In 2007, the average company took six months to sense market shifts and adapt its supply chain. My estimate, based on work with clients, is that if a downturn happened today, the average company would take 20-30% more time to adjust than in 2007. Here I give insights on preparedness.
Where is the Beef? is now a colloquialism. The phrase started as a line in an advertisement in 1984 for Wendy’s hamburgers. I remember sitting
Holding my coffee tight, I gingerly slid into the last seat on the bus. It was early morning following a long night of travel. I
The sharing of concerns by the business leader on the evolution of SAP HANA to SAP RISE as heard at the Consumer Goods Forum. Here I share the concern, some options, and some background.
What metrics should supply chain leaders use to drive value? Here we answer this question and share a metrics hierarchy for consideration.
Let me start with why I selected a baby with ears for this post. I find that most companies’ understanding of supply chain planning is
In my writing, I try to get clear on definitions. The supply chain space is heavily laden with acronyms, gobbledygook, false narratives, and over-hyped, fast-talking
My Quest To Redefine Planning The focus of many discussion threads on LinkedIn this week focused on building better engines for planning. The discussions included
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
An analysis of four strategies that worked over the last decade to improve supply chain value.
