Traditional supply chain planning approaches push all products through a common engine to produce time-phased output. The demand stream is analyzed for error and bias, but in traditional processes, companies do not see the patterns. Pattern identification is key to drive successful supply strategies. This is a missed opportunity in traditional approaches.
Feasibility (noun): The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done. (Oxford Dictionary) In the 1990s supply chain planning was over-hyped. Then it was
Ten calls. They are all starting to sound the same. Here is the storyline: “We implemented SAP APO, and we now know its limitations. We
When I joined the world of software as a business analyst from manufacturing, I was naive. How so? I never fathomed the amount of money
This week I spent time in Silicon Valley talking to technology innovators. Disruption in supply chain planning is happening. My angst is that it is
Today I unpacked my bags. In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany,
Definition of a Mistake: An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong. Synonyms: Error, fault, blunder, oversight, miscalculation or a misunderstanding. Sales and Operations
These are the grim facts. Only 9% of companies feel that they manage supply chain talent better than their peers. The issues are growing. Job
“How can I move the ball down the field, if I don’t have the ball?” A Question from my Training Class this Week “How do
It was a sultry day in Philadelphia. Last week, it felt like August not May. I found myself counting the street signs to be sure that
