Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

While the performance rankings were based on comparisons of inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for the periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013, the concept is that to be a supply chain leader you must outperform and drive improvement. We find that this is true of too few companies. ” Yes, I said.

Optimal Sourcing 308

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 308

Supply Chain Insights

MAY 5, 2014

The Supply Chain Index measures a company’s corporate performance on three dimensions for the period of 2006-2012. In July our focus will be on the healthcare sector (hospitals, medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies). As a result, the Index looks at progression over the period of 2006-2012. Insightful.

Pharmaceutical 189

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Arizona Conference 189

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 29, 2014

We will be plotting their progress for the period of 2006-2012. August 12th at 11:00 AM Industrial Value Chains the review of semi-conductor, industrial manufacturing, automotive supply chains, B2B communication equipment, and high-tech/electronics. In June, we will publish the results on the consumer value chain.

Gartner 308

Gartner Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 308

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

“The idea of the value chain is based on the process view of organizations, the idea of seeing a manufacturing (or service) organisation as a system, made up of subsystems each with inputs, transformation processes and outputs. ” Institute for Manufacturing, 2013. __. Tipping points are fascinating to watch.

Manufacturing Procurement 290

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The orbit chart in Figure 1, shows the relative rate of improvement at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin for the period of 2006-2017. Orbit Chart for Rockwell Automation at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns for the Period of 2006-2017. Ernest Nicolas joined Rockwell Automation in 2006.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

In our work on the Supply Chains to Admire report , we tracked the progress of manufacturing, retailing and distribution companies for the period of 2006 to 2013 and 2009-2013. Performance of High Tech and Electronics Supply Chains for the Periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013. First Phase: 2002-2006. and Singapore.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. To help, in this post, we provide you with some insights for the period of 2006-2015. Each year at Supply Chain Insights , we study the progress of public companies in manufacturing, retail and distribution sectors. A Look at History.

Pharmaceutical 195

Pharmaceutical Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 18, 2017

Let’s take a look at the world of the chemical manufacturer. Orbit Chart of Dow Chemical and BASF for the Period of 2006-2016 and Performance Data for the Chemical Industry. Performance Data for the Chemical Industry for 2006-2016. In my fifteen-year tenure as an analyst, I have not encountered such an open audience.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Chemicals Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies 206

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Based in Paris, L’Oréal is a global personal care manufacturing company. On average fo rthe period of 2006-2016, L’Oreal had a 17% operating margin as compared to Estee Lauder’s operating margin of 13%. (Read more to understand the details on the Supply Chain Index ,). Supply Chains to Admire Methodology.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 11, 2015

Freight brokers , manufacturers, and those in the supply chain know as well as anyone that problems with accounts receivable can lead to anything from simple annoyance to a serious business-killing disaster. Business Advice Freight Broker Info Manufacturing Supply Chain freight brokerage'

Freight 120

Freight Manufacturing Supply Chain Supply and Demand 120

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Approximately 60 percent of today's unfilled manufacturing jobs are due to a shortage of applicants with sufficient proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and math ( STEM ) skills. IMPO Executive Editor, Anna Wells provides insights into the complicated issue in her article “Why The Manufacturing Skills Gap Is Serious”.

Buyer Training 120

Buyer Training Manufacturing Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The orbit chart in Figure 1, shows the relative rate of improvement at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin for the period of 2006-2017. Orbit Chart for Rockwell Automation at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns for the Period of 2006-2017. Ernest Nicolas joined Rockwell Automation in 2006.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

In 2006, they made a decision to implement a supply chain planning solution. Manufacturing is designed and planned in isolation. Integration with manufacturing systems to understand actual run times and Operating Efficiency (OEE). Manufacturing. Manufacturing programs are implemented as standalone programs.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 224

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 3, 2013

SmartOps entered the supply chain optimization market in 2000 and became an SAP partner in 2006. The capabilities of the technologies were often more advanced than the processes of the manufacturers and retailer. In the beginning, when manufacturing was insourced, there were two supply chain buffers: manufacturing and inventory.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Optimization Software SAP 218

SCM Research

JANUARY 30, 2012

2011): Supply chain management: A multidisciplinary content analysis of vertical relations between companies, 1997–2006. I just read an article by Vallet-Bellmunt et al. It gives a good overview of SCM research published in journals related to marketing, logistics, management, and marketing channels.

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Analysis Supply Chain SCM Journal 110

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Over the years, various methodologies have emerged to address this need, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and the integration of both known as Lean Six Sigma (LSS). al (2006) delved into the experiences of ten SMEs in the UK that embraced lean manufacturing. – Lastly, Not applicable to all industries.

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Six Sigma Optimal Sourcing Continuous Improvement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Manufacturers are Now Selling Directly to Consumers. Retailers can no longer have their heads in the sand, but neither can consumer products manufacturers. Note that apparel manufacturing is growing and apparel retail is declining. Manufacturers that want to have eCommerce capabilities are scrambling to catch-up.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

The level of performance in 2015 is the same as 2006. Orbit Chart for Novo Nordisk at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns for the period of 2006-2015. Given the level of industry maturity within pharmaceutical manufacturing, Novo Nordisk has a strong foundation in manufacturing.

Pharmaceutical 150

Pharmaceutical Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 150

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 5, 2015

The report analyzes supply chain performance and improvement by the Consumer Products Leaders in the period of 2006-2014. In the selection of time frames to analyze, we look at the long-term view including the recessionary period of 2006-2009, the post recessionary period of 2009-2014 and the more recent time period of 2011-2014.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Global Supply Chain 150

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

The “Top 15 Supply Chains to Admire” is the culmination of a two-year effort to evaluate supply chain performance and improvement for the years of 2006-2013 by industry by vertical for publicly-held companies. The Phoenician, Scottsdale, AZ.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2021

Frédéric began his career in the automotive industry as product manager for Renault-Dacia in 1999 before being appointed in 2006 Renault program director for the Middle Range segment.

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Manufacturing Procurement Automotive Supply Chain Software Groups 100

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

These are mainly North American-based manufacturers, distributors and retailers.) For example, Johnson & Johnson spans multiple industries (pharmaceutical, medical device and household products manufacturing industries). At Supply Chain Insights, we have been actively working in our own mine sweeping project.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 173

QAD

JANUARY 9, 2020

Manufacturing in Thailand. In addition, manufactured products in Thailand include textiles, beverages, tobacco products, cement, jewelry, appliances, computers automotive parts and agricultural equipment. . Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. About twice the size of the U.S. Tourism and services account for 55.6%

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Thailand Malaysia Laos Japan 121

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Note the elongation of the cash-to-cash cycle in the chemical industry of 38 additional days when comparing the 2014-2019 averages to the pre-recession period of 2004-2006. It is worse in some industries. Do you find it ironic that the companies with the highest margins like pharmaceuticals, beverage and beauty increased payables the most?

Optimal Sourcing 242

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 242

Supply Chain View from the Field

MARCH 7, 2013

In general, the 3PL industry still significantly lags the growth of manufacturing. Chinese manufacturing technology and quality is improving rapidly. In fact, logistics inefficiency has reduced Chinese manufacturers’ global competitiveness both at home and overseas.

China 107

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 28, 2013

In the pursuit of finding a way to off-load inventory (read “working capital”) from their books, many large manufacturers are moving towards so called “Vendor Managed Inventory” systems. The logic couldn’t be easier to follow: ”why not have our suppliers own the inventory up to the point of use?

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SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

This article explores challenges identified in a research paper by McKinnon (2006) focusing on vehicle utilization and efficiency in the freight industry [1]. 3D printing: Exploring the potential of 3D printing for on-demand manufacturing closer to customers can reduce transportation distances and waste for customized products [3].

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

In 2004-2006, Greg Aimi (now a Gartner analyst) and I worked on a common definition of visibility for over a year. Most deployments focus on functional excellence–manufacturing, transportation, customer service or procurement. Manufacturing organizations struggle to find talent and bandwidth to drive B2B visibility.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 180

Prescriptive Analytics Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Analytics Software 180

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

I followed his journey during the period of 2006-2011, and wanted to check in with him to gain his insights on the selection of VTech as a finalist in the Supply Chains to Admire research. Orbit Chart of VTech for the Period of 2006-2015 at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns . Slowly, my process thinking evolved.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 150

Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

Descartes Systems Group Revenue 2006-2018 (Source: macrotrends). Wes Burt, Production Control-SCM-Assistant Manager at Toyota Manufacturing Canada, also gave an informative case study presentation. Where is Descartes today? The company is financially strong, with 14 years of record year-over-year growth.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 1, 2025

Retailers, manufacturers, and logistics service providers worldwide rely on Blue Yonder transportation management solutions to optimize and accelerate their supply chain operations. We first implemented Blue Yonders transportation management [solutions] in 2006.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Gartner 56

Synovos

JANUARY 24, 2024

Founded in 2006, MSDUK is the UK’s leading supplier diversity advocacy organization working for inclusion of non-white ethnic minorities in corporate supply chains. By joining their network, RS Integrated Supply is able to connect with more than 500 procurement professionals, improving its supplier diversity.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 105

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

A balance sheet analysis shows that 95% of publicly traded manufacturers are stuck (when compared to peer group) at the intersection of growth and margin, margin and inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and growth. We don’t have a clear industry definition of supply chain excellence.

Gartner 199

Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 199

QAD

JANUARY 16, 2025

Established in 2006, KION operates a multi-brand business portfolio, including renowned brands like Linde Material Handling, STILL, Dematic and Baoli. Based in Frankfurt, Germany, KION is a global leader in material handling equipment and supply chain solutions. With operations spanning over 100 countries, KION has deployed more than 1.8

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Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing 52

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Shipping approximately 400 million selling units consisting of 700 million manufactured units per year, Carter’s employs about 4,000 employees at its peak. Orbit Chart of Carter’s: Intersection of Inventory Turns and Operation Margin for the Period of 2006-2015. About the Supply Chains to Admire Research. The diversity is rising.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 195

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

The more that I work on supply chain metrics, the more that I believe that both the SCOR model and the Gartner Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics (which I worked on for the period of 2006-2010) reward functional, not end-to-end supply chain behavior. The supply chain has two buffers: inventory and manufacturing excess capacity.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Software 150

Elementum

OCTOBER 5, 2015

We take a look at how new vehicles are changing the manufacturing game. Then, in 2006, a Silicon Valley startup called Tesla Motors announced that it would be producing a luxury electric sports car that could potentially run for more than 200 miles on a single charge. Today, most EV manufacturing is centered in the U.S.

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