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Measuring Up?

Supply Chain Shaman

The supply chain is a complex system with finite, and non-linear relationships between supply chain metrics that drive balance sheet results. The analysis needs to be measured through an evaluation of year-over-year improvements. We find that companies can improve one, but not two of the metrics. A Look at History.

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Metrics and Issues to Consider in SQM (Supplier Quality Management) By 5 Big Industries

GlobalTranz

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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Supplier Quality Management: What it is, 5 Key Metrics to Know & a 4 Step Supplier Evaluation Process

GlobalTranz

The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM. 5 Key Metrics to Use for Scoring Supplier Quality Management (From LNS Research ). The definition of this metric is similar to the way it sounds. Cost of quality.

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The Fight of the Titans

Supply Chain Shaman

Figure 1: Supply Chain Metrics Are a Balancing Act. The metrics shown in Figure 1 are difficult to improve together. Most companies improve singular metrics but are not able to drive portfolio. improvements. An orbit chart is the linking of data across years at the intersection of two metrics.

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ERP Aids Your Sustainability Initiatives

QAD

We will see the continued adoption of a wide range of sustainability efforts across manufacturing verticals, from automotive to food and beverage to life sciences. It’s a constant area of focus to eliminate waste throughout an organization and drive continuous improvement. Sustainability Objectives for Manufacturers.

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Seven Mistakes to Avoid in Sales and Operations Planning

Supply Chain Shaman

Consumer Packaged Goods companies are more balanced than food and beverage. In the modeling of demand, many companies track demand error as part of continuous improvement programs. Thinking that the Forecast cannot be Improved. Drive Continuous Improvement. Figure 2: S&OP Process Balance.

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Stories of Supply Chain Leadership: An Interview with Joan Motsinger of Seagate

Supply Chain Shaman

We then rated companies on their ability to manage and improve a portfolio of metrics: operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Based on the analysis of supply chain improvement (as measured by the Supply Chain Index ) and supply chain performance, we ranked the supply chain leaders by industry.