Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

Driving Improvements in Supply Chain Excellence. He felt strongly that supply chain leaders knew how to drive supply chain excellence and needed a forum– or maybe two or three depending on the business model– to help them network and refine their approaches. John and I held differing beliefs.

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Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 198

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

7 Principles of Supply Chain Management Explained. Would you like to understand supply chain management concept but dont have time to study from a supply chain textbook ? The good news is, this article will explain to you the key principles of supply chain management that you can finish within 5 minutes.

Supply Chain Design Software 257

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

In today’s interconnected global economy, supply chains play a vital role in the success of businesses. Supply Chains Under Disruption: A Financial Toll Recent years have witnessed several disruptions that have shaken global supply chains, causing major financial setbacks for companies.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

Supply Chain Disruptions: A Survival Guide. Do you feel supply chain risk management is too complicated to implement? This article will show you how one of the worlds leading companies put a theory into practice and survive many supply chain disruptions. 2011: Earthquake/Tsunami in Japan. Discussion.

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Kinaxis

MAY 21, 2015

by CJ Wehlage On May 29, 2014, I posted a blog about the Top 25 Supply Chains predictions for 2015. The 2015 Top Supply Chains were #1 Amazon , #2 McDonald’s, #3 Unilever. The 2015 Top Supply Chains were #1 Amazon , #2 McDonald’s, #3 Unilever. Seven from 2011 are not on the 2015 ranks.

Gartner 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 15, 2015

For the supply chain leader it is time to reflect and build budget targets. For the discrete industries we contrast the industry averages for growth, operating margins, inventory turns, cash-to-cash cycle, revenue per employee, and SG&A ratio for the periods of 2006-2014 and 2011-2014. 2016 is around the corner.

Industrial 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Financial balance sheet improvements cannot be driven by traditional supply chain processes. In the words of a supply chain leader yesterday, “Lora, please give me stories of success. When I first met Nick, he was driving a supply chain transformation at VTech Communications. Price to Tangible Book Value.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Elementum

AUGUST 16, 2022

The next generation of cloud native computing could change the way supply chain does business. In this article, we’ll examine the rapid rise of cloud native technologies, and share why we believe they have massive, positive implications for supply chain management — especially for those who respond quickly.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 24, 2015

At a recent conference, I was asked how to deal with corporate power dynamics when supply chain is not an equal-partner organisation. This made me think: “What superpowers would supply chain executives love to have?”. Supply chain can be a business’s biggest problem solver. THE POWER OF PAIN RELIEF.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

A common challenge for procurement and supply chain professionals is obtaining support from C-level leaders to invest in a robust supply chain risk management (SCRM) program. But to make their strongest case, SCRM advocates need to focus on one key metric: return on investment.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 15, 2015

For the supply chain leader, it is time to reflect and build budget targets. For the discrete industries, we contrast the industry averages for growth, operating margins, inventory turns, cash-to-cash cycle, revenue per employee and SG&A ratio for the periods of 2006-2014 and 2011-2014. 2016 is around the corner.

Industrial 150

Industrial Industry Inventory Reduction Metrics 150

SupplyShift

JUNE 17, 2021

For example, in 2019, 90% of companies listed on the S&P 500® index issued an annual sustainability report, compared to just under 20% in 2011. I recommend companies take tangible action toward setting supply chain ESG goals in the following ways: 1.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 17, 2021

For example, in 2019, 90% of companies listed on the S&P 500® index issued an annual sustainability report, compared to just under 20% in 2011. I recommend companies take tangible action toward setting supply chain ESG goals in the following ways: 1. Define Your Scope. Source: sasb.org.

Material Savings 52

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Kinaxis

JUNE 1, 2016

by CJ Wehlage On the bus ride back to the McDowell Marriott after the 2016 Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain event, I plugged my ear phones into my cell and listened to some Pearl Jam. So, the supply chain version of Last Kiss would go something like this…. “Oh Oh where, oh where, can my supply chain be?

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Gartner Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Predictive Analytics Software 100

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 5, 2015

These consumer products global leaders paved the road for supply chain excellence by defining new supply chain practices. Today, each leader wants to take their empowered team to new supply chain heights. At Supply Chain Insights, we published a report card yesterday. Who is poised to win?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Located in the United Kingdom (UK), he has more than twelve years of experience in progressive roles driving demand-drive projects for their global supply chain. At the Supply Chain insights Global Summit , Nick shared his story on driving demand-based improvements. Understanding the Lubricant Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2015

Supply chain leaders are competitive. They want to drive supply chain excellence; but today, the definition is not clear. At the time, I was a new analyst at AMR Research and the concept of scoring supply chains was new. Leaders need to balance a portfolio of metrics. Reflection.

Gartner 150

Gartner Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 150

SupplyShift

JUNE 2, 2021

In the wake of COVID disruptions and the financial advantage earned by companies focusing on ESG despite major market uncertainty, investors are rapidly recognizing the strategic importance of these metrics as well. ESG accountability is closely linked to the concept of “responsible supply chains.”

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented global supply chain disruptions, impacting the flow of parts and finished goods around the world. The disruption caused by COVID-19 is unique in that it impacted supply chains across all industries.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 28, 2015

by Bob Ferrari The following guest blog commentary is contributed by Bob Ferrari, Founder and Executive Editor of the Supply Chain Matters blog and Managing Director of the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group LLC. Speed is now a compelling requirement in all dimensions of supply chain business and decision-making processes.

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Locus

MAY 3, 2023

C above 1850–1900 in 2011–2020. The melting of glacial ice-caps, rise in sea-levels, and extreme weather conditions, are only some of the serious consequences for the world at large and, by extension, global supply chains. This makes comparing performance with others and identifying best practices quite a challenge.

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Turvo

MAY 29, 2020

Few events carry the notoriety of black swans, and the COVID-19 pandemic is the most unprecedented and disruptive event to affect supply chains in decades. Furthermore, the uncertainty carries over to supply chain finance goals and hopes as the world prepares for a lengthy recovery.

Analytics Software 53

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 20, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a revealing survey published this week regarding viewpoints relative to business sustainability and ESG actions which reflect both a call to action and a perspective of advanced technology enablement. . Added Supply Chain Matters Perspectives. Background.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Today, I published a new report on supply chain excellence. To prepare the report, I worked with Abby Mayer ( @indexgirl ) to analyze ten years of supply chain financial ratios. One story that stands out for me is the race for supply chain excellence within the CPG peer group. Oxford Dictionary.

Pharmaceutical 233

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2022

Amrest has been using Ivalua ‘the tool’ since 2011 across nine countries, with almost 3000 end-users on the platform. There are interesting challenges within the AmRest business model at the supply chain level. Finally, Amrest owns its own brand of restaurants (like Blue Frog). Amrest + Ivalua.

Procurement Solutions 130

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SupplyShift

JUNE 2, 2021

In the wake of COVID disruptions and the financial advantage earned by companies focusing on ESG despite major market uncertainty, investors are rapidly recognizing the strategic importance of these metrics as well. ESG accountability is closely linked to the concept of “responsible supply chains.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

million vehicles, a sales total not seen since 2011. YOY in 2022, a metric due partly to its robust sales of mid-size pickups, according to CNBC. In this blog, we’ll take a look at the supply chain trends that shaped the automotive industry in 2022. GM was an exception with U.S. sales up by 2.5%

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

According to Supply Chain Quarterly , Quarter 4, 2011 issue: “Supply chain scorecards typically focus on operational metrics. But if companies want to capture a true picture of supply chain success, they need to measure employees’ interpersonal performance, too.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 14, 2013

In part one of this blog series, I started the saga of the supply chain fairy tale. It was a story where people believed that functional excellence leads to supply chain superiority. I strongly feel that a blind focus on functional excellence will cause the supply chain to become out of balance. You got it!

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2022

Amrest has been using Ivalua ‘the tool’ since 2011 across nine countries, with almost 3000 end-users on the platform. There are interesting challenges within the AmRest business model at the supply chain level. Finally, Amrest owns its own brand of restaurants (like Blue Frog). Amrest + Ivalua.

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Procurement Modeling Software 130

Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

This and much more, in your Monday supply chain briefing from Arkieva. Supply Chain News. Supply Chain Strategy. Is Integrated Supply Chain Planning Rubbish? Supply Chain Analyst, Lora Cecere, takes a look at what it to implement a fully integrated supply chain planning process.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Here is the list: Supply chain technology implementations have reduced inventory. Companies should implement supply chain best practices. Companies that have focused on collaboration in the supply chain have built competitive advantage. Supply chain excellence matters. The reason?

Inventory Reduction 262

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. It is a story of supply chain innovation. The products of Terra Technology are unique, but poorly understood by the mainstream supply chain team.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). About the Supply Chains to Admire Methodology.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Learn more about the struggles the coffee supply chain faces. As anyone in supply chain management understands, any product goes through a complex process that is often on a global scale. For many coffee brands, international issues, including violence, are causing problems in the supply chain.

Congo 52

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RFgen

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Learn more about the struggles the coffee supply chain faces. As anyone in supply chain management understands, any product goes through a complex process that is often on a global scale. For many coffee brands, international issues, including violence, are causing problems in the supply chain.

Congo 52

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Elementum

AUGUST 24, 2015

We examine the manufacturing and supply chain implications of the Dow's fall. The global supply chain’s future hinges in a large part on Chinese imports and exports, both of which have suffered as the nation sees its markets weakening. It was the worst drop since 2011, after a four-year period of robust growth.

Material Savings 60

Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Supply and Demand Purchasing Skills 60