All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 13, 2017

When I write about supply chains, I think readers naturally envision product and/or material supply chains.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 19, 2017

S&OP has the potential to transform an organisation. S&OP can do more than create a rolling forecast, contribute to improved strategy execution and company performance. By driving and nurturing effective values and behaviours through the S&OP cycle, it can influence company culture and employee engagement, well-being and performance. Once S&OP is influencing company culture for the better and achieves these type of employee benefits, I consider S&OP transformational.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 15, 2017

Concerns about food safety and, perhaps more critically, sustainable food production are behind the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) currently being implemented in the United States. As usual, we must look to technology which is crucial to helping solve this kind of complicated and complex challenge. How do supply chain technologies help achieve both safety and sustainability in our food supply?

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SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

AUGUST 30, 2017

The 2018 SPLC Summit will bring together over 400 purchasing and sustainability professionals, suppliers, and NGO experts from diverse sectors and regions in order to share, simplify, and spread the best sustainable purchasing practices across the whole economy. We’re pleased to have Minneapolis-based Ecolab as the 2018 Summit’s Presenting Sponsor.

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Advertiser: GEP

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 11, 2017

Retailers today are in a poor position to compete against a vertically integrated and fully digitized online giants like Amazon. The post Video: How to Digitize the Retail Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 2, 2017

One of the principle aims of supply chain management is managing uncertainty. And no function is more at the forefront of that endeavor than demand forecasting. The challenge of effective supply chain management is to deliver on ever-increasing customer demands for excellent service while simultaneously managing costs. Agility and responsiveness, aligned with cost effectiveness, is the aim.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 11, 2017

In InboundLogistics.com, Bernard Goor discusses the disruption about to hit grocery retailers, and how they can hold their market share. The post Why Grocery Retailers Need to Embrace Digitization Now appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 7, 2017

Restaurants have been under increasing pressure to meeting changing consumer demand, lower costs, and minimize waste. Consumer-driven, digital business networks. The post Video: Digital Transformation for Restaurants appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 25, 2017

With the rapid advancement in Artificial Intelligence (AI), there has been a huge interest in how it can help run. The post 8 AI Mistakes Almost Everybody is Making… appeared first on The Network Effect.

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SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

AUGUST 24, 2017

This summer, SPLC is running a Thought Leadership Interview Series in order to recognize and learn from some of the individuals involved in our work. Today we’re pleased to share our interview with Bill Hall; Head of Sustainability for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. In this role, Hall is responsible for developing and implementing FCA’s corporate sustainability vision and direction, encompassing the three aspects of economic success, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 23, 2017

With the news that Whole Foods stockholders have okayed the Amazon deal, the pressure on Grocers ratchets up as they. The post What Grocers Are Doing to Attract Shoppers? appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 11, 2017

It’s common knowledge that retail is under tremendous pressure from ecommerce and changing consumer buying habits. But how bad is. The post Fixing the Retail Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 6, 2017

We rank top lean manufacturing books based on lean tools, popularity, industry awards and endorsements from business leaders to find best lean books to read. Background Lean thinking concept has been adopted by companies of all sizes in virtually all industries. Because it focuses on improving quality, how information and materials flow and it provides principles to create value and a roadmap for organizational transformation.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 18, 2017

Bank of America Merrill Lynch strategists Michael Hartnett and Jared Woodward are sounding an alarm for US equities markets. They’re saying the markets are girding for a fall, coining the amusing phrase, “Humpty Dumpty Watch” referring to the expectation among investors of an imminent “great fall” in the markets. In times of economic peril, it is exceptionally important for businesses to have a plan to adapt to swift and dramatic changes in supply and demand.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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