Author: irrosca

  • Covid-19, Force Majeure and Impact to Global Supply Chains

    Covid-19, Force Majeure and Impact to Global Supply Chains

    On a previous supply chain minute I focused on a topic I’ve discussed on the show before which is force majeure as a direct impact of Covid-19. This is something I highlighted earlier in February on the show, as I believe it will have long lasting effects across industries so let’s dive deeper into what…

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  • People Will Keep The Lights On- Warehouse Management of Tomorrow

    People Will Keep The Lights On- Warehouse Management of Tomorrow

    Robots, algorithms, automated answering machines, self driving cars and unmanned drones….Are organizations moving closer to the lights out supply chain? Not. Most organizations have learned that keeping a close pulse on their customer’s market trends and utilizing this valuable information to make supply chain decisions can improve the brand growth and ROI. There are certainly…

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  • The SC – Supply Chain TV

    The SC – Supply Chain TV

    I joined Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, Audrey Ross and Leah Goold-Haws to debate the hot topics in supply chain including but not limited to telnet acquisition, the “New NAFTA”, tariffs at large and how these impact the consumers. Check out the episode at the link below and leave your comments on the YouTube Channel. The SC- Supply…

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  • Webinar: Automated Order Processing For Proactive Inventory Management

    Webinar: Automated Order Processing For Proactive Inventory Management

    Webinar sponsored by Esker on Supply Chain Brief: Organizations need to focus on demand driven supply planning, utilizing real time information on customer orders from all marketplaces (e-commence, Amazon – or other online retailers, and point of sale data from brick and mortar). Focusing on this information once per month during the S&OP meeting is…

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  • ePlanning: Leverage the Logistics Network for Competitive Advantage in eCommerce

    ePlanning: Leverage the Logistics Network for Competitive Advantage in eCommerce

    Check out my presentation at the SCOPE Supply Chain Summit: SCOPE Atlanta 2019_ ePlanning Presentation Slides         Takeaways: Key Actions for an Optimal Distribution Network: 1. Design an Agile Network with Optimal Inventory Distribution 2. Create End-to-End Visibility Connectivity 3. Pivot to Demand Driven Forecasting and Planning Supply Chain Leading Strategic Opportunities…

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  • Let’s Talk Supply Chain

    Let’s Talk Supply Chain

    I was recently interviewed on Let’s Talk Supply Chain as part of their Women Leaders in Supply Chain Series. This was an absolute honor considering the other amazing group of women who comprised the speaker lineup and a pleasure to share my experiences with others. Thank you to the podcast host Sarah Barnes-Humphrey,CITP, CCI. Sarah and…

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  • Big Data_ Little Data- The Continuous Supply Chain Conundrum

    Big Data_ Little Data- The Continuous Supply Chain Conundrum

    Supply Chain and Logistics Summit_ Big Data Irina Rosca

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  • Logistics and Supply Chain E-Planning: Last Mile Delivery Strategy

    Logistics and Supply Chain E-Planning: Last Mile Delivery Strategy

    Last mile delivery services can mean different things to organizations depending on the key revenue driving marketplaces. In some organizations last mile can be US domestic only, for some it could expand across all of Americas and others it can cover a global marketplace. This article focuses on steps organizations can take to resolve last…

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  • Supply Chain Dynamics: What if… We Could Think Differently

    Supply Chain Dynamics: What if… We Could Think Differently

    Supply chain innovation means taking full advantage of best of breed technology and data algorithms that empower intelligent decision-making. The exchange of information, from inside and outside the organization, must be real time, autonomous and continuous. Previously, I shared an article with insights into the integration of advanced data analytics in supply chain planning. Last week I…

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  • Why Companies Need a Supplier Relationship Management Strategy

    Why Companies Need a Supplier Relationship Management Strategy

    The business landscape is ever changing, numerous innovations have allowed companies to transcend borders and become global entities. While the opportunities are numerous so are the challenges; in this fiercely competitive global marketplace success requires companies to pay closer attention to supplier relations. Global leaders should retain suppliers with vested interest in the long-term success…

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