Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

How do we harness the power of data with new forms of analytics? Today, technology providers are selling analytics. This week, I received this email from a financial institution questioning why business leaders are not harnessing more insights and redesigning processes based on analytics. S&OP Challenges. Reflection.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Supply chain management books that are praised by supply chain executives, consultants and supply chain management professionals at all levels. Background In dynamic supply chain management environment, people have to make the quick and decisive actions against various issues.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. 66% of consumers are concerned that supply chain issues will never end ( Chain Store Age ). 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 31, 2016

The procurement Summit 2016. Building on the huge success of eWorld Procurement & Supply – which has been running bi-annually in London since 2001 – the new Procurement Summit will bring together 150 purchasing and finance professionals from across the commercial, public and third sectors. Procurement Metrics.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 22, 2013

A recent interview I conducted with a former Chief Procurement Officer who has worked for over 25 years in procurement in various industries captures what I believe is the true opportunity that exists for supply management executives. Marketing and IT see this to some extent, but not like procurement.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 12, 2015

by Kirsten Watson When considering what attributes supply chain leaders are most likely to possess, it’s easy to think first of hard skills—analytical prowess, technology expertise, and operations and economics knowledge quickly come to mind. And, this activity can’t take place in a vacuum.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2024

For those procurement or Supply Chain executives in suitable organizations, there is an increasing number of uncertainties to manage, especially in today’s tough economic environment. Is there any definitive boundaries for procurement not to step across? If you think so, you are probably too conservative.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Cycle stock is the management of stock required to cycle through production runs and procurement buys effectively. As a result,, inventory becomes the critical buffer to absorb demand and supply volatility. More and more companies purchasing inventory technologies, but failing to give planners time to plan. It takes training.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 19, 2025

We conclude that different types of loans may help e-commerce supply chains. Loans can save you everything, from funding inventory purchases to pay for innovations in common functions. Growing Need for Larger Chains E-commerce has grown over the decade and is not showing any signs of stopping. in CAGR by 2030.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

When customers have transparency into product availability, delivery timelines, and order status, they are more likely to complete purchases and continue shopping with a business. Customers face significant frustrations that erode brand trust and sales without supply chain visibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

On November 18 th , Target Corporation reported its third quarter earnings. In one article from a few years ago a pundit said, “The dirty little secret about omnichannel that is not getting nearly enough attention – omnichannel can cost a lot more than simply running stores.” A buyer now “purchases for one business.”

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

Global Supply Chain Pressure Index. According to the July 2022 Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSPI) , compiled and published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , overall pressures reportedly declined once again in July. This index was reported as 1.84 reported for June, and 2.59 reported for May.

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Kinaxis

JULY 19, 2016

They expect to be able to make purchases and receive service in that same lightening quick timeframe. All three presented great keynotes at this year’s Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference, and all three said the same thing. And that need for speed extends beyond just gathering facts on the information highway.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 5, 2019

Gartner analyst Debashis Tarafdar says that the large size of a country (like India, China or Indonesia) can mean “significant polarization of population between urban and rural with distinctly different buying capabilities and purchasing preferences.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. He has an MBA from UCLA. & Hoberg, K.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

On the supply side, however, there is less and less room for manufacturers to absorb additional costs as volatile input prices put the squeeze on margins and the marketing investment required to differentiate branded products from private-label competitors continues to rise. How to overcome these potential conflicts?

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6 River Systems

AUGUST 19, 2020

Automated ordering alleviates the pressure on supply chain executives and also can take care of triggering replenishment orders automatically. Since every business is connected with technologies like ERP software, it is easier to implement such solutions and have the complete supply chain adapt readily to demand shifts.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Followed by focus on big data analytics where companies began leveraging BI (business intelligence) tools for data-driven decision making. As we adhered to shelter-in-place orders from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), each of us were purchasing more products and services online at a faster adoption rate than ever before.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 20, 2020

Data visualization can be applied to any supply chain process that presents users with information enabling the immediate adjustment of operations or sharing of information. Sustainable Practices Will Be a Leading Focus of Supply Chain Executives.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Charlie Wilgus @Lucas_Group Charlie Wilgus is the General Manager of the Manufacturing & Supply Chain Executive Search Division at Lucas , North America’s premier executive search firm. As if this wasn’t enough, transportation costs are rising and forcing companies to constantly adjust and optimize.

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3rdwave

JULY 20, 2020

Too often – make that almost always – importers and exporters (BCOs – Benefiticcial Cargo Owners) are dependent on their NVOCC, Freight Forwarder or 3PL (3PL) to provide them with visibility into their global supply chains. When we talk about global supply chain visibility we are referring to: .

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3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

Logistics is a highly procedural function with clearly defined responsibilities and performance metrics. Greater data accuracy for operational execution, analytics, and reporting. Higher levels of 3rd party execution visibility and influence. Extensive analytic capabilities.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 7, 2019

Supply chain executives are in a full sprint toward more efficient systems and better customer service as companies around the globe implement new technologies. As supply chains leverage new resources, the demand for cloud-based software skyrockets. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives to retailer Walmart’s report of Q4 and Fiscal 2024 financial and operational performance. Specifically, high inflation and economically stressed consumers have been more selective in their purchase decisions. Net income was reported as $30.4

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery. There are about 10+ measurements on evaluating the efficiency, but all those get consolidated to a single metric called the ‘LPMH’ (lines per man hour).

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 24, 2019

Our study, funded by the Center for Advanced Purchasing Studies, explored how this is likely just the tip of the iceberg, as counterfeiting is pervading multiple sectors. Brands will often respond that “you purchased this product through an unauthorized distributor, and it is not our product.” How big is the problem?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Data visualization can be applied to any supply chain process that presents users with information enabling the immediate adjustment of operations or sharing of information. Sustainable Practices Will Be a Leading Focus of Supply Chain Executives.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 23, 2019

retailers, up to 72 percent, lack click and collect capabilities, reports DC Velocity. Click and collect makes up a portion of true omnichannel supply chains, allowing customers the freedom to shop online and pick up products in the store. Click and collect is not a new concept. The overwhelming majority of U.S.

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Taulia

JULY 11, 2023

But supply chain initiatives can help businesses mitigate these risks and improve their ESG performance in the meantime. A 2023 report by Glow and NIQ shows that half of surveyed consumers changed the food and grocery brands they purchase based on ESG considerations, for example.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2019

retailers, up to 72 percent, lack click and collect capabilities, reports DC Velocity. Click and collect makes up a portion of true omnichannel supply chains, allowing customers the freedom to shop online and pick up products in the store. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

“It sort of depends upon what we are purchasing from the supplier as to the approach we should take…” Commodity Strategic The first level, for components or typical commodity type products, we will at least want to perform a supplier evaluation of some sort. Supply chain is a critical point of entry.

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Alloy

JUNE 25, 2019

At the recent Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference , one of the standout sessions was “The Penalty Conundrum?—?Suppliers It featured Monique Picou, Senior VP of Flow and Supply Chain at Walmart, who shared the motivation behind the retailer’s recent increase in On Time In Full targets for suppliers. “And

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SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Many companies focus solely on their tier one suppliers when it comes to supply chain sustainability. Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Cotton is a great example.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Many companies focus solely on their tier one suppliers when it comes to supply chain sustainability. Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Cotton is a great example.

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synchrono

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Unsurprisingly more than two-thirds (68%) of the participants said streamlining the supply chain is the highest priority for discrete manufacturing companies. Interestingly a near identical percentage (67%) said that ERP (enterprise resource planning) solutions fall short of achieving accurate, real-time, visible supply chain data.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 7, 2019

Supply chain executives are in a full sprint toward more efficient systems and better customer service as companies around the globe implement new technologies. As supply chains leverage new resources, the demand for cloud-based software skyrockets. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 29, 2021

They call for a reinvention of traditional IBP that more fully integrates its governing meetings and reporting into operations, enabling faster decision making, better responsiveness to disruption, and liberation for planners to work on more strategic issues. KEY POINTS. at the SKU/location level).

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