Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Read more: The 10 inventory management trends to watch for in 2022 Reverse logistics is another name for a backwards supply chain What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

Reverse Logistics 98

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From the Purchase Order (PO) Status Report to the RFQ Performance Report, each report is dissected to provide a clear definition and a deeper understanding of its significance. Total Cost: The overall cost of the purchase order, calculated based on quantities and unit prices.

Procurement Analytics 16

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

So, many suppliers utilize outside logistics management to ensure customers remain fully satisfied and continue to repeat purchasing. Companies that integrate reverse logistics systems into their logistics systems distinguish themselves from competitors in: effective management of inventory availability and cost. customer satisfaction.

Reverse Logistics 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

I want to understand why some companies outperform on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter while others do not. About twice a month, companies ask me to review their strategy documents. In Agrosciences is the customer the distributor of seed/additives, the farmer or the downstream purchaser of food products? I am on a mission.

Cost Reduction Strategies 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2015

Since the last report, Kinaxis successfully launched an IPO on the Toronto Stock Exchange, E2open launched an IPO and then went private with a buy out by Insights, IBS and Steelwedge sought new rounds of capital, and WAM Systems and Acorn Systems have new owners. The documentation is evolving and there are few trained consultants.

S&OP 150

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Their dedicated teams are driven by four core values: Commitment to patients Scientific curiosity Integrity Teamwork Opna Bio SA’s team decided to implement purchasing software during the company formation to ensure smooth operations. Odallo also processes all purchase orders and sets up new suppliers in the system. She and Ms.

Procurement Solutions 52

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TrackVia

AUGUST 17, 2023

Comprehensive Asset Inventory To effectively manage assets, it is crucial to have a comprehensive inventory that includes both tangible and intangible assets. The inventory should capture essential information such as asset type, location, acquisition date, maintenance history, and depreciation status.

Asset Management 98

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synchrono

DECEMBER 18, 2017

With eKanban implementations, this can be any number of problems including excess materials on hand, slow inventory turns, too much scrap and more. For an eKanban project, this would involve documenting the flow of the current, manual Kanban process. For example, they were literally logging 7 miles a year to track down inventory!

Inventory Reduction 104

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2016

On an ongoing basis I view supply chain strategy documents. This includes: new product launch forecasting, seasonal inventory targets, demand affinities, push-based inventory strategies, demand shaping activities (price, promotion, run-out strategies, sales incentives, trade incentives), and turn-based volume. What is it?

Supply and Demand 150

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TrackVia

AUGUST 17, 2023

Comprehensive Asset Inventory To effectively manage assets, it is crucial to have a comprehensive inventory that includes both tangible and intangible assets. The inventory should capture essential information such as asset type, location, acquisition date, maintenance history, and depreciation status.

Asset Management 52

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

The LTL carrier scorecard with key process indicators (KPI) is an excellent tool for measuring and managing LTL performance and LTL carrier performance. Perhaps this is why, so many LTL shippers make purchasing decisions based on price alone. Key Process Indicators vs. Metrics. Advantages of Using an LTL Carrier Scorecard.

Cost Reduction Strategies 101

Cost Reduction Strategies KPI Price Reduction Expense Reduction 101

Precoro

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Streamlines Internal Procedures Spending data analysis sheds light on similar purchases between different departments. It enables them to cooperate even more closely to create fewer purchase orders and get things done faster by grouping multiple items and services into one purchase. Let's learn more about them.

Analysis 52

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Arena Solutions

JULY 25, 2019

I’ve used Arena PLM for the past 17 years and with that benefited from its evolution into a world class tool that has allowed me to provide excellent support to my employers. This integration allows our purchasing team to place PO’s with up-to-date information. Key features for success. That last point is key.

Supply and Demand 53

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 9, 2019

Procurement, or Purchasing, is an area of Supply Chain that involves and requires very specific skills and expertise. Regardless of your position or situation it is highly valuable to understand the type of interview questions, and answers, appropriate for Procurement and Purchasing professionals. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Procurement Analytics 68

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

By scrupulously maintaining inventory levels , honing operations, and securing fast shipping options, your business will always be in a position to meet customer demand quickly. Luckily, ShipBob had the fulfillment center space to store that inventory, and the capacity to start shipping orders in just 3 days.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 3, 2019

With inventory desired to be at a minimum. The contract may also include metrics and resulting consequences (late fees, etc.). The required domain is specified clearly on every released document within the program, including reports, drawing, etc. CONTRACTING EXCELLENCE JOURNAL , 15 Jan. Description. Description.

Aerospace 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Nick Lynch is the Global Excellence Manager at Shell Lubricants, a division of Shell Global. Completed in 2012, the ERP project forced the company to standardize organizational design, roles, and metrics. What can often look like compliance in APO could actually be numbers calculated in Excel and posted into the SAP system.

Demand Planning Software 245

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

Q: Is it only inventory disrupting the agility resulting from inaccurate forecasts by S&OP? There are seven primary agility levers: Analysis of Form and Function of Inventory: Form of inventory is the decision of what form to hold the inventory in: raw material, semi-finished good or finished good. Is it S&OP?

Supply Chain Design Software 226

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Many of my clients talk about a customer-centric supply chain but rely on useless metrics from an annual survey or a net promoter score. Foundational to supply chain excellence is the reliability of delivery, quality, and service. The Sleep Number Story of Supply Chain Excellence. The answer?

Customer Service 285

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Unleashed

MAY 12, 2020

Craft breweries have particular inventory and accounting needs. And I also see that there’s a lot of consolidation going on – larger companies buying smaller ones – and also a pivot to a brewpub model. What are the key KPIs breweries should monitor for operational excellence? Brewery Inventory Turnover.

Manufacturing 72

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Importantly, flexible supply chains cut costs and improve cash flow, in part through a 10% to 40% increase in inventory turns. Establishing protocols, metrics, organizational owners, and related processes can empower organizations to respond more effectively when faced with a crisis.” ” — Michael Varney and Wil G.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 13, 2018

What is much easier to measure is cost — so that’s what drives the metrics and incentives.”[1] Horizontal (versus Vertical) Process Excellence. ” Cecere continues, “In the integrated supply chain, the core of the data were the solutions for vertical process excellence (CRM, SRM, APS, WMS, TMS, ERP, etc.).

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Speaker(s): Rob Bass, Vice President, Distribution, Best Buy Co., Learn how these retailers determine key metrics for the stores and for the Executive team, and how they measure and improve efficiency in order to better serve their customers. Achieving Supply Chain Excellence in a Dynamic Era.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 115

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Precoro

AUGUST 15, 2022

Enterprise resource planning systems are essential to companies because they help them efficiently track business resources — cash, raw materials, or production capacity, and the status of business commitments : orders, purchase orders, and payroll. Data Reliability and Greater Visibility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

All of the above (and other down-stream KPIs and processes) are heavily influenced by the accuracy of a demand forecast: if the demand forecast is much more accurate, a company is more likely to have the right product, in the right quantities in inventory and will have less of the products in inventory that is not required.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The modern warehouse is complex, and management must balance a number of factors including software, automation, training and processes such as receiving, picking and inventory management. If half of the orders you get come from 10% of the products you have in the inventory, put these items nearest the entrance of the picking area.

Inventory Reduction 52

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

I am buying a sheep and goat farm alongside a larger space for a garment factory so that I can control where the cashmere and wool is coming from, how it is processed and how it is manufactured before it is sent to my customers. . If you want to optimize your supply chain, the way to do it best isn’t to buy some fancy new machine.

Optimal Sourcing 55

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

AI will be able to survey an area or room and create an accurate inventory in seconds, including weights and volumes, and determine damage on items. Mobile apps can generate reports and monitor performance metrics. Companies can accurately forecast demand, timely order raw materials and manage inventory more efficiently.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 76

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