E2open

APRIL 3, 2017

Effective February 2017, Walmart is requiring its suppliers to meet either a same-day or two-day shipping window instead of its previous four-day window, and has upped its required compliance rate from 90% to 95% (Source: Walmart’s new on-time delivery standards may create supply chain challenges for its suppliers ). Consumer Goods.

Packaging 60

Packaging Procurement Analytics Metrics Procurement Solutions 60

Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Competition in the consumer goods space is at an all-time high as venture capital continues to pour into the industry and products hit the market at record speed. The retailer dictates transportation terms, which means that you must have orders ready to ship when they are scheduled. Work with Retail Logistics Experts.

Retail 52

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2019

Gary began our discussion by pointing out that the Amazon Effect, which he says had a critical turning point during the 2017 holiday season, has sped up supply chains for retailers and consumer goods manufacturers, causing a greater emphasis on sourcing. There is much more involved now than the perfect order metric.”.

Supply Chain Execution 102

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Zipline Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

All deliveries in every product category will be expected to hit the 98% on-time and in-full metric or face a fine of 3% of the cost of goods sold. . Suppliers will be charged when product shipped through the supply chain does not meet the standards to offset any costs generated because of non-compliance.”

Vendor Strategies 52

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

It ensures inventory is shipped in and held at the right level to match customer demand, even as those demands shift for various reasons. In a fast-moving industry such as consumer goods, a shorter timeframe may be preferred. Conversely, an industry with slower-moving trends may indicate a longer time frame is preferable.

Supply and Demand 52

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2018

There’s never been a time that’s more challenging for a CEO in the industry,” explains David Garfield of consultancy AlixPartners in the article. There are seismic shifts in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and outsourced manufacturing world.”. Video Interviews with Industry Executives. David Warrick (Microsoft).

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 101

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Surprised when it happened, the downstream food processors (trusted consumer brand owners) were not prepared. PCA was a certified supplier based on an accepted industry certification methodology by AIB International. Unfortunately, not much has changed in the industry. It was not adequate. They are at risk for a similar fate.

Pharmaceutical 150

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Andrew Lynch is President and Co-Founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. This looks like increasing order visibility and analyzing performance data using shipping intelligence software. Perform a network analysis.

Supply Chain Software 52

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SupplyShift

JUNE 10, 2020

Rethinking inventory and origination – Consumer goods companies are questioning the wisdom of maintaining lean inventories and sourcing from suppliers in distant locations. Similarly, this Forbes contributor says 70% of the S&P 100 are now publicly highlighting ESG metrics to shareholders.

Vendor Strategies 52

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SupplyShift

JUNE 10, 2020

Rethinking inventory and origination – Consumer goods companies are questioning the wisdom of maintaining lean inventories and sourcing from suppliers in distant locations. Similarly, this Forbes contributor says 70% of the S&P 100 are now publicly highlighting ESG metrics to shareholders.

Vendor Strategies 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

The company is a Fortune 500 company serving four major markets: Data Centers, Client Computing, Mobile and Connected Devices and the Consumer Markets. The supply chain is vertically integrated and global shipping almost 2 million units daily. Delay product differentiation without adding significant cycle time or cost. Does it work?

Inventory Reduction 150

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E2open

MARCH 1, 2018

Traditionally, data from Walmart and other retailers has been used by account teams to confirm the achievement of metrics and service-level agreements (SLAs), cross-check penalties computed by retailers and identify root causes of shortfalls such as inadequate supply, insufficient forecasts, or warehouse or transportation delays. Forecasting.

Supply and Demand 60

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E2open

MARCH 1, 2018

Traditionally, data from Walmart and other retailers has been used by account teams to confirm the achievement of metrics and service-level agreements (SLAs), cross-check penalties computed by retailers and identify root causes of shortfalls such as inadequate supply, insufficient forecasts, or warehouse or transportation delays. Forecasting.

Supply and Demand 60

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

FedEx Helps Small Businesses Streamline Shipping with fedex.com Integration Manager. Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail.

Optimal Sourcing 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

As we traced the process that could exist using channel data, the conversation changed… DuPont served two primary markets–automotive and the building industry. She is trying to redefine the industry analyst model to make it friendlier and more useful for supply chain leaders. We hope to see you there! _.

Supply and Demand 150

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Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

Of course, the emphasis on each priority will differ depending on the industry. For example, industries like transportation and logistics, technology or consumer goods will focus more on supplier collaboration. That’s where Procurement Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) come into play.

Procurement Analytics 104

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RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

The greater challenge – and a common one for the health and food industries – is keeping products cold or frozen. Proper temperature prevents certain inventory from becoming unusable and keeps consumables safe for customers. These solutions can prove effective for big-ticket items, but what about simpler goods?

Inventory 52

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RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

The greater challenge – and a common one for the health and food industries – is keeping products cold or frozen. Proper temperature prevents certain inventory from becoming unusable and keeps consumables safe for customers. These solutions can prove effective for big-ticket items, but what about simpler goods?

Inventory 52

Inventory Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software South America 52

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Then back-end systems pair tailored financial products and services to the customer based on those metrics. In fact, it’s not just manufacturing – nearly every industry is being pushed towards a customer-centric service. Consumer electronics is one of the major sectors driving this push.

Inventory Management Software 98

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Alloy

JUNE 9, 2022

Direct import relationships are common for retailers like Amazon, Target and Walmart and span industries, including toys, games, tools and consumer electronics. Products are stored in a domestic warehouse before being shipped on to the retailer’s DC. The Challenges of Direct Import.

Consumer Goods 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

On this journey you will clearly see customer segments–industries you serve, the size of customers, regions/geographies–have different requirements and expectations. Shipping Standards. A major consumer packaged goods company gives discounts for full trucks, even layers and preferential timing for dock door acceptance.

Supply Chain Design Software 135

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ShipBob

APRIL 13, 2021

However, there is a wide range of metrics that you should be tracking to help your online store grow. Why ecommerce performance metrics are important. Shipping & logistics KPIs. Why are ecommerce performance metrics important to your online store? Shipping fees. Table of Contents. What are ecommerce KPIs?

Procurement Analytics 95

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

I find that in the industry, sometimes the basics get lost. While the term demand sensing is used with abandonment in the industry (often over-used), it is seldom clearly defined. In a ship-from model, the locations are supply-centric by design. In a ship-to model, the locations in the model are channel-centric.

Supply and Demand 377

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. Here is our interview with a genuine Industry leader, Paul Kretz! My educational background includes a diploma in Industrial Engineering and a Business degree. Plus, metrics protect you.

SCM 43

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Is sustainability a viable growth strategy for fast-moving-consumer-goods brands? The measurements however, are just a means to an end , with the KPI-driven conversations being considered more important than the actual metrics. Small Lots Mean Little Waste: Waste is a major issue in the fashion industry.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design Software Gartner 40

Silvon Software

APRIL 29, 2022

Key performance indicators (KPIs) in inventory management are metrics that help you monitor and make decisions about your stock. The Stratum data hub collects, organizes and stores data from multiple sources and serves as a single version of the truth for helping our clients analyze performance KPIs and metrics across their businesses.

Optimal Sourcing 114

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Procurement Analytics Price Mitigation Strategies 114

Cognira

OCTOBER 3, 2023

They scrutinize metrics such as sales history, customer demographics, and competitive pricing to craft effective strategies. For example, Albertsons strategically employs “buy 1, get 1 free” promotions to bolster CPG sales, with a focus on FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods). Billion Dollars by 2030.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 52

Alloy

APRIL 29, 2021

Our research with supply chain professionals at consumer goods companies found that 55% consider On Time and In Full (OTIF) orders, or so called “perfect orders,” one of their top three KPIs. That’s the highest percentage out of all metrics we asked about, including On Shelf Availability (37%) and forecast accuracy (34%).

Alloy 52

Alloy Forecasting Metrics Just-in-Time 52

ShipBob

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It involves assessing how the overall supply chain performed, analyzing metrics, and how well you managed exceptions. ShipBob’s industry-leading fulfillment services align with CPFR principles ShipBob offers industry-leading products and services that allow you to successfully incorporate CPFR principles into your supply chain.

Forecasting 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Over the period of 2009-2015, only 88% of companies made improvement on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. To meet the criteria for The Supply Chains to Admire for 2016, companies needed to score better than their peer group average for performance metrics, while driving a higher level of improvement than 2/3 of their industry peer group.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2022

2020 and 2021 saw retailers scrambling to meet increasing omni-channel demand via a range of new order-fulfillment and product-sourcing strategies such as curbside pickup and ship-to-store. Furthermore, we have improved a key metric [by] promising [delivery in] 5 days or less well over 40% of the time when, historically, it was around 30%.”.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

So the CSR score too is more of a popularity contest than a consistent metric. The company is also exploring the idea of using blockchain technology to reduce global shipping costs by as much as 20%. Printer-friendly version. Media Type. Media Credit. Privacy Settings. anonymous user. DataTable subpages. Media Image. transactionID.

Gartner 81

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

My journey to understand supply chain Metrics That Matter started three years ago. Balance: The ability to balance a portfolio of metrics to maximize market capitalization and free cash flow. The Supply Chain Index will have a numeric rating of all public companies by industry sector for these three factors. My energy is high.

Metrics 287

Metrics Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction 287

RFgen

DECEMBER 20, 2015

An expanding consumer audience will have diverse needs. Offering products in multiple territories or on different sales channels means businesses need new shipping practices. A centralized solution helps users compare historical data to current inventory based on the metrics the company assigns. Consumer Group.

Supply Chain Segmentation 52

Supply Chain Segmentation Supply Chain Software Omnichannel Supply Chain 52

RFgen

DECEMBER 20, 2015

An expanding consumer audience will have diverse needs. Offering products in multiple territories or on different sales channels means businesses need new shipping practices. A centralized solution helps users compare historical data to current inventory based on the metrics the company assigns. Consumer Group.

Supply Chain Segmentation 52

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Individuals and organisations buy and sell goods and services from these stores using electronic devices. An eCommerce business allows customers to buy goods and services without ever leaving their homes. Goods and services a sold by a business to another business. Primarily used by wholesalers and SaaS companies.

Modeling Software 96

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

While production rose among consumer goods producers, it reportedly was unchanged among intermediate and investment goods sectors. January data reinforces that production levels have improved for domestic consumer goods demand but remain muted for export related production demand. All rights reserved.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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