Supply Chain is not Only About the Money
Commonly, effective supply chains are defined as having the right product, at the right time, at the right place, in the right quantities, and of the right quality. Doubtlessly,...
A Union Between Advanced Analytics and Supply Chain Planning
You probably agree with me on the fact that today’s Supply Chains can’t be but highly connected and automated, because you need to rely on relevant data to make...
The Green Supply Chain – A win-win Situation
There is no secret, our Planet is currently facing lots of environmental concerns: global warming, air pollution, water pollution, waste invasion, ozone layer depletion, climate change, etc. These issues...
Sustainable Hardwood use in Namibia – A 200-Year Plan
“A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they know they shall never sit” - origin unknown and disputed
Literally...
Collaboration in a Multi-Enterprise Environment
Today I will be discussing multi-enterprise supply chains. Specifically, collaboration and communication methods used to facilitate coordination across multiple legal entities.
Modern supply chains have successfully...
Is Your Supply Chain Customer-Centric?
Successful salespeople tend to sign contracts without worrying about the logistical aspects affected by the conditions of the contract, which is a thorn in the foot for logistics who...
The Evolution of Supply Chain is Becoming Patient-Centric
The face of
life sciences has undergone a change. More and more organizations are aligning their
strategies and business models towards providing the best possible end-to-end experience
for the patient and their...
Why Planning?
Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Every company spends an enormous amount of energy to plan. How many meetings and revisions...
Demand Planning – We Must Grow our own Garden
In my backyard I have a garden where I grow fruits and vegetables. I am enjoying seeing the fruits of my labor such as frail buds of a tender...
The Evolution of the Demand Planner Role
The role of the demand planner has evolved during the past years, and so are the tools available to support their ability to forecast future sales and customer demand...