Howdy y’all! It seems I’ve taken another long break from putting thoughts into words in this space. Unfortunately I don’t have a litany of events and whimsical anecdotes to account for my absence like I did last summer. This time around I have just been immersed in exciting mathematical challenges helping companies better their supply …
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The choice of supply chain software is an important one, primarily because of its ability to significantly improve a company’s processes, reduce waste and improve profitability. Supply chain leaders may not be fully aware of how much the right software can contribute to the vitality of a company, but he or she certainly knows that …
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As a part of the Customer Success Team at Solvoyo, I recently unexpectedly found myself in Orlando FL for the annual Retail Industry Leaders’ Association (RILA) conference. For a recently employed graduate in Turkey, it was quite a dream come true to go to the US and attend an international conference. Packed with a little bit …
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The RILA team did it again! Bringing together the greatest minds and strongest leaders in a complex and diverse discipline such as Supply Chain is a grand feat indeed. I’m most impressed with the comprehensive coverage from retailers of every variety, to transportation service providers of every variety and technology solutions providers of every variety. The …
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2015 was my first adventure to the NRF big show in the Big Apple. It was impressive to say the least. The expo floor “booths” in many cases were more suitable as actual “brick and mortar” establishments except I don’t think masonry is an acceptable construction material. The buzz on the floor seemed to work around the …
Continue reading “While NRF is the Big Show, RILA Steals the Show for Supply Chain”
A title made up of a double entendre (not sure if I used that right or if its appropriate but it sounds smart if not multi-national). Not only are we planning a super impressive presence at the show we will also be there to talk about planning optimization as the Cloud Alliance (recall the Three Amigos). …
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In my quest to get to the bottom of the omni-channel conundrum without “boiling the ocean,” I have stumbled over some fundamental claims that challenge the pure logic of a solution designed to achieve the best of all worlds (including Wayne’s wORld). In an effort to keep it simple I have defined two basic categories for …
Continue reading “Omni-Channel Fulfillment: Dynamic vs. Distributed”
The hottest topic in supply chain circles (at least the circles I hang out in) continues to be omni-channel fulfillment. From big box retailers to department stores to fashion boutiques; supply chain professionals are weighing the potential of a wide variety of fulfillment alternatives. On the supply side, fast moving consumer goods manufacturers are assessing …
Continue reading “New Horizons: Closed Loop Operational Management”
Lora Cecere and the Supply Chain Insights team hosted their annual Global Summit at the beautiful Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. I want to use this space to touch on some of the compelling and leading edge research and topics presented at the summit. Lora and her team are attacking an area of analytics and …
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In addition to this super intriguing Blog and a host of other marketing efforts we work hard to keep up with the latest industry trends and knowledge share at wonderful events such as the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Annual Global Conference. This year the event was held in sunny San Antonio. The River …
Continue reading “Wayne’s wORld: CSCMP and the ride of the Three Amigos”
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