During the last two decades, many of the old vertically integrated enterprise/empires have splintered into numerous core-competency-focused firms, loosely bound into the so-called virtual extended enterprises…
Demand-Side Disciplines
Demand-side topics such as demand management, pricing and promotion, CRM systems, channel management, omni-channel strategies, and marketing.
APS Implementation Truths
After significant negativity in the press, we decided to find out what the true story was — was APS worth it?
Barbie’s Not American – Vertical vs. Virtual Manufacturing Strategies
Abstract needed here …
net.com’s Implementation of Valdero
net.com is going through a business and supply chain transformation. They have also implemented some next generation technology from Valdero to make it all work.
StorageTek Implementation of WorldChain
While people dream about integrating with their suppliers, StorageTek is doing it–and creating a win/win. Their network solution project with WorldChain is illuminating.
Forecasting – The Endless Search
We have talked for years about the many who are on an endless search for the “silver bullet” to increase in stock, anticipate demand, and have the goods in the right place at the right time. Most continue to look for the perfect forecasting system to address their needs.
Brand Management for Manufacturing
In last month’s article we looked at the supply chain-brand connection for retailers. This month we take the manufacturer’s perspective.
From Forecasting to Integrated Demand Planning
Years ago back in my early Wal-Mart days, collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment was the next step to taking inventory and cost out of the network while increasing product availability at shelf, in-stock and sales.
The Roots of Cross-Enterprise Dialog Breakdowns
Abstract needed here…
The Truth About VMI
The high tech industry has experienced a striking shift from traditional replenishment processes to Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) replenishment for various products during the last decade. This has been a wrenching transition for many suppliers. VMI was the top issue brought up by Electronics Supply Chain Association (ESCA) members in 2002. In October 2002, ESCA, in association with ChainLink Research and several other partners, launched an ambitious research project – a survey of supply chain practitioners at 60 firms, interviews of 14 firms, and the formation of the VMI working group (see sidebar list of working group members), which met in a series of intensive interactive sessions.