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Changing Role Of Supply Chain Management In Digital Economy
Supply Chain Management In Digital Economy In the rapidly changing world – role of supply chain is constantly evolving. There are now at least three generations of supply chains and the confusion about the roles and expectations is leading to massive losses inside the corporations.
Are You Making What You Are Worth
One of my posts on LinkedIn sparked a lot of interest and a healthy debate. I am not sure about the reason for interest but seems like people agree with the above statement, as well as its reverse: The person who does less than s/he is paid for, will soon be paid less that s/he
The Universe Of Workology : 2 Best Things Will Take You A Long Way
The Universe Of Workology I cannot claim to know everything in the universe of workology. But after starting work at the age of 17 and worked almost continuously (barring a few short breaks for full time studies), for the last 34 years I do have a perspective.
Supply Chain Confusion : 11 Causes With Best Solutions
My last post “Supply Chain Confusion could kill your business“ generated several great comments from highly qualified professionals around the world, and in this post I want to explore the reasons for the confusion. Obviously, the confusion is debilitating, and unprofitable. I am sure readers will have their own experiences with the confusion in supply chain world,
Mind The Gap
About Mind The Gap Why do companies achieve far worse performance than what could be feasible with their superior hiring and training capabilities? It appears as if there are some invisible chains that are constantly pulling these companies back all the time. Something significant yet intangible is acting as a brake that inhibits the functionality
Ally in Supply Chain Or A Disruption? What Is The Tech Revolution ?
Ally In Supply Chain The digital revolution (aka tech revolution) has changed the way we live, work and play. The boom of software and IT solutions have caused disruption and realignment for businesses. When business intelligence is implemented and used effectively there is a real pay-off.
Supply Chain Optimisation : Why Business Transformations Fail ?
Supply Chain Optimisation / transformation. Optimisation has always been a hot topic for strategists and business transformations executives. Now, as the mantle for leading corporations is moving from strategists to the integrationists and supply chain leaders – optimisation is hotter than ever before.
Supply Chain Technology Without Purpose Is Like A Missile Without A Guidance System
Nobody sets out thinking, I have no purpose for bringing this technology into our company, but I will do this anyway (well a few rare
Ideas In Action Make The Best Teams (1)
Ideas In Action A switched on team of senior management makes all the difference. No matter which part of the world, and how unfamiliar the concepts are – an interactive team will always find how to use ideas for their business. I recently had the pleasure of interacting with the chairman and top management team
Supply Chain Management Software And Systems – Biggest Problems No.1 Poll
Supply Chain Management Software, Executives, managers and businessmen encounter a multitude of problems while deciding, selecting, implementing and using supply chain management software. We have created a poll to stimulate discussion on the most common problems. Please participate in the poll and use comment section to share your experience. Here is the link to the
5-STAR Business Network – A Company Is Known By The Company It Keeps
5-STAR Business Network I am always amused to see the starry eyed stories of success of the companies in the business press. Many of the stories do not go deep into the real reasons for that success or to trace how transitory it can be, if those reasons disappear.
Who Will ‘Dellify’ The Mobile Phone Industry in Supply Chain To Make It The Best ? 101
About Industry in Supply Chain Dellify (verb) – the process of changing an industry model from high cost, low flexibility, make-to-stock model to a low cost, high flexibility make-to-order model. Before Michael Dell started his business from the college dorm, computer industry followed a very different model.
Business Models – New Unique Perspective 101
Old Business Models Are Getting Redundant When General Motors filed for Chapter XI protection in 2008, it also marked the closing of a type of business models in modern commerce. General Motors was seen as the paragon of modern American management theory as popularized by Peter Drucker in the middle of the twentieth century.
Why Facebook’s $19 Billion Purchase Of WhatsApp Reminds Me Of NewsCorp Buying Myspace
Facebook and NewsCorp On the face of it, the two companies could not be more widely apart. One is the paragon the new paradigm, while other is an old dying breed! I am, of course, talking about Facebook and NewsCorp. That is what all the pundits will tell you. They will also explain the logic of why News Corp bought MySpace in
Why This Management Consultant Needs Your Advice On Outsourced Marketing?
You Will Never Believe This Bizarre Truth Of A Management Consultant. I was in a hard bind. I just came out of a meeting with a highly polished marketing professional, who was pitching to our company for outsourced marketing work. She had correctly diagnosed that similar to many small companies, ours did not have any
Globalisation – Big Solution That We Need For Today’s Big Problems
How Will Globalisation Be In The Future. No matter which country you look at today – you see big problems. Emerging problems are currently grappling with massive monetary expansionism triggered by a need to keep currency stability in face of periodic bouts of Quantitative Easings. For example see the article “Rajan Warns of Policy Breakdown as
CEO For Microsoft – Why Satya Nadella Is A Good Choice ?
CEO For Microsoft CEO FOR MICROSOFT. CEO Wires are abuzz with the talk about Satya Nadella – who seems to be the front runner for the job of Microsoft CEO. Many profiles have emerged online – e.g. see the article Satya Nadella: CEO For M The man who may soon become Microsoft CEO. Google’s Sunder
Big Data in Supply Chain – No. 1 Issue With It
Troubles in big data are starting to emerge. Big Data in Supply Chain I have written about these earlier and warned the clients to first make sure their small data is working as intended before jumping into big data. If you cannot control your small data, your ERP system, your EIS or your cloud then
Amazon Shipping Items Before You Order It: Creepy Or Savvy?
How Amazon Shipping Can Ease Your Pain After delivery drones, Amazon has created yet another news sensation! This time with predictive shipping and patenting it. In this article, Cathy Morrow Robertson describes Amazon’s latest leap: “Based on previous orders, product searches, wish lists, shopping cart contents and other online customer experiences,
Supply Chain Business 911: Five Tips For Better Results By Anais Lelong
Supply Chain Business 911 Although you keep looking for better ideas and new processes, your business keeps struggling to achieve the expected results? Here is some advice you could readily use when you need new ideas to improve your business. In this article, we will try to give you some guidance to help you with
McDonald’s Myth-Buster Video Goes Viral – Rise Of Social Engagement Using Supply Chain Transparency
Supply Chain Transparency. The global fast food franchise has recently released a video showing how McNuggets are made to curb rumours about nasty ingredients. In the clip, supply chain manager Nicoletta Stefou from McDonald’s Canada headquarters walks the audience through the process, with particular emphasis on how “pink goop” is never part of the production
A Valuable Lesson in Supply Chain – How To Learn About Everything
A Valuable Lesson in Supply Chain There I was sitting across the desk from the legendary fleet commodore of my company. As a junior officer I could sense the power of the man who had led some of the most daring, and most successful sea voyages of his time.
HOW SUPPLY CHAIN 3.0 CAN LEAD TO TANGIBLE BUSINESS BENEFITS (Part 3 Of 6)
Learn More Supply Chain 3.0 In the previous blog entry of this series, I have outlined a customer centric business model, which is also captured in my book The 5-Star Business Network. Now let us delve into the evolution of supply chain models, or how Supply Chain 3.0 came about. In the old model of supply chains, businesses used to relate to each other in
THE LAST MILES OF AMAZON COMPLEXITY NETWORK
Miles Of Amazon Complexity Network Rivers become amazingly complex in their last few miles. If you have not yet done that try and navigate the Amazon delta from the sea up to the river – it is an enlightening experience. As a former ship’s master, I have had the privilege of navigating up a number
How SUPPLY CHAIN 3.0 Can Lead To Tangible Business Benefits (Part 6 Of 6)
Following two benefits outlined in the previous entry, in this last entry of the blog series, let us go over the remaining benefits of Supply Chain 3.0. By Definition, Supply Chain 3.0 Improves Your Cash Position Recall from the previous blog series that “The second measure of interest to us is in Supply Chain 3.0
Supply Chain Segmentation – The Next Step in Delivering What you Promise in Digital Marketing
Trust & Care – Two Hallmarks Of Supply Chain Segmentation Supply Chain Segmentation Drives Today’s Digital Marketing – This is how I explained the situation to a group of a senior executives of the company I was consulting to recently. The profitability was falling, and customers were abandoning the company (I cannot go into too
Supply Chain Is The New Electricity – You Cannot Run Business Without It
The Miracle Of Supply Chain Is The New Electricity. Recently I did a small but quite interesting thought experiment with one of my sons. We
Find Your Way OUT Of The Rat Race
Ten Various Ways To Do The Rat Race. After a while, the rat race tires you out. Even if you are winning the race, you
How To Find A Supply Chain Job
About Supply Chain Job This blog post is relatively small and simple. Yet, as you will see, it is of immense use to anyone in
What Does It Take To Win In The High Stakes Global Supply Chain Game?
When I explain to people that supply chain 3.0 is real, in general, I get three type of responses. 3 Things You Need To Know
A Great Man Knows His Own Limitations on Supply Chain
About Limitations on Supply Chain This picture prompted me to write the blog post. Like many other people, I am a great admirer of Steve
Why Every Start-Up Always Has A Supply Chain Problem?
Supply Chain Problem Maturity Differs At Each Stage There is a common assumption that every company’s supply chain should be similar, if not the same.
Five Key Cornerstones Of The 5-STAR Business Network
There Are Five Key Cornerstones Of Success In Building And Harnessing Effective Global Business Networks The 5-STAR Business Network So what are these 5 key
Open Secrets From Ancient Network Network
About 5-Star Business Network Extract from the book “The 5-Star Business Network”, written by Vivek Sood “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose” Alphonse
Why Business Networks Are Important?
“Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need
What Did Ikea Do When Suppliers Blockaded Its Supply Chain Business
About Supply Chain Business Imagine if you were a small sized furniture seller, and suddenly your suppliers refused to supply furniture to you because they
Fire-Aim-Ready Innovation (FAR) – For Efficient Product Development
Fire-Aim-Ready Innovation (FAR) This article is an extract from The Five Star Business Network, written by Vivek Sood “It’s really hard to design products by
If Your Supply Chain Company Form Following Its Function?
About Supply Chain Company I was shocked when I heard of the bankruptcy of Hostess Brands Inc. The $2.5 billion maker of Twinkies and Wonder
Asian Banker Summit 2015 – Connecting Finance With Supply Chains
How Will Asian Banker Summit 2015 Be In The Future On 14 – 16 April 2015 in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong,
Organizational Silos In Supply Chain- Learn From Mistakes
Organizational Silos in Supply Chain Organizational silos are based on the division of labor, on organizing the labor in such a way that each individual
Dropping An Anchor – Strategic Thinking On Centralization Vs Decentralisation
Strategic Thinking On Centralization The chief mate was on the forecastle with the bosun and 3 sailors preparing to anchor the ship. Master was on
What I Learnt About Business Transformations Industry -Fighting Pirates (Not In The Caribbean) – Part 1
About Business Transformations Industry I was reminded of this story because I was talking about it in a workshop on business transformation last week. I
Business Transformations Of Supply Chain -Big & Real Picture
Business Transformations Of Supply Chain Global shipping is a very cut-throat business where you can make a lot of money just by buying and selling
What Supply Chain Data You Got Is Not As Important As What You Do With It
Supply chain data First let me start with a story. I have some personal experience in 1990 with this ancient mariners’ rhyme:. The Rime of
10 Important Information Of Business Networks that every business should know
Information Of Business Networks The simplest definition of business is to sell or buy the goods or services. Though, It may define the trading style
What Two African Entrepreneurs Have Learnt From Amazon.Com – Globalization In Action Serving Humanity
About Globalization In Action Boasting exponential growth since its inception in 2012, Jumia became the first e-commerce site to bring the coveted Play Station 4
Nokia’s Supply Chain Business – Sheds Iconic phone unit
Nokia’s Supply Chain Business Virtually all its shareholders gave their approval, and with a stroke of pen the Finnish firm that once dominated the global
The Mysteries Of Supply Chains
The Mysteries Of Supply Chains I have been asked this question a lot on Quora, as well in my board and other speeches. A lot
The Second Biggest Mistake In Business Transformations
The Biggest Mistake in Business Transformations In this article I want to focus on the second biggest mistake companies make during business transformations. In case
The 1st Biggest Mistake in Business Transformations Process
Business Transformations Process If I have seen it once, I have seen it a hundred times. A new person is brought in with a clear
Beyond 4P – Integrated Supply Chain Management
Integrated supply chain management – ISN’T IT TIME TO LOOK AT YOUR COMPANY’S NETWORK AND SUPPLY CHAIN WITH A NEW EYE TO TAKE IT FROM
Evolution Of Supply Chain Management
Evolution Of Supply Chain Management Supply chain network Management Strategy and Capabilities evolved from primitive to esoteric in the four decades since the mid-1970. In
The Newest Way To Make Your Business Network Great
The 5-STAR Business Network – Make Your Business Network Great In his book The 5-STAR Business Network (http://bit.ly/5-STARBN), Vivek Sood mentions the concept of synchronicity,
Amazon’s Threat to Australian Retailer – Some points missing
Amazon’s Threat to Australian Retailer – Some points missing Yesterday (on 2nd November 2017) I happened to briefly glance at the Australian Financial Review –
How Can I Improve Supply Chain In My Company? Five Signs Of A Broken Supply Chain
Leading Executives Are Continually On A Lookout To Improve Supply Chain In Their Company Most CEOs and CXOs think about how to improve supply chain.
Value Of Trust In Supply Chain Management
Why Trust In Supply Chain Is Important? Recently, the value of trust in supply chain was brought home to me in a graphic manner. An
Some Ways to Improve Your Supply Chain- 1 point everyone misses
Ways to Improve your supply chain The meeting room was as sparsely appointed as most meeting rooms used for supplier meetings these days. There were
Do Not Topple The Global Economy Mr Trump
The Global Economy Mr Trump I have nothing against you President Trump. I have nothing for you either. But, when I heard of the directive
Consequences Of Confusing Between Supply Chain And Logistics Can Be Painful
Supply Chain And Logistics Recently, obstetrician Dr Liu Hongmei hit global headlines when she disclosed the story of a young couple who came to her
Supply Chain Business – How Good Is The New Apple Watch Series 4 In Supply Chain Business ?
The new Apple watch (series 4) was just released yesterday, and I was reminded of my previous blog I wrote a few years ago when
CFOs’ Guide To Supply Chain
The Modern Rules Of Guide To Supply Chain. It Is Ironic That Though The CFOs Are At The Absolute Center Of The Universe Within Their
Supply Chain Managers – What Can They Do About Safety Recalls? 101
If you are in Australia, it is more than likely that you already know this saga. If you are not in Australia, or do not
What Is Common Between Enron And Bitcoin?
Common Between Enron And Bitcoin I was at a Melbourne Cup luncheon yesterday, and someone asked me why I do not write about Bitcoin. On
Employment In Supply Chain Over 50
EMPLOYMENT IN SUPPLY CHAIN OVER 50 TL/DR Abstract Many highly qualified and experience professionals find it difficult to gain meaningful employment over the age of
Bad Management Consultants And Good Executives Are Not The Same
Bad Management Consultants Although I am writing this blog post to note down my precise thoughts just for a handful of people, it might be
How To Get The Biggest Bang On Supply Chain For Your Technology Buck
Biggest Bang On Supply Chain There were only 24 hours left. Tomorrow the board would pull the plug on the project which had continued for
How To Get BIG Breakthrough Supply Chain Results In 2019?
BIG Breakthrough Supply Chain Results Start of the year is always a memorable occasion – full of joy and hope. It is also the time
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Management Consultants Business Without Spending A Bundle On Them?
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Management Consultants Without Spending A Bundle On Them? Yes, everybody – from Steve Jobs (when he was
Never Hire Management Consultants In These Situations
I need to tell a true story which is about 16 years old. Jon had just left the secure world of a senior role in
Truth About Supply Chain Security
About Supply Chain Security I know that Supply Chain Security is not the top of mind of anyone. Least of all for people who are
How Supply Chain Strategy Resolves “The Innovators’ Conundrum”?
About Supply Chain Strategy This is a million dollar question for most companies – start-ups or conglomerates. A lot of time and money is wasted
What Best Can We Learn About Supply Chain Security From One Of The Shrewdest Pivots In Business History
How Will Learn About Supply Chain Security Be In The Future. Here is a story of the fire than tipped the balance within an industry.
Opportunities For Start-Ups In Supply Chain Security
The Reason Why Everyone Loves Supply Chain Security. People often wonder where the best opportunities for start-ups are. Supply Chain Security space is getting a
This Supply Chain Company Spent $28 Billion On Freight Last Year – Could It Have Done Better?
Spent More Deposit with Supply Chain Company Someone asked me this question on a popular social platform. The subtext was this: What kind of discount
Every Industry Encounters Its Unique Supply Chain Challenges – What Are Yours?
Unique Supply Chain Challenges One of the common problems cited by the boards and senior management is that the consultants they hire do not understand
The Startup Struggles with Supply Chain: What is the answer
Startup Struggles with Supply Chain Business TL/DR Abstract Many startups make it to the end, and meet the dreams of their founders. Many other founder
The Difficult Choice – How To Make Sure You Get The Best Consultants Supply Chain For Your Project
Startling Statistics Consultants Supply Chain I came across startling statistics which prompted a new line of thinking that I wanted to share – hence this
Securing the Supply Chain- The Trouble Companies Go for It
The Trouble for companies in Securing the supply chain Let me tell a story. This is a very entertaining story, but that is not the
How Far Would You Go To Secure Continuity Of Supply?
It is a legitimate question on supply chain security – How important is continuity of supply to you? How far would you go? Would you
How To Rein In Logistics Suppliers Properly
Rein In Logistics Suppliers No other industry, barring IT, treats its buyers with as much disdain and contempt at the logistics industry. To make it
The Supply Chain Technology – Keeping It On Track
The Supply Chain Technology For Their Competence Impressive things are difficult to forget. And, sometimes difficult to describe in a manner which does full justice
Best Way To Minimise Your Warehousing Logistics In Supply Chain Cost?
Very few companies seem to have enough warehousing space. Almost 80% of the companies I have interacted with as part of my projects (and that
What Are Two Major Flaws In Amazon Supply Chain?
Amazon Supply Chain Is So Famous If you asked an Uber driver in Sydney today what is the greatest strength of Amazon – they will
How To Reduce Complexity In Supply Chain Post COVID-19?
I was recently asked this question on the popular Q & A forum QUORA. Sometimes, when the question is really good, I take my time
Is Supply Chain Business On Demand in the Wake Of Covid19?
I was asked another very interesting question on Quora by a reader Benjamin Myer. I think the question merited some discussion and attention. Below Is
Why Is Supply Chain Governance Difficult?
Why is Supply Chain Governance Difficult & Missteps Most boards first hear of any of their company’s supply chain missteps only just before they are
How To Cope With Supply Chain Disruptions Resulting From COVID-19 Crisis?
How to cope with Supply Chain Disruptions Resulting From Covid-19 I was prompted to write this blog post because of emails on LinkedIn like this
High Demand For Supply Chain Experts & know the Steps Of it?
HIGH DEMAND FOR SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERTS Abstract of Supply Chain Experts Almost every supply chain needs to be restructured in the wake of COVID-19 and
How Supply Chain Manager Salary Is Determined
Supply chain managers’ salary is the subject of intense speculation for the last decade or so. Human Resources (HR) Managers have often asked us about
Logistics, Procurement, Production Planning, Warehousing, Transportation – Where Do The Most Effective Supply Chain Leaders Come From?
How Effective Supply Chain Leaders Can Ease Your Pain. This blogpost is likely to be controversial because it will likely make almost every reader unhappy
Why Finding the Right Management Consultants Is Difficult?
Why Finding The Right Management Consultants Is Difficult If you have watched the globally famous TV show, Who wants to be a millionaire? you will
Why Supply Chain Business Transformations (BT) Jobs Differ From Supply Chain Business-As-Usual (BAU) Jobs
Supply Chain Business Transformations Violinists have a different skill set and profile than the violin makers. Sports equipment makers have a different profile than the
Why Good Supply Chain Business Executives Make Bad Business Consultants And Vice Versa
If you have been a senior executive in the corporate circles for just a few years, you already know the truth about this great fight
Supply Chain Business – No. 1 And Most Common Flaw In S&OP Meetings
Flaw In Most S&OP Meetings in Supply Chain Business The biggest and most common flaw is that S&OP meetings are oriented in the past. This
Why Does Sales And Supply Chain Operation End Up Being Such A Frustrating Experience In Real Life?
What Is Sales And Operations Planning (S & OP), And What Is Its Significance In Supply Chain Operation Management? In any company sales department or
Supply Chain Training Zoo – Who Is Who ? 101
Supply Chain Training Level We often get this question for two reasons: 1. People are trying to peg where our company’s training offering is focused
Supply Chain Management – What Is The No. 1 Best Training In SCM ?
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT. Training has become the norm for a variety of reasons. But before we go into those, let me first state that on-the-job
Considerations In Route Optimisation – Practical Consideration Examples
Considerations In Route Optimisation Since times immemorable route optimisation has been taught as one of the starting tricks in operations research and associated subjects in
Supply Chain Spiraling Out Of Control After The Suez Canal Fiasco And The Pandemic, Here Is What You Can Do Today About It – Part 2
SUPPLY CHAIN SPIRALING. There may be savings opportunities by consolidation of multiple shipments with same origin and destination into a single shipment. On a broader
Supply Chain Spiraling Out Of Control After The Suez Canal Fiasco And The Pandemic, Here Is What You Can Do Today About It – Part 1
About Supply Chain Spiraling Expectations from Supply Chain personnel have never been higher, and the reality of global supply chains has never been direr in