In Modern Retail Replenishment, Once a Day Isn't Enough

This is a very interesting discussion about the frequency of delivery to retail outlets. It seems that there is an evolution towards increasing the frequency to more than once a day. This naturally presents a variety of new challenges, that require rethinking the approach to supply chain operations and collaboration. A post on these challenges and the resulting approach will be published on this blog, soon. For the time being, please enjoy this article:

In Modern Retail Replenishment, Once a Day Isn't Enough

ISM - Publications - Inside Supply Management - A Shift in Sourcing Strategies

Supply management organizations are moving from a low-cost-country strategy to a best sourcing plan that focuses on value, total cost of ownership and a changing world.

ISM - Publications - Inside Supply Management - A Shift in Sourcing Strategies

Mickey's SC Transformation Article in PC Magazine

PC Magazine publishes Mickey's article on "The Unavoidable Transformation of Supply Chain Management" http://www.pc.co.il/?p=114414
 (**article in Hebrew, for English version please see blog entry posted on the 13th of March, 2013 or click link -> "The Unavoidable Transformation of Supply Chain Management")

Excellent Supply Chain can still do much Better

"Nature Line" is an interesting FMCG producer. It has two product ranges that are leading brands; one is a hair treatment and the other edible oil. The company, under any evaluation criteria, is exceptional. It has a loyal and steady work force, extraordinary business performance, delivers consistent growth and enjoys high appreciation from all of its stakeholders. It also has a brilliantly operating supply chain, with low inventories and high availability across a huge supply and demand network. The company has always been driven by the un-compromising quest to be better and is accustomed to finding ways to sustain its uniqueness. Nevertheless, it was not prepared to the findings and ramifications of adopting a different perspective on their supply chain. A perspective that revealed meaningful lost opportunities and clear pathways to capitalize on these opportunities, leading to impressive business effects.