SCMDOJO
MAY 31, 2025
When it comes to storing and moving bulk materials, the first instinct is often to go for the sturdiest-looking optionrigid containers, bins, or drums. They look solid, stack neatly, and seem reliable. But looks can be deceiving when efficiency is on the line. Rigid containers take up the same amount of space whether theyre full or empty, plus theyre heavy, expensive, and often require custom storage solutions.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 31, 2025
With recent global events, there is a need for a shift from reactive problem-solving to a proactive, opportunity-seeking approach. This guide highlights the vulnerabilities of centralized supply chains, the risks of over-reliance on human resources and global sourcing, and the challenges arising from a lack of supply chain visibility.
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Procurement Insights
MAY 31, 2025
Strand Commonality: The Hidden Structure in Apparent Randomness Hansens strand commonality theory posits that seemingly unrelated data streams or strands possess interconnected attributes. By identifying and leveraging these hidden connections, organizations (and, by extension, complex systems) can achieve more optimal outcomeseven when surface-level processes look unrelated or random.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 31, 2025
In response to a chaotic, unpredictable range of on-again-off-again new tariffs, companies are realigning supply chains, investing in technology and developing risk mitigation strategies to navigate the uncertainty. By staying agile and informed, they can minimize financial exposure and maintain long-term supply chain resilience despite an unpredictable global trade picture.
Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management
In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.
Procurement Insights
MAY 31, 2025
The RAM 2025 4-Model Assessment Tool tackles the existence of Black Swan Events, critiquing my theory of “Strand Commonality.” MODEL 1 Using Jon Hansens Strand Commonality theory , which emphasizes identifying recurring interdependencies and patterns across seemingly unrelated procurement and geopolitical data strands , we can assess which of these “black swan” events could have shown early signal detection potentialthus becoming gray swans rather than total surprises.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 31, 2025
In the face of rising costs, volatile demand, geopolitical instability, and operational inefficiencies, one thing is clear: traditional tools just wont cut it anymore. This eBook explores the biggest challenges supply chains will face in 2025 and how companies can proactively respond using smarter, AI-powered software solutions.
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Supply Chain Brain
MAY 31, 2025
Integrated business planning (IBP) remains largely misunderstood. IBP is a holistic approach that brings together sales, marketing, finance, supply chain and IT to collaborate and make informed decisions.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 31, 2025
Ready to elevate your fleet's profitability? In this eBook, you'll gain exclusive insights and make informed decisions for evaluating your fleet's performance.
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