Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

As a result, most projects are not clear in scope, with the implementation of visibility as a “functional extension to existing process” lacking a holistic outside-in approach/strategy to sense, respond, and act. Too few companies have a holistic approach to embrace the plan, make, source, and deliver together. Reflection.

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

The years from 2007 through 2009 were notable for their economic volatility, reflected not only in the global economic recession but also the instability of customer demand and rapid movement in raw material, fuel, and commodity prices. Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance.

Inventory Reduction 163

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Today, supply chain excellence matters more than ever. The discipline, first defined in 1982, includes source, make, deliver, and planning functions. Until there are clear answers, business leaders should avoid buying software from companies with deep investments by venture capitalists. Kinaxis Purchase of Rubikloud.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This is the first of a two-part series where I will curate and cull information from my 4 decades of experience in logistics cost reduction at various positions in the supply chain. In this first part, I will focus on 6 places that you can apply to your organization to reduce costs and increase profit. You will reduce overhead costs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Nick Lynch is the Global Excellence Manager at Shell Lubricants, a division of Shell Global. The implementation of a Demand-Driven Materials Requirements Planning (DDMRP) using Orchestr8 followed in 2017. The lubricants are oils and greases to reduce friction and prevent moving machine parts from grinding. Nick does this well.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This seamless workflow, known as ‘material synchronization,’ enables companies to optimize inbound and outbound material flows. Closely aligning manufacturing operations with warehouse processes facilitates the coordination of production orders and the manufacturing bill of materials (MBOM) with inventory management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

In the supply chain, variability and volatility come from many sources. The best way to start the design of an agile supply chain is to look at the sources of variability and market volatility that your supply chain encountered in the prior year. Additionally, through network strategies, be sure to design your warehouses for flows.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Over his 30+ year career in the supply chain, Richard has worked with manufacturers around the world in operations, supply chain, and lean strategy roles to develop systems that can manage complex supply chains on a global scale. Richard previously founded and led Factory Logic, Inc. acquired by SAP). The Greenscreens.ai

Optimal Sourcing 245

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management. Companies need to re-evaluate their supply chain strategies, if they are still most optimal.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 14, 2013

It was a story where people believed that functional excellence leads to supply chain superiority. Year after year, well intentioned people toiled against improving metrics that reduced, not improved, the effectiveness of the supply chain. Don’t get me wrong.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally. The company’s current strategy is to bring a Connected Enterprise to life. Within Rockwell, Ernest’s team started first to drive strategy to results. He is currently the vice president of global supply chain.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The other part of my role is supporting the inventory management functions within BT Group, driving decision-making around what we buy, when we buy, and where from. It has helped us dynamically optimize our engineer sources as we go. We have used AIMMS to address questions on depot strategy, for instance.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility by LSCMS Shippers’ Council How would Logistics managers explain to their COO and Production group that inbound material will arrive on 23Dec but with 50% probability? but when demand slowed, the pressure to reduce inventory becomes a lot higher.

Rail Software 244

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ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

First, let’s start with procurement and how it plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint with 3 key areas of impact: – Actions with suppliers. – Actions on the products and services purchased. – Actions on the way you buy. It will also require a different approach to supplier strategies.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

Tom, the colorful warehouse manager, constantly heckled Frank for the increasing inventory levels while Ed, the quiet material/logistics manager, constantly questioned if there was a better way. The first step is the definition of a clear strategy. The first step in the development of a strategy is benchmarking.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

In the last five years, while the physician is still important, the buying decisions transitioned from the supplier to the care provider. The most common reporting relationship in the supplier organization is to a leader of supply (focus on logistics, distribution, materials sourcing and customer service).

Modeling 240

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In parallel, PE/venture capitalists purchased/consolidated network solutions, slashing R&D and delaying investment, reducing industry capabilities. If you, like most, are running your supply chain based on ERP and Excel spreadsheet data, you are not prepared. – The Myopic Focus on Cost Reduces Effectiveness.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2024

These passports document all aspects of the life cycle – from the sourcing of raw materials to final disposal or recycling. Information must be collected at each stage of a product’s life, including material sourcing, energy use, and environmental impact. What Components Comprise a Digital Product Passport?

Optimal Sourcing 242

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

Purchasing Skills 90

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. Unilever saved approximately USD2.8 Weighing and shipping technologies.

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IQMS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. of all North American manufacturers have a sustainability policy in place, and 8.3%

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

A well-defined customer-centric supply chain starts with a clear definition of the organization’s strategy to serve a well-defined customer requirement. Starbucks redesigned their cups for the Grande product, and the flimsy cups were a source of constant spills and burns. The Sleep Number Story of Supply Chain Excellence.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

This is because most classical planning solutions lack the modeling capability and computing power to accommodate different data sources, large SKU count, and detailed constraints and contingencies to build an immediately executable plan. The planning process should be automated, repeatable, and not dependent on Excel-based manipulation.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions. What is Reverse Marketing? What is it for?

Vendor Strategies 120

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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. The question is, “Why?

Optimal Sourcing 221

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Strategies for Preventing Excess Stock. Due to Covid-era over-ordering, Target was forced to offer massive discounts to move inventory, causing a devastating almost 90% drop in profits in the second quarter of 2022. Source: Insider. Let’s talk about: What Excess Inventory Is. What Causes Excess Inventory. Product Lifecycle.

Inventory Reduction 156

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 18, 2019

Dependency on Excel. Due to the shortfalls in the evolution of Advanced Planning, 68% of business users use Excel spreadsheets as the primary mechanism for planning. Excel–while widely used for planning–is not equal to the challenge of modeling complex supply chains. Clarity on Supply Chain Strategy.

S&OP 180

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

This manufacturer produces plastic reusable material handling containers and plastic fuel tanks. They source plastic pellets and then use injection, blow molding, rotational molding, and thermoforming to produce their finished products. Typically, supply chain planning drives significant reductions in inventory.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

So, I smile, catch my dinner partner’s eye and ask, “In our prior conversations, you mentioned the lack of clarity on the definition of supply chain excellence in your current deployments and how this is a barrier to implementing supply chain planning properly. As shown in Figure 1, the reporting relationships vary. Next Steps?

Supply Chain Planning Software 299

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Logility

JUNE 12, 2023

Supply chain sustainability is the integration of environmentally and socially responsible practices into supply chain management, aimed at reducing the environmental and social impact of the supply chain while also creating long-term value for all stakeholders.

Material Savings 130

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

If so, then it’s time to consider the numerous benefits of reducing inventory. In this article, we’ll explore seven compelling reasons why you should reduce inventory and how it can be a game-changer for your business. In some cases, inventory levels can see an increase to save costs, increase profit, and more.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

He is very passionate about developments in the Supply Chain arena and is always seeking excellence in his drive for efficiency & innovation in Supply Chain operations” – a quality that is very relevant to face up to the many Supply Chain challenges in our path! My passion for Logistics and Supply Chain is founded from.

Sourcing Strategies 246

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

I have fifteen clients trying to implement Ariba for direct materials and struggling to make the flows work. I am going to start with the management of direct materials. Yes, companies need the right materials at the right time to drive customer service. Let’s take a closer look at sourcing. The Driver for Change.

Optimal Sourcing 173

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

Many companies talk about Supply Chain Excellence, but most leaders struggle to define it. One supply chain leader, in a discussion last week, likened supply chain excellence to fitness. He felt that supply chain excellence was analogous. Vice President of Global Operations Strategy, Seagate Technology. His reasoning?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally. The company’s current strategy is to bring a Connected Enterprise to life. Within Rockwell, Ernest’s team started first to drive strategy to results. He is currently the vice president of global supply chain.

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Synovos

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The platinum medal puts RS Group in the top 1% of the 100,000-plus rated companies assessed by EcoVadis with each company rated on the material sustainability risks and issues for size, location, and industry. million customers. For more information, please visit [link]. Interested in our services?

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

When it comes to a business’s ability to get a hold of necessary resources and materials to keep operations running smoothly, things have become very complicated – despite it being a make-or-break necessity. The disadvantage of this sourcing strategy is risk concentration.

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