Posts Tagged "Data mine"

I once mapped out multiple severe bottlenecks and mind-boggling money wasting processes throughout the entire procurement organization in a pharmaceutical company.  The Procurement manager became so upset over our discoveries, he shut done the whole project out of embarrassment and fright of losing his job. That is just one example. The issue at heart is that you don’t need fancy consultants or individuals that believe they have all...

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...

It makes me chuckle when companies regard IT as the department that keeps the light on. With ERP systems such as SAP reaching critical business maturity these days, your internal SAP experts and Business Analysts bring the most value of any department in the company.  These key employees have been on countless projects, dug deep into vital data and have an intimate knowledge of business processes. With the right leadership,...