Part of our new “Quick Notes” series – this report answers your most pertinent questions of the topic. Do not be deceived by their short nature – these notes are only 25 pages or so. But these are 25 pages of potent dynamite that will supercharge your thinking in the right direction. Included are quick notes and some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on supply chain restructuring that we have encountered in our workshops, seminars, and other forums. What is supply chain restructuring? How do supply chain restructuring projects differ from other supply chain improvement projects or supply chain cost reduction projects? What does everyone immediately think about organisational restructure whenever supply chain restructuring is mentioned? What are the benefits of supply chain restructuring? What are the risks of supply chain restructuring? Can you make it real by giving us some examples of supply chain restructuring projects? When we should carry out supply chain restructuring, and when we should not carry out supply chain restructuring? Are internal teams enough for supply chain restructuring? When should we look for external help for supply chain restructuring? What are some general guidelines for successful supply chain restructuring projects? Who should lead a supply chain restructuring project? What magnitude of expenses are normal for a supply chain restructuring project which will saving x amount of dollars? What kind of help is available externally for supply chain restructuring projects, and what value does it bring?

Part of our new "Quick Notes" series - this report answers your most pertinent questions of the topic. Do not be deceived by their short nature - these notes are only 36 pages or so. But these are 45 pages of potent dynamite that will supercharge your thinking in the right direction. Included are quick notes and some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on supply chain finance that we have encountered in our workshops, seminars, and other forums. Here are some of the topics and questions covered in these quick notes: It takes only two years to get a masters' degree in supply chain management today. After that it takes nearly twenty years of working under the tutelage of a supply chain master to get a modicum of mastery in the discipline itself. So, why strive towards supply chain mastery? What can masters do that other supply chain professionals cannot achieve? Are there any special powers that come with that title? How to achieve supply chain mastery? Are there levels of mastery? What are the five disciplines of supply chain in which you must achieve mastery? Who grants you the title of a supply chain master? Read these quick notes to get our take on the topic.

Part of our new "Quick Notes" series - this report answers your most pertinent questions of the topic. Do not be deceived by their short nature - these notes are only 22 pages or so. But these are 22 pages of potent dynamite that will supercharge your thinking in the right direction. Included are quick notes and some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on supply chain cost reduction that we have encountered in our workshops, seminars, and other forums. Here are some of the topics and questions covered in these quick notes: What does everyone in the company immediately think about supply chain whenever cost reduction is mentioned? Can supply chain only be used for cost reduction then? What is the biggest cost reduction you have seen on a supply chain restructuring project? What are some common ways of reducing supply chain costs? If I have to reduce supply chain cost in my company where is the first place I should look? What is the biggest mistake people make in supply chain cost reduction projects? Who should be in charge of the supply chain cost reduction projects? Why are supply chain cost reduction results so unsustainable that within a few months the costs creep back to the same or even more than the original costs? How can I judge the supply chain cost reduction potential in my company? What is the best way to run a supply chain cost reduction program? What kind of help is available externally for supply chain cost reduction program, and what value does it bring?

Part of our new "Quick Notes" series - this report answers your most pertinent questions of the topic. Do not be deceived by their short nature - these notes are only 25 pages or so. But these are 25 pages of potent dynamite that will supercharge your thinking in the right direction. Included are quick notes and some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on supply chain systems that we have encountered in our workshops, seminars, and other forums. What are supply chain systems and why are they so important in supply chain management? Explain the evolution of the supply chain software architecture? When did it all start and what is its current structure? Explain the evolution of the technical architecture of supply chain systems? What was the big 'pulling factor' in the evolution of information architecture of supply chain systems? How can we categorise the supply chain systems based on their functionality? What are some of the key mistakes in supply chain systems deployment? Why do companies continue to make these career-killing mistakes despite nearly 40 years of accumulated learnings from earlier mistakes? What is the current information architecture? Explain its benefits? What is the strategic requirement of the supply chain system? Give an overview of the most useful strategic supply chain systems, and, explain the most common supply chain systems strategy deployment mistakes. What are the tactical requirements of the supply chain system? Draw a tactical overview of the supply chain system? The supply chain systems how are they operated and executed? What are the advantages of all new web-based architecture of the system over the conventional mainframe and client-server architecture? What will be the capabilities of the next-gen architecture in supply chain systems? What are the challenges that we must overcome during the deployment of new technology architecture?

Part of our new "Quick Notes" series - this report answers your most pertinent questions of the topic. Do not be deceived by their short nature - these notes are only 22 pages or so. But these are 22 pages of potent dynamite that will supercharge your thinking in the right direction. Included are quick notes and some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on supply chain finance that we have encountered in our workshops, seminars, and other forums. Here are some of the topics and questions covered in these quick notes: What is meant by Supply chain finance? What is the importance of supply chain finance? Why we need it? How does the supply chain finance work? What are the Letters of Credit (LoCs)? What is their role in supply chain finance? Why do countries provide export credits and insurance? What is the role of credit in supply chain finance? What are the benefits of supply chain finance? Is Supply chain finance a new thing? How can we select the best supply chain finance (SCF) platform and finance partner from the market? Are there any partners you would recommend? How to structure the finance flow of our supply chain? Do you have any guidelines for selection of the right SCF platform or partner? In which industries SCF most relevant and applied? Are there any industries in which SCF plays a crucial role in customer acquisitions? What are the future trends in supply chain finance? What is your prognosis?

Part of our new "Quick Notes" series - this report answers your most pertinent questions of the topic. Do not be deceived by their short nature - these notes are only 22 pages or so. But these are 22 pages of potent dynamite that will supercharge your thinking in the right direction. Included are quick notes and some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on supply chain finance that we have encountered in our workshops, seminars, and other forums. Here are some of the topics and questions covered in these quick notes: What is meant by supply chain dashboard? What is the importance of using dashboards in the supply chain? What are the types of supply chain dashboard? What is meant by strategic supply chain dashboard, or Business dashboard? Why are tactical supply chain dashboards necessary? How to go about configuring a tactical supply chain dashboard? What are the salient features of the operational supply chain dashboard or the "KPI dashboard"? What are the difference between operational supply chain dashboards, and the executional supply chain dashboards? They both appear to be the same - KPI dashboards. Which of these four types of dashboards are encountered the most in real life? Why do executives lose interest in dashboards? How can we make the dashboards more relevant to get the executive buy-in? How to make the dashboards more concise so that the executives do not get overwhelmed? How important are the tools used in making the dashboards? What are the tools used in making a dashboard? Explain the process of dashboard preparation?

Part of our new "Quick Notes" series - this report answers your most pertinent questions of the topic. Do not be deceived by their short nature - these notes are only 22 pages or so. But these are 22 pages of potent dynamite that will supercharge your thinking in the right direction. Included are quick notes and some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on supply chain finance that we have encountered in our workshops, seminars, and other forums. Here are some of the topics and questions covered in these quick notes: What is meant by the term 'supply chain automation'? Currently, out of the two areas outlined in the answer above, where do we see the most amount of automation within supply chains? What are all the additional costs of automation - including the hidden costs that most novices do not see till it is too late? What are the benefits an organisation gains from automating its supply chain? Is automation always profitable? When should we automate a manual process - whether in the office, or on a shop-floor? Which are the KPIs that can be improved by automation? How to keep track of these KPIs? What are some of the least known but most important factors that play a key role in the automation process in 2020 and beyond? We have an annual goal to improve the current turn around time. How can we do it by using automation? Will the small and medium scale enterprises get benefited by automating their supply chain? If yes how? Are there any weaknesses in supply chain automation fortress? What are the main barriers that prevent companies from implementing supply chain automation? Howe can we overcome these barriers? What are the current trends in supply chain automation and how are these trends evolving? How the automation process will affect the employees in an organisation? What are the future employment opportunities that supply chain automation will generate? How will the supply chain automation evolve in future?