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Lenovo Excels in Supply Chain Planning with a Hybrid Approach

Logistics Viewpoints

Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo Lenovo is ranked tenth by one leading analyst firm among a list of global companies with exceptional supply chains. The high-tech firm is more than a manufacturer of PCs, tablets, smartphones, and servers.

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Build Political Capital to Drive Supply Chain Planning Success

Supply Chain Shaman

How should a global manufacturer make a decision? 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. What defines a feasible plan?

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What is Supply Chain Planning Software and How Can it be Used Effectively? Part 2

DELMIA Quintiq

In part 2 this blog series, I will conclude with advantages that can be expected within the world of supply chain planning software through the lens of Dassault Systèmes DELMIA. Advantages of supply chain planning. DELMIA provides solution coverage for the whole supply chain management scope.

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Blue Yonder Shakes Up the Supply Chain Software Market

Logistics Viewpoints

Blue Yonder’s CEO, Duncan Angove The supply chain software landscape is changing rapidly. On Friday, March 29 th , Blue Yonder, a leading provider of supply chain planning and today execution solutions, announced signing an agreement to acquire One Network Enterprises for approximately $839 million.

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8 Questions to Rate Supply Chain Platform Needs and Capabilities

Based on more than 25 years of our experience in supply chain technology, TadaNow has created some critical questions for manufacturing leaders to ask while evaluating supply chain platforms: What is the business outcome you’re trying to deliver? What is the vendor’s ‘time to value’?

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Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Leveraging the OSI Model for Seamless Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

In the rapidly evolving world of global supply chains, interoperability—the ability of systems, devices, and organizations to work together seamlessly—has become a critical factor for operational efficiency. Here’s how each layer translates to the supply chain context: 1. These seven layers are: 1.

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Autonomous Planning in Supply Chain: 4 Must-Haves for Next-Generation Platforms

Logistics Viewpoints

It is one of those high-end brands with global recognition, and to my surprise, the manufacturer’s own website did not have any stock and no indication on when it would be available. When the pandemic started in 2020, no one could foresee the impacts of the global supply chain disturbances would last this long.

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How to Prepare Your Supply Chain for Chip Shortages

Because software-driven architectures touch virtually every industry, there has been an increased need for electronic components including computer chips in every industry. It will have a long-term impact on all industries, even those that don’t directly relate to the chip manufacturers. Tada’s Preventive Corrective Action Plan (PCAP).

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8 Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2022 and Beyond

Manufacturing leaders who built resilient supply chains were successful in 2021, despite the many supply and demand fluctuations. Supply chain visibility, collaboration, and orchestration are now the top priority for executives. Multi-Tier Supply Chains. Shift to Sustainable Supply Chains.

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Problem Solved: Boost Resilience with Supplier Diversity

Speaker: Rod Robinson - SVP of the Supplier Diversity Practice, Insight Sourcing Group

Supplier diversity programs are impactful and effective tools in your business strategy because they guarantee a diverse supplier base and ensure inclusivity within your ultimate procurement plan. This session will also cover: How to widen your pool of potential suppliers to achieve stronger supply chain resilience and adaptability.

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Guide to Mathematical Optimization & Modeling

For decades, operations research professionals have been applying mathematical optimization to address challenges in the field of supply chain planning, manufacturing, energy modeling, and logistics. Are evaluating tools and implementation approaches.