Supply Chains to Admire 2023
Supply Chains to Admire 2023 – Report v4.0 Abstract Supply chain excellence is easier to say than define. The Supply Chains to Admire methodology is a data-driven evaluation to attempt to define excellence. The analysis compares companies to industry performance in each sector for 2013-2023. Now in its tenth year, the Supply Chains to Admire […]
The Outside-In Planning Handbook
SCI Outside-In Report v3.0 Abstract Today’s supply chain planning processes are inside-out. The focus is on using enterprise data. The use of channel, logistics, and supplier data is an opportunity to reduce process and data latency. In this report, we share insights based on testing and work with business and technology leaders to redefine planning […]
The Need for a Supply Chain Reset
2023 Reset Report v3.0 Abstract The past three years of disruption is a great time for reflection on what works and what does not in traditional supply chain thinking. This is the goal of this report by Lora Cecere, Founder of Supply Chain Insights. In Lora’s quantitative research from 2022 followed by qualitative interviews in […]
Supply Chains to Admire 2022
Abstract Supply chain is easier to say than define. The Supply Chains To Admire report analyzed improvement, performance, and value for the years 2012-2021. Twenty-two companies outperform their peer group. Supply Chains to Admire 2022 – Report v4.0-web
Embracing the Art of the Possible
2022 Analytics Report – v5.0 Abstract Analytics means different things to different people. Today, only one in two business leaders are satisfied with their ability to use analytics. Getting the correct data in a usable form to make decisions at the speed of business is a barrier for 76% of respondents surveyed. Available data and […]
Supply Chains to Admire 2021
Abstract Supply chain is easier to say than define. The Supply Chains To Admire report analyzed improvement, performance, and value for the years 2011-2020. Twenty companies outperform their peer group. Supply-Chains-to-Admire-2021-Report-v6-web
Pandemic Report
Objective Quantitative research on lessons learned by supply chain leaders during the pandemic. Summary We designed the research to answer four questions. Did innovative companies perform better during the pandemic? Yes, mid-way through the pandemic in September-October 2020, a more innovative manufacturing company rated themselves significantly better on agility and responsiveness at an 80% […]
Big Data and Analytics: The New Underpinning for Supply Chain Success?
Big Data and Analytics: The New Underpinning for Supply Chain Success? – 17 FEB 2015 from Lora Cecere ### SUMMARY CHARTS: Big data 2014 15-Summary Charts From Quantitative Study from Lora Cecere … Infographic Survey Details: The research for this report was conducted from May 19, 2014 – January 16, 2015. It is based on […]
Navigating Supply Chain Through the Pandemic
Overview The Covid-19 pandemic tested the concept of the global supply chain. While prior risk management disruptions happened and then established a new normal, in the COVID-19 pandemic, the only normal is constant change. Leaders experienced unprecedented demand and supply variability riding the waves of disruption after disruption. This report is based on qualitative and […]
Putting Together the Pieces: Supply Chain Analytics
