Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 21, 2014
'New shoes feel awkward. Blisters appear. Feet hurt. The shoes are worn for short periods. Often we shelve them to allow our feet to recover. However, over time, they slowly feel comfortable. They become a part of our wardrobe. Learning to speak a new language is similar. Conversations are strained. Mistakes are made. Pauses are awkward. Confusion reigns.
DELMIA Quintiq
JANUARY 30, 2014
'I think you’ll agree that supply chain efficiency is no longer a differentiator. As C.K.Prahalad puts it, ‘Some aspects of managing in a volatile environment, such as focusing on operational efficiency and staying liquid, are givens. But more important are the abilities to scale up and down and reconfigure resources rapidly.’. Prahalad calls organizations where people and capacity can be ‘rearranged and recombined creatively and quickly’ velcro organizations.
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Supply Chains Rock
JANUARY 5, 2014
'It''s been a while since I''ve been inspired this much about a pair of underwear. I recently purchased a pair of Icebreaker GT Spring Boxer Briefs. It''s ski season here in Europe and I wanted a little extra warmth and you can''t go wrong with merino wool. It''s a perfect, natural material for insulating the body and keeping it dry.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 5, 2014
'Coming up with New Year’s resolutions is a popular tradition in many parts of the world. Usually, the focus is on improving our personal lives, such as losing weight, quitting smoking, or spending more time with our family and friends. But what about resolutions to help us improve at work? If you’re a supply chain or logistics executive and you’re looking for ways to improve as a leader this year, here are my five recommendations: 1.
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SCM Research
JANUARY 5, 2014
'In a previous post, I presented a discussion about the relationship between transaction cost economics (TCE) and supply chain management (SCM) , which was started by Williamson (2008) and continued by Zipkin (2012). This discussion called attention to several theoretical gaps at the TCE/SCM interface. In their 2012 article, Supply Chain-Wide Consequences of Transaction Risks and Their Contractual Solutions , Wever et al. argue that “a shift [is needed] within the TCE literature from a foc
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Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 14, 2014
'Over the last month, I have been working with five companies that say that they want to implement an End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain Strategy. However, when I hear their stories and get their PowerPoint slides outlining their design, I laugh. Why? The slides all look the same. And, they are anything BUT end-to-end. Why does it matter? Nine out of ten companies are stuck.
DELMIA Quintiq
JANUARY 14, 2014
'How do supply chains fail even when they appear to succeed? Dan Gilmore, editor-in-chief of Supply Chain Digest, has an interesting take on this question. In an article entitled ‘ Metric Strategies and Supply Chain Performance ’ Gilmore suggests that many companies have KPI targets that are too low. They set targets they know they can achieve, hit them, and then conclude that their supply chain must be performing well.
Supply Chain Network
JANUARY 4, 2014
'Supply Chain Network is taking an active role in assisting companies in their quest to deliver a Carbon Neutral Supply Chain. Check out our Create a Carbon Neutral Supply Chain article to learn more about real actions your organization can take to move toward this lofty goal. Beyond the positive impacts such an action can have for future generations and on the general health of mankind’s home, there are now emerging positive business reasons for pursuing this goal.
Logility
JANUARY 22, 2014
This blog post is in response to recent results from the APICS/Logility Survey, Consumer Goods S&OP research, and ChainLink’s end-user research. Demand management has always been at the top of supply chain professionals’ list of challenges. Of late, many companies have also indicated that having grappled with cost cutting a few years back, now they are more focused on growth.
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The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 30, 2014
'Click to register for this free webinar: Selecting a 3PL: 8 Things the Great 3PLs Do (Wednesday, February 12, 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm). Companies with logistics needs are increasingly using 3rd party logistics providers (3PLs). Contracting with a 3PL is a great choice as long as you pick the right 3PL. The right 3PL can save your company money, improve service and generally make life easier.
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 19, 2014
'The definition of a trap is something designed to catch a person or animal, either figuratively or literally. Nine out of ten companies are stuck. Their supply chains are not improving corporate performance. Despite multimillion dollar technology projects, and tomes of strategy documents, they are stuck in their ability to overcome market factors and rising complexity to drive continuous improvement on a portfolio of metrics.
DELMIA Quintiq
JANUARY 28, 2014
'Ready to achieve operational excellence in your oil & gas operations? Join the upcoming 4th Russia & CIS Executive Summit Oil & Gas in Dubai. Here are highlights you shouldn’t miss: Industry trends & innovations. What’s better than networking with 250 top executives that help shape the future of oil & gas? As one of the summit sponsors, we’re looking forward to exchange interesting ideas and share valuable insights on the industry’s market trends, innovations and stra
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LSCMS
JANUARY 12, 2014
Date: 26 – 27 March 2014. Venue: NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House, Singapore. LOGISYM promises to be a highly unique event, with the focus being to provide a platform for mid to senior level shippers to hear from the leading solutions providers in the industry. The structure of the symposium is such that delegates will have more interactivity with supply chain peers, allowing the development of ideas and for delegates to acquire actionable take aways to present back at the office.
Logility
JANUARY 15, 2014
Frequently, I get asked the question, “What is the value of S&OP?” When I get the question, I smile. For clients that I have worked with on this topic, the value speaks volumes, but to companies trying to get started, the value proposition is elusive. So, today, let me answer the question by telling a story. In 2005, I engaged with Sonoco Products, a packaging products and services company, to initiate some work on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).
Supply Chain Network
JANUARY 14, 2014
'Seems like every so often there’s a new trend that takes the retail and e-commerce world by storm and the latest of these seems to be Ship-From -Store. An omni-channel nirvana being pumped by systems companies, and falsely supported by ill conceived surveys of analysts alike, the best thing since sliced bread this year is apparently Ship-From-Store.
Supply Chain View from the Field
JANUARY 7, 2014
'We kicked off our first class on “Local Food Systems” today, with a strong cadre of students from the MBA program, from agroecology, agriculture, and other areas. This is an exciting new class that I was tasked to assemble, as part of a grant from the US Department of Agriculture awarded to NC State University. Nancy Creamer, Professor and Director of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems , kicked the class off with an overview of the history of the local food movement.
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Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 8, 2014
' . “When I ask my team about customer service, I get high-five reviews. When I meet with my customers, I get thumbs-down feedback. I find the measurement of customer service to be one of the most difficult.” Supply Chain Leader. Interview for Metrics That Matter. My kitchen table is piled high with interviews for the upcoming book, Metrics That Matter.
DELMIA Quintiq
JANUARY 27, 2014
'How did the operator of the most modern train in Europe tackle its complex planning puzzle? Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV) recognized that traditional scheduling methods no longer met the demands of a rapidly changing industry. Which is where Quintiq came in. This year’s Quintiq World Tour kicks off in Rome with a half-day seminar for rail executives.
Supply Chain Movement
JANUARY 13, 2014
'Did not have or make enough time to attend any events this past year? Time is scarce, but to take one step away from reality every now and then is healthy for your helicopter view and development of your vision. So mark your calendar with the relevant supply chain conferences. Supply Chain Movement helps you along with an overview of the most important European supply chain events in 2014.
Logility
JANUARY 13, 2014
Just before the holiday break, dropped the very interesting results of a Gartner survey on the challenges to sales and operations planning in Consumer Goods. The top challenge was surprisingly down-to-earth. It bodes well in that it reveals a maturing of S&OP in the industry and an opportunity to make even more progress. What are we talking about?
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MIT Supply Chain
JANUARY 2, 2014
'Density by design. The modern smartphone packs multiple devices into a single unit. Dr. Chris Caplice, Executive Director, MIT CTL, can be contacted at: caplice@mit.edu. In my recent post 4 Trends That Could Redefine Distribution in the US I made the claim that supply chains and distribution in the United States (and elsewhere) have settled into a dominant design where finished products are manufactured overseas, imported into the United States through very few points of entry (ports), and dist
Supply Chain View from the Field
JANUARY 9, 2014
'In the second half of my class on Tuesday, Rebecca Dunning, one of the lead researchers on the NC Growing Together grant, explained some of the channels and opportunities the team has already explored to date. As we noted in my prior blog, one of the biggest challenges for local food producers is the ability to discover and develop market channels to get their produce, fish, meat, poultry, or dairy products to the market.
BlueYonder
JANUARY 12, 2014
'JDA is showcasing its end-to-end, next generation retail planning and execution solutions at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Convention and Expo this week at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Tune in to Supply Chain Nation for the next three days as we take you behind the scenes with daily video blog recaps, pictures, and perspectives from Retail’s BIG Show!
Tompkins Blog
JANUARY 9, 2014
'What does it mean to be “shelf-connected”? While the supply chain historically ended once a product was successfully delivered to the distribution center, today’s supply chain extends all the way to the retailer’s shelf. To be “shelf-connected” is to successfully balance supply with real-time demand, as well as being aware of store shelf visibility.
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Supply Chain Movement
JANUARY 30, 2014
'Supply Chain Movement is a publication of Supply Chain Media. The 1st edition of Supply Chain Movement quarterly magazine has been launched in 2011. Targeted at the global supply chain community, Supply Chain Movement informs you about the latest market updates and company developments, industry events, blogs and trends on supply chain worldwide. The website provides a platform where experts from around the world are able to blog and share their views on current and future issues.
Logility
JANUARY 15, 2014
Frequently, I get asked the question, “What is the value of S&OP?” When I get the question, I smile. For clients that I have worked with on this topic, the value speaks volumes, but to companies trying to get started, the value proposition is elusive. So, today, let me answer the question by telling a story. In 2005, I engaged with Sonoco Products, a packaging products and services company, to initiate some work on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).
MIT Supply Chain
JANUARY 24, 2014
'Master’s students from the MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network presented their thesis projects to supply chain professionals and the MIT community on January 22, 2014. To learn more about SCALE, visit [link]. This post was written by Bob Trebilcock, Executive Editor, Modern Materials Handling , and was published in the magazine’s blog on January 23, 2014.
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