Analysts

In Search of Supply Chain Excellence
January 6, 2012
2012 is the Thirtieth Anniversary of Supply Chain Management and for the past seven years, Lora Cecere has written extensively on the importance of demand-driven concepts. Learn why Procter & Gamble is consistently seen as the leader in supply chain excellence; and how the reduction of demand latency and the...
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Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2011: European Peers' Votes Shaped the European Ranking
November 28, 2011
This research assesses and recognizes European voting results in the scope of the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 ranking for 2011. European supply chain executives can use this research to increase awareness of their supply chain leadership, and recognition of their supply chain practices.
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Trends I Am Watching
November 28, 2011
The end of the year is a good time to reflect on the most significant trends of the past year and launch research into new areas. Trends that Altimeter Group’s Lora Cecere is following in 2012 include Big Data Supply Chains, Outside-In Processes, Supply Chain Sensing and a Redefinition...
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Predicts 2012: Demand Sensing Will Be Key to Success and Growth in Consumer Goods Manufacturing
November 16, 2011
Consumer goods companies will continue to face an uncertain demand environment in 2012 as economic realities have changed consumer buying patterns. CIOs and business leaders need to recognize the opportunities to leverage new technologies to target and reach the ever-elusive consumer and shopper.
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Supply Chain Advisory: Pattern-Based Strategy Overview
November 11, 2011
Gartner examines the benefits of Pattern-Based Strategies in supply chain management—and the links between demand-driven strategies, new enabling technologies and enterprise profitability.
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