Chartered Management Institute

JUNE 14, 2023

We asked some managers how they embed horizon scanning into their practice With Covid, Brexit, the cost of living crisis and the rapid development of AI , the external environment in which organisations operate is changing faster than ever before. You need to have an honest, objective and deep understanding of what the context is,” he says.

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Supply Chain Article Uncertainty Crisis 92

Talent Anarchy 1

AUGUST 25, 2023

Supply Chain and Operations The efficient movement of products from manufacturers to consumers is crucial in the consumer non-durables industry. Careers in supply chain and operations are centered around logistics, inventory management, and ensuring products reach their destinations on time.

Career 78

Career Supply Chain Pharmaceuticals Industry 78

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2024

These systems provide a centralized platform for tracking stock levels, monitoring trends, and generating comprehensive reports. Organizations adopting JIT can improve cash flow, respond quickly to market changes, and enhance overall operational efficiency. ABC Analysis for Prioritization Not all inventory items are created equal.

Efficiency 87

Efficiency Supply Chain Management Software 87

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 28, 2022

To achieve perpetual growth and increase revenues, businesses need to work closely with all parties involved in fulfilling core business operations. Increased sales can be directly attributed to how successfully a business collaborates with the entire supply chain. Understanding Supply Chain Management.

Supply Chain 107

Supply Chain Agility Management Operations 107

Six Disciplines

JULY 25, 2014

It''s typically based on a review of internal and external facts and assumptions about the organization and the marketplace in which it operates. Operations (facilities, capacity, distribution channels, supply chain, costs, use of technology). Demographic (customer trends - age, lifestyle, education, buying patterns).

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SWOT Debt to Equity Ratio Analysis Supply Chain 99

Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

As consumers are more and more demanding that they see the provenance of items they purchase to ensure they align with their values, leaders are being forced to rethink their supply chain and the materials that they use. Cognitive Empathy.

Emotional Intelligence 209

Emotional Intelligence Supply Chain Short-term Leadership 209

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 15, 2018

The supply chain is the heart of a company’s operations. To make the best decisions, managers need access to real-time data about their supply chain, but the limitations of legacy technologies can thwart the goal of end-to-end transparency. Alistair Berg/Getty Images.

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Supply Chain Management Retail Technology 8

Six Disciplines

MARCH 21, 2011

It's typically based on a review of internal and external facts and assumptions about the organization and the marketplace in which it operates. Operations (facilities, capacity, distribution channels, supply chain, costs, use of technology). Demographic (customer trends - age, lifestyle, education, buying patterns).

SWOT 118

SWOT Debt to Equity Ratio Analysis Supply Chain 118

Strategy Driven

APRIL 14, 2020

Managers and people in higher positions, in general, are always looking for ways to improve bottom-line operations and minimize the risks. Risk management helps them stay on top of the market challenges and trends in the relevant industry. Meanwhile, supply chains have become more complex. Feasible Level of Risk-Taking.

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Risk Management Analysis Management Market Risk 116

HR Digest

JANUARY 11, 2024

“Since the onset of COVID-19, the business world has experienced a tumultuous journey marked by economic disruptions, including shutdowns, a dynamic rebound, supply chain challenges, and a fiercely competitive talent market,” Horton notes.

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CEO Altman McCarthy Supply Chain 52

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 25, 2020

Businesses that embraced ingenuity and creativity found ways to serve in a socially-distanced environment, and they have learned how to weather the ups and downs of a supply chain that has been impacted at every turn. Use your company’s presence to start or join in on trending conversations.

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Tips Marketing Venture Capitalist Supply Chain 85

HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Many companies now operate 24/7, and employees spend less time at the office. As companies become more focused on productivity and efficiency, they are changing how they operate. This means that no part of the supply chain suffers when things go wrong (like a missed delivery deadline). Bottom Line.

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Policies Supply Chain Efficiency Morale 98

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 9, 2015

A big challenge in today’s world of far-flung, complex supply chains is the limited understanding of the impact on your operations of unexpected disruption at one supplier’s site. The Future of Operations. The technologies and trends shaping tomorrow’s businesses. Insight Center.

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Supply Chain Metrics Operations Technology 8

Strategy Driven

MARCH 3, 2020

Most small business entities are struggling with current tech trends like data analytic, AI, and cloud computing; though it is impossible to know the challenges ahead, risk management cushions your business against any negative impact from the changes. Keep Tabs on the Tech Trends. Keep yourself informed.

Supply Chain 66

Supply Chain Directory Trends Entrepreneur 66

Strategy Driven

JULY 8, 2019

With the customers demanding faster deliveries, field service businesses are now looking to develop a more time-definite supply chain. The latest trend in last mile delivery management focuses on the localization of distribution, where the goal is to leverage the existing infrastructure and optimize it through technology.

Transportation 50

Transportation Parcell Supply Chain Management 50

HR Digest

JANUARY 31, 2019

They evaluate your business strategy, operation management, supply chain logistics, level of risk exposure and the likes. Though you can decide to take-up all business matters by yourself, it doesn’t rule out the help of an external expert.

Consultative 92

Consultative Supply Chain Long-term Reputation 92

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 22, 2015

Either accept it (and its higher costs and lower profits) or take control of your fate with strategic, game-changing actions that cut time and costs from the supply chain. The Future of Operations. The technologies and trends shaping tomorrow’s businesses. The impact on supply chains. A looming crisis.

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Supply Chain Crisis Transportation Tactics 8

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Special Edition 50 – An Interview with Marshall Fisher, co-author of The New Science of Retailing examines the use of analytics to improve an organization’s supply chain performance in a way that ultimately enhances the bottom line. To read Marshall’s complete biography, click here.

Supply Chain 57

Supply Chain Retail Bottom-up Newsletter 57

HR Digest

APRIL 21, 2024

Industry Percentage of Professionals with Flexible Hours Life Sciences 74 percent Supply Chain 69 percent The feasibility of flexible working may vary across industries, as shown in the table above. As a part of your diversity and inclusion policies, constantly evaluate how you can make the workspace adapt to the needs of your workers.

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Diversity Policies Commitment Supply Chain 52

Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

What we can see now is that what began as an emergency response has led to a more profound change in operating models, with remote working and flexible structures becoming more finessed. Watch the full webinar here: New President elected At the recent CMI Sri Lanka AGM, a new President was elected – Professor Ajantha Dharmasiri CMgr FCMI.

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Crisis Management Committee Hotels Webinar 52

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

My evidence is a series of separate surveys conducted by different organizations, including the MIT Forum for Supply Chain Innovation. The current turmoil in China will most likely accelerate the trend to near-shoring, but the impact will vary by specific industry and company. For high tech industries (e.g.,

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Supply Chain Survey Price Apparel 8

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the Concept of Governance Excellence Governance excellence refers to the strategic oversight conducted by a company’s board of directors that ensures ethical, sustainable, and profitable organizational operations. The primary step involves an objective assessment to determine operational efficiency and effectiveness.

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Compliance Efficiency Ethics Metrics 235

Harvard Business Review

MAY 18, 2022

One major cause of supply-chain headaches may be easing.

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Supply Chain Operations Trends Article 19

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 5, 2011

A leader’s view on competition will not only reveal a lot about their beliefs on current and future market trends, but also on innovation, branding, talent management, supply chain issues, constituency management, capital markets, and customer facing.

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Leadership PR Disintermediation Supply Chain 302

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 30, 2015

It’s time to rethink what we mean when talk about “operations.” ” Operations is not only about manufacturing. Operations is and has always been what gives an organization the power to act : to create value for its customers; to capture value for its shareholders; and to share value with its ecosystem.

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Operations Supply Chain Software Technology 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 29, 2015

With the size and complexity of supply chains soaring, a daunting challenge is confronting companies: identifying the critical nodes hidden within the vast expanse of their supply networks. The Future of Operations. The technologies and trends shaping tomorrow’s businesses. Insight Center.

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Supply Chain Operations Automotive Industry 8

N2Growth Blog

MAY 5, 2011

Pricing impacts everything from strategy and tactics, to finance, to branding, to marketing and sales, to vendor selection and supply chain management, to recruiting and compensation, and to customer satisfaction and loyalty. Where possible all pricing should be subject to nuanced considerations.

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Price Discount Brand Supply Chain 314

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 18, 2012

If you've had a bad experience with an operational improvement effort (like Six Sigma or Business Reengineering), or if you haven't given it much attention lately, you should take a fresh look. I see three forces behind this trend: 1. But improvement has improved. But improvement has improved.

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Operations Six Sigma Supply Chain Webinar 15

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The year 2023 contained several important sustainability narratives and trends. The author outlines three key ones — the anti-ESG movement, China’s acceleration of a clean economy, and the rise of reporting regulations — and then suggests a series countervailing forces pushing against each.

Trends 24

Trends Report Supply Chain Risk Management 24

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 13, 2023

If you’re making complex strategic decisions based off of big, emerging trends in your industry, this episode is for you.

Strategy 20

Strategy Trends Industry Supply Chain 20

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

In such a time, it’s critical for warehouses to operate with both efficiency and flexibility — but many businesses still haven’t taken a good hard look at their warehouse and logistics operations for opportunities to streamline processes and reduce waste. Evaluate technology training practices. Ensuring an accurate count of inventory.

Tips 50

Tips Efficiency Real Estate Technology 50

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

For the last two months, global supply chains have been experiencing the first stage of a bullwhip effect triggered by uncertainties about the severity of China’s economic slowdown. In the context of a normal economy with modest demand volatility, the bullwhip effect causes volatility to vary across the tiers of a supply chain.

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Supply Chain Retail Crisis Operations 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 16, 2015

Consider three critical mega-trends: resource constraints and rising commodity prices; climate change and extreme weather; and radical, technology-driven transparency. The issues in each of these buckets require new leadership, or at least a rethinking of it in the highest ranks of companies, and deep operational changes.

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Constraint Supply Chain Resources Operations 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 27, 2012

Cook had been running Compaq's supply chain with cutting-edge efficiency when Apple's supply chain was in a shambles. To this day, Cook continues as one of the best when it comes to operational excellence. Tim Cook's career followed a very different path. And that's exactly why Jobs poached him from Compaq in 1998.

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Supply Chain Retail PR Industry 15

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 2, 2015

make your own operations more efficient. create the opportunity to invent new operations. defend against “attack from beneath” and maintain your reputation for ethical operations. Joseph , a scrap-metal recycler, in order to secure supplies for its operations. The Future of Operations.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Contract Manufacturing Outsourcing Operations 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 21, 2017

To embrace this market shift, retailers will need to experiment with a range of technologies and strategies across marketing, supply chain, and merchandising. The complexity that comes with this new retail paradigm, in which every home is a storefront, requires an increased level of sophistication in backend operations.

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Retail Supply Chain Merchandising Brand 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Some people assume that thinking strategically is a function of thinking up “big thoughts” or reading scholarly research on business trends. One chief operating officer I worked with was appointed to her newly created role with the expressed purpose of integrating two supply chain organizations resulting from an acquisition.

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Supply Chain Chief Operating Officer Execution Rogers 8