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Preparing for the Third Act

Supply Chain Shaman

Over the course of the last two decades, we have seen two evolutions of Supply Chain Planning (SCP) software. And SRM functionality, while automating indirect procurement, did not address the larger needs to automate direct material purchasing for a manufacturer.) New forms of software provide new opportunities.

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Do No Harm…

Supply Chain Shaman

Despite two decades of advancement in supply chain technologies, companies are struggling to gain balance at the intersection of operating margin, inventory turns and case fulfillment. My goal is to understand the impact of technologies and processes. Today, we have a number of burning platforms. It is easier said than done.

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Let the Design Begin…

Supply Chain Shaman

The attendees were sitting on the edge of their seats to hear about the next release of Llamasoft software. The market for network design tools was growing at a moderate rate, and most of the market had invested in technologies from either i2 Technologies (then termed i2 Strategist) or Logictools.

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Market Beat. Four Thumbs Down and One Thumb Up.

Supply Chain Shaman

While the supply chain technology market lost its allure at the start of the last decade, it is now cool again. Leaders are starting to experiment with new technology approaches giving rise to new spending and interest by Venture Capitalists. The supply chain technology market is responding. Kinaxis Purchase of Rubikloud.

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Uh-Oh! Insights On How P&G Failed And What This Means For You

Supply Chain Shaman

At each company, there is a relationship between the metrics of growth, margin, inventory, customer service, and asset strategy. For the purpose of this article, I will use Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) as the proxy metric to discuss asset utilization.) Understanding this relationship requires modeling. (A

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AI This. Not So Fast.

Supply Chain Shaman

I write for this blog, craft reports from research for our newsletters, create blogs for Linkedin, and build articles for Forbes. If the industry were grounded in truth in advertising repercussions, there would be far fewer signs in the airports from consultants and technology providers.). Shifts in Technology. Stay tuned.

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Demand Planning: Whipped And Chained by Tradition

Supply Chain Shaman

I know that your primary focus is procurement. However, few measure it, and no technology is available to drive a learning engine to minimize the bullwhip impact. Or planned orders to purchase orders?) I observed companies use the beer game as an educational tool or a social networking activity. The reason?