Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 322

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 322

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Harvard Business Review recently published an article, “ To Build Resilience, CEOs Need to Become Supply-Chain Experts ”. In this article, we wanted to discuss one aspect of supply chain that is often not given enough attention – building strategic relationships and shared value with direct spend suppliers.

Manufacturing Procurement 232

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings Supply Chain Design Software 232

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2021

In a previous post , I made a case for how the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) are smarter together. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration. Such sourcing events can be in the context of direct materials or logistics capacity.

Optimal Sourcing 206

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions 206

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

For the first in seven years, I was not heads-down preparing for The Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. Pre-pandemic only 30% of supply chain leaders were satisfied with their supply chains, and during the pandemic, business leader satisfaction is falling precipitously. Supply is the challenge.

Supply Chain Planning Software 409

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 409

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is a higher priority than ever. In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. We must plan, source, make, and deliver differently for supply chain sustainability.

Supply Chain Planning Software 314

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Material Savings Supply Chain Planning 314

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Why is visibility so important?

Manufacturing Procurement 242

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 242

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

In today’s interconnected global economy, supply chains play a vital role in the success of businesses. It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks.

Manufacturing Procurement 200

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Material Savings Inventory Reduction 200

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

According to Bloomberg , the coffee supply chain is struggling with constrained supply and increase in prices is inevitable. Traditional, linear supply chains struggle to adapt. This article explores how adaptive supply chains can help businesses thrive.

Modeling 267

Modeling Network Optimization Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings 267

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we head into the holiday season, supply delays, logistics constraints and inflation are looming over shoppers and retailers—and the manufacturers and distributors who keep them in supply. The 2021 supply chain shortage is the story of our lives today, as the enormous bullwhip effect of COVID continues.

Supply Chain Planning Software 291

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 291

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2024

During the 1980s, I was on a management team for a large manufacturer. The Company was attempting to gain economies of scale by grouping manufacturing technologies within a common infrastructure to reap the benefits of a co-generation facility, a centralized warehouse, and a talented administrative team.

Inventory Reduction 403

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 403

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.

Procurement Analytics 339

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 339

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Like most industries, manufacturers around the world are feeling the pinch of inventory disruption brought on by shortages and other supply chain challenges. But manufacturers are unique. What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? What is Manufacturing Inventory Control?

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Material Savings 156

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. According to my research, top-performing supply chains possess three very different qualities. What did we find?

Supply Chain Planning Software 317

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 317

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

When I started my business in 2012, I frequently wrote about the future using the moniker of Supply Chain 2020. We had just recovered from a recession, and my goal was to help supply chain leaders create a better supply chain by the end of the decade. At that time, Supply Chain 2020 seemed so far away.

Supply Chain Planning Software 418

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling 418

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.

Supply Chain Design Software 309

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design 309

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

This is a story for the Eds, Franks, and Toms working together in supply chains across the globe. It is also a story for a young supply chain manager attempting to make a difference, but feeling stymied. Frank, the line manager for manufacturing, dominated the meetings. Sharing My Experience. The year was 1982.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 297

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 297

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Supply chain shortages abound. The supply chain impact is unprecedented. 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. Reflection.

Supply Chain Planning Software 333

Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 333

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

Belcorp’s Maturity in Supply Chain Design. Belcorp Corporation has actively worked to be a leader in ensuring that their people can effectively use a complex type of software known as supply chain design. It requires a company to further leverage the supply chain design philosophy.

Supply Chain Design Software 278

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling 278

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

As I was enjoying the holidays, I had an opportunity to reflect on the year past and what the future holds for supply chains. However, organizations will need to be deliberate in designing supply chains with optionality so it does not become cost prohibitive. Supply Chain Design is essential in tackling these.

Supply Chain Design Software 259

Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 259

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain resiliency and sustainability are top priorities for CEOs today. To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains.

Supply Chain Design Software 251

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 251

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

At the Supply Chain Global Summit 2018 , Francois discussed the impact of digitalization, Industry 4.0, and L’Oréal’s approach to business that has allowed the company to continuously rank as a Supply Chains to Admire winner for four consecutive years. Supply Chains to Admire Methodology.

Case Study 261

Case Study Inventory Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Study 261

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Global supply chains are built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of transportation resources, and low variability. Supply chain leaders have little history to use as a guide to prepare. Before the pandemic, supply chain leaders experienced relatively free trade across borders in 2017.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design 195

DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 21, 2020

What they need is a supply chain solution that will enable them to stay on top of problems, minimize damage and stay ahead of competitors. It is a necessary part of supply chain risk management. But what are the characteristics of a resilient supply chain? Are you making the most of your supply chain?

Modeling 302

Modeling Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Disruption Optimal Sourcing 302

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2023

In Figure 1, I share a supply chain planning taxonomy or what I lovingly term an old-fashioned jalopy. Few companies design their supply chains (research data shows that 9% of companies actively design their supply chains), and few planning systems actively analyze and drive answers to the questions: Do I have a good plan?

Optimal Sourcing 306

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Manufacturing Procurement 306

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains. Feature Article by Dr. Raymon Krishnan – President at the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. Product strategies. Operational strategies. This practice is illegal.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 245

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In today’s interconnected global economy, sustainability within supply chains and logistics has become a necessity rather than an option. For senior leaders, understanding and integrating the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—into supply chain strategies is essential.

Waste Reduction 228

Waste Reduction Sustainability Supply Chain Design Software Resource Reduction 228

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 290

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 290

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

How often do you think about your retail reverse logistics strategy? Unfortunately, many supply chain leaders continue to regard reverse logistics as an archaic process that’s best ignored and left to individual brick-and-mortar facilities for management. The Benefits of a Data-Driven Retail Reverse Logistics Strategy.

Reverse Logistics 253

Reverse Logistics Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 253

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Sunil Roy , who leads Blue Yonder’s Industrial Manufacturing Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and executive customer events that we prepared for jointly. It is at the same time creating more supply chain issues. Now it is all global.

Manufacturing Procurement 141

Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 141

ToolsGroup

JUNE 17, 2021

Distribution industry supply chains have always been squeezed between manufacturers and their customers; facing increased competitive threats, escalating SKU counts, and expanding ecommerce. Right-sizing inventory. You can also run what-if scenarios to assess the impact of changes in supply parameters (e.g.

Forecasting 295

Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 295

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. The sudden onset of COVID-19 only reinforced a lesson that supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty. There are Also Commercial Reasons.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 282

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 282

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Paul is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Verusen , a supply chain intelligence platform, purpose-built to help manufacturers streamline their MRO supply and materials management. Verusen is the leader in materials intelligence for the digitalization of the supply ecosystem.

Optimal Sourcing 266

Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 266

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 13, 2021

Over the year, COVID-19 introduced even greater complexity into the already difficult work of supply chain planning–and changed supply chain from a practitioner-focused topic to everyday dinner table conversation. Digital supply chain transformation will accelerate.

Supply Chain Planning Software 272

Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 272

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today, we published The Supply Chains to Admire for 2023. Nvidia, Northrup Grumman, PACCAR Inc, PCA (Packaging Corporation of America), ResMed, Rockwell Automation, Ross Stores, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company, Tempur-Pedic, TJX, Toro, Toyota, West Pharma, United Tractors, and Urban Outfitters. I admit it.

Supply Chain Planning Software 299

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Gartner 299

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

“When the world changes around you, and when it changes against you, what used to be a tailwind is now a headwind — you need to lean into that and figure out what to do because complaining isn’t a strategy.”. Reimagine Supply Chain of the future: There are many facets to imagining Supply Chain of Future.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 258

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 258

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Thirty-one months of supply chain disruption. The Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into a much longer war resulting in serious disruptions to the food, automotive, and semi-conductor supply chains. While many old-fashioned supply chain leaders speak of Risk Management and the need for Control Towers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 243

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 243

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

BOSTON (Nov 8, 2021) – ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced its acquisition of Mi9 Retail’s Demand Management business. Agile supply chain management remains a core mission that manufacturers, distributors and retailers must get right.

ToolsGroup 317

ToolsGroup Modeling Demand Management Demand Planning Software 317