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. Optimize sourcing: Focus on optimizing sourcing spend across all categories of products. This approach results in inefficiencies, higher costs, and missed opportunities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

Today’s article is the third part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including last mile and digital transformation. For respondents at the median, 80 percent of total annual packing material consumed comes from recycled or re-used materials and 60 percent comes from renewable sources.

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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. Maturity in Analytics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Here are some articles to read. For additional reading check out this article.) Planning taxonomies change to enable the trade-offs between source, make and deliver based on market signals and the design of supply chain flows to enable this shift. Lights-out Planning. As a result, DDMRP is a fad. Forecast Sharing.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In a recent article in MD+DI , QAD Life Sciences Director Jennifer Petrosky describes essential ways to optimize the medical device supply chain. Jennifer focuses on four supply chain approaches to meet quality and efficiency targets and achieve production promises: Broadening multi-sourcing and the use of near shore suppliers.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 16, 2024

In this article let us see how Generative artificial intelligence (AI) can help us answer them better. In the context of observability, this means the ability to detect anomalies in application metrics, logs, and traces in real time. Information Source: “Error Code: DB_POOL_123.” ” What is wrong?

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This article unravels a 10-phase roadmap, meticulously designed around four foundational pillars, steering grocery retail towards unparalleled optimization. Customer Trust – Supplier Collaboration and Data-Driven Sourcing Trust forms the bedrock of success. Fortifying relationships with suppliers takes center stage in this phase.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Feature Article by Blume Global. While it’s undeniably important to source products responsibly and produce recyclable or reusable products, companies also need to focus on making the transportation and distribution of products more sustainable. Ensure Your Materials Are Ethically Sourced.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This article describes a streamlined supply chain department, ultimately leading to increased productivity and profitability. This data can be used to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions about sourcing, production, and distribution. Analyze performance metrics and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Then, this article will show how the influencers in supply chain management can be identified. Background In January 2012, Forbes published the article named " Who Are The Top 50 Social Media Power Influencers? " 3) "Average Retweets" or "the average number of retweets each user get per tweet" is used as a ranking metric.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Supply chain data can be challenging to manage due to its unstructured or semi-structured nature and the need to integrate new data sources. To ensure successful integration, they should create a plan with timelines, resources, and evaluation metrics (refer Figure 2).

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks. There may be several nodes that are critical and single sourced thus elevating the risk profile of the supply chain. AI Assistants can also help make managing the process of supply chain design easier.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 19, 2013

I learned today that one of the articles I published with colleagues from the University of Tennessee, Oxford University, and Manchester University was cited for the 2013 Emerald citation of Excellence award. Authors of the winning articles receive an official certificate and logo to display on their work.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

This proactive approach not only streamlines the sourcing process but also increases the likelihood of finding the right transportation service providers who can meet specific needs and expectations. Freight Procurement The actual Freight Procurement Stage is the heart of the transportation service sourcing process for shippers.

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HICX Solutions

MARCH 17, 2023

By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX By helping procurement teams digitally transform their operations, businesses gain a single source of truth in supplier data. This transformation leads to cost-saving metrics and helps generate accurate ESG reports, writes Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of supply chain technology firm HICX.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Who would have thought that measuring the performance of supply chain processes like warehousing, procurement, or logistics could be so troublesome? Well, we know a few supply chain managers who, having made some of the mistakes covered by this article, would attest to the potential for difficulty. Therefore, you can’t improve them.

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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. Number 4 – Startups, Sourcing, and Sustainability with Mark Dwight of Rickshaw Bagworks – Interview Part 1 of 2. Number 1, the Most Popular Article in 2014 – Build an Awesome Vendor Scorecard Program in 4 Easy Steps.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This article explores two such ways modern digital tools can elevate the performance of 3PLs on the way to creating stickier customers. Lastly, this single source of truth for all parties positively impacts customer relationships. But can technology do more? The answer, of course, is yes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Orchestration enables companies to effectively manage trade-offs between source, make, deliver and sell.) Organizations can align to drive value despite the allegiance to functional metrics. While the press is full of articles on the lack of inventory, I allege that we need to rethink inventory. Mistake #5. Measurement.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

As I spent the time reflecting over the last three weeks, the number of articles streaming into my feed on supply chain implications was high, but most of them were wrong. ” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

In almost every supply chain publication, you will find an article discussing digital transformation. Materials and components are sourced from even more remote locations and finished products are being sold into expanding regions and channels. This has never been truer than it is today.

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Logility

APRIL 13, 2022

For example, collaboration must include a common vocabulary and shared commitment to metrics that matter. Be prepared to invest real money in technology and training, and if your sourcing philosophy is built on switching key suppliers every six months to secure the best price, be ready for some internal resistance.

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QAD

JULY 7, 2022

A recent Quality Digest article suggested that “ethical supply chain management is being fueled by consumer demand, profitability, and visibility. The concept of ethical sourcing has risen in popularity during the past four years.” . Consumer Buying Trends.

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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. While there are many types of visibility (see Figure 1), the most common use case is either sourcing or transportation visibility. I pressed my neatly folded napkin to my lips. What is an easy definition? Visibility.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Feature Article by Ryan Tang – Executive Director, APAC?E2open. The focus areas are reducing waste from operations; working with suppliers to ensure sustainability compliance; increasing recycling of materials; following responsible sourcing guidelines and using more renewable energy. Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation.

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Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In this article, we share insights and tips to help you optimize supply chain collaboration and overcome disruptions. To support sourcing and order fulfillment on a global scale, they must change how they interact with their suppliers and partners. Meet regularly with your suppliers and procurement/sourcing team.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 28, 2019

Low-cost country (LCC) sourcing is now a commonplace strategy for shrinking bottom line labor and material costs in most consumer products industries, including apparel, footwear, toys, and other manufactured products. This includes, but is not limited to, the proper disposal of hazardous waste. But audits will no longer be enough.

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Precoro

JULY 16, 2023

These goals can be expressed as key performance indicators (KPIs) – relevant functional metrics that can be tracked regularly to make sure that the business makes purchases in an efficient way. We have selected 5 fundamental KPIs that purchasing managers should consider.

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Logility

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Source: Nielsen Product Insider, 10/20/2018. According to an article published in the MIT Sloan Management Review, for most companies, becoming sustainable involves a conscious and continuing effort to build long-term value for shareholders. The article listed characteristics of sustainability leaders: 1.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Statistics covered in the article include: How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Image source: Financial Times.

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

One of the ways that procurement teams improve this figure is by tracking and improving the purchase price variance (PPV) metric. In this article, we'll explain what PPV is, why it matters, and how tracking this metric can benefit your procurement processes.

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Supply Chain Opz

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

At the beginning of each year, many supply chain blogs/sites publish the articles about their most popular contents of the year or make the predictions for things that might happen in the coming year. Then, blogging and web contents have become the primary source of business ideas for many working professionals.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In a 2018 article published by McKinsey, the consulting firm, noted that despite inherent challenges, the payoff of digitally enabled agility can be staggering. Strategic product segmentation, sourcing and inventory management. Effective pricing and promotions management.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

Of all the most common metrics used to measure supply chain performance, forecast accuracy is the most difficult for colleagues outside of the supply chain function to relate to corporate goals like customer satisfaction and profitability. Inventory metrics are less intuitive, but ever since U.S.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 9, 2024

Agile Manufacturing: Streamlining Assembly With ION’s Visual Work Instructions Using ION, manufacturing engineers are immediately empowered with knowledge about the specific tools and parts sourced internally or externally, along with what’s needed for product assembly. Learn more about the Arena PLM and First Resonance Integration.

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