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When it comes to supply chain, the one thing anyone can predict is that the unpredictable always lies ahead. So how do we best navigate towards a successful future in the face of inevitable disruption? And what exactly does success look like when it comes …
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It’s been said that in crisis there is opportunity, and the coronavirus supply disruption is no exception. In this episode of Big Ideas in Supply Chain , we’re joined by one of the industry’s most notable thought leaders, Bob Ferrari of The Ferrari Group …
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What qualities make a great partnership? Respect, understanding, communication and teamwork come to mind. However, one thing's for sure: Navigating the ups and downs of a great partnership requires a lot of work, in life and in business. Jennifer Jacques …
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With roadmaps to net-zero emissions underway in the West, Japan pledging to become carbon neutral by 2050 and China by 2060, pressure to meet the Paris Agreement on climate change is mounting around the world. Investing in a sustainable supply chain is no …
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In the wake of the coronavirus hysteria, images of empty store shelves have triggered a few things: even more panic buying, a social media frenzy of hoarder shaming and even gang activity linked to toilet paper theft in Hong Kong. Many stores are …
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As difficult as it is to respond to events that cause global disruption, I’ve noticed that all parties involved in problem solving lack the ability to respond with the speed required to mitigate risk. When you see what is required to collect all the data …
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Today, Rubikloud was officially acquired by Kinaxis, one of the fastest growing and most exciting enterprise software companies in Canada and the world. This is a special day for Rubikloud, and it would be easy to write a long post of personal reflections …
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Chief merchandising officers have one of the hardest jobs in all of retail. Responsible for managing the majority of all cash that goes in and out of the business, chief merchandising officers, or chief merchants, have to make crucial decisions when …
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It’s not news that the state of retail is changing. The constraints inhibiting some retailers from keeping up with market disruptors like Amazon and Walmart are creating a tipping point in terms of leveraging AI to automate everything from inventory to …
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If you’re only using big data to target consumers based on demographics or purchase history, you’re making a mistake that will cost your company a significant amount of revenue. Big data can provide retailers with a wealth of highly personalized …
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In a fast-paced world where supply chains operate in constant flux, being able to predict, absorb and react to the unexpected is critical. Concurrent planning has made this possible for CSL Behring, a leading plasma therapeutics company. For a company …
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Einstein is famously quoted as saying, “If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the proper question to ask, for once I know the proper question, I could solve the problem in …