Are revenue and EBIT growth important to you? How can you increase EBIT when you have so many fires to put out every day? How can you think of scaling operations and taking your organization or business to the next level when you are facing several challenges? This book is about how supply chain digital transformations can help you deliver results with a high ROI. A recent publication from McKinsey notes that the biggest future impact on revenue and EBIT growth is through digitizing supply chain; companies can expect an increase of up to 3.2% in EBIT and 2.3% in annual revenue growth. "The biggest weapon a company has to outperform its competitors over the next three years is the digital supply chain, which will dramatically improve revenue and reduce costs while delighting customers. A true winning play" (Sam Palmisano, former Chairman and CEO, IBM and Founder, Center for Global Enterprise (CGE)). In this business storybook, directors and executives of mid-sized and large businesses who work in critical functional areas, such as Supply Chain--including Sourcing and Procurement--IT, Marketing, and Finance will find: Practical and technical tools that are most appropriate to use in cross-functional projects with large numbers of stakeholders Different approaches to improve soft skills, absolutely relevant in major supply chain digital transformations The good, the bad, and the ugly of these transformations, so you can have a head start This book is based on my personal experience. The companies are fictitious, while the challenges described are ones I have found in several companies rather than being specific to one business in particular.
"Marcia brought a high level of expertise and diligence to our project at Lindt, helping to define and validate requirements for our supply chain planning project." - John Vaughan, IT Analyst, Lindt Chocolates. "Marcia is results-driven, strategic, and focused on cost savings. She has strong practical experience with Six Sigma tools and processes to provide valuable results to the bottom line." - Mark Farney, Sourcing Manager, Cummins Inc. "Marcia was responsible for designing, developing, and implementing our new ERP system, SAP B1. I have the highest opinion of her and am deeply thankful for her contribution to my company." - Michael Benzaken, CEO, Nubenco Enterprises.
Maria Sanchez--the main character--has many demands to balance. She has various roles. She has successes and failures. She has strengths and vulnerabilities. She is human, just like you. And, like you, she is determined to succeed, be passionate about what she does, and she works hard too. Maria will take you through the following supply chain digital transformations: Strategic Sourcing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Procure to Pay (P2P) process Ready to jump into the pages? Or are you still undecided and considering other priorities? According to McKinsey, only 43% of the average supply chain is digitized. This means that companies are foregoing a 2.
3%-3.2% increase in EBIT. You don't want to be one of them. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact. This is your time. Join Maria in her supply chain digital transformations. These transformations are like rollercoasters full of emotions, participants, and loops. There will be higher heights, new perspectives, and full action, so fasten your seat belt and go.
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