Global Supply Chain Challenges 2023 – Preparing For The Storm
There are major headwinds facing global supply chains heading into 2023. Are you ready and prepared for the storm?Here is a summary of the major threats that we need to … Read More
Category: SCM – Supply Chain Collaboration
Supply Shortages Continue during the Pandemic
Even after month 3 of the pandemic, we were still out of stock on Hand Sanitizers, Face Masks and Gloves because of supply shortages. This has engaged the American manufacturing … Read More
Empty Store Shelves – Supply Chain Risk Assessment During Turbulent Times
Demand Bull-whip With the advent of the Corona Virus in the USA, there is pandemonium in the economy besides the pandemic that is creating a lot of turbulence. The US … Read More
Product Life Cycle and Trend
Managing Product Life cycle in SCM can be an intricate challenge – this is a key factor for both Demand Management as well as Supply Chain Management. And one solid … Read More
The Impact of The Trade War On The Global Supply Chain – Are You Ready?
The US Trade Deficits have increased with China. The Chinese diligently supply us with inexpensive products and gadgets and earn USD as foreign currency which they invest back mostly in our Treasury Bonds.
Regardless, the Trade deficit is just 2% of the size of the US Economy – looks like a drop in the ocean.
Can We Combine The Role of Demand Planning And Supply Planning Into One Role?
The Planner! Sounds like a movie title – the movie we have not seen and Pixar has not thought of…. What is the major advantage of uniting the two roles … Read More
Supply Chain Transformation for Pharma
I facilitated an S&OP Discussion Panel for pharmaceutical and Biotech executives last week.
Cross-section of diverse experiences from small and large pharma companies. The report card when it comes to S&OP is not very good. We need to make great strides towards streamlining Sales and Operations Planning process in Pharma for both clinical supply chains as well as commercial supply chains.
Role of Sales Planning in Supply Chain Transformation
Developing a process and system to do event modeling for promotional programs is the holy grail that will spark of the interest of the Sales groups in fully integrating with the S&OP process. In summary, Sales Planning functions are critical for better Sales Management as well as for an effective S&OP process.
How Successful Is Your Supply Chain?
Key factors for a successful supply chain – Product Assortment Visibility to Customer Wants and Needs Ability to successfully modify customer demand Inventory Management Supplier Relationship Management Product Assortment defines … Read More
Target Supply Chain Initiatives – Managing Suppliers
Introduction: In the past few years Target has expanded its business into selling fresh produce, meat and other perishable food items. With being ‘out of stock’ being the main pain … Read More