Why do we need to launch a Supply Chain Network design analysis? New suppliers, new customers, new market rules, … There are so many changes in our markets today and impacting the management of our global supply chain(s). We know that CHANGES are part of Supply Chain...
He/She is now almost essential in the organization chart of our companies, whether industrial, distribution, retail... However, when we ask people to explain the role of their company's Supply Chain Manager (SCM), the vacuum quickly emerges or - conversely - we put...
If we have often had the opportunity to recall here the strong dynamics of innovation that reigns at AGILEA (cf. AGIRE joint research lab), we have rarely spoken of those who do. Those who think beyond the current practices and dogmas of our professions. We want to...
"Google, what is the best inventory management software?" "Hey, Siri, what is a Demand-Driven Supply Chain?" Suppose you are like me; you embark on the exercise of doing an internet search to find the best fit for your Supply Chain inventory management. In that case,...
Usually, when we do the FLOW Project Management training, most of the people trained fall under the spell of the performance indicator called the Fever Chart (see the graph below). Its colorful side greatly helps in decision-making and becomes addictive to know the...
Create a connected disposable packaging Propose 3D impression for medical Prosthesis Define Virtual/alternative currencies (such as Bitcoin) Green computing There are kinds of projects defined as innovation for the next years. Some projects are incredibly ambitious...
Supply chain certifications. 2021 begins in an unprecedented economic and health context. After a sudden stop in the economy during the 1st lockdown, the 2nd lockdown, less violent for employment, will nevertheless have impacted companies' confidence and candidates in...
In the thematics about the industry of the future, you have undoubtedly heard about "digital twin/s". A digital twin's primary purpose is to represent an organization's physical, information, and financial flows. What are the advantages of a digital twin? You can test...
Talent and skills management is the challenge of the Supply Chain management performance of tomorrow just explained in a recent article by Gartner. Let's see how to define the key skills for your teams. Continuous evolution is Supply Chain management today's challenge...
Liquidity. As the current crisis evolves, supply chains with limited resources, slowing sales, and shrinking margins will, unfortunately, work together to put even greater pressure on profits and companies' cash flow. In past years companies have become accustomed to...