Emerging Technologies for Supply Chain
Emerging technologies in supply chain from e-commerce to robotics are more important now than ever.
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) – Success Depends on People
Human relationships and understanding play a vital role in the success of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) systems.
VMI – Supply Chain Collaboration on Steroids
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) revolutionizes supply chain collaboration, optimizing inventory management and partner relations.
VMI – What are the Benefits?
What are the strategic and tactical benefits of VMI for enhancing supply chain collaboration, increasing revenue, and improving service levels?
VMI – Success Directly Correlates to People
VMI success is deeply connected to the human factors, emphasizing the value of understanding, relationships, and clear communication.
VMI – Do You Need Software?
Is software necessary for effective VMI implementation? Consider factors like scale, integration needs, and technical capabilities.
Collaborative Planning
Collaboration during the planning process is instrumental in creating an effective end-to-end supply chain where everyone gets what they need when they need it. My most successful clients consider collaborative planning a no-brainer. In its simplest form, collaborative planning is partnering with your customers, suppliers and other supply [...]
Is Your Supply Chain Ready for Growth?
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) offers companies a chance to partner with customers to better manage inventory and costs. Once the partnership proves fruitful, expanded business opportunities occur. I recently participated as a panelist with Michael DeCata, CEO of Lawson Products, for Industrial Distribution magazine's VMI (vendor managed inventory) webinar. [...]
Customer Collaboration on Orders = RESULTS
Working in partnership with your customers delivers winning results on both ends. Customer collaboration has become cornerstone to success in today’s supply chain driven world. We are all part of a supply chain, and so we must look for ways to thrive within our supply chains. Undoubtedly, those who [...]
The 4Ps to Collaborative Customer Program Success
When connecting people and process, think about using customer collaborative programs to link strategy with execution. Collaborative customer programs are becoming increasingly popular in today’s new normal business environment. Customers such as Cardinal Healthcare, Boeing, and the like are searching for ways to partner closely with suppliers in a [...]