Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2022

Growth agendas with the spiraling demand require cash, supplier shortages necessitate the shortening of payables, and the longer/more variable transport lead times decrease inventory turns increasing the need for cash. The Dollar stores are struggling with higher inventory levels, but are outperforming the sector. The answer?

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

For example, a survey of 100 organizations found that only 8% of manufacturers had achieved an advanced segmentation capability. Can supply chain segmentation underpin competitive advantage in the emerging age of micro-segmentation and a one-to-one paradigm? What is supply chain segmentation?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 29, 2016

As I study research methods, and the market, I realize the lies I’ve spun for prior employers (Gartner and AMR Research) are untrue: The AMR Research Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics. In a nutshell, the research states there is a correlation between cost, inventory, and forecast performance. Just the opposite.

Supply Chain Planning Software 0

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2012

The conference format and size were just right to allow comfortable sharing of ideas and lessons learned about various topics from S&OP and supply chain planning, to inventory optimization and transportation. It was the general consensus of the group that there is value to be delivered from supply chain segmentation.

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Arkieva

MAY 31, 2016

I pride myself on being an expert in designing and implementing Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning. There is no one-size-fits-all in your supply chain. For A-products we may define higher service levels and carry more inventory. The introduction of new products consumes capacity and requires inventory.

Inventory Reduction 60

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Arkieva

MAY 5, 2016

As a Phd in inventory optimization, I’ve started my supply chain career in adjusting inventory parameters with surgical precision. I was, and I still am passionate about applying statistics and advanced analytics to the supply chain domain. I’m still training supply chain experts on how to do this.

Inventory Reduction 60

Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Modeling Inventory 60

4WL Consulting

JUNE 12, 2015

A lean manufacturing environment should involve a shorter lead time, lesser inventory and improved throughput. A consolidated supplier base eliminates variances in inventory and reduces overheads, particularly for the supply of C-parts. . #5

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

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ThroughPut

MAY 24, 2024

Managing inventory in a supply chain is complex due to issues like downtime, delays, and demand fluctuations. Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) is the solution, offering a sophisticated approach to optimizing stock levels, reducing costs, and improving service. What is Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 19, 2015

At Supply Chain Insights , we are currently working on some research to understand the current state of technology for S&OP and inventory optimization. Products for supply chain segmentation are maturing—especially around factor scheduling. Current Performance. Where Are We Going from Here?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 26, 2016

They describe the characteristics of Supply Chain 2.0 Examples include demand sensing, automated KPI reporting real-time planning and execution, dynamic inventory replenishment , and a robotic workforce. Clear and differentiated supply chain segmentation strategies.

Modeling 100

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Kinaxis

JULY 12, 2016

Hajibashi and Bhatti describe the characteristics of Supply Chain 2.0 Examples include demand sensing, automated KPI reporting, real-time planning and execution, dynamic inventory replenishment, and a robotic workforce. Clear and differentiated supply chain segmentation strategies.

Modeling 100

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Industry professionals have put in tireless hours and taken strategic measures to keep the supply chain moving and meet customer demand. Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities.

Material Savings 207

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Lack of Inventory Visibility and Metrics. Carrying inventory is a necessary evil. Too much inventory means profits are eaten away by storage costs. Too little inventory and sales opportunities are lost. Poor Visibility into Inventory in Transit. We live in the digital age and supply chains need to become digital.

Omnichannel 100

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Kinaxis

JUNE 26, 2017

Practices such as supply chain segmentation, inventory target setting, and smoothing of production and distribution schedules and bringing consistency and repeatability into them, are all ways to build shock absorbers into the supply chain systems.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

Supply chain excellence is harder to define than to say. To help, we analyze business results each year to understand which companies outperform on the balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) over the past ten years.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2018

Based on a company’s supply chain segmentation goals and business objectives, a CoE can be designed to support any portion of a company and the fulfillment needs of its product portfolio,” Lewis says. “It It extends well beyond visibility to give users integrated global logistics and trade compliance services. Source: GEODIS.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 5, 2024

You’ll learn: What customer segmentation in supply chain is How to develop a customer demand segmentation strategy Examples of successful customer demand segmentation Insights into how ThroughPut AI can help you with customer segmentation What is Customer Segmentation?

Inventory Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Insights

JULY 23, 2017

Understand inventory write-offs, impact of forecast processes and technology satisfaction in the planning benchmarking. Customer-Centric Supply Chain Research. Take this course to build the organizational muscle to move supply chain segmentation into policy and execution.

Supply Chain Planning Software 0

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The Network Effect

APRIL 16, 2015

While this approach can be “business correct” and gain some inherent credibility for supply chain leaders, it is not directed at the potential value that Demand-Driven Supply Chain excellence yields. These set the bar way too low, and may cause Demand-Driven Supply Chains to be assumed as good.

Modeling 100

Modeling Supply and Demand Gartner Demand Planning Software 100

BlueYonder

JULY 16, 2012

They include: Global electronics manufacturer TE Connectivity , which uses an 18-month rolling forecast to drive sales and operations planning, gaining a granular view of demand and improving inventory turns, customer service, agility and forecast accuracy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

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Oracle SCM

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Let’s look at some key steps on the journey to a customer-focused supply chain. Segment customers to match incentives to needs. One of the dangers in servicing omni-channel orders from traditional supply chains is continuing to treat your customers like one big, homogeneous mass.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There are tons of articles, white papers and blogs about today’s supply chain challenges: globalization, off-shore manufacturing, supply chain segmentation, big data, mobility, social media, price optimization, warehouse throughput, labor scheduling and in-store picking.

Sourcing Strategies 96

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 30, 2015

Translate independent demand into a product segmentation strategy. Understand the length of your product tail, and use this insight to design the supply chain segmentation strategy to manage manufacturing processes (outsourced or insourced). Actively design the supply chain. Design for Demand Volatility.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 24, 2015

Today is the right time to take a fresh look at these strategic pillars and to explore their full potential as part of your supply chain strategy. Figure 1: A fresh look at the Five Tenets of High-Performing Supply Chains. These efforts put the emphasis on network design, inventory optimization and scenario-planning.

Inventory Reduction 40

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RFgen

JUNE 29, 2017

Inventory management improvements can lead to operational gains across multiple lines of business. A change to production demands has implications all the way through to the supply chain, and vice versa. With all of this in mind, here are three non-warehouse lines of business that benefit from innovation in the supply chain: 1.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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RFgen

JUNE 29, 2017

Inventory management improvements can lead to operational gains across multiple lines of business. A change to production demands has implications all the way through to the supply chain, and vice versa. With all of this in mind, here are three non-warehouse lines of business that benefit from innovation in the supply chain: 1.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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BlueYonder

JULY 2, 2015

Omni-channel profitability for retailers and other value chain participants will increasingly depend on a matrix of available-to-promise possibilities across the various supply chain entities that make, move, and store inventory.

Modeling 40

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 22, 2013

In part one of our conversation we covered the evolution of supply chain management, how supply chain practices vary around the world, and what has driven the near-shoring trend. SCN: Supply chain segmentation is a hot topic right now. This mitigates theft and other inventory problems.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Relying on inventory as a buffer will no longer be effective from a cost or customer service perspective. As omni-channel continues to grow, the challenges of where, when and how much inventory is staged will require increased visibility and collaboration.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the project: Project goal: SanDisk’s goal was to operate a responsive, best-in-class supply chain for flash memory products that would achieve optimal balance between service level and inventory turns across scenarios to create a better experience for its commercial and retail partners and customers.

Modeling 40

Modeling Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 40

BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2015

In Part I of my Supply Chain Strategy series, I explained why the five tenets of High-Performing Supply Chains remain a great starting point to build your supply chain strategy. This post will explore the three capabilities essential to supply chain redesign.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 40

E2open

MARCH 13, 2018

The first thing to know about a planning system of record is that it’s a unified platform that combines the key functional capabilities required to plan your supply chain operations, including demand, replenishment, inventory, production and order promising.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

At LogiChem, attendees interacted through roundtables and panel discussions on topics that identified best practices around inventory and supply chain metrics, third party logistics provider (3PL) management, rail logistics strategy to combat the driver shortage dilemma, and a host of other topics. Supply chain segmentation.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

MAY 14, 2014

The problem, according to the authors, is that protective measures can be at odds with supply chain managers’ goal of improving cost efficiency. Supply chain efficiency, which is directed at improving a company’s financial performance, is different from supply chain resilience , whose goal is risk reduction.

Sourcing Strategies 40

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 40

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Tasked with figuring out what drones mean in a warehouse environment, he dismissed the common preconception that drones will soon be carrying items around warehouses (they are too heavy), and explained how they will instead be used for scanning codes to monitor inventory levels. The supply chain of the future.

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BlueYonder

MAY 17, 2022

Sandwiched between increasing raw material costs on one side, and a stable (if not deflating) price point for the customer on the other, manufacturers have come to realize that the supply chain isn’t just a way to ensure availability through improved collaboration and the right placement of inventory further upstream at their plants.

Modeling 52

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BlueYonder

APRIL 16, 2015

For many manufacturing companies, developing a customer-centric supply chain can be a long and daunting journey. The more advanced and innovative supply chain segmentation and customer-centricity steps of the five tenets we have discussed cannot be successfully adopted without a minimum level of operational efficiency.

Sourcing Strategies 40

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