Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Amazon has changed the way we buy things. As Business Insider said, it will be about Amazon versus the World following their acquisition of Whole Foods. Conquering the Last Mile. If retailers don’t offer two-day or overnight shipping, shoppers will likely go elsewhere.

Logistics 58

Logistics Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 58

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The fitness app on your phone is a great example of this in action: it interfaces with your GPS and cell antenna and transmits data back and forth to a remote server where your run times are stored, while also meshing with your phone’s music player and other apps, like a diet tracker or even a coupon app (so you can buy more energy bars, of course).

Supply Chain Efficiency 55

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Data 55

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Traditional retailers are becoming virtual retailers and vice versa (Amazon buying Whole Foods). Airlines are becoming retailers and Supply Chain service providers (Hainan Airlines buying Ingram Micro and CWT). More use of data to predict the buying patterns and habits of the consumer.

Leadership 44

Leadership Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Consumer demands 44

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

” Here is a summary of how these Global Supply Chain and Business Leaders responded and shared their lessons learned: Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods. Traditional retailers are becoming virtual retailers and vice versa (Amazon buying Whole Foods).

Leadership 53

Leadership Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Import 53

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 26, 2023

Electronics and media, fashion, food and personal care, furniture and appliances, toys, and DIY are the major income generators. Etienne took the time to call me and sit with me for hours to fix a major issue I had created with my Amazon Seller account. I will never buy my jewelry anywhere else!!

Price 195

Price Suppliers Negotiation Real-time Visibility 195

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 4, 2018

When it comes to disruption of business as usual for supply chains, Amazon towers above the rest. Amazon has achieved their almost mythic status by continually innovating at a pace that others find hard to keep up with. I visited the Amazon Go store while I was in Seattle recently. Just good food, fast.

Data 40

Data Price Purchasing Influencing 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Check out Amazon and Uber’s Impact on Logistics! Big news out of the grocery retail world as Amazon has announced its acquisition of major organic foods retailer Whole Foods Market – for an eye-popping $13.7 It all fits into analysts’ understanding of Amazon’s quest for world domination.

Supply chain 47

Supply chain Supply Retail Supply Chain Logistics 47

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Amazon has set the benchmark for Last Mile Delivery. The Amazon Prime Now service promises delivery within 1 hour. Amazon Fresh is their grocery delivery option and with their Whole Foods acquisition they are obviously planning for rapid delivery. Amazon Go is their Retail store option.

Strategy 66

Strategy Purchasing Logistics Inventory 66

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 28, 2019

Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken! It’s never been easier for food companies to reach their customers. With all this opportunity comes no small amount of competition, and restaurants, grocers and other food providers must stay abreast of where the market is going. Subscribe Here!

supply chain software solutions 65

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Logistics 65

Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Jon: In 1990 I was leading a Booz Allen team launching a start-up division of world’s largest snack food company. The risk of broadening at the outset is the whole effort ends up being some sort of 2016 version of an Executive Information Dashboard from the 1980’s. Niels: Can you describe your first involvement in S&OP?

supply chain software solutions 100

supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Leadership 100

Procurement Tactics

JULY 11, 2022

Example 1 — CASE-STUDY: PRICE NEGOTIATION BETWEEN AMAZON AND WHOLE FOODS. Actual case: The case study is based on a real-life price negotiation between Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market. . Whole Foods Market has been declining in performance in the market for the last two years. Largest Ponzi Scheme.

Negotiation 130

Negotiation Procurement Bidding Ethics 130