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The Supply Chain Renaissance Readiness Poll!

The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun!

We believe that we are on the verge of a Supply Chain Renaissance. A period of time in which people, technologies, cultural demands and amenability, and motivation will all conspire to launch a long period of rebirth in Supply Chain.

While we discuss what this means in our article “The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun“, we thought we would conduct a poll amongst our readers to understand their readiness for this period of renewal.

Here we present, and interpret, the results of our polling.

The Supply Chain Detective™ and the Mystery of the S&OP Phantoms!

4 Challenges in Starting and Sustaining a SIOP (S&OP) Business Process!

The company had no formal S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning), or SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) process. The ability to forecast or track performance was sporadic and haphazard.

The CEO had mandated the implementation of a new S&OP process. An expert in S&OP implementation and operation had been hired to get this process in place.

But month after month the progress in getting a S&OP process in place was reported as either slow or stalled. Yet everyone on the Executive team voiced their support for S&OP. Still nothing happened.

What was really going on? What phantom was getting in the way of forward progress on getting S&OP in place?

This was another case for The Supply Chain Detective™.

How Data Analytics Boost SOCI Compliance in Supply Chains!

How Analytics Enhances Data-Driven Decision Making in Supply Chain Training!

In today’s interconnected world, securing critical infrastructure is paramount to safeguarding national interests and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of goods and services.

The Security of Critical Infrastructure Act (SOCI) represents a pivotal legislative framework designed to fortify the resilience of vital systems against emerging threats. Within this framework, supply chains emerge as a focal point for bolstering security measures, given their intricate network of dependencies and vulnerabilities.

Post Pandemic Stress Disorder in Supply Chain!

10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic!

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A year of dealing with the disruptions caused by the Coronavirus, combined with another tough year ahead, has created an environment of Pandemic fatigue of the highest order.

Children have had to stay at home instead of going to school. Adults have had to work from home, or worse yet, are at home because they either lost their jobs or had their work hours cut. Going to the store to get the basics has meant seeing empty shelves, long line ups, curb side pick up, mask mandates, and social distancing reminders everywhere.

Businesses have been closed, forced to reinvent their ways of going to market, and restructured just to cling on and hope for survival.

And even with the approval of vaccines the poor initial rollout suggests that it is going to be a long time yet before we can go back to some state of normal.

How many people have Post Pandemic Stress Disorder?

How Modular Construction Impacts Supply Chain!

Managing Infrastructure Construction Projects Tips!

The supply chain is an integral part of any business. By understanding the various elements that go into it and how they affect your business, you can make smarter decisions in managing your supply chain. Construction is one of the most wasteful industries worldwide. Each year, construction sites generate millions of tons of waste. Fortunately, modular construction can reduce this amount.

Modular construction is a method of building in which components are constructed in a controlled off-site environment and assembled on-site. It’s often used for residential buildings, such as single-family homes, but you can also use it for other construction projects.

Optimize Supply Chain to Grow Your Business!

Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future!

Supply chains are what keep businesses alive in today’s modern age and as such we must optimize Supply Chain. Without materials or tools that you need to run your business then you’re going to be in trouble.

So it makes sense to make your supply chains as best as they can be.

But how exactly do you optimize your supply chains without causing problems?

How to Invest to Make Your Supply Chain More Efficient!

Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined!

With the advent of Amazon Prime’s free two-day and one-day delivery, customers have come to expect faster, free shipping from online sellers. How do you make your Supply Chain more efficient?

A PayPal study shows that 43% of shoppers will abandon their carts if hit with high shipping costs, while 84% won’t purchase from a brand again after a single negative delivery experience.

To compete favorably with their grown-up brothers like Amazon, small businesses in the eCommerce sector should know how to invest in keeping their supply chain running like a well-oiled machine. That way, they can dwarf shipping times and delivery costs to meet customers’ expectations.

Of course, a supply chain upgrade is a major investment that may require you to obtain a working capital loan from reliable lenders. But the resulting time and cost savings are so huge that the loan pays for itself in a few years.

Logistics Trends to Watch!

6 Major Delivery Logistics Trends!

As the logistics industry, and the broader business world, looks ahead, it’s time to explore what the next years will bring to logistics and logistics trends.

After reviewing several industry sources most Logistics professionals are in agreement with all of these trends.

We hope this information will help your organization prepare for what’s ahead.

Our 2019 Top 10 List! (Part 2)

Our 2019 Top 10 List!

As we come to the end of our 3rd year here at Supply Chain Game Changer it is time to publish our semi-annual 2019 Top 10 List.

First we want to thank our readers. Our audience and reach continues to expand with Supply Changer now being ranked as one of the Top 20 Supply Chain blogs in the world and one of the Top 15 Procurement blogs in the world. Both are record achievements for us.

Second we want to thank our guest contributors. With dozens of writers and articles we continue to fulfill our vision of sharing expertise and experience from all over the world.

We thank you for your ongoing support and ask you to continue to spread the word about Supply Chain Game Changer. There is truly something of value for everyone no matter what challenge you are facing each and every day.

Here we present our Top 10 list for the second half of 2019. Enjoy!

Supply Chain is Tackling Food Waste Like Never Before!

Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken!

Consumers are demanding more from the companies they buy from, and Supply Chain Management is at the forefront of delivering that increased responsibility. Consumers increasingly want goods that are produced ethically, sustainably, and with a minimum of waste.

With the prevalence of digital technologies like Blockchain, companies have more tools at their disposal to dig into their supply chains and make sure that they meet these consumer standards – and if they don’t, they have less of an excuse.

One Supply Chain Sustainability topic that’s been getting a lot of attention lately is the issue of food waste.

A fascinating new article in Bloomberg digs into the magnitude of the issue, and the efforts ramping up – some backed by big venture capital investment – to stop it.

3 Challenges Facing Supply Chain in the Next 5 Years!

Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future!

We stand at the cusp of some interesting new possibilities for business. As such, we can expect some potentially drastic changes, and with them the need for smart solutions. We’ll take a look at a handful of the major challenges facing supply chain over the next half-decade, and how the industry is approaching these.

It can sometimes feel as though our commercial landscape is in a constant state of flux. Whether due to frequent changes in technology, attitudes of consumers, or shifts in working practices, this can breed both an exciting sense of competition, as well as uncertainty. Supply chain managers are often at the forefront of these developments.

How Smart CEOs Leverage Supply Chain!

Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived!

Being a CEO is tough enough, let alone how difficult it is if you don’t have all of the skills and knowledge needed.. Many CEOs have a background in Finance or Sales and Marketing or Engineering, or are just entrepreneurs. But few have in-depth experience in Supply Chain, let alone understand how to leverage Supply Chain.

The truth is that the overwhelming, but often misunderstood and underrated, impact of Supply Chain’s importance to the success of an organization is missed and unknown to many CEOS.

Only truly smart CEOs get it. They get the importance of Supply Chain and understand that they will succeed or fail depending on how they do, or do not, leverage Supply Chain.

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Chris Darbyshire, VP Operations!

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ Interview Excerpts: Lessons Learned by Global Leaders

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This interview is with Chris Darbyshire, Vice President of Operations.

Do You Live to Eat or Eat to Live?

Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken!

Let’s not forget that we do eat to live and don’t live to eat. An excess of food can lead to dangerous diseases such as obesity and like any other good pleasures in life, it needs to have boundaries.

Nowadays, restaurants, and specifically food, have taken such an important place in our lives, that the answer to that question isn’t obvious anymore.

For some people, the kind of groceries, wholesalers and time of delivery are crucial conversations’ subjects. Indeed, food has become the most important part of their discussions, of their thoughts and even for some of them, of their lives!

The Fear of Running Out (FORO) in Supply Chain!

Confessions of a High Priced Expediter!

By definition, Supply Chain is responsible for the continuity of supply and inventory of goods and services. If supply lines are disrupted, or if inventory runs out, Supply Chain is on the hook to restore supply.

Supply disruptions can bring a company to a grinding halt, compromising customer deliveries, revenue and profitability. With the stakes so high it should be no surprise that the very prospect of supply continuity issues can create fear and wreak havoc on the time, focus, and mental well-being of Supply Chain professionals.

How does this Fear of Running Out (FORO) manifest itself in the planning, processes and attention of those in Supply Chain?