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Spinnaker SCA Announces Sponsorship of CSCMP Chicago Roundtable
Team Spinnaker SCA | April 28, 2025 | 3 min read

Spinnaker SCA Announces Sponsorship of CSCMP Chicago Roundtable

Spinnaker SCA announces sponsorship of the CSCMP Chicago Roundtable to foster collaboration, innovation and professional development in the logistics hub.

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Why Change Management: Technology alone is not digital transformation
Team Spinnaker SCA | April 15, 2025 | 3 min read

Why Change Management: Technology alone is not digital transformation

Hear how Merit Medical achieved supply chain planning excellence thanks to effective change management in this on-demand webinar hosted by Blue Yonder.

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Supply chain resilience isn’t a buzzword—it’s a battle plan
Team Spinnaker SCA | April 10, 2025 | 3 min read

Supply chain resilience isn’t a buzzword—it’s a battle plan

When reality is far from "best case scenario," you can't make supply chain strategy decisions based on efficiency. It's all about supply chain resilience.

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Spinnaker SCA & ToolsGroup Expand Global Partnership
Team Spinnaker SCA | April 10, 2025 | 3 min read

Spinnaker SCA & ToolsGroup Expand Global Partnership

Spinnaker SCA and ToolsGroup expand their global partnership to meet a growing need for resilient, AI-empowered supply chain planning capabilities.

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WMS Strategy: When to rip, replace, upgrade or expand
Christian Nixel | April 7, 2025 | 3 min read

WMS Strategy: When to rip, replace, upgrade or expand

Thinking about implementing a new WMS—or upgrading, expanding or replacing an existing WMS? Here's a checklist to see if it's time to take action.

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Spinnaker SCA Leaders Awarded 2025 Supply Chain Pros to Know Distinction
Team Spinnaker SCA | March 25, 2025 | 3 min read

Spinnaker SCA Leaders Awarded 2025 Supply Chain Pros to Know Distinction

Congratulations to Gene Bornac, Michael Witty and Tarik Small for being named 2025 Supply Chain Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine.

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AI in Food & Beverage Supply Chains: Lessons from the front lines
Team Spinnaker SCA | December 11, 2024 | 3 min read

AI in Food & Beverage Supply Chains: Lessons from the front lines

Learn why most F&B AI projects fail—and how supply chain leaders can unlock ROI. Featuring insights from Spinnaker SCA’s Santiago Lopez de Haro.

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Spinnaker SCA Strengthens Retail Supply Chain Consulting Expertise with New Leadership Hire
Team Spinnaker SCA | October 28, 2024 | 3 min read

Spinnaker SCA Strengthens Retail Supply Chain Consulting Expertise with New Leadership Hire

Spinnaker SCA strengthens its retail supply chain consulting practice with the addition of Chris Tollefson, founder of Evolve, as VP of Sales and Strategic Alliances.

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Spinnaker SCA Named Global Manufacturing Partner of the Year by Blue Yonder
Team Spinnaker SCA | March 13, 2024 | 3 min read

Spinnaker SCA Named Global Manufacturing Partner of the Year by Blue Yonder

Spinnaker SCA has been named Blue Yonder’s Global Manufacturing Partner of the Year, recognizing excellence in supply chain execution and planning solutions.

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Publicis Sapient Announces Acquisition of Spinnaker SCA to Further Expand its Supply Chain Expertise and Capabilities
Team Spinnaker SCA | March 12, 2024 | 3 min read

Publicis Sapient Announces Acquisition of Spinnaker SCA to Further Expand its Supply Chain Expertise and Capabilities

Publicis Sapient acquires Spinnaker SCA to expand agile digital supply chain transformation capabilities. Learn what this means for clients and the industry.

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Spinnaker SCA Executives Named 2024 Pros to Know Lifetime Achievement Winners
Team Spinnaker SCA | March 8, 2024 | 3 min read

Spinnaker SCA Executives Named 2024 Pros to Know Lifetime Achievement Winners

Spinnaker SCA leaders John Sharkey, George Fowler and Joel Garcia are awarded 2024 Pros to Know Lifetime Achievement award by SDCExec.

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Rick Groth Joins Spinnaker SCA as Vice President of Supply Chain AI & Data Engineering
Team Spinnaker SCA | March 4, 2024 | 3 min read

Rick Groth Joins Spinnaker SCA as Vice President of Supply Chain AI & Data Engineering

Spinnaker SCA welcomes Rick Groth as VP of Supply Chain AI & Data Engineering to accelerate innovation through AI, analytics, and digital supply chain transformation.

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Charting the future of labor and automation in supply chain management
Team Spinnaker SCA | October 1, 2023 | 3 min read

Charting the future of labor and automation in supply chain management

Discover how Spinnaker SCA is guiding global enterprises through labor shortages and automation complexity in this Business View magazine article.

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Spinnaker SCA Named One of Forbes' Coolest Supply Chain Boutique Consultants
Team Spinnaker SCA | May 19, 2023 | 3 min read

Spinnaker SCA Named One of Forbes' Coolest Supply Chain Boutique Consultants

Forbes recognizes Spinnaker SCA as a top boutique supply chain consulting firm in North America for its Blue Yonder expertise and happy clients.

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Spinnaker SCA Acquires Accelogix to Expand Execution Services
Team Spinnaker SCA | February 23, 2023 | 3 min read

Spinnaker SCA Acquires Accelogix to Expand Execution Services

Spinnaker SCA acquires Accelogix to strengthen its Blue Yonder execution capabilities in warehouse operations, labor management, and warehouse automation.

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John Sharkey Named CEO of Spinnaker SCA to Lead Next Phase of Growth
Team Spinnaker SCA | October 24, 2022 | 3 min read

John Sharkey Named CEO of Spinnaker SCA to Lead Next Phase of Growth

Following Spinnaker and SCApath’s successful merger, John Sharkey has been appointed CEO of Spinnaker SCA to drive continued expansion and client success.

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Spinnaker SCA Leaders Named 2022 Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Team Spinnaker SCA | April 4, 2022 | 3 min read

Spinnaker SCA Leaders Named 2022 Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Joel Garcia, Michael Murrison, and Debbie Johnson were recognized as 2022 Supply Chain Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine

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Spinnaker SCA’s George Fowler to be featured on Discovery Channel’s “Out of Stock: Supply Chain Crisis”
Team Spinnaker SCA | December 16, 2021 | 3 min read

Spinnaker SCA’s George Fowler to be featured on Discovery Channel’s “Out of Stock: Supply Chain Crisis”

Spinnaker SCA’s George Fowler to appear on Discovery Channel’s "Out of Stock: Supply Chain Crisis" to share insights on navigating supply chain disruption.

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Spinnaker SCA Appoints Joel A. Garcia as Senior Vice President to Lead Supply Chain Execution Practice
Team Spinnaker SCA | October 25, 2021 | 3 min read

Spinnaker SCA Appoints Joel A. Garcia as Senior Vice President to Lead Supply Chain Execution Practice

Spinnaker SCA appoints industry veteran Joel Garcia as SVP of Supply Chain Execution, enhancing the firm's distribution and logistics capabilities.

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Debbie Stanton-Johnson Joins Spinnaker SCA to Drive Growth in Connected Planning
Team Spinnaker SCA | June 8, 2021 | 3 min read

Debbie Stanton-Johnson Joins Spinnaker SCA to Drive Growth in Connected Planning

Debbie Stanton-Johnson joins Spinnaker SCA as VP of Consulting to drive client success and scale delivery excellence in Supply Chain Planning practice.

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ToolsGroup and Spinnaker SCA Amplify Digital Supply Chain Planning Partnership
Team Spinnaker SCA | June 3, 2021 | 3 min read

ToolsGroup and Spinnaker SCA Amplify Digital Supply Chain Planning Partnership

Spinnaker SCA and ToolsGroup extend their partnership to bring advanced supply chain planning software and consulting services to global manufacturers and retailers.

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SCA Path and Spinnaker Combine to form Spinnaker SCA
Team Spinnaker SCA | March 30, 2021 | 3 min read

SCA Path and Spinnaker Combine to form Spinnaker SCA

SCApath and Spinnaker merge to form Spinnaker SCA, combining expertise in strategy, fulfillment, and AI-enabled supply chain consulting.

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Spinnaker Leaders Awarded 2021 Supply Chain Pros to Know Distinction
Team Spinnaker SCA | March 17, 2021 | 3 min read

Spinnaker Leaders Awarded 2021 Supply Chain Pros to Know Distinction

George Fowler, Sandra Kendall, Daniel O'Brien, and Kevin Chan of Spinnaker were named 2021 Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive for leadership in planning, transformation, and technology enablement.

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Spinnaker SCA & Kinaxis Team Up to Drive Supply Chain Excellence
Team Spinnaker SCA | October 1, 2020 | 3 min read

Spinnaker SCA & Kinaxis Team Up to Drive Supply Chain Excellence

Spinnaker SCA and Kinaxis team up to deliver integrated business planning solutions using RapidResponse®, enabling agility and digital transformation.

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Arterra Wines Canada Deploys Blue Yonder with Spinnaker SCA
Team Spinnaker SCA | March 2, 2020 | 3 min read

Arterra Wines Canada Deploys Blue Yonder with Spinnaker SCA

Canada’s leading wine distributor enhanced forecasting and performance by deploying Blue Yonder planning solutions with Spinnaker SCA’s expertise.

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Spinnaker SCA Client BIC Corporation Wins Coveted “Best Savings” Award at JDA ICON 2019
Team Spinnaker SCA | May 8, 2019 | 3 min read

Spinnaker SCA Client BIC Corporation Wins Coveted “Best Savings” Award at JDA ICON 2019

BIC and Spinnaker SCA win “Best Savings” award at JDA ICON 2019 for cutting changeovers by 40% and unlocking millions in capacity with Factory Planning.

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Spinnaker SCA Leaders Named 2019 Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Team Spinnaker SCA | February 22, 2019 | 3 min read

Spinnaker SCA Leaders Named 2019 Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Spinnaker supply chain experts Joe Sacchetti, Rob Jensen, and Thomas Howard were named 2019 Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive for their leadership in planning systems, data governance, and reverse logistics.

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Spinnaker Leaders Awarded 2018 Supply Chain Pros to Know Distinction
Team Spinnaker SCA | February 23, 2018 | 3 min read

Spinnaker Leaders Awarded 2018 Supply Chain Pros to Know Distinction

Nick Hamm and Brad Murach of Spinnaker were named 2018 Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive for their leadership in supply chain design and planning systems consulting.

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Spinnaker Leaders Awarded 2016 Supply Chain Pros to Know Distinction
Team Spinnaker SCA | February 17, 2016 | 3 min read

Spinnaker Leaders Awarded 2016 Supply Chain Pros to Know Distinction

Spinnaker's John La Bouff and Kenneth Poore were named 2016 Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive for their leadership in high-tech supply chain design and planning systems implementation.

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Spinnaker Receives Green Supply Chain Award for the Fifth Year in a Row
Team Spinnaker SCA | November 10, 2015 | 3 min read

Spinnaker Receives Green Supply Chain Award for the Fifth Year in a Row

Spinnaker earns the 2015 Green Supply Chain Award for its long-standing commitment to reducing waste, improving efficiency, and enabling greener supply chain operations.

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Spinnaker Honored as a 2015 Great Supply Chain Consulting Partner
Team Spinnaker SCA | August 19, 2015 | 3 min read

Spinnaker Honored as a 2015 Great Supply Chain Consulting Partner

SupplyChainBrain names Spinnaker one of the Top 100 Great Supply Chain Partners for delivering results-driven solutions and strategic supply chain impact.

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Spinnaker Acquires Plan4Demand
Team Spinnaker SCA | December 9, 2013 | 3 min read

Spinnaker Acquires Plan4Demand

Spinnaker acquires Plan4Demand to strengthen its JDA and SAP planning practices and deepen strategic staffing, organizational development, and digital supply chain services.

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Spinnaker Leaders Awarded 2013 Supply Chain Pros to Know Distinction
Team Spinnaker SCA | February 21, 2013 | 3 min read

Spinnaker Leaders Awarded 2013 Supply Chain Pros to Know Distinction

Spinnaker's George Fowler, Jeff Jorgensen, and John Sharkey were named 2013 Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive for leadership in JDA systems, warehousing, and strategy consulting.

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From Implementation to Impact: The Merit Medical Story
Team Spinnaker SCA | April 16, 2025 | 3 min read

From Implementation to Impact: The Merit Medical Story

A successful Blue Yonder supply chain planning implementation that wasn't just about using the right technology, but driving real organizational change.

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A Clean Break from the Past
Team Spinnaker SCA | April 1, 2025 | 3 min read

A Clean Break from the Past

See how Spinnaker SCA helped an industrial manufacturer modernize its supply chain with Kinaxis Maestro—enabling faster decisions and stronger forecasts.

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Polaris' Journey to Supply Chain Agility
Team Spinnaker SCA | December 1, 2024 | 3 min read

Polaris' Journey to Supply Chain Agility

After two failed implementation attempts, Polaris knew they didn't need more supply chain planning software. They needed it to work. Enter, Spinnaker SCA.

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Planning with Purpose: Cepheid's Path to a Digital Supply Chain
Team Spinnaker SCA | August 1, 2023 | 3 min read

Planning with Purpose: Cepheid's Path to a Digital Supply Chain

Discover how Cepheid scaled from $300M to $3B+ using Blue Yonder ESP and Order Promising to plan smarter, allocate faster, and fulfill with integrity.

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From Push to Pull: Micron's Supply Chain Transformation
Team Spinnaker SCA | April 12, 2023 | 3 min read

From Push to Pull: Micron's Supply Chain Transformation

Discover how Micron increased fill rates, reduced inventory, and became a preferred vendor through a strategic APS transformation with Spinnaker SCA.

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T-Mobile's Digital Supply Chain Journey
Team Spinnaker SCA | August 15, 2022 | 3 min read

T-Mobile's Digital Supply Chain Journey

How Spinnaker SCA helped T-Mobile deploy a 5G network and highly automated DC to fulfill orders for mobile phones and accessories after the Sprint merger.

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Stepping Up: A Casual Footwear Company's Logistics Reset
Team Spinnaker SCA | July 1, 2021 | 3 min read

Stepping Up: A Casual Footwear Company's Logistics Reset

Learn how a $650M global footwear brand cut ocean freight costs and improved fulfillment performance across 125 countries with Spinnaker SCA.

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A Smarter Plan for a Sporting Goods Retailer
Team Spinnaker SCA | February 1, 2021 | 3 min read

A Smarter Plan for a Sporting Goods Retailer

From an initial roadmap to a multi-version Blue Yonder upgrade, explore how a leading sporting goods retailer achieved supply chain planning excellence.

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Raising the Bar in Beverage Planning
Team Spinnaker SCA | March 2, 2020 | 3 min read

Raising the Bar in Beverage Planning

See how Arterra Wines Canada improved forecasting, reduced planning cycle times, and scaled supply chain visibility with Spinnaker SCA.

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BIC Factory Planning Reimagined
Team Spinnaker SCA | May 18, 2019 | 3 min read

BIC Factory Planning Reimagined

With the help of Spinnaker SCA, BIC reimagined its Charlotte, NC facility. They reduced turnovers by 40% and gained 20 extra hours of capacity each week.

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Southern Glazer's Data-Driven Supply Chain
Team Spinnaker SCA | December 4, 2018 | 3 min read

Southern Glazer's Data-Driven Supply Chain

Learn how Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits improved fill rates by 5% and freed up $100M in working capital with a supply chain planning transformation.

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