The 2013 Logistics and Supply Chain Management event in Las Vegas gave me a chance to present as well as connect with a number of outstanding people and organizations. Here are the major tips from the week which pertain to our business the most. Presentations regarding master data governance (including CIF – APO core interface) with or without APO were the most popular. Before launching sophisticated tools like APO, make sure you are...
Read MoreDon’t change what you can’t. When I first joined a past company I was sitting in with the senior executives discussing the long term IT strategic plan. I told them that if key executives kept throwing products in the short term forecast without warning, the IT system does not “fix” the multiple disruptions to the supply chain. Your IT system is only as good as what you decide to drop in it. I knew I couldn’t change those high level...
Read MoreA few areas I have experience with. Master Data – It all starts here. The Master data process must insure that data input is 100% accurate and efficient. Sales and Operations Planning Smoothing – The Sales plan will blow down to your demand affecting master scheduling, capacity, and subsequently MRP and Shop floor control. MRP Exception Message measurements – Exception messages indicate that there is an exception to...
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