Synovos

OCTOBER 30, 2023

How one reacts to such a hurdle defines a company and its culture. In one case, a long-time packaging manufacturer changed its reporting structure, putting in place a new manager responsible for the MRO supply chain. As the low-hanging fruit of material savings is realized, program savings evolve to include additional metrics.

Material Savings 105

Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Packaging Vendor Strategies 105

DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 25, 2022

Companies need to have a plan to deal with the key challenges they face today: Lack of supply chain resilience A reliance on extended value networks Disruption as a constant, not an event Lack of visibility across supply, demand and network partners. New KPI’s are also being prioritized, including sustainability metrics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

My journey to understand supply chain Metrics That Matter started three years ago. When I sat down to write the book, Bricks Matter, I believed that companies had used supply chain technologies to reduce operating margin and improve inventory turns. What I found was erratic results with many companies going backwards.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Commerce is global and regional at the same time, the world is getting smaller and more interconnected, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers operate in this build-anywhere and sell-anywhere market. Here we have compiled a list of the top six challenges that CPG companies face in the post-pandemic market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2023

Amazon partners will receive packages each morning and have the flexibility to make that day’s deliveries at their convenience. Businesses such as coffee shops, dry cleaners, and florists could bring in new income to their businesses by delivering packages for Amazon using existing staff and vehicles.

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Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

One challenge of modern purchase management is that many organisations lack a formal company-wide strategy to achieve value through their procurement activities. This makes it hard to determine if procurement is contributing to company objectives and if so, how that contribution is measured. Undamaged shipment rate.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

Nvidia, Northrup Grumman, PACCAR Inc, PCA (Packaging Corporation of America), ResMed, Rockwell Automation, Ross Stores, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company, Tempur-Pedic, TJX, Toro, Toyota, West Pharma, United Tractors, and Urban Outfitters. Most companies are not clear. Congratulations to the 34 winners.

Supply Chain Planning Software 319

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Throughout the supply chain, the use of metrics to track and understand processes provides an invaluable resource for ensuring increased production and customer satisfaction. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? However, the most important metrics can be categorized into the following eight areas. On-Time Shipping.

Procurement Analytics 120

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2016

However, some continue to refute audits, but take a look at what could be going on in your operation without small package auditing. Shippers May Be Overpaying, Which Affects Small Package Auditing. Shippers pay up to 5 percent more when small package auditing is not completed, explains Jared Fisher of PARCEL Media.

Packaging 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

We had a choice to either install newer high-capacity machines for the Jell-O lines (CM Bartelts) running at over 1500 packages/minute or slower, more flexible equipment (IM Bartelts) at a rate of 650 pouches/minute. The analysis includes over 700 companies across 28 industry sectors. I remember one project quite well. The So What?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 304

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SupplyPike

JULY 2, 2020

CEOs of successful consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies know they need to make clear-cut decisions in order to be true business leaders. By merging actionable insights and identifying the best analytic solution for their CPG company, retail and CPG brands can analyze and capitalize on the data when the time is just perfect.

Analytics Software 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

As I have written about before, supply chain sustainability , or the notion of going green, is a hot topic as companies and countries look at their overall carbon footprint and look for ways to be more environmentally friendly. However, for top performing companies, these percentages jump to 52 percent and 60 percent respectively.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2022

Toy companies are always looking for the next big thing. Mattel inked a multiyear deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to create a line of toys inspired by the space venture, the companies announced Wednesday. “As P&G uses life cycle assessment for sustainable packaging design. And for Mattel, that next big thing might be Space X.

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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.

Procurement Analytics 120

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

The locations are equipped to process a prescription “within a matter of minutes rather than hours or days,” the company said. The company plans to add more than a dozen other cities by the end of the year. The broader LA metro area will be up and running in April. Franklin St., through the DoorDash app. later this year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2022

Customers, investors, and regulatory agencies are demanding that companies actively address the climate crisis. These include: Challenges getting ESG metrics from suppliers, partners, and other third parties. Time-consuming manual processes to report on ESG metrics. Air and water pollution. Start with your supply chain.

Material Savings 239

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Why You Should Choose Companies with Green Supply Chains. There is no denying that companies with green supply chains are becoming more and more the norm. It also contributes to reducing a company’s carbon footprint, which makes it more attractive to consumers. Is packaging and delivery eco-friendly? Risk reduction.

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SupplyShift

MARCH 27, 2018

Paper and packaging is, in some ways, a unique commodity. Unlike other commodities, paper, pulp, and packaging are critical for every industry, from coffee to furniture. Coincidentally, paper and packaging as a commodity also has an outsized impact on natural resources and is one of the more visible areas of impact for many companies.

Packaging 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

Although CMA CGM is best known for being a large container shipping company, it is also the parent of CEVA Logistics. But I believe that more efficient packaging is the area with the greatest potential to improve sustainability metrics within the warehouse. The machines then label and seal the packages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The latter refers to a single variable standard (SVS), by which one metric, such as cases per hour, is expected to tell all. What’s more, because an SVS approach only accounts for one metric at a time, a host of other equally if not more important metrics are bypassed, leaving you largely in the dark. Ad infinitum. Times of day.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2019

[00:38] Please introduce yourself and your company. We assist 3PLs with their bid packages to corporations, and we work with corporations who don’t see supply chain as their core activity. [01:20] Right out of college, I worked at a logistics company in Atlanta. 04:37] Tell us about the world’s largest company.

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Stord

MAY 15, 2024

Although not often talked about outside logistics circles, dwell time, and actually your Past Dwell Time Frequency is a critical metric that can significantly impact your performance – and how it's perceived. For example, parcel carriers normally sort and scan only in the evenings, and with a few exceptions only on weekdays.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Mass customisation can generally only be achieved by a company that works smarter, not harder. A modular approach means a company can standardise the components it buys or produces. Then back-end systems pair tailored financial products and services to the customer based on those metrics.

Inventory Management Software 98

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Locus

APRIL 18, 2023

This presents a lucrative opportunity for logistics companies such as retail, e-commerce, and other logistics providers. Here are the top last-mile logistics software companies in Indonesia to watch out for: Locus Locus is an all-in-one dispatch management platform that assists in making intelligent decisions for your last mile.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

SUMMARY: Because 4PL providers handle a company’s entire chain, including challenges that are thrown up by advances in technology, they are increasingly being favoured over third-party logistics (3PL) providers, especially by big companies with complex supply chains. The Differences between 4PL and 3PL. Why 4PL is on the Rise.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 19, 2019

Realizing in January that 50,000 one-pound packages were all dimensionally billed as though they were 15 pound packages during peak season cannot get you your money back. The reality is that most carriers do not invoice as soon as a package has shipped. Use the Correct Metrics. Therefore, stay away from “Total” metrics.

Analytics Software 131

Analytics Software Analytics Shipping Metrics 131

E2open

APRIL 3, 2017

E2open Holds User Forum on New On-time In-Full (OTIF) Package. E2open has already partnered with customers to develop a capability to accommodate these new on-time in-full (OTIF) metrics. Two customer partners were recognized for their vision and partnership in developing and validating the metrics/tools with E2open.

Packaging 60

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E2open

APRIL 3, 2017

E2open Holds User Forum on New On-time In-Full (OTIF) Package. E2open has already partnered with customers to develop a capability to accommodate these new on-time in-full (OTIF) metrics. Two customer partners were recognized for their vision and partnership in developing and validating the metrics/tools with E2open.

Packaging 60

Packaging Procurement Analytics Metrics Procurement Solutions 60

E2open

APRIL 3, 2017

E2open Holds User Forum on New On-time In-Full (OTIF) Package. E2open has already partnered with customers to develop a capability to accommodate these new on-time in-full (OTIF) metrics. Two customer partners were recognized for their vision and partnership in developing and validating the metrics/tools with E2open.

Packaging 60

Packaging Procurement Analytics Metrics Procurement Solutions 60

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

She also said the company planned to ask workers to return to the office five days a week in 2024. Higher labor costs and lower package demand resulted in fourth-quarter sales and 2024 guidance that missed analysts expectations. percent year-on-year decline in cargo ton miles to 1.8bn, although this metric increased by 9.5

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Learn more about companies using ERP and how they’ve found success below. What Types of Companies Use ERP? ERP can be useful to any company that would benefit from automation and integrated communication between business functions. It has proven to be particularly useful for companies in the manufacturing space.

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SupplyShift

MARCH 27, 2018

Paper and packaging is, in some ways, a unique commodity. Unlike other commodities, paper, pulp, and packaging are critical for every industry, from coffee to furniture. Coincidentally, paper and packaging as a commodity also has an outsized impact on natural resources and is one of the more visible areas of impact for many companies.

Packaging 40

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 26, 2021

The industry continues to boom, and companies will continue to grow in response to consumer demand. A collaborative dedicated provider can deliver on critical service metrics and adjust to demand changes, while helping eliminate unfavorable market exposure.” Reduced risk for damage to the freight. Fewer overlooked errors in invoicing.?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2018

They are the percentage of orders delivered to the right place, at the right time, in the proper condition, in the right package, with the right documentation, to the right customer, with the correct invoice and in the correct quantity. Perfect orders are just that, perfect.

Supply Chain Software 191

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Silvon Software

APRIL 29, 2022

Key performance indicators (KPIs) in inventory management are metrics that help you monitor and make decisions about your stock. In an effective KPI strategy, we always recommend that leading indicators that help provide insight into future performance should be balanced with lagging indicators that tell companies how they’ve done.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 18, 2018

Snow fell last night as I worked on my last Supply Chain Metrics That Matter report. The concept of the Effective Frontier is that best in class companies align functional metrics to balance growth, cost, inventory and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) performance while balancing customer service metrics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 6, 2014

Consumer packaged goods companies are paid when the goods land in the retailer’s warehouse, not when they cross the register, and trade funds can distort the demand signal. The book, Metrics That Matter , is almost finished. People cannot get enough on metrics. This morning, I am writing from Istanbul.

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