Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2022

.” I don’t have the answers, but I am actively studying the market to help business leaders figure out the questions they should ask to drive performance improvements. For the past twenty-two years, I have had the luxury of watching supply chain stories unfold. Which strategy drove the most significant value??”

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 28, 2013

Case Studies. 7 Supply Chain Lessons from Steve Jobs. Apple Inc is regarded as the best company in the world for its cutting-edge supply chain management practices. It goes without saying that Apple Inc is famous for its strengths in the product design, product development, branding and marketing strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the corridors of Unilever, a team of dedicated supply chain planners from demand to supply to transportation embarks on a daily journey. End-to-End Supply Chain Planning Platform The end-to-end process begins with data. This world isn’t a distant dream.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Previously I''ve covered about the classic and new supply chain management books that SCM professionals should check out. In this article, I will show you top 5 books that every supply chain executive should have on their bookshelf.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 30, 2013

Case Studies. History of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a relatively new discipline. Understanding of our own roots helps create the appropriate mindset, ending the rhetoric and bringing supply chain integration to reality. A Case Study.

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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. That is why cutting cost, which is a very intuitive way of thinking, is a very popular strategy anywhere in the world.

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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

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.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

As I shopped at Best Buy for office supplies, I struggled to not think about the massive disruption of electronics supply chain. The Sam’s Club and Costco shortages of water, toilet paper and laundry products signals one thing for me: the spread of the virus will disrupt every supply chain. The problem?

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Supply chain management is everywhere and even the superheroes can give you some lessons! Background Supply chain management has gained more recognition from businesses as the strategy that helps to increase revenue and improve services. But, we do have the pride and some of us even save millions of life.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

He shared that he worked for a freight forwarder providing supply chain planning services for a major retailer. In his speech, he shared a case study on improving logistics costs in the face of variability through advancements in AI. I feel that supply chain processes are analogous. I am no spring chicken.

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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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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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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 1, 2014

What is the definition of supply chain management? 1) It''s a network Many companies have the department that controls various activities within the supply chain. 1) It''s a network Many companies have the department that controls various activities within the supply chain.

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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. When a supply chain leader opens a discussion with, “I am leading an initiative for digital transformation”, I know I am in trouble. One of my favorite case studies was Campbells in 2014.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 25, 2013

Case Studies. Origin of Logistics & Supply Chain Revealed! What do we know about "Logistics" and "Supply Chain" to date? Frankel et al 2008 indicated that " supply chain " and "supply chain management" first recognized in the 1980s. 3) Origin of "Supply Chain".

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

This is a story for the Eds, Franks, and Toms working together in supply chains across the globe. It is also a story for a young supply chain manager attempting to make a difference, but feeling stymied. Efficient supply chains may not be the most effective. Need for Supply Chain Leadership.

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

In supply chain management context, they has demonstrated the operational excellence that leads them to the supply chain hall of fame. Later, they took the diversification strategy and entered the electronic industry by producing the black-and-white TV set. In this article, we will explain to you how they do it.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

“When the world changes around you, and when it changes against you, what used to be a tailwind is now a headwind — you need to lean into that and figure out what to do because complaining isn’t a strategy.”. Reimagine Supply Chain of the future: There are many facets to imagining Supply Chain of Future.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2019

I feel that topic of supply chain management is analogous to the downward cycle of the news channels. What Drives Supply Chain Excellence? I analyze supply chain management. History will also include case studies of mergers and acquisitions. The supply chain is a complex nonlinear system.

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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 15, 2021

The Dual Platform Strategy takes into account your current operational and technology environment, and streamlines it with a business network layer that connects all trading partners and key IT systems to a single version of the truth. The planning-to-execution workflows are typically both within the enterprise and across supply chain tiers.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Supply chain management books that are praised by supply chain executives, consultants and supply chain management professionals at all levels. Background In dynamic supply chain management environment, people have to make the quick and decisive actions against various issues.

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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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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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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 20, 2013

Case Studies. Building Business Case for Reshoring vs Offshoring. In global supply chain , obtaining products or services from outside the country to achieve cost effectiveness is one of the most widely used strategy. Supply Chain Case Study: Executives Guide. A Case Study.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. Customer-Centric Supply Chain Processes.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 1, 2014

What is the definition of supply chain management? 1) It''s a network Many companies have the department that controls various activities within the supply chain. 1) It''s a network Many companies have the department that controls various activities within the supply chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains. Feature Article by Dr. Raymon Krishnan – President at the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. Product strategies. Operational strategies. Supplier strategies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. The impact varies by supply chain sector and value chain. Instead, supply chain leaders need to focus on the minimization of waste, and the alignment of signals.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

Time For A Supply Chain Check-Up? When a company contacts me to help them with their supply chain, the pain is usually a gap in customer service. To complete a supply chain diagnostic, I take these four steps: Step One. Supply chains are not the same. Analyze Past Results in Customer Service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Supreme Courts decision to overturn the Chevron Doctrine has sparked widespread discussion across industries, particularly in supply chain and logistics, where regulatory clarity is critical. Additionally, this shift incentivizes innovation in compliance strategies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

In my work with clients, customers bandy about the term “customer-centric supply chain.” Many of my clients talk about a customer-centric supply chain but rely on useless metrics from an annual survey or a net promoter score. A customer-centric supply chain is easier to say than implement.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Warehouse Automation: Strategies for Innovation and Growth Synopsis Join us for an engaging and professional webinar as we unveil Geek+, a pioneer in innovative warehouse solutions. Dont miss this opportunity to see how Geek+ can empower you to navigate the complexities of digital transformation and supply chain disruptions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

He ran marketing for a large 3PL before launching his own marketing agency, Logistics Marketing Advisors, which focuses exclusively on providing marketing strategy and services to logistics businesses. They have been featured in leading industry publications such as Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management Review, and FreightWaves.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 15, 2023

Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo EU 2023 has wrapped up its 3-day event in Barcelona, Spain. Featuring over 35 Gartner experts and more than 100 research-driven sessions, this year’s conference gathered over 2,000 supply chain professionals from across Europe and beyond. Looking for a snapshot of the key highlights?

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