Procurement Bulletin

APRIL 2, 2023

Alibaba’s Logistics Arm Goes Public Cainiao Network Technology, Alibaba’s logistics arm, is getting ready to go public in Hong Kong. Retail Supply Chains Has AI-Written All Over It Apparently AI can do more than just write articles, take tests and create fake images of religious leaders.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

However, orchestrating the value network where goods, information and currency pulse between facilities and organizations, following the path of least resistance, may prove to be even more complex than driving a vehicle. Before you can have an autonomous supply chain, you need to accelerate what I call the Detect, Diagnose, Decide Cycle.

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The Network Effect

MARCH 4, 2015

Today, Retail Supply Chain Planners are alcoholics of a different ilk. It seems like since the beginning of civilization, retail supply chain planners have been focused on ordering product. The post Alcohol and Addicts: Do retail supply chain planners need a 12 step program?

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. In this post, Part 3 , I’ll explore the some of the challenges and industry imperatives, drawing on some examples from retail (thought I’d pick one of the more challenging industries).

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. In this post, Part 3 , I’ll explore the some of the challenges and industry imperatives, drawing on some examples from retail (thought I’d pick one of the more challenging industries).

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Supply Chain Action Blog

MARCH 21, 2019

The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. You may have heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain. Photo licensed through iStockphoto. Detect, Diagnose, Direct.

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The Network Effect

JULY 1, 2015

Note: This is the next installment in an ongoing series that explores shelf-connected supply networks. If you’re impatient, I suggest you download the new white paper: Is your supply network really shelf-connected? The post Replenishment in a Shelf-Connected Supply Network appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 26, 2020

Maintaining a flexible, efficient, and reliable retail supply chain has never been more difficult. Inventories are increasingly varied and complex -- a byproduct of retailers struggling to appease as many customers as possible.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Yet today’s advanced capabilities around Demand Driven Value Networks (DDVN) have dramatically changed the game. In DDVN, the planning extends to multi-party, multi-echelon—across the entire supply network. appeared first on The Network Effect. What is a DDVN? So are you truly shelf-connected? Inventory.

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The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

In part one , part two , and part three I explained how the terms “shelf-connected” and “demand-driven” have been in use for years within the supply chain community, but only recently has demand-driven value network technology emerged and matured enough to truly be a game-changer. And that completes the checklist!

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The Network Effect

JULY 2, 2014

You know that the retail supply chain should only have one forecast – consumer demand. The seismic shift is that early retail and manufacturer pioneers have come to the startling conclusion that they are really working as one. For example, many collaborative tools depict two independent forecasts on the same screen.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 30, 2014

In part one and part two I explained how the terms “shelf-connected” and “demand-driven” have been in use for years within the supply chain community, but only recently has demand-driven value network technology emerged and matured enough to truly be a game-changer. Here is part three of the checklist with explanations.

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The Network Effect

JULY 18, 2014

When you think about it, the same thing happens on a daily basis throughout the extended retail supply chain. But by trying to solve such a problem in aggregate, you are left with a very poor translation of demand throughout the extended supply chain, achieved at a very high cost.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

During my postgraduate studies, I specialized in maritime studies before beginning my career in fashion retail supply chain. As part of a graduate program at one of the major fashion and lifestyle retail brands in South Africa, I started as a supply chain trainee in 2013.

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The Network Effect

JULY 1, 2015

I can still remember how excited and proud I was when I presented my Mom an autographed copy of our book, “Flowcasting the Retail Supply Chain For those of you who don’t know Betty Doherty, she’s a word wizard – loves to read and even dabbles with writing her own poetry. I knew then, that Mom would read the book.

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The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The post 4 Ways Supply Chain Disruptions Will Impact the Holiday Season appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 8, 2021

While a lot of retail business is still done in brick and mortar establishments, with face-to-face transactions, the threats of cyber attacks for retail businesses are still very high as mobile devices and connected networks play an increasingly larger role in this sector. Examples of Cyber security Threats for Retail.

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The Network Effect

MARCH 11, 2016

The growth of eCommerce, the evolution of consumer expectations, and the globalization of eCommerce have resulted in many changes in the requirements of retail supply chains. These changes in requirements demand that retail supply chains handle more volume, quicker, and around the world.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

But, before we turn out the lights and lock the door to a fully automated, self-aware, supply chain “Ava Ex Machina” , let’s take a moment and put this idea into some perspective. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain. The Driverless Car Analogy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Further store set up, whether that be physical store merchandising or online store creation, customer experience management (from marketing through to order management and returns management) is also a part of the retail Supply Chain. ventilators), and finally vaccines are all a part of the healthcare Supply Chain network.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 8, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Complexity in the Retail Supply Chain! Supply chain management involves the conduct of the movement of goods and services. 7 Ways POS Data Enhances Supply Chain Management. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Get Our EBOOK HERE.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 26, 2021

Distribution Network. Find customers or distributors networks that will sell the foodstuffs. You can generate channel partnerships with local organisations or internally create distribution structures that can sustain the networks. Link these channels with reliable logistics networks.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

It shouldn’t be so surprising that the company is seeking to put one of the final puzzle pieces in place towards a completely vertically-integrated retail Supply Chain by buying brick and mortar stores – while also buying a major staging ground to improve its last-mile logistics, which is often said to be the “holy grail of eCommerce.”.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain. Photo licensed through iStockphoto. The Driverless Car Analogy.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain. Photo licensed through iStockphoto. The Driverless Car Analogy.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 28, 2018

Dave Allen, a supply chain thought leader with a history of transforming supply chains at major consumer goods companies, share. The post How Digitalization Holds the Key to Retail and Consumer Goods Success appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Just as world markets seemed to be emerging from a perfect storm consisting of COVID-19, collapsing logistics networks, a sudden demand surge, production shortages and surging prices, the Russian invasion of Ukraine plunged global markets into a darker storm.

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The Network Effect

JUNE 4, 2014

The post Neat Little Bows—There’s a better way to manage your promotions appeared first on The Network Effect. Retail Supply Chain Planning consumer-driven demand-driven forecasting retail' No more complexity in the execution systems to separate stock. No more neat little bows.

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Solvoyo

MARCH 29, 2020

The leaders must have capabilities to optimize their production&distribution networks for macro adjustments by evaluating many what-if scenarios on that network. When this crisis is over, more companies will have to design a resilient and robust supply chain. Please use this link to set up a time.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

2) Customize Logistics Network. When you segment a customer based on the service needs, you may have to tailor the different logistics networks to serve different segment. For example, if you were a contract manufacturer in China, you might already have different logistics networks for different customers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2021

Automation is just one of the many Amazon Supply Chain strategies. Even before that, Amazon is known for fast delivery due to its vast warehouse and distribution network. Since Amazon’s distribution network is leveraged, products now arrive faster compared to products delivered by the sellers themselves. Fast Delivery.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 7, 2017

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

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

How one of the largest retailers in Africa is using innovative technology to improve customer service while lowering supply chain. The post How a Leading Retailer is Using a Control Tower to Manage their Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 13, 2022

While this trend has been around for some time now, its uptake in 2022 and beyond is likely to rise with the rollout of the 5G network. Internet of things (IoT) is an interconnection of physical devices that monitor and transfer data through the internet.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A smart POS will be networked and provide authentic analytics to view sales figures and statistics from any location at any point instead of forcing you to move information from one system to another. Emails, social networks, SMS, and other avenues could be some of them. You have a plethora of these options with POS software.

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Solvoyo

MARCH 29, 2020

The leaders must have capabilities to optimize their production&distribution networks for macro adjustments by evaluating many what-if scenarios on that network. If you are a supply chain leader at a CPG company, I am happy to provide a free consultation session to discuss your specific challenges.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 23, 2021

It’s always a good idea to install cybersecurity software on your machines and network, but you should make sure it offers reliability features as well. Invest in Reliable Internet Security Software. It’s also important to make sure that you have backups as well.

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