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Converting Disruptive Ideas and Innovation into Scalable Capabilities to Transform Supply Chain Performance
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Converting Disruptive Ideas and Innovation into Scalable Capabilities to Transform Supply Chain Performance

April 23, 2019

Transforming your supply chain performance through a structured approach similar to the “product R&D stage gate process” applied for disruptive improvement ideas and supply chain innovation Screening and evaluating novel ideas and technologies while bringing solutions to a “proof of concept” in an effective and efficient manner (fit for purpose) Agile testing (sprints) of demonstrated solutions proving feasibility, applicability, and value in real business environments Deploying these novel solutions successfully and turning them into sustainable capabilities requires the use of a robust “Standard Operating System” Shifting from the functional expertise focused Centers of Excellence (COE) approach towards a much stronger…

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Integrated Business Planning with Digital Supply Chain
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Integrated Business Planning with Digital Supply Chain

March 5, 2019

As part of the 2018 edition of the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit, John Barcus, Oracle’s VP, Manufacturing Industry Solutions, gave an in-depth interview on how Industry 4.0 solutions are changing the very nature of Integrated Business Planning. The full transcript of the interview is below, or you can download a PDF version. I read recently that Supply Chain Management is on its way to becoming technology-centric as opposed to simply technology-enabled. Can you tell us a little about that? I think a lot of the technologies that are coming out today are really changing the dynamics of the way…

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BluEPrint 9: The Game Edition – Competitive Shopping, Training and Empathy in Supply Chain

March 4, 2019

Incorporating game elements engages workers and customers in an otherwise routine task. When companies create an interactive experience, people feel more connected, train better, and buy more. Whether it’s a competitive bid on eBay or understanding what it’s like to work in Amazon’s fulfillment centers, see how gamification and game-based interactions disrupt the industry.

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White Paper: Foresights on The Food Frontier

February 14, 2019

As farmers debate the future of meat, how will the rest of the food industry evolve? We live in a world where organizations are able to trace their food with blockchain tools so the moment spoilage is detected, the source can be identified. Customers now have the freedom to walk in and out of grocery stores without having to line up and wait. They can get groceries delivered or even make their own food from home, using indoor incubators to grow food and brew carbonated drinks. Despite the desire for convenience, customers also care more than ever before where their…

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bluEPrint 7- Uber-minded: Leveraging AI and the Sharing Economy for Supply Chain

February 11, 2019

In 2012, Target sent out baby coupons to a teenager according to her buying history which predicted a pregnancy. At first, the teen’s father  complained to Target but after finding out his daughter was indeed carrying, he apologized to the manager. Not only can machine learning predicting customer habits and model demand, they can use data from throughout the supply chain to grab solutions faster.

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bluEPrint 5- The Amazon and Lyft of Healthcare…what’s next in Digitization?

February 1, 2019

Forward moving technologies have taken supply chain by a storm! There is a huge amount of data in safety and quality. The next step is pinpointing what each person in a supply chain needs to know to optimize efficiency. Empowering workers with the right information  creates a smoother supply chain, whether it’s peaks and flows in demand or the ever changing lineup of products.

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bluEPrint 3- The Future of Cleantech, Agriculture, Business Ethics and more

January 23, 2019

According to the International Trade Union Confederation, the largest 50 companies don’t directly employ 94% of the workforce that produces the goods and services they provide. This disconnection results in these companies and their consumers supporting inhumane working conditions. Consumers are growing more concerned about transparency and care where their products and services are sourced from.

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bluEPrint 1- VR Innovations, Sustainable Practices and Keeping up with eCommerce

January 16, 2019

In the age of information overload, we believe in getting to the bottom line. That’s why Executive Platforms is launching bluEPrint, a regular supply chain news bulletin to streamline your reading and deliver global insights straight to you. As a reader, you can expect regular up-to-date content that outlines: Inside look at how other companies are optimizing their supply chains Updates on emerging technologies and customer habits A framework of ideas and methods for you to build upon Whether you’re a regular executive at our annual North American Supply Chain Executive Summit series, or new to our community, we want…

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Thinking Strategically About Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Management
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Thinking Strategically About Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Management

November 28, 2018

During the 2018 edition of the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit, Executive Platforms was proud to partner with SupplyChainBrain to conduct a number of onsite interviews between our speaker faculty and SupplyChainBrain’s Managing Editor Robert Bowman. — Anish Buch VP Supply Chain, Consumer Products L’Oréal Anish Buch is the Vice President of Supply Chain at L’Oreal USA. His responsibilities include leading planning as well as channel and customer collaboration for 8 global brands within L’Oreal’s Consumer Products Division. L’Oreal is the world leader in beauty, present in 130 countries on 5 continents. For more than a century, L’Oreal has devoted energy and…

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Leveraging Talent, Processes, and Systems with Lean Methodologies
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Leveraging Talent, Processes, and Systems with Lean Methodologies

November 27, 2018

Analyzing areas through the supply chain where an automation overhaul makes sense Prioritizing capital investments that will increase sales while continuing to lower costs People and Automation: What is the best mix to achieve optimal ROI along with corresponding increases of productivity, speed to market, and reductions in cost? During the 2018 edition of the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit, Executive Platforms was proud to partner with SupplyChainBrain to conduct a number of onsite interviews between our speaker faculty and SupplyChainBrain’s Managing Editor Robert Bowman. — Felica Coney VP, Operations, Quality, EH&S — Interiors, Actuation, Propeller Systems UTC Aerospace Systems A recognized…

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Preparing Students for a Career in Supply Chain
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Preparing Students for a Career in Supply Chain

November 27, 2018

The ideal candidate for a career in supply chain today must possess a mastery of numbers as well as the ability to communicate with people both in and outside the organization, says Matthew Liotine, professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago. During the 2018 edition of the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit, Executive Platforms was proud to partner with SupplyChainBrain to conduct a number of onsite interviews between our speaker faculty and SupplyChainBrain’s Managing Editor Robert Bowman. — Matthew Liotine Professor of Supply Chain University of Illinois at Chicago Matt Liotine is a professor of Information & Decision Sciences at the…

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