Why Is Supply Chain Planning So Hard?
Why Is Supply Chain Planning So Hard? 16 FEB 2016 from Lora Cecere Details: The research for this report is based on five surveys fielded during the period of January 2014 – December 2015. The research was a progressive set of studies on supply chain planning. What are the barriers and what drives success. While the […]
Why Is Supply Chain Planning So Hard?
RESEARCH OVERVIEW: Details: The research for this report is based on five surveys fielded during the period of January 2014 – December 2015. The research was a progressive set of studies on supply chain planning. What are the barriers and what drives success. While the path to supply chain planning excellence is fraught with issues, the […]
Why Is Supply Chain Planning So Hard?
Getting supply planning right is hard. It takes alignment, communication, and common definitions. Many firms are struggling to create an environment that supports effective supplier development because they aren’t sure how to being. In this podcast, Alison Crawford, Director of Marketing, talks with Lora Cecere, Founder of Supply Chain Insights, about the new report Why […]
Why Is S&OP Planning So Hard?
Why Is S&OP So Hard? 28 MAY 2015 from Lora Cecere Summary Charts: S&OP 2015 Preliminary Summary Charts from Lora Cecere Inventory Optimization 2015 Preliminary Summary Charts from Lora Cecere Details: The research for this report is based on two online surveys conducted from January – May, 2015. The S&OP study was conducted among Manufacturers […]
Why Is S&OP Planning So Hard?
RESEARCH OVERVIEW: Details: The research for this report is based on two online surveys conducted from January – May, 2015. The S&OP study was conducted among Manufacturers and Wholesalers/Distributors/Co-operatives who have an S&OP process and $250M or more in revenue (n=36). The Inventory Optimization study was conducted among Manufacturers, Retailers, and Wholesalers/Distributors/Co-operatives who use inventory […]
Metrics That Matter
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In the News
In the News We love to share our research. There is passion in our hearts to drive new insights for the supply chain leader. As a result, Supply Chain Insights is an active contributor to supply chain journals. Check in here to see the news that we are making and the research articles we are […]
Building the Network of Networks. Call for Action. Want to Help?
In the 1980s commercial internet providers evolved. In 2001 Steve Jobs put 1000 songs in our pocket. And steadily, over the last three decades, mobile phones changed the pace of business. In the process, the banks got bigger and business networks grew more complex. In the last decade social networks and new business models evolved. […]
Disrupting in the Midst of Disruption
We are continuing to break the mold to help supply chain visionaries gain first-mover advantage. While other analyst firms put their research behind paywalls, we set it free. We want everyone around the globe to use our research freely and openly. Through our research panels—using LinkedIn and Twitter—we now have a database of over 6500 […]
Smile More and Enjoy the Journey
The year is almost behind us. The company, Supply Chain Insights, is now in full gear. We are a small, focused team that’s serious about supply chain research. As we regroup and reflect on 2012, I give thanks to the 35 customers that have supported our startup efforts over the last year. I remain firmly committed to […]