Supply chain is where the rubber hits the road. For a public company, over 40% of market capitalization is tied to the trade-offs between growth, operating margin, inventory management, and Return on Capital Employed.
The road for supply chain improvement is fraught with issues. Here we share some and offer some advice.
This week, I feel like a bobble-head. My head is wobbling with announcements, late-night Friday press releases, company name changes, and executive turnover in the
In December, I spoke at an internal supply chain kick-off for a group of consultants. As I prepped, I noticed a document left on the
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.
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 this blog, we challenge traditional thinking to embrace supply chain planning to better manage a complex system that is growing in complexity. Here, I share insights on the Leverage Points in the Supply Chain as places to start. The blog builds from the Donella Meadows Project.
To drive action, supply chain resiliency needs a clear mission and definition. Improving resiliency requires courage to defy convention. Do you have what it takes?
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
Winds and rising tides threaten homes on Rodanthe Beach. The supply chain software market also has fierce winds and changing tides. In the face of challenges, can E2open survive?
This week, I spoke to John. As a supply chain leader, he is struggling how to dance in the ring of fire. You may also
