Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. You would measure lead time in days or even weeks.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 15, 2019

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series. I first connected with Bronwen with the launch of Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

The level of digital connectivity across the entire End-to-End Supply Chain, from customers through to manufacturers, distributors, logistics companies, and suppliers of all kinds enables this forward leap to an Industry 4.0 Industry40 #Leadership #digitalsupplychain #technologytrends. All Rights Reserved.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

It aims to establish long-term partnerships based on mutually beneficial agreements, making the 3PL provider an integral part of the client’s supply chain. They can be businesses or individual consumers who expect their orders to be delivered in a timely manner and in good condition.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. Customers receive orders on-time without backlogs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! . Why have so few companies adopted a TMS (Transportation Management System) solution? There are tremendous benefits but there are obstacles, real or perceived, that get in the way. Many years ago I started a Supply Chain Services business as a new service within the company.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

In Supply Chain that means we want and need full end to end visibility and transparency. To provide that end to end visibility requires electronic connectivity of all nodes of the Supply Chain. Building your own TMS in this day and age is a waste of time and resource.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Cloud-based solutions are ideal for any size business because they can be scaled up as your business grows and are easier to set-up and manage. Advanced Analytics will support real-time decision making based on data captured across the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Yet it is managed by one or two people, with no support, and no visibility from upper management. Aside from the cost impact the service implications of a poor Freight management system are enormous. Supply chain visibility is also incredibly important these days.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Check out What Exactly Is Supply Chain Management? One of the main problems in a functionally organized company is that those functions over time can become isolated from each other. Organization lines and boxes on a piece of paper become actual boundaries and barriers to teamwork and productivity in real life.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 26, 2021

And even with the approval of vaccines the poor initial rollout suggests that it is going to be a long time yet before we can go back to some state of normal. Post Pandemic Stress Disorder (PPSD) in Supply Chain. On top of that are those who need to keep stores stocked and supply lines open of every shape and size.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Each of these experiences damages the customer relationship.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2020

Instead of waiting for others to realize that now is the time for Procurement professionals to make their value and contribution known. Now is the time for Procurement to SELL! As discussed in our article What is Procurement’s Place in the Value Chain? Now I would never advocate selling something that isn’t real.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Check out Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? Why have so few companies adopted a Transportation Management System (TMS) solution? There are tremendous benefits but there are obstacles, real or perceived, that get in the way. The service offering sold very well.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The Supply Chain can positively or negatively impact competitiveness, growth, profitability, cash flow, customer satisfaction, operating performance and return on investment. That makes Supply Chain a very important part of a company. But how do you know if your Supply Chain is performing well? Conclusion.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 23, 2019

Instead of waiting for others to realize that now is the time for Procurement professionals to make their value and contribution known. Now is the time for Procurement to SELL! As discussed in our article What is Procurement’s Place in the Value Chain? Now I would never advocate selling something that isn’t real.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Supplier collaboration has always been a function of maintaining a delicate balance between demand and supply. For the most part, the primary focus of the supplier relationship is ensuring the right materials are available at the right time and location. They may even take over the provisioning of an entire end-to-end solution.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Once admired just-in-time systems have faltered badly. As mentioned earlier the article I reference said that Supply Chain were not broken and it is just a planning issue that we are experiencing. To me, this belies a very myopic view of what Supply Chain actually entails. The Dangers of Denial.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

Direct the next best action within the constraints of time and cost. The time required just to collect, clean, transform and synchronize data for analysis remains the fundamental barrier to better detection, diagnosis and decisions in the value network. Offer thought leadership on the application of the 3-D Cycle in your business.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! In a recent interview I was asked to discuss my views on what was in store for Supply Chain in 2022, and beyond. It’s a good time to reflect on recent global events and what this should mean for the future.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Check out Control Towers – Is Yours Real or Just Smoke and Mirrors? The concept of the “control tower” is increasingly becoming widespread in Supply Chain Management, and Control Tower technologies are a popular topic right within the supply chain community.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 27, 2021

Just saying you want to have a resilient Supply Chain doesn’t accomplish anything. You need the vision, the leadership, the strategy, and the resources to implement this capability. According to mixmov.io , “Supply chain resilience is a supply chain’s ability to be prepared for unexpected risk events.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 17, 2022

Even before the pandemic occurred, it was standard practice in most companies to have a Supply Chain team that had to react in real time to unforeseen circumstances. I’ve lived through these nightmare scenarios many times, as a high-priced expediter. Everyone Running Around With Their Heads Cut Off.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we are introducing a new “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. Today I’m a board advisor and management consultant.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Better Supply-Demand planning, Quality management, transportation lead time reduction, distribution network optimization, cycle time reduction, better handling, more effective storage, real time order management, and reverse logistics improvement are all within the purvey of Supply Chain.

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