2006 Manufacturing Procurement Transportation 
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. How do you balance the trade-offs between source, make and deliver?
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. Comprehensive view of source, make and deliver. Most often the focus is on transportation or logistics, but does not take into consideration the trade-offs between make, source and deliver.
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SCMDOJO
JULY 16, 2024
Transportation is a complex system, and even minor inefficiencies can have a ripple effect. This article explores challenges identified in a research paper by McKinnon (2006) focusing on vehicle utilization and efficiency in the freight industry [1]. We’ll delve into each challenge and explore potential solutions: 1.
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. These sources while functional are difficult to connect. Most deployments focus on functional excellence–manufacturing, transportation, customer service or procurement. Organizational talent.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 26, 2016
The combination of technology along with the advancements in transportation made it possible. The traditional manufacturing job defined the middle class. Each time, I turn on the channel, manufacturing jobs frame the global debate. Higher percentage of growth than the industry average for the period of 2006-2015.
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. While touted as a digital procurement provider, it took the Company nine days to onboard me as a vendor, and two weeks to process a Purchase Order.
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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