in Ukraine.

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The Sustainable Supply Chain: Realizing Costs Savings and Increased Efficiencies Through Data Discovery

The sustainable supply chain is the future supply chain.