Welcome in July with your DMS Supply Chain Inspiration
In Summary
What’s New
At times’ there is soo much noise around the GenAI topic that amongst all the voices it’s difficult to find a peaceful moment to think about the entirety of its potential and impact on the Supply Chain.
Recently I was reading an article that quoted an industry survey by Gartner reporting that half of Supply Chain leaders plan to implement GenAI in the next year, and 14% are already in the implementation stage.
Why is this?
Those ahead of the oncoming GenAI wave have already recognised the workforce challenges, unpredictable markets, data volume, silos and the complexity of Supply Chain analysis that underscore the urgent need for transformative solutions employing GenAI.
Generically generative AI solutions were not well-suited for Supply Chain analysis because they lacked the deep understanding of complex Supply Chain connections and data sources necessary for tailored insights that drive operational excellence and strategic foresight.
However, the SUPPLY CHAIN GAME has been flipped on its head with Logility’s latest evolution that now integrates GenAI into their Digital Supply Chain Platform. The latest generation bridges the gap between complex data and human understanding, allowing planners to concentrate on high-value activities whilst executives confidently make strategic decisions in seconds.
This is a distinctive competitive advantage for Supply Chain organisations, and personally, once you see it in action really needs to be seen in action.
Last Month in Review: Highlights
Team DMS triumphantly completed the Push Up Challenge, 3249 push-ups over 24 days!! Raising an impressive $638.00 for this cause that is so dear to our hearts. Promoting mental health awareness is a crucial goal for us, and we are committed to supporting it in any way we can. Congratulations Team! Thank you to everyone who supported, cheered and donated
Part 1 of our insightful webinar, Advancing Supply Chain Excellence, hosted by SCLAA and presented by our knowledgeable Senior Consultant Elton Brown, was held on 26 June 2024. We hope you can join us for Part 2, scheduled for August 1, 2024. Stay tuned for more details on our Socials.
Supply Chain Savvy: Handy Tips
In all things, manage by exception/identify the critical risks …
Identifying critical risks targets those risks that have the most potential to positively or negatively impact your Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain objectives.
Old School planners didn’t have the technology tools available today to identify the exceptions, however the objective was still a critical, integral part of any good Supply Chain planning process and was adopted by market leaders back in the day.
Nowadays this idea is even more critical with the speed that the market & Supply Chains work at.
The term “Blink and you’ll miss it” has never been more applicable than it is today.
The difference is mature Organisations recognise that adopting the appropriate best-of-breed technology tools within critical functions of their operations enable their teams to dynamically execute the goal of managing by exception/identifying critical risks “real-time” . If this remains a roadblock within your process
Employee Spotlight
Join us in celebrating our DMS Business Consultant, Alicia, on her special day this month! We wish Alicia the happiest birthday and an amazing year ahead.
DMS proudly celebrates Claudia’s 5-year milestone with us this July! Congratulations, Claudia!
Last but not least, join us in congratulating DMS Consultant, Andrew, and DMS Digital Media Coordinator, Carolyn, on their 1-year anniversary with DMS!
Industry Events
Join DMS and Elton Brown at CEMAT on 25 July 2024 at 12.40.
Elton will be presenting an informative session – Debunking the Myths of Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Planning. Hope to see you there.
You can catch Elton once again on Thursday, 01 August 2024 presenting Part 2 of our DMS Webinar Series, hosted by SCLAA. Watch out for our socials for further details.
Fun Facts
The “Amazon Effect” on Supply Chains: The rise of e-commerce giants like Amazon has significantly reshaped the supply chain landscape. The term “Amazon Effect” refers to the impact of e-commerce on traditional retail and logistics practices. One fascinating aspect of this effect is the emphasis on speed and convenience in delivery. As a result, supply chain operations have had to evolve to meet the growing demand for same-day or next-day delivery services, leading to innovations such as fulfillment centres strategically located near urban centres and the use of advanced automation and robotics to optimize efficiency. The Amazon Effect has not only transformed consumer expectations but has also spurred innovation and competition across the entire supply chain industry. 
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Walk for Breast Cancer Research in July
UP FOR OUR JULY CHALLENGE … The 100km in July Challenge is BACK! We’re challenging YOU to complete 100 km’s (3.23km’s a day!) in JULY to help bring hope to those impacted by breast cancer. If you’re looking for mid-year motivation, lace up your sneakers and complete 100 km during the month of July to support and raise funds for life-saving breast cancer research by running or walking your way to the finish line. Let’s go team, make your move for breast cancer research.
