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We all want to improve our supply chains, but how? At SCMWorX in Amsterdam last week, we really enjoyed sharing our perspective on digital transformation of supply chains, leveraging data, AI and ML, to unlock value in the future supply chain. Look forward to next time and the next chapter of innovation! Faisal Ansari John McFall BSc MBA FCMI Martin McKie Sanjay Kumar Tülay Önder Amparo Mansanet Navarro Juan Reyes Marcel Wever Arthur Czarnowski Judith Schneider Rienk Hamstra Andreas Walz Borislav Nikolov Gert Mende Darren O'Connor Marco Piccio Chris Newbery John Malpass Paul Taylor Andrew de Wit CEng MIET Michael Brown Surendra Kancherla Calvin S. #ai #ml #digitalsupplychain #scmworx #supplychaininthecloud

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💡 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆? In our upcoming webinar with Supply Chain Now, Bart Verbruggen and Paul Delbar will share their insights on incorporating sustainability metrics in supply chain planning, from the strategic to the short-term horizon. Hear about successful implementations at our OMP customers and learn how to drive your ESG strategy forward. 👇Sign up now. #supplychain #ESG #sustainability

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Dive into the world of scenario analysis! Discover how data-driven insights can supercharge your decision-making and transform your supply chain's costs, lead time, resilience, and sustainability. https://bit.ly/3WweH1C Supply Chain Media BV | #inNOWvate #SupplyChain #DigitalTwin #DataDriven

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How to convince your CFO and CEO to invest drastically more in Supply Chain? Our CEO, Bram Desmet explains: ✔Why you should not talk about Supply Chain with your CEO and CFO ✔ How you can set up your S&OP business case with our ROI calculator ✔ The impact of the business strategy on your Supply Chain Watch now the webinar on demand: https://hubs.la/Q02Mvmqp0 #webinar #businesscase #roi

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S&OP helps companies gain a strategic "helicopter view" by aligning inventory, demand, and financial targets in a monthly cycle. Jan Kraaijeveld, Sales Director at Slimstock, highlights the growing complexity and disruptions affecting supply chains, urging professionals to think about long-term scenarios rather than just day-to-day operations. S&OP bridges the gap between departments like Supply Chain, which uses data-driven decisions, and Sales & Marketing, which often rely on intuition and emotions. However, setting up an S&OP process is more of a change management challenge than a software implementation, requiring teamwork across multiple departments. Companies that fail to align their teams may waste time, talent, and resources on inefficient processes and unproductive meetings. Distinguishing between long-term S&OP and short-term S&OE is also critical for success. #SOPPlanning #SupplyChainManagement #ChangeManagement #ScenarioPlanning

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SupplyChainBrain is at DPW Amsterdam! Digital Procurement World founder Matthias Gutzmann gave the morning crowd of 1,300 attendees a call to arms regarding the changes in thinking needed to shift procurement to where it should go. "We need more than just cutting-edge technology," he said. "We must believe in new ways of thinking, new ways of working." #DPWAmsterdam #supplychainbrain #digitalprocurement #supplychain

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𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 | 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? Join our webinar for practical insights and tips into managing the logistics process within your supply chain. You will also learn about: 🔸The role of logistics within the supply chain 🔸Identifying opportunities and implementing cost savings/process improvements within logistics 🔸The use of technology in the logistics environment Register now >> https://okt.to/KJ6PXQ

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“I appreciate that they are focusing not simply on the technology for the sake of the technology. Instead, they are focused on how the technology will help their customers.” Mike Mulqueen at JBF Consulting sat down with ORTEC to talk about key initiatives and the company’s compelling vision, such as the use of AI to improve predictive and prescriptive information. As part of the discussion, Mike identified ORTEC’s Cloud and SaaS development and its AI implications as one of 5 areas worth delving into. Read his thoughts on our AI vision and discover the other four areas of interest in the JBF Sentiment Rating, ORTEC - Five Key Aspects Reviewed: https://lnkd.in/eQYXzHCu #supplychainlogistics #datadriven #ai #saas #analytics 

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The supply chain can still learn a lot from the savannah, it emerged during the SCM Directors Event by Supply Chain Media BVin Amsterdam on June 22. Just before Eline Oudenbroek was presented as the number 1 of the Top 26 Supply Chain Directors in the Netherlands, Marco Schreurs gave an explanation of high-performance organizations. Using examples from the animal kingdom, he explained what an organization needs to excel structurally. ‘African wild dogs cherish long-term thinking.’ The African wild dog is the most successful hunter on the savannah. Whereas lions and cheetahs respectively see 30% and 50% of their hunting attempts end in success, African wild dogs score a success rate as high as 80%. Their secret? Cooperation, tenacity and efficiency. They hunt as a team, with each animal having its own role. They pair speed with stamina, allowing them to keep hunting for a long time. And when they return to their pack, they regurgitate some of the devoured meat for the young and sick dogs that had to stay behind. ‘These animals cherish long-term thinking,’ says Marco Schreurs, leadership specialist and co-author of the book ‘Animal Firm’. ‘That African wild dogs feed the stragglers has a reason. They know they will eventually have to travel after their prey. Therefore, they try to keep their pack as fit and healthy as possible so that they can all move on together. Together, these animals form a high-performance organization.’ Read the complete article here: https://lnkd.in/gdNGdrdT #supplychain #ecosystem #collaboration #highperformance Susan Veenes-Lenderink Marcel te Lindert Nicole Messink Niels Bartels Hugo Berentsen Oskar Verkamman Jasper Van Rijn Maarten Vaessen Sander K. Cazijn Langeler Edwin Tuyn Bart van Eijden

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𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟏𝟎𝐗 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! DPW Amsterdam was a great event in October. Valuable insights and exciting approaches to save 10 times more in procurement, to digitize 10 times better, to work together 10 times more efficiently. These are our 3 takeaways:   👍𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: “You need to be first to try AI. Only then you can be the one harvesting first too.” said Matthias Dohrn, CPO BASF. Also, early AI solutions, especially LLMs, highlight that AI agents are here to stay. We need to embrace the unknown and utilize AI to enhance our efficiency and effectiveness. AI will become a key differentiator within SaaS solutions.   ✌️𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Data is crucial in procurement. Leveraging data analytics combined with AI enables us to explore new avenues while ensuring trust in AI-generated solutions. AI enriches SaaS and opens up new exciting capabilities. To say it with the words of Klaus Staubitzer, CPO Siemens, “Finding the right solution and be ready to scale like hell.”   👌𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Connecting with people and jointly planning and procuring are essential for success. This approach builds trust and collaboration, crucial for adopting new technologies like AI. It's about connecting, planning, and profiting together.   So let's talk, Crowdfox is surely a perfect match for your company too.   #DPW2024 #innovation #10X

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🌿 Want to make your supply chain more sustainable? Tune into the latest episode of Supply Chain Now! Hosts Scott Luton and Kimberly Reuter - Global Ecommerce-Supply Chain-Startup Ops talk with experts Paul Delbar and Bart Verbruggen from OMP about the complexities and opportunities in sustainable supply chain planning. Discover proactive steps, challenges, and how to empower your team to drive meaningful change. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3Y3EAqx #SupplyChain #Sustainability #GreenSupplyChain #SustainablePractices #SupplyChainPlanning #OMP #Podcast

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Digital transformation (DX) is an imperative for every business today. 🥶 Yet 70% of DX efforts fail. 🎥 Watch acclaimed expert David Rogers identify the root causes of DX failure, and offer a five-step roadmap to rebuild any organization for a future of continuous change. #DPWAmsterdam #digitaltransformation #procurement

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Facing challenges in supply chain operations? Take a page from Bonnie Fetch—literally! Her journey in supply chain leadership is driven by curiosity and a willingness to dive into the unknown. Her story is a testament to the power of questioning, learning, and daring to innovate. 🌟 Get inspired and challenge the status quo in your own career! https://sourcetosold.com --- ⦿ Partner with us in recruiting top executive talent in the value chain, technology, and logistics space. ⦿ Be at the forefront of relevant tech trends to drive change in supply chain & logistics with Supplify. #SourceToSold #CHAINModel #SupplyChainLeadership #Book #SupplyChain

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📈 "𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹" As OMP enters a new leadership chapter, former CEO Anita Van Looveren transitions to Chair, while Paul Vanvuchelen steps in as CEO. Together, they discuss OMP’s journey from a small academic spin-off to a global leader in supply chain solutions, trusted by giants like Nestlé, Bayer, and Johnson & Johnson. Discover how OMP’s advanced planning solutions are helping businesses stay resilient, adapt quickly, and thrive in an increasingly volatile world. 🔗 Read the full interview with Trends Kanaal Z here: https://loom.ly/qQJJl6U #supplychain #leadership #unisonplanning

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⛴️ Have you ever explored the monumental locks of the Port of Antwerp? Ride along with Jasper Wouters, Global Industry Lead for Life Sciences at OMP, as he shows you the vital role these locks play in the supply chain. 📊 Supply chain leaders face a lot of challenges. But with OMP, you gain complete control over your supply chain, ensuring timely delivery of goods. 👉 Discover the benefits of Unison Planning today: https://loom.ly/U8Xokbg. #supplychain #logistics #shipping

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🚀 Deloitte Insights: Unveiling the Power of Modular Maturity in Logistics and Warehousing! 🌐 Hot off the digital press right here: https://lnkd.in/eeGSj_dk Efficiency and Optimization are the driving forces behind transformation in Logistics. But transformation isn't just about major events; it's a journey of discrete yet compounding improvements. 🔄 Our Modular Maturity approach is a structured, hyper-focused framework designed to maximize today’s assets for a well-defined, future outcome. 🌍 Assess your Maturity across key categories and determine necessary transitions for success, uniquely linked to KPI improvements. 📊 At Deloitte, we prioritize impactful Maturity pillars through a modular delivery model, ensuring critical must-haves are addressed first. 🛠️ Join us on this calculated journey towards increased agility in the face of evolving market conditions. 💼 Use our openly accessible starter version of the Maturity Model and dive into the future of your Logistics here: https://lnkd.in/e6AEhX-D For more info: Stefan Rusu, PhD MBA #Logistics #Warehousing #ModularMaturity #BusinessTransformation #DeloitteInsights 🚀💡

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"How do you handle Gen Z’ers in your team of Procurement Tactics?" And, do you know how other Procurement Directors are managing them? As the founder of Procurement Tactics, Marijn Overvest had countless conversations with Managers & Directors who are facing the same challenge. He gets it. Managing a multi-generational team, especially with Gen Z entering the workforce, isn’t easy. Their expectations, work styles, and motivations are different. But, if you have the right knowledge and tooling, it’s relatively easy to create successful multi-generational procurement teams that love to work together! That’s why we created a new course specifically designed to tackle this challenge. It’s all about understanding and managing Gen Z, along with other generations, in the procurement world and your team. Want to view the course overview? 1. Send Marijn Overvest a connection request 2. Comment 'Gen Z' below

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