The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

The best way to achieve this is to provide a single, global view of all inventory available in order to intelligently source the line item components of that order, ensuring that the business can meet both current and future customer demand while optimizing inventory, logistics, and asset utilization.

Real-time Visibility 180

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 180

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2014

On the 2nd of April, I sat before a board discussing how a company could exceed expectations in the delivery of Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and superior operating margins and fail at the delivery of customer service and inventory. An Orbit Chart of Customer Service (Case Fill) Versus Inventory Turns.

Supply Chain Design Software 279

Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 279

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Orchestration enables companies to effectively manage trade-offs between source, make, deliver and sell.) Companies tightly coupling the budget to S&OP have significantly higher inventories and lower growth than their peer group. Industries carried on average 32 days more inventory in 2020 than in 2007. (I Mistake #3.

S&OP 195

S&OP Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 195

Supply Chain Insights

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Here we share the answers to the questions that we get the most often about this research: What is the source of data? We placed them in the industry that they were the most like, e.g., the primary source of revenue. Which companies were considered in the study? How did you select the final list of fifteen companies ?

Pharmaceutical 179

Pharmaceutical Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 179

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 261

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 261

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

The most common reporting relationship in the supplier organization is to a leader of supply (focus on logistics, distribution, materials sourcing and customer service). The focus has been on sourcing and managed costs. Be sure to not overlook the inventory carrying costs and the impact of demand latency.

Modeling 240

Modeling Modeling Software Pharmaceutical Procurement Analytics 240

Talking Logistics

MAY 15, 2013

Last week at the Ariba LIVE 2013 conference, I led a discussion session titled “At the Intersection of Social and Business Networks” with about fifty senior executives in supply chain and procurement. Ariba plans to expand into supply chain, logistics, and inventory management processes, with the first solutions coming out in 2014.

Supply Chain Network Software 152

Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 152

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 6, 2014

In a statement on Sunday, GM was quick to note that it did not have a direct relationship with Zhongrong , which it described as a Tier 2 supplier, and added that Tier-1 suppliers such as Dicastal are “required to source from Tier-2 suppliers who must meet both in-country environment and safety standards as well as quality standards.”.

Supply Chain Visibility 180

Supply Chain Visibility Alloy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain 180

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Still in all most fabricators have seen steel sales rise and customer demands and inventory requirements increase over the past several years. The source pointed to several trends that are encouraging the adoption of TMS, including better control of data, more comprehensive analysis and the need to support omni-channel supply chains.

Manufacturing Procurement 236

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 236

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

When you look at the potential benefits in inventory savings, freight savings, and on-time fulfillment improvements, it’s not that difficult to build the business case. billion in sales in 2013) has 3,200 small footprint stores and 20 regional distribution centers. So, what’s been the problem? A key constraint has been speed.

Case Study 179

Case Study Optimal Sourcing Study Supply Chain Planning Software 179

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. We then rated companies on their ability to manage and improve a portfolio of metrics: operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC).

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 150

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 25, 2013

The year 2012 marked the 30th anniversary of the use of supply chain management as a cross-functional process for source, make and deliver in the commercial sector. I define the term as the processes that align the processes of sell, deliver, make and source outside-in from the customer’s customer to the supplier’s supplier.

Supply Chain Design Software 260

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 260

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). In 2013, the company drove scale for finished goods. Meet Ernest.

Supply Chain Software 34

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement 34

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

” Institute for Manufacturing, 2013. __. In Figure 1, I share a composite orbit chart of progress of Cisco Systems, Intel, Samsung and Flextronics on the Effective Frontier at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin for 2006-2012. How value chain activities are carried out determines costs and affects profits.”

Manufacturing Procurement 285

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Modeling 285

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

We find that the companies with the most marked improvement in a balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) are smaller and less well-known. However, no company wants to share insights from failure. So, regarding the Gartner Top 25, industry perception is not reality.

Gartner 360

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 360

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

They saw a steady drop in inventory and reduced working capital by about 50% over the period of 2011-2015. Impact of Demand Sensing on Inventory Levels. Over this period of 2013-2014 Shell made good progress on inventory, but faced unprecedented supply price volatility. The implementation was very successful.

Demand Planning Software 254

Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 254

Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 6, 2013

The success of the third-party logistics industry is evident in the generally high marks given to 3PLs by respondents to a survey as part of the 2013 17th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, which identifies trends and explores how both 3PLs and shippers are using these relationships to improve and enhance their businesses and supply chains.

Third Party Logistics 60

Third Party Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 60

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). In 2013, the company drove scale for finished goods. Meet Ernest.

Supply Chain Software 30

Supply Chain Software Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 30

Demand Solutions

JUNE 1, 2020

Catastrophes like the fire in a Bangladeshi factory that killed over 100 workers, or the factory collapse in 2013 that killed over 1100 workers, are not only awful for the people involved, but can seriously impact the supply chain. But that’s not the only source of waste. Source sustainably. Modernizing the Supply Chain.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Waste Reduction Supply Chain Optimization 130

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The composite of metrics includes growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital.) We group companies by NAICS codes to study year-over-progress at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. Inventory Turns. I worked in Hong Kong for 4 years during 2009 to 2013. Operating Margin.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 154

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software 154

GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Walmart would not have the ability to provide such low prices and have consistent inventory in the over 5,000 stores in the United States and over 1.3 restaurant industry made in 2013. About 81% of Walmart merchandise passed through those centers in 2013, the website said. Decades in the Making.

Gartner 120

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 5, 2017

In 2013 the Demand-Driven Institute redefined the term “demand-driven,” giving it a very different meaning than the Demand-Driven Value Network concept defined by AMR Research in 1996. 3) Use the probability of demand (not the fixed numbers) to drive the flows and buffer strategies for inventory and material planning.

Supply and Demand 172

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Software 172

Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Supply chain planners (I’m lumping in all the silos, including demand, supply, inventory and capacity planning) today are dealing with challenges that were unimaginable when Lotus notes were the next big thing. 2013 – Massive tornado packing 200 mph winds in the Oklahoma City area. Times have changed. 2015 – Nepal earthquake, 7.8

Supply Chain Network Software 158

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 158

Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

The next big disaster of 2013 could be the Category 5 Typhoon Usagi that is set to hit Taiwan, Hong Kong and China Mainland this Sunday. One idea: import manufacturers might diversify production partner locations instead of having all of their product sources in a single basket.

Asia 113

Asia Manufacturing Procurement South America Ireland 113

ToolsGroup

MARCH 29, 2016

Source: Supply Chain Shaman, Things Have Changed: What Do We Do NOW?, November 10, 2013. This reduced inventory levels by 18 percent and inventory obsolescence by 40 percent. Standalone inventory optimization solutions, that lacked full integration to a supply chain planning process, suffered a similar fate.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 120

Talking Logistics

JULY 13, 2016

is fighting to get equipment and inventory from a family-owned auto parts supplier that filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week, saying a contract dispute threatens to shut down 19 GM assembly plants in North American and lead to ‘tens of millions of dollars in losses.’” The article goes on to say: Clark-Cutler-McDermott Co., (CCM)

Sourcing Strategies 100

Sourcing Strategies Negotiating Skills Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 100

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

Lean Inventory: Using Lean Initiatives To Manage Inventory. More firms are implementing lean inventory management techniques to reduce costs, improve flexibility and have more time to focus on their customers. >>> Read the Full Blog Post to Learn About Lean Inventory. Top Supply Chain Blog Posts from 2013.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Inventory Reduction 120

Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2015

According to reports on 3DPrint.com and the Wall Street Journal , Amazon filed for a patent in Novmeber 2013 titled, “Providing Services Related to Item Delivery via 3D Manufacturing On Demand.” Source: Amazon patent filing. Increased space to store additional inventory may raise costs for the electronic marketplace.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Electronics Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

Inventory management and replenishment as well as reverse logistics can now be managed by mobile as well as payments. The UPS Store (@TheUPSStore) July 31, 2013. In 2013, UPS became the first logistics provider to offer 3D printing services at select UPS Stores. Even Amazon offers a B2B marketplace, Amazon Supply.

Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Software Gartner Innovation Supply Chain Optimization 120

BlueYonder

JANUARY 17, 2013

Quantifying and incorporating insights from these sources can have a measurable impact on a hotel’s performance and on its ability to captivate this hyper-connected traveler. Social networking sites like Facebook provide a forum to share travel stories and photos. Embracing a Smarter Approach to Pricing.

Supply Chain Design Software 67

Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software 67

SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2022

A good example would be the Rana Plaza Tragedy of 2013. The tokenization system will also improvise how inventories are managed in the supply chain. NFTs supply a sole source of truth. Reference Guide: Excess and Obsolete Inventory Policy Guide. At such a time, NFTs will prove their worth. Challenges .

Supply Chain Planning Software 137

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 137

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Inventory Turns. Better performance in inventory turns than the peer group average for the period studied. Orbit Chart of VTech for the Period of 2006-2015 at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns . When we acquired the rights to the ATT product, there were large inventory write-offs. Operating Margin.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 31, 2022

They write, “When supply chain issues first surfaced earlier this year, the initial culprit was a lack of inventory. The argument was that for years supply chain managers had put too much emphasis on working capital, implementing just-in-time inventory management, and relentlessly pushing inventory levels to absurdly low levels.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply and Demand 130

GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Inventory measurement is critical and it is money after all in that it took a capital expense to procure. The goal is to keep inventory levels at a minimum to meet customer needs. Review Inventory turns and Return on Assets. Other areas to consider measuring as it relates to transportation: Managing inventory.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Performance Metrics Supply Chain Software 120

Talking Logistics

MARCH 29, 2016

Source: PINC Solutions. Unfortunately, most organizations place too much emphasis on data that is sourced from human input, which is prone to error, so degrading the quality and potential insight the data could provide. This provides the basis for managing and refining processes. Matt Yearling is CEO of PINC Solutions.

Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Demand Planning Software 100

Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

ROI for collaboration and visibility projects can be defined in many areas of the supply chain, and by way of example (real projects) I can more easily share the value: A large grocery retailer had negotiated complex, long term, vendor managed inventory (VMI) agreements with several consumer goods suppliers. Reducing in store stock outs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Gartner Demand Planning Software 104

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 17, 2015

Supply chain concepts are generally understood in a linear pattern of consecutive planning in the form of plan-source-make-distribute-return/dispose. In 2013 B2C e-commerce sales accounted for more than 1.2 Consumers are becoming increasingly more concerned with how their products are manufactured and sourced.

Sourcing Strategies 120

Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 120