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Patterns Tell the Story of Supply Chain Excellence

Supply Chain Shaman

Wikipedia In 2014, I was exploring methods to publish what is now the Supply Chains To Admire report. This data source synchronizes corporate reporting across global markets while tracking restatements, name changes, and currency shifts.) As an aside, I do not think that Lenovo is an example of a supply chain excellence.

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Changing Winds in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

“When will the impact of the pandemic on the supply chain be over?” The building of the global supply chain over the last seven decades evolved based on three assumptions: Number 1. With availability assumed, the traditional focus of supply chain practices was on negotiating the lowest price.

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Changing Winds in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

“When will the impact of the pandemic on the supply chain be over?” The building of the global supply chain over the last seven decades evolved based on three assumptions: Number 1. With availability assumed, the traditional focus of supply chain practices was on negotiating the lowest price.

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Your supply chain is costing you money – Reason #5 Not having a supply chain risk management process

Kinaxis

by John Westerveld Reason #5: Not having a supply chain risk management process. Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Reason #3 Not having end-to-end supply chain visibility.

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Changing Winds in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

“When will the impact of the pandemic on the supply chain be over?” The building of the global supply chain over the last seven decades evolved based on three assumptions: Number 1. With availability assumed, the traditional focus of supply chain practices was on negotiating the lowest price.

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Lost in Translation-Incorporating Consumer Demand into your Supply Chain

The Network Effect

A few years ago, a news report came out of China stating that they were going to put an end to pegging the renminbi (China’s domestic currency) against the U.S. This was a long awaited announcement that completely shocked the global currency markets sparking massive trades out of the U.S. dollar into Asian currencies.

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2021 Supply Chain Challenges: The Top 5 Lessons Learned + Tips from 11 Industry Experts

ToolsGroup

Amongst the issues faced by both businesses and consumers in 2021, supply chain shortages – and the resulting challenges – held strong in the headlines throughout the year. Five Lessons Learned Overcoming 2021’s Supply Chain Challenges. Five Lessons Learned Overcoming 2021’s Supply Chain Challenges.