About David Johnston

As Senior Vice President, Supply Chain at JDA Software, David Johnston is responsible for strengthening executive-level relationships with JDA’s manufacturing, wholesale and distribution customers and key prospects. Johnston previously served as Vice President of Forecasting and Replenishment Solutions, responsible for the strategic direction and business development of JDA’s forecasting and replenishment solution offerings. Prior to JDA, Johnston held a number of positions at E3 Associates, including Vice President of Industry Marketing and Partner Relationships and Vice President of Product Development. Johnston attended Louisiana State University and the University of New Orleans, where he focused on Computer Science.

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February

Recalibrating the Supply Chain in 2013

by David Johnston

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Everything changes. From the sports team that completely befuddles its opponents with an unexpected strategy; to a catastrophic storm that impacts every facet of a population’s life in a …

In Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

19
July

Shift to Reshoring: Striking the Right Balance with Supply Chain

by David Johnston

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What’s driving this trend? Gartner states that many companies underestimated the true costs of long supply chains offshored to Asia; miscalculating inventory costs, greater issues with product quality, lost sales or discounted prices due to long lead time.

In Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management