The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. While the COVID-19 pandemic woke up supply chains around the world, the ripple effects continue to disrupt in both size and scope. How are supply chains planning for further disruption and uncertainty? Creating a more resilient supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 269

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 269

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

At Supply Chain Insights, we have been actively working in our own mine sweeping project. These are mainly North American-based manufacturers, distributors and retailers.) We loaded 493 financial metrics from balance sheets and income statements for each company into the data lake for the period of 2004-2016 using YCharts data.

Supply Chain Planning Software 173

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 173

Aera Technology

AUGUST 16, 2018

3 Reasons Why the Pharma Supply Chain is Ripe for Digital Transformation Digital transformation is a harbinger of active and integral business growth By Kaushal Dave The global pharmaceutical market has long passed the $1 trillion mark and is projected to grow at 6.3 Many pharmaceutical companies?—?often

Pharmaceutical 40

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software 40

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The future of supply chain I foresee brings new risks and challenges, along with recognition that doing things the same way will no longer lead to the same success. Just as the saguaro is both nursed by and supports life in its ecosystem, it behooves supply chains to invest in their ecosystems, both suppliers and employees.

Supply Chain Design Software 253

Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 253

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2016

This morning, we announced the Supply Chains to Admire Winners and Finalists for 2016. Selfishly, we need standard for our research, but we also want to help supply chain leaders gain new insights from a deep data-driven analysis. There is no agreed standard for supply chain excellence. Why do we do it?

Pharmaceutical 210

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Planning 210

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 22, 2013

This week, Gartner is hosting their annual supply chain conference. It is now the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. The research tries to establish “ who did supply chain best ” by looking at a weighted formula of Year-over-Year Growth, Return on Assets (ROA), and Inventory Turns for the Fortune 500 companies.

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Gartner Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Chemicals 254

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. Historically, the traditional supply chain focused on improving costs. Today, more mature supply chain teams focus on delivering value. We find that companies can improve one, but not two of the metrics.

Pharmaceutical 195

Pharmaceutical Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

With more than 90 years of innovation in diabetes care, Novo Nordisk is a global pharmaceutical leader. Each year at Supply Chain Insights we study performance and improvement of companies in each industry. The patterns of BMS and Merck are typical in the pharmaceutical industry. A Closer Look at Results.

Pharmaceutical 150

Pharmaceutical Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 150

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 Company focused primarily on retail planning and wanted to extend its capabilities into a consumer products manufacturing solutions offering. The taxonomies and goals are different.

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Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software 376

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

by CJ Wehlage The Supply Chain Insights annual conference was held on September 10-11, 2014 at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. Great memories here, as so much has changed in the supply chain research world these past 5+ years. All ex-AMR analysts on the stage, talking about the ‘Top 15 Supply Chains we Admire’.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 279

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Like any industry, in Supply Chain and Logistics we have a lot of Acronyms and Abbreviations. 4PL 4th Party Logistics – A step beyond 3PL, 4PL providers manage the entire supply chain for a client. APS Advanced Planning Systems – Software tools that use complex algorithms to optimize supply chain planning.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 70

GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Review of SQM Metrics and Issues Across 5 Core Industries. #1: 1: Pharmaceuticals. 1: Pharmaceuticals.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Metrics Quality Material Savings 120

Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

by Matt Benson If your 3PL supply chain problem was to deliver 400,000 items daily from supplier to customer and your on-time in full metric was a six-sigma target standard of 1 failure per million, how would you do it? Do you have a Dabawalla process and a simple supply chain? The post A perfect supply chain?

Pharmaceutical 100

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning 100

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

If the word collaboration was listed on a card as a drinking game at supply chain conferences, we would be drunk at many. While we speak of collaboration, the focus is on driving enterprise results not value in value chains. Cash-to-Cash Metrics. Here I share perspective on cash-to-cash abuse. I am troubled. My takeaway?

Optimal Sourcing 237

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 237

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

We finished our report on the maturation of hospital supply chains , and I have put the finishing touches on the Healthcare Supply Chain Index for this Thursday’s webinar. Medical Device Manufacturer. New Supply Chain Leader of a Regional Children’s Hospital. “We The problem is us.

Modeling 240

Modeling Modeling Software Pharmaceutical Procurement Analytics 240

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization.

Supply Chain Network Software 250

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 250

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In supply chain management, it is widely accepted that holding enough finished goods inventory to fulfill every order is just too costly. Ipsen , a global bio-pharmaceutical company with $3 billion in annual revenues, disproves that. Ipsen , a global bio-pharmaceutical company with $3 billion in annual revenues, disproves that.

Customer Service 209

Customer Service Supply and Demand Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 209

Supply Chain Insights

JULY 26, 2016

This morning we announced the Supply Chains to Admire Winners and Finalists for 2016. Selfishly, we need a standard for our research, but we also want to help supply chain leaders gain new insights from a deep data-driven analysis. There is no agreed-upon standard for supply chain excellence. The answer?

Pharmaceutical 110

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Planning 110

GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series on Supplier Quality Management processes and how to evaluate your suppliers from Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain. Therefore, it is paramount for you as a logistics and supply chain professional to have a keen sense of how to properly evaluate a supplier.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Metrics Quality Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Last week, at Supply Chain Insights , as part of our monthly webinar series, I hosted a panel discussion on the current state of the healthcare value network. Hosting this webinar series is one of the favorite parts of my job as the Founder of Supply Chain Insights. Power is shifting to the hospital.

Pharmaceutical 170

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Network Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Procurement Analytics 170

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2017

When I engage with supply chain leaders , I ask the question, “Are you making progress?” It is hard work to maintain the status quo in metrics performance. A balanced portfolio of metrics delivers the greatest value. The supply chain is a complex, non-linear system. Most are treading water.

Inventory Reduction 157

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies 157

Arkieva

MARCH 24, 2017

The supply chain planning team is an integral part of a functional supply chain execution (SCE). How an organization is structured can affect the overall supply chain process. Supply Chain Planning is similar. No one notices the supply chain problems that are routinely avoided.

Supply Chain Planning 92

Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Optimization 92

Aera Technology

AUGUST 26, 2016

So what does this have to do with supply chain? Dependency, reliability and trust in your suppliers is a major part of what defines a gold medal supply chain. But, many supply reliability problems that arise can be monitored in real-time and even prevented. A lot, actually.

Pharmaceutical 45

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Metrics Supply and Demand 45

Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Supply chain disruptions are inevitable, whether resulting from natural disasters, technical failures, worker strikes, or other unforeseen incidents. What can supply chain managers do to ensure that action is taken quickly and efficiently when disruption strikes? Identify Risks in Your Supply Chain.

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Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 94

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Here’s the supply chain conferences we love and will be attending. Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. Kinaxis is pleased to be a Premier Sponsor and participate in panel discussion of the 2014 EMEA Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. Supply Chain Insights Global Summit.

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Conference Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 17, 2015

Then it is off to Dallas to speak on Supply Chain Metrics That Matter at the Dallas CSCMP roundtable and complete some more client work. Life is busy on the road, but I am deep in thought about the wild things, the beasts at work that are undermining supply chain progress. Figure 2: Supply Chain Effective Frontier.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Software 150

Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

5th Annual Life Sciences Supply Chain Summit EU. Adapt to regulation change & manage increasing costs in your Life Sciences Supply Chain. The Life Sciences Supply Chain Summit is the only event that brings together all segments of the European life sciences supply chain. URL: [link].

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Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain 74

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented global supply chain disruptions, impacting the flow of parts and finished goods around the world. The disruption caused by COVID-19 is unique in that it impacted supply chains across all industries.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 116

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2013

I have worked for Gartner Group, AMR Research, Altimeter Group and now my own company, Supply Chain Insights. I have now been an industry analyst in the supply chain management space for ten years. This month, I am proud that the Supply Chain Insights team will announce the Supply Chain Index.

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Gartner S&OP Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software 268

NC State SCRC

MAY 7, 2020

We have been tossing around ideas… all of us have been on the front lines dealing with the COVID crisis in healthcare supply chains: PPE, masks, testing kits, disinfectants, testing kits, and of course, healthcare providers who are burning out quickly. Tracking of materials in the supply chain. 2) Discriminators.

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Government Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 52

Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Supply chain disruptions are inevitable, whether resulting from natural disasters, technical failures, worker strikes, or other unforeseen incidents. What can supply chain managers do to ensure that action is taken quickly and efficiently when disruption strikes? Identify Risks in Your Supply Chain.

Pharmaceutical 60

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 60

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 29, 2014

Supply chain leaders are competitive and they want to measure their success. In many businesses, assets are a core part of the supply chain. The more work that I do on trying to understand corporate balance sheet information and the connection to supply chain excellence, the more I realize how unqualified I was to vote.

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Gartner Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 304

DynaSys

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

A Three Part Article Series from QAD DynaSys – Supply Chain Organizations Concerns in a Post-Pandemic World. Read Part One 10 COVID-19 Lessons for the Resilient Supply Chain. Discover Part Two The 6 Greatest Challenges to your Supply Chain if you missed them. Global or local supply chain bottlenecks.

Modeling 98

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 98

Aera Technology

AUGUST 9, 2016

Achieving success in the supply chain isn’t all that different. With the Summer Olympics upon us, we’ll be taking the opportunity to break down some of the elements you need to have a gold medal supply chain. Here are three tips for how you can use supply chain intelligence to stay ahead of the competition: 1.

Pharmaceutical 40

Pharmaceutical Prescriptive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization 40

Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Most companies are moving backward on the Supply Chain Matrix That Matter (growth, operating marging, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital). That shows The Supply Chains to Admire 2016 analysis of Supply Chain Insights. Which companies have a supply chain to admire in 2016?

Pharmaceutical 60

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design 60

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

We are watching the redefinition of the principles of safe and secure supply chains and corporate liability. PCA was a small player in a complex supply chain of big brands. In 2008, the company manufactured 2.5% PCA’s customers were larger food manufacturers. He will spend the rest of his life in jail.

Pharmaceutical 150

Pharmaceutical Supply and Demand Food Manufacturing Procurement 150

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2012

“If only I had the money that the company was supposed to save from the multiple ERP and supply chain projects. ” CFO of a major manufacturer. When I started Supply Chain Insights I wanted to put “research” at the core of the company. Are these supply chain leaders telling a lie?

Inventory Reduction 247

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 247