Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The challenge Following the appointment of NXP’s Chief Procurement Officer, Jeff Wincel , a new global strategy was implemented that included a pillar dedicated to ‘people and success’. The post Case Study: NXP Semiconductors appeared first on Skill Dynamics. 93% felt the training was relevant to their jobs.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As someone deeply invested in the field of supply chain management, I’ve had the opportunity to explore and interact with various learning platforms throughout my career. It is an all-encompassing platform designed to offer more practical value for supply chain professionals.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Over the course of the last two years, we at Supply Chain Insight s have worked on a methodology to gauge supply chain improvement. We named it the Supply Chain Index. We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During Background on the Supply Chain Index.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

At ToolsGroup, we provide cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions to enhance supply chain resiliency and efficiency. In this article, I’ll discuss a case study which involved our customer Belcorp, a Latin American direct-sales beauty corporation. Here’s where our MEIO model within SO99+ came into play.

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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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SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

This article, entitled Apple’s Supply Chain Is on a Collision Course With Climate Change , argues that Apple’s supply chain faces major risks from the climate crisis. I believe it would make a great case study for business school classes, using the following questions: 1.

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Unleashed

APRIL 4, 2023

Machine learning is changing nearly every aspect of the supply chain and how we deliver goods to customers. In this article, we explore the potential of machine learning in supply chain management and the different types and uses of the technology. How is machine learning used in supply chain management?

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ThroughPut

MARCH 27, 2024

The Evolution of Retail Supply Chain & Logistics: A Pre-AI Overview In the pre-AI era, the retail sector was markedly different, especially since the traditional supply chain and logistics models were largely driven by manual labor. How is AI Revolutionizing Retail Supply Chains?

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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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ThroughPut

MARCH 28, 2024

Whether it is optimizing supply chains to reduce waste or adopting smart agriculture practices to improve yield, AI impacts efficiency, personalization and sustainability. Supply Chain Administration Supply chains are the backbone of the food industry. billion in 2024.

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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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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

It’s the typical supply chain refrain. Forward-looking supply chain professionals understand that inventory is not an end in itself; it’s a means – to enhanced customer service, increased profitability, and greater efficiency. Disruption lingers, consumer trends change, lead times stretch.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 27, 2024

In an era where efficiency equates to competitive advantage, the oil industry’s supply chain management plays a pivotal role in determining a company’s profitability and sustainability. What Are the Key Components of an Oil Company’s Supply Chain? How Do Global Market Conditions Affect Oil Supply Chains?

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

With ToolsGroup’s AI-powered demand forecasting, the plant-based food innovator revolutionizes its supply chain, maximizing accuracy, speed, and business performance. As Heura’s business grew, so did the complexity of its supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

In business conversations, the term supply chain excellence rolls off the tongue frequently in meetings, but what does it mean? Supply chain excellence is harder to define than to say. We designed the Supply Chains to Admire Methodology to help companies define supply chain excellence.

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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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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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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Kara is the Founder and CRO of LeadCoverage , the premier B2B marketing and PR firm dedicated to helping logistics companies increase lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage. Kara’s new book “The Revenue Engine” offers readers a guide to effective revenue-generating strategies.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 19, 2024

It not only impacts supply chain efficiency, but also customer satisfaction and revenue. Given all the challenges, the RMC manufacturer had clear goals that they wished to achieve: Supply Chain Visibility They needed detailed, real-time insights into their operations.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Cross docking is an option to consider if you’re thinking about ways to streamline your supply chain – it’s a popular distribution system for fast-moving consumer goods, but can be used in a variety of other industries. Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business What is cross docking?

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Distribution channels are frequently overlooked as a source of performance enhancement in the Supply Chain. It can lead to some excellent alternative Distribution Strategies. But if you think outside the box, your company could save 18% annually. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com.

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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

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 Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

(Included in this post is Cummins’ digital award for the 2016 Supply Chains to Admire. I want to understand why some companies outperform on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter while others do not. About twice a month, companies ask me to review their strategy documents. I am on a mission.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2016

In other words, Carhartt incorporated its long-term strategy and objectives into the selection process — that is, the company didn’t only factor in the TMS capabilities it needed today, but also the capabilities it anticipates needing in the future as its business and transportation operations continues to grow and evolve. “Our

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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. In the competitive industrial landscape, efficient spare parts inventory management is crucial to maintaining seamless operations and driving profitability.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Driving Visibility, Intelligence, and Agility through Supply Chain Technology on Cloud Whether we are talking about healthcare, food, or fashion, the supply chains which convert the raw materials to finished goods are getting more and more complex. The next question then becomes: Is your product demand predictable?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2015

We are entering an era where it is becoming possible to detect supply chain risks much more quickly. A case in point is offered by AGCO. AGCO is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of a wide range of agricultural equipment.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

At a time when businesses are evolving at a rapid pace, the significance of supply chain management continues to grow, becoming an essential part of operations for companies around the globe. Two platforms that stand out in this field are SCMDOJO academy and Coursera supply chain courses , among many others.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Supply chains are messy. Blockchain in Supply Chain Can Help. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. The inefficiencies that plague supply chains have seemingly been around forever. Blockchain in supply chain changes that.

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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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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Supply Chain Matters once again provides readers with continued industry evidence of what purposeful investment in supply chain agility, resilience, and timely decision-making capabilities can contribute to positive business performance outcomes. One specific example remains Inditex. All rights reserved.

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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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Resilinc

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A look back at the top manufacturing supply chain disruptions and challenges in H1 2024, including key industry news and exclusive Resilinc data. embracing smart manufacturing and integrating AI and machine learning technologies to build manufacturing supply chain resiliency.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2014

Global supply chain is a very challenging subject in supply chain management because it involves different customer''s requirement, more complex operations/collaboration and unforeseen risks. Then this article will show you 6 basic strategies that many world''s leading companies use to capture the value in globalization.

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