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 […]
Building the Network of Networks
In this episode of Straight Talk with Supply Chain Insights, Lora Cecere, Founder of Supply Chain Insights, and Helen King, Marketing Manager at Supply Chain Insights, discuss the purpose of the Network of Networks, the recent meeting in Dallas of the Network of Networks, what was learned, and what the next steps will be for […]
The 2017 Supply Chains to Admire
Defining supply chain excellence is easier to say than to do. The Supply Chains to AdmireTM Methodology is an attempt by Supply Chain Insights to identify companies within peer groups that outperform. In this episode of Straight Talk with Supply Chain Insights, Helen and Lora talk with special guest Samuel Borthwick, Research Associate at Supply Chain Insights, about […]
Imagine the Supply Chain of 2030
The 2017 Supply Chain Insights Global Summit is just around the corner! In this episode Lora introduces the two keynote speakers for the conference and shares some exciting news about the newly innovated Supply Chain Impact! game. Other topics include panel and case study speakers, The Digital Showcase, and networking excursions. Straight Talk With Supply […]
Digital Transformation: It Takes a Village
A call to action by Supply Chain Insights’ Lora Cecere based on her April 6, 2017 Supply Chain Shaman blog post. In this episode Lora talks about her goal to work with business leaders to test technologies to deliver business outcomes. Join the village to become a part of the future of supply chain. Straight Talk […]
The Job Is Not Done!
In this episode of Straight Talk With Supply Chain Insights, Lora and Helen discuss the journey from cost to value facing supply chain leaders. As we travel down this long, dark, dusty road it is easy to be distracted by the glamor that is new technology implementation. Once the implementation is complete the real work […]
Diversity
Everyone talks about diversity, but are we walking the walk, or have we become content with the changes and advancements that have been made in the past 40 years? In this episode of Straight Talk with Supply Chain Insights Lora reflects on her experiences from the start of her career concerning diversity in supply chain, […]
Cross-Company Academy Training
In this episode of Straight Talk with Supply Chain Insights, Lora and Helen discuss the upcoming training experience being provided by Supply Chain Insights LLC and CorpU. Listen to get details on what the Cross-Company Academy is, why it is important, and how you can participate. Straight Talk With Supply Chain Insights – Podcast episode […]
The Digital Transformation Drinking Game
New technologies crop up all the time, but how do we choose which ones will work or not? More importantly, how do we decide which ones work for our companies? It’s a game of trial-and-error in many cases and it is important to take caution not to get wrapped up and punch drunk on new technologies […]
New Ways of Working
The old ways of demand planning are becoming increasingly less effective. It is time for companies to push the limits and redefine the “art of the possible.” In this podcast Lora and Helen discuss the opportunity many supply chain leaders are faced with today by leaving old ways behind and adopting new ways of working […]