Arnaud Marchand

Most don’t get supply chain right. This document explains supply chain roles with Game of Thrones. The Supply Planner – Tyrion Lannister ↳ Clever, resourceful, and always three steps ahead ↳ Turns limited resources into winning plans   The Demand Planner – Daenerys Targaryen ↳ Visionary and bold ↳ Reads the future like flames, always chasing the next big wave   The S&OP Lead – Jon Snow ↳ Nobody wants the role, but he unites the houses ↳ Keeps peace, builds trust, and makes hard calls   The Inventory Manager – Samwell Tarly ↳ Loves books and balance ↳ Tracks every detail and hates losing control of the records   The Procurement Manager – Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish ↳ Schemer and dealmaker ↳ Has five backup suppliers before anyone else knows there’s a problem   The Logistics Manager – Arya Stark ↳ Swift and relentless ↳ Moves unseen, adapts fast, and always delivers what’s needed The Production Manager – Brienne of Tarth ↳ Disciplined and reliable ↳ Gets the work done with loyalty, precision, and zero shortcuts Any others to add?

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❤️‍🔥🔥 Top 100 Procurement, Supply Chain & Quality Abbreviations Every Professional Should Know. ❤️‍🔥 Do you speak the language of industry fluently? From Procurement to Production, and from Quality to Logistics, these abbreviations drive every conversation, report, and audit in the manufacturing world. Over the years, I’ve realized that knowing the right terminology doesn’t just make communication faster — it builds confidence, clarity, and credibility in every professional discussion. So here’s something valuable for every engineer, buyer, and supply chain professional 👇 ✅ I’ve compiled the ultimate list — 100 key abbreviations used across: Procurement & Sourcing Supply Chain & Logistics Quality Management & Continuous Improvement Lean & Operational Excellence ✨ Share this to help others and follow VIJAYAKUMAR D for more insights like this. #Management #Training #Productivity #Excellence #Careers #ProjectManagement #LeadershipInQuality #ProfessionalDevelopment #TrainingAndDevelopment #CareerProgression #SkillsEnhancement #ProjectManagementSkills #EngineeringCareer #QAEngineerLife #QualityCareer #QualityJobsIndia #Lean #LeanManufacturing #LeanPrinciples #LeanThinking #LeanStrategy #LeanProcess #LeanTransformation #LeanProjects #LeanByVijay #Kaizen #KaizenBlitz #ContinuousImprovement #Excellence #Waste #WasteElimination #Wastemanagement #ValueAdded #ProcessOptimization #ProcessImprovement #WorkflowEfficiency #ManufacturingExcellence #TIMWOOD #7Waste #3MWaste #Andon #Jidoka #PullSystem #LineBalancing #Flowchart #VSM #VSMStudy #VSMTools #Kanban #TaktTime #SMED #OEE #OEEOptimization #ISO #ISO9001 #ISO9001Certification #IATF #IATF16949 #IATF16949Certified #QMS #QMSImplementation #QualityCompliance #QualitySystems #QualityManagementPrinciples #QualityAuditChecklist #Standardization #CertificationProcess #RegulatoryRequirements #CoreTools #APQP #PPAP #PPAPSubmission #SPC #MSA #ControlChart #SPCTools #CheckSheet #CheckSheetTemplates #SOP #ProcessMetrics #ProcessControl #ProcessCapability #7QCTools #17QCTools #Fishbone #Ishikawa #Histogram #Histograms #HistogramAnalysis #ParetoChart #ParetoAnalysis #Flowchart #RootCauseAnalysis #5Why #5WhyAnalysis #G8D #8D #ProblemSolvingSkills #DefectPrevention #LeanSixSigma #SixSigmaLife #SixSigmaTools #DMAIC #DMAICMethodology #6Sigma #BlackBelt #GreenBelt #YellowBelt #BlackBeltProjects #GreenBeltProjects #YellowBeltTraining #TPM #TPMImplementation #TotalProductiveMaintenance #15S #5S #5SImplementation #KPI #KpiPerformance #QualityMetrics #QualityGoals #QualityPerformance #ProcessMetrics #ProductionAnalysis #DataAnalysisQuality #AutomotiveIndustry #AutomotiveEngineering #AutomotiveIndustryJobs #QualityControlTools #QualityAssuranceProcess #QualityImprovement #QualityCulture #QualityPlanning #QualityProfessional #QATeam #QualityWithVijay

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“𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝟴𝟱%.” A great metric to track — but do you know what's behind that number? In supply chain planning, 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 isn't just a KPI — it's a reflection of how well your decisions align with reality. And like most metrics, it depends heavily on how it’s measured. Different scenarios call for different approaches — using the right metric helps you:  • Evaluate planning effectiveness  • Build trust in numbers  • Drive better inventory and service outcomes Here’s a breakdown of the 3 most common and useful forecast performance metrics: 𝟭. 𝗠𝗔𝗣𝗘 (𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿) Formula: MAPE = (|Forecast – Actual| / Actual) * 100 > Simple to interpret > Can be sensitive when actual demand is low 𝟮. 𝗪𝗔𝗣𝗘 (𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿) Formula: WAPE = Σ|Forecast – Actual| / ΣActual > Stable across portfolios with high demand variability > Common in CPG, retail, and multi-SKU environments 𝟯. 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗮𝘀 Formula: Bias = Σ(Forecast – Actual) > Indicates whether forecasts consistently lean high or low > Key to understanding planning behavior 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: Use 𝗪𝗔𝗣𝗘 for a realistic measure of error, 𝗕𝗶𝗮𝘀 to monitor forecast tendencies, and 𝗠𝗔𝗣𝗘 when demand is stable and volumes are meaningful. 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. #SupplyChain #Demandforecasting #Accuracy #InventoryManagement #DemandPlanning #CostOptimization #Logistics #Procurement #InventoryControl #LeanSixSigma #Cost #OperationalExcellence #BusinessExcellence #ContinuousImprovement #ProcessExcellence #Lean #OperationsManagement

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From Chaos to Control: Integrating Warehouse Operations into the Supply Chain - it was the topic of my speech at the inSklad Forum yesterday. We discussed an important idea — warehouse issues are often not warehouse problems!!! They are symptoms of a disconnected supply chain and the absence of an integrated planning process. Integrating warehouse logistics into S&OP allows businesses to achieve what so many still lack - a shift from chaos to control. It’s about synchronizing sales, procurement, and resources. About predictability, stability, and long-term resilience. My gratitude to all colleagues in the room for the attention, dialogue, and professional questions. I’m truly glad to see efficiency, analytics, and process transparency becoming core priorities for Ukrainian businesses. #SupplyChainManagement #S&OP #Resilience

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> 100 CPOs. One room. One question. “What is your organization’s current procurement operating model?” And the results were telling 👇 🔹 45% — Center-led (hybrid with governance + local execution) 🔹 39% — Centralized (corporate function) 🔹 12% — Decentralized (BU-owned) 🔹 Others? Barely a blip. 💡 Center-led is clearly leading the pack—why? It strikes the balance: global consistency + local agility. But it also raises a question… ➡️ How do you ensure true governance without becoming bureaucratic? ➡️ And how do you give markets freedom without losing sight of strategy? #Procurement #CPO #OperatingModel #CenterLed #SourcingStrategy #ProcureConAsia

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Procurement is just purchasing ! Okay, and oxygen is just air ! If procurement was just about buying things, companies wouldn’t face: 🚨 Supply chain breakdowns 🚨 Vendor compliance risks 🚨 Pricing volatility 🚨 Quality failures Procurement isn’t just about transactions—it’s about strategy. ✅ It negotiates deals that impact profitability. ✅ It ensures supplier compliance and risk mitigation. ✅ It drives innovation through smarter sourcing. ✅ It aligns purchasing decisions with business goals. Yet, people outside procurement still think we just "place orders."

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