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FMCG Reaching the Consumer Shelf: 4 Frequent Flaws to Avoid
Dave Jordan Wed, Mar 23, 2022
Nearly there! The last step of the Enchange 6-part model when you finally get your product on the shelf. Actually, you do not do it yourself but you rely on Shane from the retailer back of store. How can you ensure Shane does an excellent job? We…
FMCG Transport: 4 Frequent Flaws to Avoid
Dave Jordan Wed, Mar 16, 2022
Supply chains have had a torrid time over the last 2 years and just when you think COVID is dissipating, Putin kicks off! One of the problems faced by senior leaders seeking performance improvement is that it takes an age to get going and it all…
FMCG Warehousing: 4 Frequent Flaws to Avoid
Dave Jordan Thu, Mar 10, 2022
Need a change in your supply chain performance now? One of the problems faced by senior leaders seeking performance improvement is that it all seems to take far too long. While transformational structural changes cannot be rushed, there are several…
FMCG Manufacturing: 4 Frequent Flaws to Avoid
Dave Jordan Wed, Mar 02, 2022
One of the problems faced by senior leaders seeking performance improvement is that it all seems to take far too long. While structural changes cannot be rushed, there are many initiatives you can take to make changes in your supply chain. What can…
Top 6 Critical Success Factors of S&OP in Africa
Michael Thompson Mon, Feb 28, 2022
I have been talking to a number of FMCG Regional and Market Leaders in the past few months about the supply chain challenges that they face in African and Middle Eastern Markets. Most understand the benefits of a Sales and Operational Planning…
FMCG Supply Planning: 4 Frequent Flaws to Avoid
Dave Jordan Mon, Feb 28, 2022
The Enchange Supply Chain House is available for those wishing to embark on a structured, journey towards Supply Chain excellence. What about those companies who need change now with no time to waste? What can they do to effect meaningful change…
FMCG Demand Planning: 4 Frequent Flaws to Avoid
Dave Jordan Wed, Feb 16, 2022
The Enchange Supply Chain House is available for those wishing to embark on a structured, medium-term journey towards Supply Chain excellence. What about those companies who need change now with no time to waste? What can they do to effect…
FMCG Sourcing: 4 Frequent Flaws to Avoid
Dave Jordan Fri, Feb 11, 2022
The Enchange Supply Chain House is available for those wishing to embark on a structured, medium-term journey towards Supply Chain excellence. What about those companies who need change now with no time to waste? What can they do to effect…
12 Focus Areas for Supply Chain & Route to Market Transformation in Africa
Michael Thompson Wed, Feb 09, 2022
How do we deliver sustained excellence in supply chain and route to market in the challenging markets in Africa? I refer here to the entire supply chain from materials to shelf – i.e. supply chain and route to market (RtM). Although many of the…
Enabling Rapid Change Across the FMCG Supply Chain
Dave Jordan Wed, Feb 02, 2022
The Enchange Supply Chain House is available for those wishing to embark on a structured, medium-term journey towards Supply Chain excellence. Visit the Enchange website, click on a Supply Chain discipline and find all that you need to know. You can…
Supply Chain Change – 6 External Factors to Consider
Michael Thompson Tue, Feb 01, 2022
To recap, last week’s introductory article - The 7 Essential Elements to Drive Change in your Supply Chain – considered the overall recipe for successful change. It was to understand: Why is change needed? What needs to change? How will the change…
FMCG Leaders Guide: Interactive Enchange Supply Chain House
Dave Jordan Wed, Jan 26, 2022
The Enchange Supply Chain House; the one-stop shop for all of the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence. The Enchange Supply Chain House was constructed about 12 months ago and has since helped many organisations understand their…
7 Essential Elements to Drive Change in Your Supply Chain
Michael Thompson Tue, Jan 25, 2022
I spent time over the Christmas break looking back at a lot of the great blogging work my colleagues have done during 2021. As I reflected, I reviewed some of our recent client project notes. Catching up on some filing (not usually a good idea over…
Top 7 Pitfalls to Avoid in Logistics Outsourcing
Dave Jordan Wed, Jan 19, 2022
The Enchange Supply Chain House; the one-stop shop for all of the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence. Previously, we discussed the top 10 potential advantages of finding a 3PLP partner. which can bring benefits of cost, service and…
Top 10 Producer Benefits of Logistics Outsourcing
Dave Jordan Wed, Jan 12, 2022
The Enchange Supply Chain House; the one-stop shop for all of the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence. Are you considering outsourcing your in-house logistics operations? If your core skills are far removed from those required in…