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Inventory Leadership Real-time Visibility 
SCMDOJO
MAY 7, 2024
Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. The powerful concept of Supply Chain Visibility lies at the core of resilience. Supply Chain Visibility refers to tracking and monitoring the movement of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain.
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 28, 2024
Inventory management was rudimentary, often relying on manual processes and paper-based systems. This approach limited visibility and control over stock, leading to inefficiencies and potential stockouts. This focus on efficiency led to faster order fulfillment and improved inventory control.
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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now
Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
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. Customers face significant frustrations that erode brand trust and sales without supply chain visibility.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 30, 2023
3 steps to building healthcare supply chain resiliency Step 1: Improve visibility and proactivity Hospital systems work with multiple fragmented teams, technologies and processes to manage daily operations, leading to a pervasive lack of data visibility. Doing so streamlines purchasing power and optimizes inventory management.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 14, 2024
Actionable Skills for Real-World Impact: Go beyond theory and gain the practical skills you need to make a tangible difference. Inventory Management: Learn best practices for optimizing inventory levels to minimize costs, improve efficiency, and ensure product availability with this supply chain training track.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 27, 2021
You need the vision, the leadership, the strategy, and the resources to implement this capability. Stuff happens, and it happens all the time. Think about how many times you’ve been asked to review a Disaster Recovery plan. On top of that building a resilient Supply Chain does recover real investment. Source: www2.deloitte.com.
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 16, 2023
The company has implemented sophisticated barcode scanning and point-of-sale systems to collect real-time data from its stores. By employing these technologies, Walmart gains valuable insights into customer buying behavior, sales trends, and inventory levels.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 16, 2021
I/T was going to be at the epicentre of the strategic and operational leadership of the company. When the end consumer used a coffee pod the specifics of that actual, real time consumption would be tracked electronically. Real time visibility of the entire Supply Chain could be available to anyone anywhere at any time.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 17, 2025
Having started his career in 2002 by “dialing for dollars” at a small brokerage, Josh possesses a comprehensive understanding of the logistics industry from grassroots to senior leadership. Using a holistic approach, he combines technology, supply chain expertise, and leadership skills to ensure sustained growth and profitability.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
It’s a good time to reflect on recent global events and what this should mean for the future. Despite the cataclysmic disruption caused by the pandemic, inertia will prevent real and sustainable progress from being made. And having the courage to implement these changes will be the real test of leadership.
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Procurement Express
DECEMBER 31, 2024
It integrates with cost accounting systems to track spending, ensures smoother workflows for accounts payable and accounts receivable, and provides real-time visibility into purchasing activities. By providing real-time insights, it helps businesses identify unnecessary spending and make informed decisions to optimize budgets.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 4, 2023
When it comes to managing a supply chain, having access to real-time data can be a game-changer. This means tracking everything from customer relations to inventory management, financial investments, transportation and delivery processes, and workflow processes.
Procurement Express
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The right financial reporting software gives you real-time visibility into where money is going, automates tedious finance tasks, and helps you make smarter decisions faster. It automates reporting processes, reduces manual errors, and provides real-time insights into a companys financial health. Custom dashboards.
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. The result is that they continue to spend all their time fighting fires.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 3, 2021
The Coronavirus pandemic created a dramatic and highly visible disruption in that paradigm. When the pandemic winds down there is a very real danger that people will go back to doing, and viewing, things the way they were before the pandemic. Short sighted corporate leadership. Risk management is real. Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 30, 2020
World Class Inventory Turnover Breakthrough Elements! “If we are truly a Supply Chain Services Company, then why is our Inventory Turnover only at 7?”, We needed to be dramatically better at managing Inventory to convince ourselves, and our customers, that we were a trusted and leading Supply Chain Services partner.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 30, 2023
. Automotive supply chain facts Up to 50 percent of unscheduled downtime is due to a lack of spare parts or stockouts ( The Importance of Inventory Optimization in MRO, July 2015 , Aberdeen Group) Generally, 99% of [semiconductor] manufacturing foundries have no visibility where the part is going. Why is this happening?
SCMDOJO
JUNE 14, 2023
A 3PL offers a comprehensive range of services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and value-added solutions such as inventory management, packaging, and assembly. For example, it can be used for inventory management, order fulfillment, and product tracking tasks.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JULY 24, 2022
Their flexible, customized supply chain solutions, based on best practices and expertise, work seamlessly with internal client operations to ensure time-definite delivery wherever and whenever necessary. Visibility for the sake of visibility is just another pile of data. This is why they buy supply chain as a service.”.
SCMDOJO
JULY 24, 2023
It involves outsourcing logistics activities, such as warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to a dedicated logistics service provider. They can be trucking companies, airlines, shipping lines, or rail operators, depending on the mode of transportation chosen for the specific shipment.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Check out Control Towers – Is Yours Real or Just Smoke and Mirrors? Every research firm and vendor has their own definition, but all share the common theme of visibility. A traditional control tower provides visibility to immediate trading partners only. So, control towers are an attempt to combat it with visibility.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 26, 2020
As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. Our interactions spanned the full range of Customer-Supply Chain activities: materials costing, planning, materials availability, inventory, delivery performance, and logistics.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
DECEMBER 4, 2023
His ability to consistently achieve high levels in both organizational and individual goals, regardless of the setting, is a testament to his adaptive and dynamic leadership style. Not having that visibility is a real challenge for organizations… getting the parts they need at the right time… and the ongoing labor issues.”
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! As I settled into the job and started learning, and studying, the various Supply Chain metrics I was surprised when I looked at the Inventory Turnover performance of the company. True leadership in this areas would require double digit turns.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 10, 2018
Many projects often fade away over time and fall well short of their original goals. People face many very real challenges in leading these projects. As we have discussed in other blog posts we have tackled Inventory Turnover several times, amongst many other challenges. Time is often not on your side.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Check out The Change Leadership Process … And Guide! Have you ever tried to make large improvements for some aspect of your business only to find that after a period of time you feel like you are pushing on a balloon? Subscribe Here! Email Address. Cultural Behaviours. This is critical in an Attack On All Fronts approach.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Check out World Class Inventory Turnover Breakthrough Elements! “If we are truly a Supply Chain Services Company, then why is our Inventory Turnover only at 7?”, In that meeting I set the target … we needed to reach double digit Inventory turns within the next year. days of Inventory in the company.
43 Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Most supply chain leaders recognize that it’s an incredibly exciting time to be working in the field. Today’s supply chain really touches every aspect of running a business—from strategic planning , to logistics and inventory , to sales and store operations. You would measure lead time in days or even weeks. Mike Mortson.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
If you haven’t been thinking about these questions, the time to start is now. Inventory positioning: Visibility across your entire network allows you to optimize the fulfillment of each order. Business are facing pressure to increase supply chain sustainability, and the bottom-line benefits are real.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 29, 2023
Integrated planning incorporates supply chain planning, demand planning, and demand forecasts so the company can quickly assess the impact on inventory levels, supply chain logistics, production plans, and customer service capacity. Leadership commitment, led by CFO, is crucial for successful implementation.
Supply Chain Collaborator
FEBRUARY 15, 2016
The challenges of managing the inbound logistics of thousands of products from hundreds of suppliers prompted Bon-Ton’s supply chain leadership to seek and engage a comprehensive, inbound transportation management system (TMS) solution. Online vendor portals will allow greater collaboration and visibility for Bon-Ton’s suppliers.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
As such we are introducing a new “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. My start in supply chain was a bit unknowing at the time. In order to be one of their vendors IBM wouldn’t accept the commercial terms of the times. They challenged us to be much better than we were.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Here lies the challenge and opportunity: ensuring accurate inventory information in real-time and equipping frontline teams with the right tools is the ticket to transformative change. IBM’s study suggests, “AI can aid in stocking a more diverse array of relevant products by analyzing local customer preferences.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series. Our interactions spanned the full range of Customer-Supply Chain activities: materials costing, planning, materials availability, inventory, delivery performance, and logistics. I first met Sandra while at Celestica.
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Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
With quantitative and qualitative KPIs, you get a bird’s eye view to understand supplier performance and make more informed decisions. Real-Time Insights for Risk Management Managing supplier risks involves identifying, evaluating, and reducing constraints created by suppliers, and their suppliers as well.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 13, 2024
The company always puts the customer first, which it achieves by delivering the right experiences and content to the right customers at the right time. Executive visibility is key for T-Mobile To ensure the best customer experience, T-Mobile’s C-suite participates in all overarching marketing strategy and marketing campaign decisions.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. Our interactions spanned the full range of Customer-Supply Chain activities: materials costing, planning, materials availability, inventory, delivery performance, and logistics.
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SCMDOJO
MAY 2, 2024
Reduce Costs: By effectively managing disruptions and minimizing their impact, organizations can avoid costly downtime, production delays, and inventory shortages. In addition, Vera brings extensive expertise to the role of a consultant/coach/mentor in procurement & supply chain, women leadership, negotiations, and soft skills.
SCMDOJO
MAY 2, 2024
Reduce Costs: By effectively managing disruptions and minimizing their impact, organizations can avoid costly downtime, production delays, and inventory shortages. In addition, Vera brings extensive expertise to the role of a consultant/coach/mentor in procurement & supply chain, women leadership, negotiations, and soft skills.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Automation through digital technology isn’t really just about lowering labour costs, it’s about creating huge opportunities for companies to dive deep into data and create end-to-end visibility into their own supply chains.
Una
JUNE 5, 2024
Key elements include diversified sourcing, real-time visibility, strategic inventory management, and the ability to quickly respond to disruptions. Secure the necessary resources from leadership to effectively manage these high-impact risks. Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility?
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
They almost always happen within the standard lead time of the components you need. It could be bad forecasting, poor order management tracking, failure to deal with supplier issues, inaccurate parameters, or lack of supply chain visibility. And this was well within the order lead time of the parts that we needed.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
They must oversee inbound and outbound inventory, manage warehouse space , consider order processing, handle employee complaints, report to stakeholders, supervise new system implementation and address the looming skills gap. Remember to include a focus on soft skills, like communications, teamwork, and leadership skills.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Delivery performance, quality, operating costs, profitability, inventory turnover, cash flow, and return on investment all varied widely from facility to facility, within regions and across regions. It was time to start an investigation! Every facility had customized those processes over time to suit whatever their specific needs were.
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