Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

A large consumer products manufacturer with nine Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) instances and several divisions wanted to discuss forecasting. The Center of Excellence at the company wanted to improve base-level capabilities but struggled to move forward due to the traditional views of the planning team, which they felt were self-serving.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Companies implementing supply chain planning (SCP) have traditionally been very big companies or companies with complex supply chains. Supply chain planning is not just for the big boys. In September of 2020, the company hired Jeff Baker to be their Vice President of Procurement and Integrated Supply Chain.

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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.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Background The Council of Supply Chain Resilience met for the first time this month. What is supply chain resilience? Think this is possible? The reason?

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Logility

MARCH 24, 2021

The power of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) comes in helping companies align financial, sales, production, procurement and marketing information into a single plan, grounded in modern-day reality. IBP will remind many of you of Sales & Operations Planning. Indeed, it would be surprising if they agreed.

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QAD

MARCH 27, 2024

Having a good Supply Chain Management (SCM) process is crucial for offering excellent customer service. Research from Gartner found that 83% of businesses believe that the supply chain is key to enhancing customer experience. So far, we’ve seen how data is an integral part of the demand planning cycle.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

When reviewing strategy decks for supply chain teams, I often see statements like “move from a functional-silo’d focus to a drive a more holistic response.” ” Followed by “How are you organized, and what defines functional excellence? And, how do you tie functional excellence to corporate value?”

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

. <Bear with me… > Here I share a nine-step process in an attempt to help companies unravel the process for buying supply chain planning software. Let’s face a hard fact: the supply chain planning market is a mess. Most have purchased software, but are dependent on Excel spreadsheets.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2024

Waves of hype pass through supply chain narratives. and digital supply chains. and digital supply chains. A Closer Look at Digital For a decade, I have struggled to get a clear definition on the digital supply chain. While digital marketing is clear, for me, supply chain digital management is not.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2022

On one hand, consumers expect to increase their online purchases post-pandemic. Retailers and delivery services companies that can break through today’s cycle of mediocre home delivery performance stand an excellent chance of improving customer loyalty and growing market share. Source: Descartes & SAPIO Research.

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2023

Your Comprehensive Guide to Production Planning Software The benefits of production planning software vs scheduling are about the granularity of the plan: capacity plans (or master production schedules) are not granular and factor in less granular things, like high level capacity, forecasts, inventory, and transfer times.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Supply chain excellence is easier to say than to explain. Executive teams strive to drive improvement in supply chain results; yet, sadly, only four percent of public companies succeed. The supply chain is a complex non-linear system. Now, I view the company as a supply chain laggard. The reason? A Case Study.

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Logility

AUGUST 12, 2021

But like any other supply chain in which production, processing, distribution, and consumption are interconnected, farmers and food companies must balance field productivity and biodiversity with customer demand for safe, nutrient-rich, and high-quality products. Preparing for Market-Driven Demand. Advanced Inventory Management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Narrow AI is goal-orientated Artificial Intelligence designed to solve specific issues, such as determining stock levels or planning promotions based on events or weather. We have this today in most supply chain planning solutions. I don’t think that the answer is faster planning or better engines.

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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From harvest to hands, the food & beverage (F&B) industry leaves no room for guesswork, especially without supply chain optimization software. This reality is compelling F&B companies to rethink their strategies and approach to supply chain optimization and demand planning.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Let me start by saying that t he process is not a panacea to solve all supply chain ills. Clear operating strategy and definition of supply chain excellence across plan, source, make and deliver. There is a clear definition of the role of the supply chain in the delivery of value. One Supply Chain.

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Synovos

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We are delighted to have attained the EcoVadis platinum medal for the second successive year and believe this is a reflection of our strong commitment to the implementation of our 2030 ESG action plan,” said Andrea Barrett, VP Social Responsibility and Sustainability, RS Group. “Of million customers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Building Supplies. Supply chain shortages abound. The supply chain impact is unprecedented. I volunteered to write a report on supply visibility. I thought I knew what supply visibility was, but I was not thinking about it holistically enough. Semiconductors. The list goes on and on. Reflection. The reason?

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Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. From whom are we buying? By how much?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The Introduction of Smokeless Tobacco Products Complicated Philip Morris’s Supply Chain. This was done at a stock keeping unit level and for the entire manufacturing supply chain. At the end of 2019 that supply chain covered 38 PMI owned factories, 28 third party manufacturers, and more than 180 markets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. Here are ten things to keep in mind in terms of the role that forecasting can have on supply chains: While not a cure all, forecasting does matter.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

While companies talk digital, the projects follow traditional supply-centric paths. Wikipedia Unleashing the Contrarian Here are my thoughts this morning over coffee: Gartner Top 25: Really A Celebration of Supply Chain Leadership? We have not achieved supply chain economies of scale. As I listen, I struggle. Learning Stalled.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 6, 2022

BOSTON—June 7, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced its acquisition of Onera, a provider of real-time inventory availability and fulfillment software solutions to retailers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

Before boarding the plane, I watched a traveler pull a diet Coke from the bin and thought about the struggle to source sweetener with the rise of COV-19. As I poured the dog food into the bowl for my pups, I wondered if I was going to have to switch kibble due to the looming issues of sourcing taurine—a health additive in many pet foods.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 30, 2017

by Melissa Clow Recently, Madhav Durbha, Vice President of Industry Strategy at Kinaxis was interviewed by SupplyChainBrain on supply chain planning in the digital age. I wanted to share their fascinating conversation with our readers – check out the video interview and transcript below: Supply chain planning in the digital age.

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Locus

AUGUST 5, 2024

When it comes to AI in logistics and supply chain management, the data is clear on this. According to a study by Accenture, businesses with most mature supply chains are 23% more profitable, and they are six times more likely to use AI and generative AI widely for creating business value in their logistics and supply chain operations.

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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. It is a story of supply chain innovation. The products of Terra Technology are unique, but poorly understood by the mainstream supply chain team. The Path Forward.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 10, 2022

Several factors contribute to customer loyalty, but providing excellent customer service—and a top-notch experience–is one of the most important in driving retention. 6 Examples of Excellent Customer Experiences. Image source: National Retail Association. Image source: Twitter. Image source: Ikea.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 27, 2022

Joe Lynch and Steve Elwell discuss 3 emerging supply chain trends. Areas of focus include new market entry, new product development, sales effectiveness, partnerships and alliances, operational excellence, and financial management. Key Takeaways: 3 Emerging Supply Chain Trends. About Steve Elwell. About iDev Partners.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 26, 2023

The basic frame of supply chain planning–functional taxonomies for optimization on a relational database–must be redesigned before supply chain leaders can reap the benefit of deep learning, neural networks, and evolving forms of Artificial Intelligence (AI). ” I don’t think so. The So What And Who Cares?

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Numerous platforms and needs, on top of a multi-tiered supply chain, have made origin tracing even more challenging. Your business needs a broader vision to address sustainability, deliver on risk management and resilience challenges, nurture buyer and supplier relationships, as well as meet procurement excellence.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

CAGR , the global supply chain management software market is expected to touch USD 50 billion by 2032. This one figure speaks volumes about how organizations worldwide want access to the best supply chain management tools to boost efficiency and value in their distribution and logistics network. Growing at an overwhelming rate of 11.1%

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Bristlecone

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This shift offers both opportunities and challenges for supply chain leaders , who must navigate complex technology adoption with a strategic focus on workforce development. As supply chains become increasingly automated and tech-driven, the demand for digitally skilled employees continues to rise. Effective OCM reduces this risk.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. For a B2B company supplying retail stores, on the other hand, this approach would be far less effective. Amazon did not invent the random storage approach.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2022

ARC has done research and writing on supply chain collaboration networks. A supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) is a key technology for improved collaboration across an extended supply chain. SCCN solutions provide supply chain visibility and analytics across an extended supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Traditional risk management policy assumes a contraction in growth: the conventional focus is the shutdown and reallocation of supply. Source E2open Shipping Index). With 65% of supply chain professionals members of the Millenials and Gen X generations, inflation is new. We started the conversation with sourcing.

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Succeeding at Strategic Sourcing With Arena and Part Analytics Learn more about the integration between Arena and Part Analytics here. Full transcript below: Heatherly Bucher Welcome to our session on Succeeding at Strategic Sourcing. Engineering and sourcing professionals build the platform for engineering and sourcing.

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