Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Today, supply chain excellence matters more than ever. While the supply chain technology market lost its allure at the start of the last decade, it is now cool again. As an industry, we struggle to embrace new ways of thinking. The supply chain technology market is responding. Evolution is messy. Challenges abound.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Supply chain software is changing. So should the purchasing process. . RFIs tend to work well for certain industries (like government) or for purchasing equipment and industrial assets, bu t t hey often fall short in helping supply chain teams select a new software vendor. Why RFIs Fall Short .

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

As a developer working on the braking software of an automatic car for the past eight years, he constantly tells me that it is not easy, and all of the estimates are too waaaay too positive. I thought back to the press releases I wrote at prior technology companies, which only had a glimmer of truth. The facts are clear. Next Steps?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. Today I am writing my take on the acquisition of Terra Technology by E2open. History of Terra Technology. Terra Technology is 15-years old.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

If you’re eyeing a role as a Procurement Manager (or are looking to hire one), you’re in the right place! As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The systems–based on shipment and order data–were out of step with the market. With fixed models and hard-wired data feeds, teams could not adjust the planning systems to use consumption data or market indicators. Next Steps: Start to model demand based on market data to align the organization on baseline demand.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 30, 2024

Exploring the world of AI tools for supply chain and logistics can be quite overwhelming. That’s why we put together this guide – to help you get a glimpse of the best AI tools for supply chain and logistics, how to implement these tools, what to take care of and more. Best AI Tools for Supply Chain and Logistics 1.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 23, 2020

If the industry were grounded in truth in advertising repercussions, there would be far fewer signs in the airports from consultants and technology providers.). I define supply chain excellence as year-over-year performance better than the peer group on this balanced scorecard. Shifts in Technology. Background.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. ” “Oops!,”

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This is why I host training twice a year to challenge existing technology paradigms. I will share insights as we go along) The Word Salad Shuffle In the industry, I feel that there is a lot of word salad–consultants and technologists spinning words with little meaning to drive leads. The average purchased order changes 3.5

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Current technologies and processes focus on volume trade-offs. The reinvention of planning is needed, but it is hard to unwind the industry. I have been an industry analyst for two decades. The Chief Financial Officer gained more presence with procurement and IT reporting to finance. A Decline in Innovation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

Here are some of the quotes from the workshop I led yesterday that helped me to better understand the industry: “A process born out of chaos is chaos. We have to change the mental model of our organizations to move forward.” We have used Lean process systems and swim-laned ourselves to death. The mental model is one of supply.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Supply chain software is changing. So should the purchasing process. . RFIs tend to work well for certain industries (like government) or for purchasing equipment and industrial assets, bu t t hey often fall short in helping supply chain teams select a new software vendor. Why RFIs Fall Short .

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

So, rather than get overly prescriptive, I’ll use this blog post to highlight some companies that have achieved success through excellence in inventory management , and outline some of the most effective elements of their strategies. The company has recently increased the system’s efficiency by integrating its Kiva robots into the mix.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Current technologies and processes focus on volume trade-offs. The reinvention of planning is needed, but it is hard to unwind the industry. I have been an industry analyst for two decades. The Chief Financial Officer gained more presence with procurement and IT reporting to finance. A Decline in Innovation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The model in Figure 1 became the foundational model for the Gartner S&OP model. Forty interviews and two quantitative studies helped me build the model in my mind. Sales and Operations Maturity Model from 2005-2008. At the time, I was fascinated how the most mature teams bucked the system. My challenge?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Importers are trying to push 30 percent more thru a system that is running at 70 percent throughput aainst the old level. My thought was to combine my experience working on visibility solutions with Descartes Systems Group and Manugistics with recent research data. We ordered pizza and started working on a visibility maturity model.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This technology sifts through complex data to forecast potential disruptions and market trends, allowing companies to plan ahead instead of reacting in the moment. However, for organizations to ride on the possibilities of this technology, data or information management will become an important concern.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I find technology providers pitching old–often wrapped in the cloak of ‘digital transformation.’ Recent releases of Advanced Planning Solutions (APS) refined but did not transform initial software concepts. Little modernization despite the evolution of new technologies to enable: 1) Demand Sensing. Is this Industry 4.0?

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

While it is a difficult time, you have to also applaud the heroic efforts of this industry as a whole. With rising costs and declining margins, health systems must become more efficient and productive. Now, of course the systems of healthcare differ but overall the level and growth is certainly a concern. Share on Twitter.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

During her 24 years at Honda of America, she helped implement many of the supply chain best practices that have now become renowned, including cost modeling, supplier development, supplier quality assurance, lean manufacturing, and many others, which evolved under the original North America leadership of Dave Nelson. another industry leader.

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RFgen

MAY 13, 2024

A dominating force in the consumer goods industry, Unilever operates in over 280 factories and 500 warehouses, delivering to 190 countries. Let’s look at lessons you can learn from Unilever’s commitment to partnering with purpose, integrating technology, and business structure, and how it can help transform your supply chain for the future.

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SCM Research

JANUARY 12, 2015

Like every year ( see my previous post ), Emerald rewards authors of exceptional papers covered in its extensive Emerald Management Reviews database with a Citation of Excellence Award (full list). I went through the latest list of the Citations of Excellence Top 50 papers. Decision Support Systems, 44 (2), 544-564 DOI: 10.1016/j.dss.2007.07.001.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

Initially companies believe regional planning systems easily adapt to become global, but they quickly learn otherwise and hit roadblocks. ” What most people miss is the need for industry-specific modeling capabilities. The second issue is treating supply chain planning as a technology project implementation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Check out What is Virtual Procurement and Why Should You Care? Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? Secondarily, we will include information from other procurement professionals and procurement firms about their experiences, what they forecast, and what they are seeing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. Each company defines supply chain organizations slightly differently and balance sheet progress requires the management of a balanced scorecard in a complex, non-linear system. Superficial Analysis in Technology Assessments. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2013

The solution solved a relevant industry issue. I asked companies to “Navigate through the hype focusing on the feasibility of scope and technology.” In the height of the e-commerce craze, the marketplace offerings started with a focus on e-procurement. They are industry-specific niche offerings. Clear governance.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The halal industry is a fast-growing industry. trillion industry by 2024 , consisting of not only food, but also cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, modest fashion, media & creation, and Muslim friendly travel. Three halal retailing business models can be differentiated: 1. Developments. ingredient supplier, slaughter house).

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Consider Vendor Managed Inventory One way to save costs in inventory is to shift the responsibility of its management to your suppliers using a VMI system. Under a VMI system the supplier, usually a manufacturer, is responsible for optimising the level of inventory held by the distributor.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

We are pleased to continue our 2021 fire-side chat series with key people in the supply chain industry, and it is with particular pleasure to catch up with Stuart Whiting, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Logistics & Planning at Schneider Electric, based in Singapore but with a global functional responsibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Check out What Exactly Is Procurement? And What is Purchasing? There has been transformation in the Procurement function over the past decade. From the starting point of the traditional buy-sell, transaction-based purchasing, the practice has moved through stages of change that redefines most aspect of the business.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Our 2024 guide provides supply chain managers and planners with the latest tools and insights to refine their demand forecasting processes. Historically, demand forecasting relied on simple tools and intuition, but as supply chains have become more complex and globalized, the need for sophisticated forecasting methods has grown.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Shahzaib Khan discusses Resilinc’s journey toward AI-driven supply chain excellence From its early inception in the 60s’ to its increasingly available public access, artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way. Are there different models of AI for different supply chain use cases?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

They view their implementation of a tightly integrated suite of applications delivered in a public cloud infrastructure from Oracle as a platform on which they can build to help drive continuous innovation. This form, fill, and seal technology extends the shelf life of these materials. HWI employed a crawl-walk-run methodology.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Check out What Exactly Is Procurement? And What is Purchasing? As we’ve chronicled on the Argentus Blog, it’s no secret that the world of Procurement is changing and fast. Procurement, you’ve come a long way, baby!

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Claritum

JUNE 13, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. I took on the challenge of writing a condensed version of all the current Procurement challenges. I rapidly came to the conclusion that these articles were excellent at the helicopter view of the challenges, however seemed unable to apply categorisation to the challenges. Introduction.

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