Knowing useful Excel Tips & Tricks are important for supply chain professionals at all levels. I have come across some candidate who has fantastic CV, but when asked to use simple Excel formulas like vlookup or pivot table, they struggle. I remember once candidate left halfway through the interview process as he struggles to apply… Continue reading
When I started my blogging I wrote a blog on 8 Technical Supply Chain Competencies in Nov 2015. It was pretty basic and was more based on experience than research work. However, I did receive some good feedback on this article. On the back of that I have had opportunity to sponsor a Master’s research… Continue reading
In supply chain most of us has been performing ABC inventory analysis for many years and in many different ways. This method has served us well and gives us several advantages. However, most supply chain analyst perform ABC analysis on value as you can see in this Wikipedia article and YouTube video. Over the years I… Continue reading
The success and failure of a business can be determined by the efficacy of the inventory management practices it employs. Certainly, poor inventory control can lead to cash flow problems or customer service issues. It is for this reason that few people have asked me on social media if I can recommend some low cost… Continue reading
Supply Chain modelling is used in industry since last three or four decades. Considering the broad spectrum of supply chain, no model can capture all aspects of supply chain processes. To compromise the dilemma between model complexity and reality, a model builder should define the scope of the supply chain model in such a way… Continue reading
The main benefits of ERP systems are seen as the production of real-time data shared across integration and automation of business processes. This is particularly important in this new business environment where automation, effectiveness and efficiency in operations and real-time data are important factors for business success. Despite all these known benefits of ERP more… Continue reading
This blog review of Enterprise Resource Planning or ERP Implementation procedures and critical success factors. Now the ERP use is generally common in big corporations and even SME’s are using various available ERP packages. But not every company gets the return from using the ERP system. I have been part of 3 different ERP systems… Continue reading
Supply Chain Improvement Tools As most of the supply chain folks have faced varying degree of supply chain issues, I thought it would be useful to share some of the supply chain Improvement tools I have used over the years to resolve recurring supply chain issues. Intensive competition, fast technological change, and shortened product life… Continue reading
I am a blogger, researcher, strategist and speaker in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Operations Management. This blog is about all things to do with “Supply Chain Management”, Procurement and Leadership. Prime focus is to assist readers in “gaining knowledge” in operations world and help them making decisions and assist them to drive “Continuous Improvement” in the jobs and business they are in.
I have spent most of my career involved with Supply Chain Management, Research in Management Science and in senior leadership positions in Manufacturing (Electrical, Hydraulics & Textile) and eCommerce industries in Europe, Middle East & Pakistan.
is a Manufacturing Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain leader from international multi-site manufacturing experience in Electrical, Hydraulics and Internet industries
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