Author: Nathan Goldstein In a recent Real Talks session featuring Peter Mawet from Accenture, the discussion on supply chain resilience prompted a compelling analogy invoking Mike Tyson’s famous quote: “Everybody has a plan until you get punched in the face.” While Tyson’s words were crafted for the boxing ring, their
Business Continuity Planning & Supply Chain Risk Strategic Decisions How can you incorporate risk in the decision making? BCP is another way to define risk, identify times to recovery and times to survive. A cross-functional approach to balance trade-offs amid different business objectives by optimizing policy and strategic decisions. It
Business Continuity Planning (BCP) is, in essence, an organization’s readiness and capability to continue meeting its objectives and demands at acceptable levels when disruptions arise. Today, two issues are compelling leaders to reexamine how they tackle BCP in their organizations: 1) Disruptions have become more intense and frequent, and 2)
For many, this combination of complexity and pressure stemming from BCP is, in turn, introducing anxiety and a sense of frustration. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be the case. BCP is highly effective and delivers an exceptional ROI when teams and leaders are equipped with the right tools for effective
Defining the Objective FedEx Office is comprised of nearly 2,200 retail stores, 15,000 employees, 18 commercial print facilities, and a nationwide transportation fleet. Tom DeGreve, Managing Director of Production Strategy & Engineering for FedEx Office, supported by advisement from Pierre Mawet, Managing Director of Supply Chain & Operations at Accenture
Underlying Technology in Digital Planning Twins From a technology perspective, a Digital Planning Twin is a constraint-based digital representation of an enterprise’s full value chain – including all commercial, operational, and financial components. Its cloud-based architecture ensures security and scalability, while no-code implementation and pre-built templates get businesses up and
Author Carlos Centurion In the dynamic landscape of modern business, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into supply chain strategy has become imperative for sustained success. Recently, I had the privilege of participating in a Real Talk webinar with Accenture, where we delved into AI’s transformative potential in supply chain strategy. Drawing
Goals Build resiliency Accelerate transformation Increase the availability of critical care resources. The MedTech industry faces unique challenges: High levels of product and SKU fragmentation across regions Increasing regulatory requirements Provide visibility for healthcare stakeholders and patients. Demand Volatility These challenges require thoughtful decision-making and a focus on building resiliency
