Strategy and Tactics It is assumed by commentators that few businesses have developed a Supply Chains Network strategy. This may be due to the continuing perception that all elements of supply chains are cost based and therefore, the main role of managers employed in the area is to reduce or eliminate costs. The opposite view is that a business exists … Read More
Themes that will influence the design of supply chains
Short-term noise Change happens continuously through our lives, but most is not important and we absorb the changes into what we do. Sometimes a change is heralded as a ‘new’ way, but there is insufficient momentum for change, so enthusiasm dies and things return to the old way. For example, during the Covid pandemic, many retailers and manufacturers changed from … Read More
Adaptation through the Supply Chains for Climate Change
COP28 climate conference The meeting in Dubai has concluded, and the limited outcomes are unlikely to make a substantial difference to the expected climate change for the planet. The current emphasis on Mitigation through decarbonising supply chains is insufficient. It will therefore also require Adaptation (or resilience), to protect citizens and organisations against an adverse climate. However, because Climate Change … Read More
Link S&OP and S&OE to know Supply Chains Availability
Supply Chains process gaps There are occasional articles that discuss misalignment or gaps in organisations’ supply chains, which occur in processes, information flows, and IT applications. Examples of the gaps are: These gaps should be identified as supply chain risks for an organisation, because they require attention. An important gap that can be investigated for improvement is the last on … Read More
Does the Supply Chains S&OP process require software?
S&OP is a process The complexity associated with flows through supply chains means that to simplify processes can only help to achieve objectives. And that includes the use of software. There are any number of software suppliers willing to sell applications and tools, but are they necessary and do they complicate the process? The Planning process is Sales & Operations … Read More