Three Techniques to Improve Organizational Alignment

Three Techniques to Improve Organizational Alignment-9 July 2013 from Lora Cecere Summary Charts Organizational Alignment Study-Summary Charts-May 2013  from Lora Cecere Supply Chain Insights Full Report (PDF download) – click here Objective: To understand how different functional groups view their supply chain agility, team alignment and performance against functional goals. Highlight: Organizational alignment matters.  There are […]

Talent: The Future Supply Chain’s Missing Link

Talent: The Future Supply Chain’s Missing Link – 13 AUG 2013 from Lora Cecere Full Report (PDF) – click here Survey Details: The research for this report was conducted from February 25 – July 28, 2013. It is based on an online survey among 35 manufacturers in supply chain management. Objective: To understand the current […]

Insights on Building a Healthcare Value Network

Insights on Building a Healthcare Value Network-8 OCT 2013 from Lora Cecere Full Report (PDF download) – click here Objective: To understand how we can drive more value into supply chain processes and reduce overall costs for healthcare. Highlight: The healthcare industry is stuck and with new regulation and taxation restrictions, redesign is critical. By […]

EDI: Workhorse of the Value Chain

EDI: Workhorse of the Value Chain – 10 FEB 2014 from Lora Cecere EDI – Business-2-Business Survey Summary Charts – 10 FEB 2014 from Lora Cecere Supply Chain Insights Full Report (PDF) – click here Objective: To understand and benchmark the use, cost, trends and performance of B2B solutions in order-to-cash and procure-to-pay cycles. Highlight: EDI/XML is […]

Supply Chain Visibility in Business Networks

Supply Chain Visibility in Business Networks – 11 MAR 2014 from Lora Cecere Supply Chain Visibility in Business Networks – Summary Charts – 11 MAR 2014 from Lora Cecere Supply Chain Insights Full Report (PDF) – click here Objective: To understand and benchmark companies’ supply chain visibility in business relationships within their extended supply chains. Highlight: Companies want […]

Can You Afford the Risk?

Can You Afford the Risk? – 24 APRIL 2014 from Lora Cecere Summary Charts Supply Chain Risk Management – Summary Charts – 24 APRIL 2014 from Lora Cecere Supply Chain Insights Full Report (PDF) – click here Objective: To understand the current state of supply chain risk management and the impact of supply chain disruptions. Highlight: In 2013, […]

Building Business-To-Business Supply Chain Networks – Who Are the Players?

Building Business-To-Business Supply Chain Networks – Who Are the Players? 24 APRIL 2014 from Lora Cecere Full Report (PDF) – click here Objective: To understand and benchmark companies’ supply chain visibility in business relationships within their extended supply chains. Highlight: B2B solutions have evolved to solve the growing complexity of our outsourced supply chains. Solutions vary based upon […]

Maximizing the ROI in Supply Chain Planning – Insights from Quantitative Studies

Maximizing the ROI in Supply Chain Planning – Insights from Quantitative Studies – 24 JUN 2014 from Lora Cecere ### Planning Software June 2014 Summary Charts  from Lora Cecere Supply Chain Insights ### Network Design June 2014 Summary Charts from Lora Cecere Supply Chain Insights Full Report (PDF) – click here Planning Software Study: Objective:  […]

What Is the Value of Your Vendor Managed Inventory Relationships?

What Is the Value Proposition of Vendor Managed Inventory Relationships? Does an Old Process Need a Facelift? – 24 JUNE 2014 from Lora Cecere Vendor Managed Inventory Summary Charts – June, 2014 from Lora Cecere Supply Chain Insights Full Report (PDF) – click here Objective: To understand where companies are on the use of Vendor […]

Building the Green Supply Chain – 2014

Building the Green Supply Chain – 2014 from Lora Cecere Full Report (PDF download) – click here Objective: To understand the current state of corporate social responsibility or sustainability goals and their alignment with supply chain programs. Highlight: The most common brand claims center on the use of recycled materials and yet, the worst performance in […]