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New Blog Alert: Excel in SCM - The Double-Edged Sword of Pharma Operations Our pharma supply chain experts, Ian Smith and Andreas M. Radke, dive into the critical yet complex role of Microsoft Excel in the industry. While Excel often feels essential, is it truly the best choice for managing high-stakes supply chain processes? In this article, you'll discover: 🔹 Why Excel dominates pharma SCM—and the hidden costs it carries 🔹 The trade-offs between flexibility and risky “shadow IT” 🔹 A strategic roadmap to enhance efficiency by minimizing Excel reliance Read the full article to explore why Excel might not be the ideal tool for pharma supply chains—and uncover our recommended approach for more streamlined, successful operations! https://lnkd.in/d57ETmAA #supplychainexcellence

Ghost-Free Supply Chains Are you haunted by the #ExcelPhantom that keeps transparency out of reach? 👻 This Halloween, let’s banish the Excel ghost and breathe new life into your supply chain! It’s time to upgrade from Excel sheets to real excellence in supply chain management. 🎃 Talk with us: https://lnkd.in/dnv8cjzW #SupplyChainExcellence #ExcelPhantom #Transparency #Halloween

Pause before the weekend: What do you do when making decisions under uncertain conditions? Say you have an important appointment during rush hour—you’d leave early, right? That’s a buffer, extra time to manage traffic uncertainty. In supply chain management, teams do the same. They add buffers—not just in time, but in quantity, ordering earlier and more. But these individual buffers accumulate, tying up capital and driving up costs. The effect? Higher capital costs from a lack of transparency. Is it time to rethink your supply chain buffers? Talk with us. https://lnkd.in/dnv8cjzW #SupplyChain #Exceltoexcellence #Transparency

Watch This Video to See Why Excel is Still a Roadblock in Supply Chain Planning This Kinaxis video, recorded 2019 (!!!) with Supply Chain Expert Lora Cecere and Bill DuBois, explores the question: What will it take to eliminate Excel spreadsheets from planning in your SAP environment? Five years on, many mid-sized companies are still struggling with the frustrations of managing Excel spreadsheets in Supply Chain. These challenges can have serious consequences for your business. Let’s talk about how we can help you transition to more efficient, future-ready solutions. https://lnkd.in/dKPgE4-j

Unlock Supply Chain Excellence at TFEST Berlin! We’re excited to announce that mSE Solutions will be live at Transform Fest (TFEST) this November – the must-attend event for the Supply Chain Community: https://lnkd.in/erCdXX7i This is your chance to meet our experts Edward G. and Mike Krug in person, as they share insights on our transformative mission, Excel to Excellence in Supply Chain. 👉 Schedule a meeting with Ed and Mike today and explore how we can elevate your supply chain. PS A big thanks to Maria Villablanca and Andrew Brown for bringing this amazing event to life. See you there!

Does this look familiar? A sea of Excel spreadsheets, filled with outdated numbers, scattered data, and endless manual fixes. 📉 The future of supply chain management is here, and it’s not a spreadsheet. 📈    We help you spot inefficiencies and uncover hidden opportunities in your supply chain processes. From Excel to Excellence, we’ll guide your transformation with proven strategies for smarter, more reliable supply chain management. More here: https://lnkd.in/dnv8cjzW #supplychain #exceltoexcellence

Is Excel Enough for Your Supply Chain? For smaller companies, Excel can be a “pragmatic and practical” solution for processing information and facilitating communication among stakeholders. However, as businesses grow and scale, especially in midmarket and larger companies, relying solely on Excel can lead to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. In these turbulent economic times, medium-sized companies must rethink their tools and processes to remain competitive. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dnv8cjzW #supplychain #midmarket #exceltoexcellence

Thank you, dear Klaus Imping, for this important reminder. Many mid-size and large enterprises continue to rely on Excel spreadsheets or 'point solutions' to manage critical supply chain functions, but these methods may be holding them back. Authentic transformation in the supply chain occurs only when PEOPLE, PROCESSES, and TECHNOLOGY are aligned. Read the book, and/ or talk with Klaus and mSE Solutions to learn more about this critical topic. https://lnkd.in/dnv8cjzW

NEWS: The True Competitive Edge in Fabless Semiconductor Manufacturing At mSE Solutions, we always aim to share valuable perspectives from the industries we serve. Recently, our Supply Chain experts Andreas M. Radke, and Maximiliano Garcia offered their insights on a pressing topic for fabless semiconductor companies: "The True Competitive Edge in Fabless Semiconductor Manufacturing." As Andreas and Max highlight, it’s not just about cutting-edge designs – it's about leveraging a strategic supply chain. Through smart process changes, such as the operationalization of postponement strategies and collaborative planning with OSAT partners, companies can significantly boost flexibility, reduce inventory costs, and improve customer satisfaction. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d5-ieyhN

The recent Harvard Business Review article, "To Build Resilience, CEOs Need to Become Supply Chain Experts" by Yo-Jud Cheng and Dwaipayan Roy, highlights an important shift in leadership. The authors argue that in today’s volatile business environment, supply chain expertise is no longer just for specialists—it’s becoming a critical skill for CEOs to navigate crises and build resilience. What do you think? Should CEOs prioritize deep supply chain knowledge? Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gkMmapsH