SCMDOJO
APRIL 11, 2025
Supply chains are particularly vulnerable during recessions. Economic downturns can disrupt the flow of goods, increase operational costs, and reduce profit margins. Consequently, it is imperative to develop a recession-proof supply chain to make them more resilient and adaptable.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 25, 2022
In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).
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ivalua
MAY 21, 2014
Yesterday was the first day of Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Summit. The conference theme is “supply chain will lead in the next decade.” Because of supply chain’s far reaching effects, Gartner is challenging supply chain leaders to drive transformation throughout their organizations.
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 10, 2024
To optimize operations, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact, a multifaceted approach is required. This article explores key strategies for enhancing logistical efficiency and thus improving profitability and reducing cost. Logistics KPI Dashboard is an essential tool for Logistics & Supply Chain Managers.
Procurement Heads
AUGUST 11, 2022
When did your interest in procurement and supply chain begin? It was back in 2004 in Romania – I am Romanian – and at the time I was working as a Marketing Assistant at British American Tobacco. How did you engineer your career path to the point you are now at as Head of Supply Chain? Why is that?
Procurement Insights
APRIL 16, 2025
procurement officers) and AI agents (self-learning algorithms) for continuous data cleaning via a learning loopback process, as seen in DNDs 2004-2007 success (20% savings). Emphasizes decentralized empowerment, practitioner validation, and resilience over automation, reducing silos and failure risks, per Procurement Insights (2025).
Procurement Insights
AUGUST 18, 2024
To which I received the following answer: “As of recent surveys, around 70-80% of businesses still use spreadsheets in some capacity for tasks like budgeting, data analysis, and project management. In hindsight, Microsoft’s June 2004 play for SAP makes even more sense now, than it did back then.
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