Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

This week, I will speak at Llamasoft’s conference on improving supply chain network design. One of the reports that I am writing is on the state of Supply Chain Planning (SCP). In the recent study of the Voice of the Supply Chain Leader , we find that the gaps are large, and growing.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. Developing Analytical Skills Data analysis is at the heart of effective supply chain management.

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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). In 2018, Rockwell Automation won the Supply Chains to Admire Award.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. While companies talk digital, the projects follow traditional supply-centric paths. For example, Monster Beverages beats Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, while Celanese outperforms Dow Chemical.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Spare parts supply chains, however, come with their own set of complexities, requiring targeted strategies and specialized tools to meet these unique demands effectively. This volatility necessitates advanced forecasting tools to anticipate and prepare for irregular demand patterns.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 13, 2020

Businesses around the world are learning to adapt as best they can to the COVID-19 supply chain impact. Unpredictable consumer behavior in response to macro events creates demand volatility in every link of global supply chains. Rafael: It has been a really helpful tool with which to go through this crisis.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As businesses become increasingly global, professionals in the supply chain field must keep up with new technologies, trends, and best practices. Summary Table edX Supply Chain Courses vs. SCMDOJO Aspect SCMDOJO edX Focus & Specialization A dedicated platform focused entirely on supply chain management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. . Considering this surge in digital transformation and the changing needs of 2021, here are some insights and tips for embarking on Supply Chain Digital Transformation projects. Creating Intelligence.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 24, 2022

Life for the supply chain leader is more complex. We are living in a world of rich supply chain case studies. Each day, the Wall Street Journal features a supply chain failure as front-page news. Why Is There No Economy of Scale in Supply Chain Acquisitions? Baby formula.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Supply chain management has grown tremendously in recent economic times. However, the question arises: Which platform can provide the best supply chain courses? There’s tough competition between the MIT MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain and SCMDOJO.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. According to my research, top-performing supply chains possess three very different qualities. The gap was large.

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 7, 2013

Case Studies. 7 Myths of Supply Chain Management Busted! This article will examine these logics, the 7 myths of supply chain management and explain why you should avoid them. Thats why now Dell develops the different supply chain strategies for different customer segments. Background.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 7, 2013

Case Studies. 6 Sigma Supply Chain: The Brief Introduction for Non-Statisticians. Even though there are so many articles about six sigma supply chain, most of them are all related to the application within certain functions in supply chain. Supply Chain Case Study: Executives Guide.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Importance of Digitalisation to Improve Supply Chains: Helping Businesses Navigate Through Supply Chain Disruptions. is adopted in more and more industries and companies, the supply chain industry is starting to implement these disruptive technologies to adapt to the ongoing challenges and obstacles.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

Case Studies. 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 ? 1) Adapt Supply Chain to Customers Needs. 3) Align Demand Planning Across Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2022

When companies consider implementing enterprise software, standard operating procedure would be to look at a public company’s financials before deciding to implement the solution. If the software company is private, the prospective customer often asks for the right to view their financials. How can they be growing so fast?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. The EIA now expects that “global liquid fuels supply will continue to outpace consumption, resulting in an average stock build of 0.4 as of this morning — a lower price than 5 years ago!

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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). In 2018, Rockwell Automation won the Supply Chains to Admire Award.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

I love that question, which is from a blog posting by supply chain executive and consultant Tony Martins, who was my guest on Talking Logistics earlier this year; Tony was also a panelist in the Mega Trends Impacting Supply Chains session I moderated at last week’s CSCMP conference.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 21, 2014

Nine out of ten supply chains are stuck. The secret to unsticking the supply chain is to redesign processes to be outside-in. The supply chain processes need to be designed from the market back. Supply chain leaders are fluent in the language of supply. Growth has slowed.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2024

If you have walked in the shoes of the supply chain leader, you are probably laughing by now. In the work, I listen to existing processes to provide feedback, ideate with the team on potential improvement, share advice on the fit of technologies, and network leaders to leaders to gain additional insights. Sounds easy, right?

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. Like riding a bumpy road, the supply chain leader is riding the ups and downs of changing market conditions facing greater variability day-to-day. Here, based on interviews with supply chain leaders, I share lessons learned. It will not be over soon.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2014

So you’re a shipper intrigued by Big Data tools and technology to improve transportation management initiatives. Should you implement a technology solution from a third-party logistics provider (3PL) or is it more effective to select a pure-play TMS provider to leverage your data?

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Kinaxis

JULY 26, 2019

Ontario residents, brewers and unions complained on social media after a June update to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario’s (LCBO) warehouse management software left alcohol in warehouses instead of on store shelves. LCBO leaders haven’t addressed this question directly although they say software updates were necessary.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2013

SAP touts “best-run companies” while the Accenture ads claim “ high-performance supply chains.” I am a nomad, searching for a good definition of supply chain excellence. Supply chain leaders are naturally competitive, and they want to know how well they are doing. I shake my head.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Gartner recently polled both users and vendors on which supply chain planning (SCP) applications are employing machine learning and in three different analysis, demand planning and demand forecasting came out top of the list. With years of experience now in the rear view mirror, machine learning has matured as a SCP technology.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

With over 6,700 SKUs across various brands and locations, the team needed to modernize its sales and operations planning (S&OP) process with new technology. Our existing technology couldn’t support our S&OP efforts”, explained Pascal Lamy, director of finance, controlling, supply chain and IT at MSE.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 28, 2019

by Mike McAllister “It will never happen to my supply chain,” said the first planner. After all, on the list of things to do when managing your supply chain on a daily basis, ‘prepare for natural disaster’ likely sits far down the list, somewhere between ‘submit expenses’ and ‘organize file folders.’

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My Office Apps

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Caitec Doubles Business with 30% Less Overhead Using Kechie ERP Software 2020 | Case Study Challenge Caitec made the strategic decision to move from growing their business by double-digit percentages to doubling and tripling their business. ” Caitec needed the same responsiveness from their ERP software supplier.

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Seamless supply chain integration is a myth or reality? Literature Review Supply chain integration has been around as early as 1989. Conclusion For many people, seamless supply chain integration appeared to be the utopia that doesn''t exist. The concept is more profound and requires the right mindset.

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

Fashion industry is one of the most primitive form of supply chain management and its practices have been extended, adopted and become the best practices that we use today. One year later "Kurt Salmon Associates" was assigned to investigate the whole apparel supply chain. Fashion SCM 1.0 Fashion SCM 2.0

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Ready to unlock the secrets of the supply chain training platforms? These supply chain training platforms offer a treasure trove of knowledge to elevate your skills and drive business success. You can get free access to AI tool competency and many more practical tools within specific classes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2019

Discontinuing products is a struggle with tension between supply chain and marketing functions. The lack of product rationalization results in the long tail of the supply chain with increasing complexity. Lumpy demand for product with low volume requires a supply chain redesign. The reason? The result?

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AIMMS

JANUARY 24, 2019

Today, the steel manufacturing leader has an ambitious digital transformation agenda and is leveraging AIMMS technology to optimize operations in its home country. I belong to this second division and work mostly on mathematical modeling, simulation and supply chain analytics. . The software supports scalability.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2024

As I wrote, I reflected on the Generative AI hype cycle in the supply chain market and the contribution to noise. I questioned in this time of uncertainty if supply chain leaders will value data-driven content. This is despite investment in people and technology. Lack of Clarity on Supply Chain Excellence.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Many people think a supply chain research is boring and it is the ivory tower that they don''t need to climb. This article will show you why a research is relevant to you and how to study without damaging your brain! This is the example of "Basic Research". Background What is a research? Practitioners can be cool too!

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

But one thing you notice as you go to omnichannel software vendor’s web sites and examine customer case studies, the case studies may talk about retailers growing their revenues by 100% or more, but none talk about how much profitability grew. Some providers of OOM have better solutions for this than others.

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