11 Characteristics of Supply Chain Excellence
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
The term “excellence” refers to the quality of being extremely good at something.
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Seeking progressive companies willing to embrace a better way; apathetic laggards need not inquire.
ivalua
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Sometimes, my frustration with the corporate world gets the best of me and I feel compelled to write about it. Like when some of our prospective customers clearly see a better way, but elect to do nothing, despite months of investigation and a compelling business case for investment. I just cannot relate to any corporate environment that motivates people to accept the mediocrity of the status quo over the advantages of better performance.
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S&OP & behaviours: we got a long way to go
Supply Chain Trend
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
It is Saturday morning 8.18 am here in Melbourne and I read that River Logic just put me in their top 10 must read Supply Chain blogs for 2016. Of course I’m very pleased and honoured with this. River Logic correctly calls out that ‘my twist’ is a focus on mindset and behaviours in combination with strategy execution and S&OP. I also just realized we still got a long way to go in this area.
A Great TMS Improves Order-to-Cash Lifecycle
Supply Chain Collaborator
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Order-to-Cash (OTC or O2C) describes the set of business processes to transpire between when a customer order is placed and when payment for the delivered order is ultimately received and recorded in the ledger. With lean supply chain/inventory strategies and just-in-time fulfillment at the forefront of contemporary business practices, it has never been more critical to shorten the gap between purchase order and settlement.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Future of Transportation: Samsung’s “Invisible” Safety Truck
The Network Effect
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
In part 1 of Future of Transportation , we looked at the exciting concept of The Hyperloop. There are some exciting experiments going on with far less exotic technology, technology that has been around for a while and that you probably have in your home right now, but that is being used in creative ways to solve longstanding problems. Samsung’s “invisible” Safety Truck is a perfect example.
7 Customer Service Books Service Leaders and CEOs Read
Supply Chain Opz
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
What is the best customer service book out there? We will show you best customer service book that CEOs from service & non service businesses want you to read. Why customer service is more important now? When we talk about customer service, people will usually think about hotel and tourism business or banking business where products are less physical or tangible.
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Sharing is Caring – and also the Future of Logistics
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 29, 2016
Monday Feb. 25, 2019, 6:42 am – the alarm is going off. Much too early considering I planned on waking up at 7:00 am.
How to Coach in Support of World Class S&OP #1
Supply Chain Trend
FEBRUARY 21, 2016
An S&OP implementation requires many changes, not the least behavioural change. However, there are different behavioural change requirements during S&OP maturity stages. In four posts, four coaching phases will be explained to support leaders with behavioural change in different S&OP maturity phases. These are; Coach to change, coach to sustain , coach for excellence and coach for vision & culture.
How to Build more Positivity in Your Day: #2
Supply Chain Trend
FEBRUARY 29, 2016
Ever get caught in negative thoughts? That’s ok, we all do. This is the second post where we explain why positivity matters and give you some tips on how to develop more positivity in your day. When our ancestors were roaming the fields to hunt for food, they had to constantly scan their environment and be prepared for danger at any given moment. They survived by expecting the worse at any point in time and be prepared to fight to survive.
UltraShipTMS Inbound Logistics Solution Selected by The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
Supply Chain Collaborator
FEBRUARY 15, 2016
NJ-Based Logistics IT Solution Provider Continues Growing its Profile among Retailers. February 17, 2016 – Fair Lawn, NJ – UltraShipTMS announces the latest addition to its growing roster of valued client companies –The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., a regional department store. The Milwaukee, WI and York, PA based retailer operates 268 department stores across 26 states and has a robust online/ecommerce site.
Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Upgrade to Driver Payroll Solution Cements UltraShipTMS’s Lead
Supply Chain Collaborator
FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Improvements to Private Fleet Management Module Boosts Ultra’s Advantage over Competing TMS Solutions’ Recent Forays into Functionality for Shippers Using Common Carriers and Private Fleets. February 10, 2016 – Fair Lawn, NJ – UltraShipTMS announces the release of a significant upgrade to the truck driver payroll portion of its renowned transportation management system platform.
Amazon and Google Forcing Retailers to Adapt or Perish
Supply Chain Collaborator
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
It’s not news that the traditional retail industry is in the throes of existential change as they seek to adapt to the rise of online commerce and the omni-channel strategies they’re employing in attempts to retain market share. Here’s some reporting on two recent articles about the major plays being made by titans Amazon and Google and some analysis on what these seismic events portend for the traditional retailer.
The Financial Impact of Master Data Management
The Network Effect
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
Image Credit: Flickr user Discos Konfort. Today I wanted to summarize the various topics we’ve explored regarding the connection between master data management and your company’s financial health. Remember that your master data is a subset of all the data used across your applications. Focus on the master data which can be used to drive differentiated business outcomes and related business process improvements across your supply network.
Retailers’ Advantage Over Amazon
The Network Effect
FEBRUARY 27, 2016
Robert J. Bowman at Supply Chain Brain has an interesting article on how retailers can take on Amazon, by using the one thing they have in their favor that Amazon lacks. —-. The outsourcing of logistics is supposed to save businesses big money. They pay only for the services they need; they turn over complex operations to a pro, and they get expensive assets off their books.
The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
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Total Disruption: On the Horizon (Part 1)
The Network Effect
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
Disrupt – shatter, separate forcibly, interrupt flow or continuity. ( Concise Oxford English Dictionary , 7 th edition, 1982, Oxford University Press.). Major disruption is on the horizon. We’ve seen major technology shifts many times before, but this time it’s different. What we are about to witness is a two-fold disruption, a seismic shift and an aftershock.
Total Disruption: The Cloud is Not Enough
The Network Effect
FEBRUARY 21, 2016
In part 1 , we looked at the problem traditional technology faces in today’s globally, connected environment. This week we take a look at some of the solutions that have arisen in response to the challenge. A number of solutions have evolved to meet these new challenges, but essentially they boil down to three different types. Hosted Applications – Many vendors have moved their applications into the cloud.
Philosophy
The Network Effect
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
Tony Dungy is a legendary NFL football coach and one of the most respected figures in professional sports. Dungy has a coaching philosophy that produced some great teams, a Super Bowl win and a key to the front door of the Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Dungy however, had waited and labored hard to get his first big coaching break. For 17 years he paid his dues as an assistant coach – first at the University of Minnesota, then with the Steelers, followed by the Kansas City Chiefs, and
The Importance of Network Design to Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Company Supply Chains
The Network Effect
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
A customer shops the refrigerated section of a supermarket. Her satisfaction depends on the efficiency of the supply network. It is important to recognize that a Consumer Packed Goods (CPG) company’s network determines its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. Designing an optimal supply chain network means the network must be able to meet the long‐term strategic objectives of the company.
Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
The Importance of Network Design to Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Company Supply Chains
The Network Effect
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
A customer shops the refrigerated section of a supermarket. Her satisfaction depends on the efficiency of the supply network. It is important to recognize that a Consumer Packed Goods (CPG) company’s network determines its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. Designing an optimal supply chain network means the network must be able to meet the long‐term strategic objectives of the company.
10 Managerial Accounting Books Top MBA Programs Use
Supply Chain Opz
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Are you searching for a managerial accounting book to slash the rising costs? We will show you 10 managerial accounting books actually used in top MBA programs. Background Managerial accounting or management accounting has been the unsung hero for both accounting managers and non-accounting managers alike. Unlike financial accounting which focuses on reporting of financial data to outsiders, managerial accounting helps company to understand its cost structure of particular product, process or de
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