There is no doubt that the food industry is facing unprecedented challenges at all levels. Changes in consumer demands, product shortages and supplier base complexity forced to emerge stronger than ever before. In this context, black …
‘I believe that the COVID-19 crisis will be a game changer for supply chain. CEOs, boards, investors, everybody has understood that in general we have been slow to react, and that increased agility in the …
The disruptive global events of 2020 uncovered a titanic problem with the way businesses have always thought about inventory forecasting… It is way too rigid, reactive and nearsighted. The rug was pulled from under us …
Planners can be superheroes and real game changers within their organization. Why? Because integrated business planning is a supply chain component that can positively impact your entire end-to-end supply chain and help your company gain …
The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters worldwide and consumer preferences are shifting away from fast fashion to more sustainable options. Companies working within the industry need to change their practices and adapt new processes …
Companies would be wise to understand that bringing complexity into supply chains comes with a very real cost. Therefore, the reasons for introducing inflexibility should be compelling and real – even if the economic equation …
Shell has fluctuating demand levels for labour and materials at its oil platforms and refineries. Meeting those needs ‘just in time’ requires an effective, integrated approach to the management phases Plan, Source and Deliver, but …
We are in the midst of a transition from the industrial age to the digital age. The existing mindset and planning processes are therefore no longer adequate, according to Lora Cecere and Sean Culey in …
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How can we make our supply chains sustainable? That’s the question companies must answer over the next 15 years. “If we stick to our linear supply chains, we’ll create a world on the brink of …
COVID-19 has been a catalyst for supply chain digitalization at many businesses, and Medtronic is no exception. The company has recently accelerated its implementation of a digital twin, control tower and integrated business planning. Besides …
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