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There was an interesting article written in HuffPost Business a while back about nine companies and their stories when their demand exceeded supply. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/23/9-companies-popular-products_n_839596.html#s257026&title=1_BMW …
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I spotted this article from the Wall Street Journal a few weeks ago and a couple of points caught my eye. First, 2010 was a record breaking year for natural and man-made disasters. We had a virtual smorgasbord of catastrophes from flooding, to fire, to …
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The role of the Master Scheduler has existed for years but organizations are still trying to determine the optimal way to manage supply. This has become more difficult over the years due to the volatility in demand, the increased pressure of balancing …
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IndustryWeek had an interesting article this morning; “ Five things Manufacturers should be able to do with S&OP data ”. I don’t necessarily agree with the focus on data. Companies that have a robust S&OP process have a number of factors that make them …
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The eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano last spring was fascinating for a number of reasons. For example, photos of lightning inside the plume of volcanic ash, such as these seen at National Geographic’s website, are mesmerizing. More …
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We all need to get results in our day to day activities. But if you think about it, getting results almost always has a time component to it. Think back to your school days. Finishing an assignment was a result. But if the assignment was due on October …
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I noted an article from IndustryWeek several weeks ago that identified a growing problem with corporate ERP systems; The article, which referenced a study by IFS North America, shows that companies are going beyond simple make-to-stock, make-to-order …
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If you’ve never experienced bad software or a bad relationship, I’d like to shake your hand to see if some of your good luck rubs off on me. I think we’ve all had our moments with both, and the creative minds here at Kinaxis realized that failed software …
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The heavy snowfall and freezing fog that closed airports and generally disrupted air travel in Europe the week before and during Christmas have me thinking about Donald Rumsfield and supply chain risk management. Why Donald Rumsfield? While speaking about …
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[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Image via Wikipedia"] [/caption] Nobody likes to receive parts, sub-assemblies or assemblies that aren’t up to spec from their suppliers or partners. It becomes a critical issue, however, for …
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Is it something in the water? Or are competitors eating your lunch? Fickle customers, no brand loyalty? What to do?? There appears to be a high level of interest in supply chain transformation this year. The economy is showing signs of improvement and …
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We’ve been working with a customer on a RapidResponse implementation. The customer is delighted to witness a successful implementation after six previous failed attempts with other solutions. That’s right, six attempts – three different solutions, each …