Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I wrote my first report on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) while sitting on the floor in the Atlanta airport in 2005 when I was an AMR Research analyst. I wrote many reports on airport floors in those days–electrical plugs were just too scarce.) Sales and Operations Maturity Model from 2005-2008. Mistake #3.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

This translates to a plethora of job opportunities across various sectors, from manufacturing and retail to healthcare and technology. Diverse Skill Set Utilization: Multifaceted Role: Supply chain roles often require a blend of analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 26, 2023

My Perspective and Point of View Traditional supply chain technologies depend on relational database structures. Primed for transactional efficiency, these legacy architectures based on relational databases drive order-to-cash and procure-to-pay efficiencies. Graph architectures also use different optimization technologies.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 11, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides an update on Logility’s previously announced acquisition of a start-up supply chain network design provider, and how this form of technology has become increasingly important to supply chain management teams. . Evolution of Supply Chain Network Design Technology. Background.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 1, 2014

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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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

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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ThroughPut

MAY 16, 2024

Powered by data analytics and advanced technologies, every stage of the supply chain can be critically analyzed, starting from procurement to distribution to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities. This opens up avenues to save procurement, transportation, inventory, and warehousing costs.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 1) In many businesses, the supply chain has never been subject to a design process, but has instead just … evolved. That figure highlights like no other how critical the interrelations are between an enterprise and its supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 5, 2022

Supply chain technology industry analyst and Supply Chain Matters Founder Bob Ferrari provides added perspectives and highlights to last week’s announced acquisition of Starboard Solutions by Logility. Noted customers include Porsche , Deloitte , CBRE , Flexe, Geodis, Miele, One Network , and Topco , among others. Added Highlights.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” Nine times out of ten improving customer service requires different management of the budget cycle and a rethinking of financial planning. The budget is for a fiscal year with quarter reporting and updates.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 3, 2018

Through digital marketing, small brands are cropping up all over, and it is sentiment analysis and digital content driving purchases. Challenge them to build new capabilities working with innovative technology leaders. The innovation you need today will not come from large consultants or technology companies. How do we compete?”

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 17, 2013

The article is written and the story is spun, but the solution offered is a supply-centric solution based on yesterday’s technology. The original principles of a value network that can sense, shape and translate demand with near-zero latency are being lost in the fog. Their current technologies are inadequate. It is still early.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Here I share insights on the work we are doing on the Network of Networks, and Five Trends that Excite Me. Building the Network of Networks. I am facilitating a workshop between supply chain business visionaries and technology innovators. Five Technology Trends That Excite Me. We are looking for answers.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In fact, successful digital transformation initiatives focus on people and processes, not technology alone. Process Design. For one manufacturing client, a recent diagnostics assessment identified key opportunities in supply chain planning process improvements, logistics optimization and reporting enhancements. Get Started.

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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. The most common reporting relationship in the organization is to the hospital’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Question conventional models.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 1) In many businesses, the supply chain has never been subject to a design process, but has instead just … evolved. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. Supply Chain Network Design.

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics

JANUARY 3, 2020

Contemporary technology with massive computational power and virtually seamless integration to cloud allows a much more refined representation of a supply chain and creates a useful digital twin. Needs a comprehensive platform to remain alive! Enables representation of operational processes. Enables horizontal alignment of decisions.

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MIT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

This first course is a survey of the fundamental analytic tools, approaches, and techniques used in the design and operation of logistics systems and integrated supply chains. This course will build off of the concepts taught in the SC1x course and apply them to supply chain design. Procurement and purchasing.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

Right Service. Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) measure how well the shipper-transportation provider does in daily continuous improvement. To build a lean supply chain, organizations need to build long term relationships with quality carriers that are stable, dependable, and committed to servicing the organization.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It guarantees the smooth movement of commodities, services, and financial resources, enabling businesses to flourish in cutthroat markets. Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 1) In many businesses, the supply chain has never been subject to a design process, but has instead just … evolved. Supply Chain Network Design. SEE ALSO: 10 Reasons to Review Your Distribution Network Design.

Inventory Reduction 40

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Getting the Service Policy Right. One of the fastest ways I know to burn money in Supply Chain management is not to have clear customer service policies or to have service policies that are poorly implemented and communicated. 3) Don’t have a one size fits all customer service policy. Customers are NOT all one size.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

New technology aims to make the supply chain more efficient, yet investing in the wrong technology further complicates productivity while hindering profitability. Sebastian Jungels @seb_jungels Sebastian is a co-founder at KAPUA , an enterprise SaaS provider, where he helps companies to improve their forecasting accuracy and speed.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Technology. This column serves as a news capsule of specific developments occurring in the supply chain technology sector. has announced completion of the acquisition of procurement services provider ProcureAbility.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

However, in this article, we’ll focus exclusively on the cost factor, drawing your attention to some questions you might ask yourself (and your team) about your facility’s energy usage. It may be sufficient to have everything serviced and then adhere to recommended schedules from that point on.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring green and sustainable raw materials. Network optimization. These are challenges that will only become more threatening if they are not curbed, paying strict attention to supply chain sustainability.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Here’s one of my predictions for 2016 that hit the mark: Blockchain Technology Will Make Its Debut in Supply Chain Management. Throughout this year, we’ve seen various announcements related to the use of blockchain technology in supply chain management. Toyota temporarily shut two factories in the aftermath.

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