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Build Political Capital to Drive Supply Chain Planning Success

Supply Chain Shaman

And how can supply chain planning help? My goal was to think harder about how to best implement Advanced Planning before I wrote my next post. I am also writing the new edition of the Supply Chains to Admire. ” The starting point of a planning project is clarity of objectives. Focus on Value.

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Demand Planning: Whipped And Chained by Tradition

Supply Chain Shaman

She wrote, “I have been working in the supply chain for 35 years, and we are still trying to solve the “demand” issue. Solving from a supply side seems to work for many companies I work with. I know that your primary focus is procurement. In a recent blog post, I was challenged by Anna.

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Spare Parts to Profits: Strategic Inventory Mastery

ToolsGroup

In the competitive industrial landscape, efficient spare parts inventory management is crucial to maintaining seamless operations and driving profitability. Spare parts supply chains, however, come with their own set of complexities, requiring targeted strategies and specialized tools to meet these unique demands effectively.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Vendor Selection: What they Won’t Tell You

Logility

Selecting a new enterprise technology or supply chain planning software provider can be wrought with challenge and risk. Specifically: people have lost their jobs over poor technology selections and failed implementation projects. This is especially true in supply chain planning & management platforms.

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Direct Spend Management: A Checklist for Enabling Shared Value with Direct Suppliers

Logistics Viewpoints

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.

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Amul’s Optimized Supply Chain: Driving Global Growth in the Dairy Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

India’s growth story can continue if it streamlines and effectively manages its supply chain like the iconic dairy brand Amul that recently entered the US market. Amul has outlined plans for further expansion into major cities across the US and eventually into additional international markets.