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Does process improvement require businesses to lose flexibility?
Not all flexibility is created equal. One of the most common mistakes that Supply Chain executives make when approaching team management and process improvement is to allow the team to operate without defined procedures.
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Of all the activities required to deliver value to your customers, some are tougher than others. In this post, we cover the Supply Chain challenges that can be overcome with simple automation tools that do not require massive investment or lengthy transformations
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Complex Supply Chains are typical of growing SMEs in consumer goods
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Does Lean Supply Chain Work for Small Companies?
Lean Supply Chains are often associated with large, global retailers and manufacturers. But lean can and must be embraced by small companies too. In this post, we will learn why Lean Supply Chain works for SME and how small companies with limited budget can get started with Lean
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Why Supply Chain Executives Tolerate Inefficiency?
The inefficiency of business processes is common in Supply Chain management. Too often inefficiencies are tolerated because become part of a routine.
Why don't we treat the elimination of inefficiencies as a priority?
Because of uncertainty. The uncertainty that comes with the efforts required to change and improve processes is perceived to be higher than the cost we pay now to work under inefficiency.
Successful businesses have their processes designed by Business-savvy teams and run by technology.
Alfredo Iorio - Founder and CEO - Viscontis Consulting