Dave Allen, a supply chain thought leader with a history of transforming supply chains at major consumer goods companies, share
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Video: How to Digitize the Retail Supply Chain
Retailers today are in a poor position to compete against a vertically integrated and fully digitized online giants like Amazon.
Why You Need to Refocus Your Supply Chain on the Real “Boss” of Business
If you look at the top performing companies, one thing stands out, their undying commitment to providing excellent customer service.
Digitization, Disruption, ERP and Network Platforms: a Q&A with Greg Brady
Greg Brady, CEO of One Network, on one of the major problems affecting most supply chains today SandHill Q &
Replenishment: The Store Specific Replenishment Advantage
In our first article on replenishment, Replenishment: The Real Time Advantage, we explored the significant advantages of shorter replenishment lead
The Future of Omnichannel Retail Supply Chain
Jim Tompkins, CEO, Tompkins International, discusses the importance of a consumer-driven supply chain in terms of the biggest threats and
CPFR or Demand-Driven replenishment for your supply chain? Choose wisely….
Prior to today’s advanced capabilities around Demand Driven Value Networks, the prevailing strategy was to implement Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and
Take this test to find out how demand-driven your organization is….
Note, this is the final post of an ongoing series. In part one , part two, and part three I explained how the
Check the box if you’re demand-driven…..
Note, this is part three of an ongoing series. In part one and part two I explained how the terms “shelf-connected” and “demand-driven”
Your shelf-connected checklist: How Demand-Driven are you?
The terms “shelf-connected” and “demand-driven” have been in use for years within the supply chain community. The prevailing strategy that
A B2B Question from the Floor (that Almost Knocked Me to the Floor)
I was speaking at a large conference about the major impacts of globalization, technology, and supply chain on commerce. At
Why overcoming stale data is key to achieving a great supply chain
If we feel that today we have achieved a level of goodness across our supply network planning and operations, how
A shift in philosophy: basketball and your demand forecast
In January 1971, Fordham University Rams played an NCAA basketball game against the then mighty University of Massachusetts Redmen team.
Who Are Today’s ‘Titans’ and ‘Industry Leaders’ in Omnichannel? (Part 1)
In today’s omnichannel world, there are four types of supply chains. You can either be a titan, industry leader, player,
Neat Little Bows—There’s a better way to manage your promotions
For decades, retailers have been managing two supply chains: one for when a product is selling at regular price and one for when a
Q&A: Demand-Driven Supply Chains
Q&A with Gene Tyndall, Global Supply Chain Strategy Expert Q: How do you define demand-driven supply chains in today’s e-commerce landscape?
Delivery by drone? What a consumer-driven world means for the Asia-Pacific region….
Last night on “60 Minutes”, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos revealed that the online retailer has plans to use pilotless flying