Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Wikipedia Unleashing the Contrarian Here are my thoughts this morning over coffee: Gartner Top 25: Really A Celebration of Supply Chain Leadership? Designed to lift the profession and celebrate supply chain results, I struggle to find that the methodology supports either objective. I don’t think so.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 30, 2020

The global economy rebound from COVID-19 hinges on the discovery and manufacture of an effective vaccine. However, supply chain leaders well understand that drug discovery, manufacturing, and distribution are all necessary to deliver the vaccine to a willing arm. As a result, the supply chain, as we knew it is dead.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations. In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management.

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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.

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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. So overall, the competitiveness among the industrial manufacturers around the world has grown several bounds.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

Factories for most commodities (other than essential commodities, pharma, medicinal and medical devices, food and groceries) were shutdown globally. China fully shutdown its manufacturing output during this phase affecting consumers globally. Huge demand supply issues breaking the ever-so-fragile supply chain globally.

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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.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 5, 2014

Note: This is part of an ongoing series on the top ten trends affecting the pharmaceutical supply chain. Pharmaceuticals manufacturers now realize that integrating upwards of 100 contract manufacturers in different regions into their core ERP would take several years. Number 4: Counterfeiting.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 5, 2022

As many companies push for this change and commitment to a business, it leaves less capacity for typical pharmaceutical chains—especially pharmaceutical companies that do business in the last mile of residential delivery. The State of Shipping Pharmaceuticals in the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cooper University Health Care Relies Upon Real-time Alerts to Improve Operations Cooper University Health Care, like most companies, struggled with their supply chain during COVID. The company bought a risk solution that provides real-time alerts to potential supply disruptions. We knew exactly what we couldn’t get.”

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Supply chain visibility is critical across every component of the pharma sector. The pharma sector has long faced scrutiny that exceeds what is typical for even highly regulated industries. These factors add up to create an incredibly tense supply chain, but the scrutiny is only getting worst.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Supply chain visibility is critical across every component of the pharma sector. The pharma sector has long faced scrutiny that exceeds what is typical for even highly regulated industries. These factors add up to create an incredibly tense supply chain, but the scrutiny is only getting worst.

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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.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 26, 2021

billion pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has a complex global supply chain that must function smoothly not only to protect company revenues and profits but also to save lives. GSK’s approach to supply chain risk management has evolved substantially over the last several years, inspired and enabled by Resilinc.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

In business conversations, the term supply chain excellence rolls off the tongue frequently in meetings, but what does it mean? Supply chain excellence is harder to define than to say. We designed the Supply Chains to Admire Methodology to help companies define supply chain excellence.

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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. Need for Supply Chain Leadership.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 24, 2024

Supply chains for medical devices are getting increasingly complex and face unique challenges. Many of the most complex medical device supply chains exist within large conglomerates producing a myriad of diverse products from pacemakers to testing kits and from MRI machines to disposable needles.

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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

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Technology can have a significant impact on supply chains, but supply chain digitization still lags behind digitization of other areas of business across many industries. Still, there are several technologies that are transforming supply chains for the organizations that adopt them.

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Logility

AUGUST 16, 2022

Logility nominated for its work with client iNova Pharmaceuticals. a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced its recognition as one of SupplyChainBrain ’s 2022 100 Great Supply Chain Partners. ATLANTA, GA (August 16, 2022) – Logility, Inc.,

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QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Supply chain management (SCM) is essential to any business strategy. Supply chain management is never boring, and there’s always more to learn. What is a Supply Chain? Simply put, a supply chain controls the flow of raw materials and goods. What is Supply Chain Management?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Over the years, cost and efficiency ruled the supply chain agenda. The Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) has gained prominence as organizations tackle the disruption and prepare for a post-COVID world. Corporations across industry verticals are looking to diversify sources of supply beyond China.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, Editor Bob Ferrari cites a recent Gartner report addressing the notions of elastic supply chain strategies. Background Many of our loyal Supply Chain Matters readers might know that this Editor rarely cites Gartner’s supply chain research reports.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2022

The topic, Application of NFTs in Supply Chain Management, is buzzing in the supply chain & logistics space. Not only will the NFTs move the supply chain from unnecessary paper trails to an electronic platform, but they will also reduce all the bottlenecks experienced in the pipeline. Data Sharing. .

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

There is a belief that manufacturing is a mechanical process with not much thinking involved. While this is wrong for manufacturing in general it is especially wrong for process manufacturers – companies that produce food and beverages, paints, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. What is process manufacturing?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

trillion industry by 2024 , consisting of not only food, but also cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, modest fashion, media & creation, and Muslim friendly travel. Muslim (majority) countries in Asia (such as Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia) and several countries in the Middle East are moving to stage 3: the halal supply chain.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This isn’t just a hopeful vision, but the prime objective of Pfizer’s supply chain modernization. The story of the Pfizer supply chain goes beyond just moving products. Efficient supply chain technology and manufacturing processes are two major factors that contributed to over $58.4

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QAD

JULY 16, 2024

Staying on top of global Unique Device Identification (UDI) regulatory compliance can improve outcomes for both patients and medical device manufacturers The U.S. However, the GUDID is fairly established, and by now, most manufacturers are aware of submission requirements, while EUDAMED is constantly evolving.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Marco Tieman , Chief Executive Officer at LBB International Background According to the 2022 State of The Global Islamic Economy Report, the global Islamic economy is an estimated USD 2 trillion industry consisting of the following key industries: halal food, modest fashion, media & recreation, travel, pharma, and cosmetics.

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QAD

JANUARY 4, 2022

Supply chains are more fragile than ever, shipping and trucking backlogs have hit multiple industries endangering holiday celebrations and causing general shortages, and the lack of certain products (read: semiconductor chips ) are crippling industries. Medical and Pharmaceutical Technology. Automotive.

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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.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog updates pharmaceutical and healthcare industry readers of the implications of another implementation delay of Drug Supply chain Safety Act (DSCA). Background The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCA) is U.S. Background The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCA) is U.S.

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Unleashed

JUNE 28, 2024

Today there are countless software solutions for automating the manufacturing process. The best enterprise resource planning (ERP) for manufacturing will vary, contingent upon the unique challenges you’re seeking to solve. What makes the best ERP for manufacturing? Let’s dive into the findings of our research.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 27, 2024

Supply Chain Matters features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy financial announcements related to supply chain technology providers. Our last full edition of this column was published on August 9 th.

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QAD

JULY 18, 2023

Change is coming whether we like it or not, and it’s usually something I welcome in manufacturing. Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Sam Gupta , Principal Consultant at ElevatIQ and the host of “The Voice of ERP” series, to discuss this very topic and how the right ERP solution can help manufacturers prepare for tomorrow, today.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 22, 2020

All eyes are on Asia again as it stands at the forefront of the next challenge for Supply Chains – to accelerate into recovery and rebound stronger, most likely in different ways. In this regard, B2G Consulting, has shared their thoughts on how the future of supply chain will look like post COVID. .

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Logility

JUNE 28, 2021

Flexibility, a holistic approach, and the right software platform and services are important factors for resilient supply chain planning. If 2020 has taught businesses nothing else, it’s taught the importance of resilient planning for supply chains. 5 Supply Chain Strategies to Embrace Today for a Safer Tomorrow.

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