Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 2, 2022

Industry 4.0 , sometimes also called the fourth industrial revolution , is a trend of data exchange and automation in changing manufacturing and manufacturing technologies. have created opportunities for manufacturers to use the massive amounts of data they collect to monitor and improve the quality of their products.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

As the new year unfolds, manufacturers are continuing to learn lessons from 2020’s pandemic and looking for 2021 manufacturing trends. If 2020 taught manufacturers anything, it’s to find nimble answers to make course corrections during an emergency, a nearly impossible feat. Predicting 2021 Manufacturing Trends.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

No company in either the household non-durable (consumer goods) or the food manufacturing group beat their peer group on the balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for 2013-2022. Which leads me to share an article that I think that every supply chain leader should read.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 7, 2021

If you find yourself attached to your legacy software and hardware in your manufacturing operation, you’re not alone. In manufacturing, IoT alone offers powerful solutions through data gathering, supply chain innovation, product and performance assessments, and much more. How to update a legacy system. 4. Focus on communication.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. Crucial Supply Chain Needs Terence: What are the crucial supply chain needs faced by industrial manufacturers? Sunil: It’s important to start with metrics.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

By monitoring particular metrics over time across your online sales, in-store sales, and operations, you’ll gain quantitative insights into your business performance. A retail KPI (or “Key Performance Indicator”) refers to a quantifiable metric used to measure how a retail business is performing. Why are retail metrics important?

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It’s an essential process for achieving maximum success in manufacturing. In this article, we highlight some practical workforce optimisation solutions, outline the importance of workforce scheduling optimisation, and explore the differences between workforce optimisation and workforce management. Here’s how.

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Unleashed

APRIL 10, 2023

The internal processes of a manufacturer are critical to the success of the overall business. This article breaks down 11 of the most effective process improvement techniques in manufacturing that you can implement in your workplace today. Deep dive: Check out the 2023 Manufacturing Productivity Guide.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

My goal in this article is that we need to start this decade by giving science a chance. The first story is about a large regional food manufacturer. The second story is about a regional beverage manufacturer. We need to put the past chapter of supply chain management behind us. Let me prove my point through client stories.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Review of SQM Metrics and Issues Across 5 Core Industries. #1: Trend Metrics Collected per Site. Medical Devices.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

This article explores the disruptive nature of supply chain disruptions, the significance of collaboration in managing direct spend, the role of Purchase Order (PO) Collaboration in tracking materials throughout the order cycle, and real-world challenges faced in PO Collaboration.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

For instance, a growing number of cell phone manufacturers have established procedures in place for consumers who wish to return an older model and ensure that the device is refurbished or recycled rather than dumped into the local landfill. Importance of Metrics in Reverse Logistics Management. How much value is recaptured?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. Reward teams for cross-functional metrics. Focus functional metrics to improving reliability. What did we find?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Here are some articles to read. For additional reading check out this article.) Unified Data Model Tied to a Balanced Scorecard: The movement from functional metrics to a balanced scorecard and the alignment of disparate planning engines through a unified data model. Lights-out Planning. As a result, DDMRP is a fad.

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Silvon Software

MARCH 3, 2023

A Few Important KPIs for Tracking S&OP Performance As a long-time provider of business intelligence applications for manufacturing and distribution businesses, Silvon has played a key role in helping our clients define and implement performance metrics that align their S&OP initiatives with their corporate goals.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Notice how the water turns from blue to brown in Figure 3 with the lack of demand translation capabilities within the enterprise for manufacturing and logistics. Organizations can align to drive value despite the allegiance to functional metrics. With the increase in complexity, manufacturing cycle inventories rise. Mistake #5.

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Oracle SCM

JUNE 14, 2018

Manufacturing today is more complex than ever before. In fact, according to a recent article in Forbes there are " 2.5 In fact, according to a recent article in Forbes there are " 2.5 Is there a correlation between product failures in the field or customer returns & the manufacturing process used?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services. He has published numerous thought leadership articles, whitepapers, blogs and delivered dozens of webinars during his career. Nari Viswanathan is currently Sr.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement’s North Star article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks. What is Procurement’s North Star Metric? The North Star Metric (NSM). Maintaining a North Star Metric allows a business to align on targets and remain steadfast in vision.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Supply chain challenges faced by manufacturers of delayed deliveries and stockouts take on additional urgency in the medical device arena, where patient well-being depends heavily on timely and accurate delivery. It works both ways between manufacturers and their suppliers. Finding Resilience in the Medical Device Supply Chain.

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Oracle SCM

APRIL 22, 2016

This week, Andrew Hughes of LNS Research authored an interesting blog that included the chart below, which was produced as part of a "Metrics that Matter" survey. Manufacturing executives are looking for quick wins from their investments in new digital technologies and analytics is the field in which the easiest gains can be made.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 11, 2022

For instance, the quality of inventory storage and manufacturing efficiency impact delivery lead times. More importantly, are you measuring the right metrics? Measuring wrong metrics might paint a great process in a bad light, leading to wrong conclusions. Daily production activities impact supply chain efficiency.

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

In this article, we will show you some of the most important steps and measures to equip your organization for an economic downturn and create opportunities to flourish even during an economic downturn. The post Winning strategies for distributors and manufacturers during an economic downturn appeared first on.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Feature Article by Ryan Tang – Executive Director, APAC?E2open. Do you know where the manufacturing facilities of your suppliers (and their suppliers) are physically located? Which parts are manufactured at each location? Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. Supply chain mapping is key to ongoing innovation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Feature Article by Blume Global. Blume Global is the only technology provider of true end-to-end supply chain orchestration solutions, empowering manufacturers, shippers and other logistics companies with visibility and execution agility all the way from sourcing and manufacturing to final delivery, making their businesses truly resilient.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Former McKinsey analyst Markus Zils adds, “The circular economy aims to eradicate waste — not just from manufacturing processes, as lean management aspires to do, but systematically, throughout the life cycles and uses of products and their components. It is important not to confuse those metrics with the circular economy.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 2, 2017

manufacturing activity in May, how advancements in artificial intelligence are shifting the balance of power in technology, and the role of corporate social responsibility in supply chain management. . manufacturing activity gains ground. manufacturing activity expanded and hiring increased in May. The article, U.S.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 2, 2017

manufacturing activity in May, how advancements in artificial intelligence are shifting the balance of power in technology, and the role of corporate social responsibility in supply chain management. . manufacturing activity gains ground. manufacturing activity expanded and hiring increased in May. The article, U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Manufacturers, retailers, and logistics organizations can leverage generative AI-powered knowledge management systems to optimize operations and make informed decisions.

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Elementum

AUGUST 3, 2022

In this article, we will look at how supply chain management works and what the process looks like. A plan and a set of metrics are developed to monitor and assess all activities. Supply chain managers are responsible for constructing different procedures and metrics to manage and improve supplier relationships.

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DynaSys

MARCH 17, 2021

article notes that IBP is an Executive Management planning process that allocates financial resources to each operational unit of a corporation in order to support the corporation’s overall strategic direction. Organizational metrics are important. IBP vs S&OP. Our What is Integrated Business Planning (IBP)?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For instance, goods move from the customer to the distributor or to the manufacturer. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer. A recent article in Logistics Viewpoints noted that UPS estimated that post-holiday returns were up 23% in 2020.

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Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed problems with global manufacturing and supply chains. Shortages in semiconductor chips, steel, and other critical materials have created major delays in getting products to consumers and manufacturing suppliers. Supply Chain Challenges. Tier 2, Tier 3, etc.).

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

This article will show you how one of the worlds leading companies put a theory into practice and survive many supply chain disruptions. To be exact, if you read one article every day you will have different articles to read for more than 4 years straight! In general, you may not be able to get all level of metrics.

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Supply Chain Cowboy

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Below is a list of our five most popular articles from the past year: Number 5 – How Skullcandy Rocked S&OP. The article received a lot of positive social media attention, especially from people passionate about US-based manufacturing and small business entrepreneurs. Number 2 – Tips for the APICS CSCP Exam.

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Unleashed

MAY 2, 2022

These are the 10 most crucial metrics for SMEs – so you can get started on reducing inefficiencies and cutting costs. In this article on inventory performance measures. Using inventory performance metrics can lead to: Happier customers – who get what they want, when they want it, at the price they’re willing to pay.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

My client writhed in her seat and hung her head as she asked, “I read your article on control towers, but I am confused. Contract manufacturing or 3PL data often will have a 24-hour latency due to batch integration. The focus is on functional metrics, but are unable to get to overall supply chain metrics. 2) Latency.

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