Demand Planning. When The Answer To Two Simple Questions Is Not So Simple.
The answer to a simple question of why do consumer products manufacturers not use retail data in the management of the supply chain?
The answer to a simple question of why do consumer products manufacturers not use retail data in the management of the supply chain?
In a recent research project, we found that 2/3 of companies had a digital supply chain transformation strategy; however, those that were evolving their strategy
When reviewing strategy decks for supply chain teams, I often see statements like “move from a functional-silo’d focus to a drive a more holistic response.”
An analysis of four strategies that worked over the last decade to improve supply chain value.
Investments come in waves. In my lifetime, I watched business leaders invest in Y2k, eBusiness, Big Data, Social Commerce, and Digital Supply Chains. The net
While companies ask for planning solutions that are real-time, should a better ask be systems to operate at the speed of business?
At the end of a long day of a strategy session on supply chain excellence with a client, I needed to fill up some time
A blog post outlining the mistakes companies make in the selection and implementation of supply chain planning technologies.
The Supply Chains to Admire Analysis, now in its 9th year, evaluates public companies on balance sheet performance of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital. Only 4% of companies outperform their sector.
As my arms stretch forward to pull for the next lap in the summer heat, three thoughts circulate in my head. (I often write my