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Uh-Oh! Insights On How P&G Failed And What This Means For You

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply chain excellence is easier to say than to explain. Keith led the work to move P&G from a regional to a global manufacturer opening up the Warsaw center of planning excellence and outsourcing IT to HP. Keith was an undisputed leader in building talent to drive manufacturing excellence. The reason? Discontinued in 2011.

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If Only There Was There There

Supply Chain Shaman

In 2023, Blue Yonder purchased Flexis AG and Doddle. As background, in 2021 Panasonic acquired Blue Yonder, purchasing the remaining 80% of its shares after initially acquiring 20% in July 2020. About One Network One Network, founded in 2002 by Greg Brady, started with purchasing Elogex to improve dock door scheduling.

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Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree

The Logistics of Logistics

Ron Crabtree , CPIM, CIRM, CSCP, MLSSBB, SCOR-P is the founder and CEO (2002) of MetaOps , Inc. MetaExperts are talent operational excellence (OpEx) hands-on-deck, training, and get-it-done partners. Based in Mattawan, MI, the company was founded in 2002. About Ron Crabtree. About MetaOps and MetaExperts. High Responsiveness.

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Enhancing Logistical Efficiency: Strategies for Improvement

SCMDOJO

Watch how to use this Logistics KPI Dashboard Excel Template by SCMDOJO Conclusion for Improving Logistical Efficiency In conclusion, optimizing logistical efficiency requires a holistic approach that encompasses various strategies. The 100-mile diet: Buying food from your neighborhood. References: Bullock, S. Portobello Books.

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Next Level Apparel® Takes its Demand and Inventory Planning to the Next Level with the Logility® Digital Supply Chain Platform

Logility

Before implementing the Logility platform in January, Next Level Apparel used a mix of Excel spreadsheets and a legacy proprietary ERP system to manage its supply chain. Although early in our adoption, our team has experienced great success with Logility. “We These factors include, but are not limited to, continuing U.S.

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Clouds: A Beautiful Thing for Sure!

Supply Chain Shaman

In 2002, there was no interest. E2open went public in July 2012 and in February 2015 participated in a private buy-out for $273M by Insight Venture Partners. Prior to the buy-out, E2open’s stock price was battered with a decline in the company’s shares by 74% over the last year. The reason?

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Say Customer Service and Mean It

Supply Chain Shaman

Foundational to supply chain excellence is the reliability of delivery, quality, and service. The Sleep Number Story of Supply Chain Excellence. Historic processes are inside-out tightly integrated to orders and purchase orders. Defining the Customer Experience Through Supply Chain Excellence.