Kinaxis

AUGUST 29, 2014

Supply Chain Insights recently published a Metrics That Matter report covering both the Semiconductor and Hard Disk Drive (HDD) industries. Semiconductor is poised to consolidate, which will have huge impact on the metrics. – as information moves down the supply chain to the manufacturer. by CJ Wehlage. Growing Complexity.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

That means identifying areas of waste, overlap and large volumes and enabling continuous improvement through the use of transportation metrics to track performance. Download the White Paper: Transportation Optimization: Its Strategic Role in Transportation Management. Learn More.

Optimal Sourcing 317

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to the UN Environment Program’s Food Waste Index, 923 million metric tons of food is wasted globally every year. With the right solution and strategy, food manufacturers have the potential to create a major impact in reducing the scale of our global food waste crisis. The Right Approach to Food Waste Reduction.

Waste Reduction 296

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ThroughPut

MARCH 11, 2024

What is Manufacturing Operations Management? Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) is a long-term holistic solution that gives complete visibility into plant floor operations to help consistently improve manufacturing operations performance. What is Manufacturing Operations Management Software? from 2019 to 2026.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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synchrono

AUGUST 22, 2016

The two areas of my working world are embracing technology like never before: Marketing and manufacturing. 1 As such, more marketers have embraced inbound, or pull-based strategies that drive quality engagement (visits, downloads, clicks, views, likes/follows, etc.) This got me thinking. based on meaningful, relevant content.

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IQMS

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Bottom Line: The top 10 manufacturing trends reflect how manufacturers are planning to achieve their goals of revenue growth, operational improvements, digital transformation, and launching new products and services in 2019. A copy of the survey results are downloadable here (PDF, free, opt-in).

Manufacturing Procurement 102

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Silvon Software

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

While many of the KPI examples focus on performance management for manufacturing and distribution businesses, they also apply to numerous other industries with similar operational structures. For additional KPI concepts and best practices, we welcome you to download Silvon’s Definitive Guide to KPIs.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

For instance, a growing number of cell phone manufacturers have established procedures in place for consumers who wish to return an older model and ensure that the device is refurbished or recycled rather than dumped into the local landfill. BONUS: Download the Ultimate Guide to Transportation Reverse Logistics White Paper.

Reverse Logistics 120

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Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

Ideally, your S&OP KPIs should consist of a mix of strategic, tactical, and operational metrics. At times, finding the right metrics can feel incredibly challenging, and there might be a tendency to measure things for the sake of measurement. These metrics should align with your organization’s objectives and priorities.

S&OP 93

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Silvon Software

MAY 24, 2022

In today’s dynamic business environment, a well-designed sales analytics program can easily become a competitive advantage for manufacturers by allowing them to quickly adapt to changing market conditions, trends and customer demands. Appropriate sales metrics also help identify the state of sales regarding time-based goals.

Procurement Analytics 77

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 14, 2018

Transportation Management Data Downloadable Resources. The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, & Freight Metrics & KPIs. Download the E-Book. Transportation Metrics that Matter the Most for Shippers to Track to Improve Performance. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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Silvon Software

APRIL 29, 2022

Inventory can be a manufacturer’s most important asset. Key performance indicators (or KPIs) help to facilitate these requirements and drive higher inventory optimization outcomes as a result for manufacturers, distributors and other supply chain-centric businesses. The Basics of Inventory Management KPIs. Sales KPIs.

Optimal Sourcing 106

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Success, and establishing a lasting competitive advantage in new ways, now relies on the ability to modernize manufacturing and operational systems to drive swift and informed decision-making. What is a Manufacturing Control Tower (MCT) and why is it necessary?

Automotive 156

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Kinaxis

JULY 18, 2014

Even if you’re not you should check out Supply Chain Insights, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. It has about 6 million components which are manufactured in 30 countries by 550 unique suppliers. by Bill DuBois. Are you looking for some reading material to pass the time on your next flight? No registration required.).

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OptiProERP

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The global pandemic has brought significant changes in the manufacturing industry. To grow, small manufacturers need to rethink their production processes and consider digital solutions. Many small-scale manufacturers are ready to go digital but investing in a new ERP system raises some concerns for them. from 2019 to 2026.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Oracle SCM

APRIL 22, 2016

This week, Andrew Hughes of LNS Research authored an interesting blog that included the chart below, which was produced as part of a "Metrics that Matter" survey. Manufacturing executives are looking for quick wins from their investments in new digital technologies and analytics is the field in which the easiest gains can be made.

Manufacturing 60

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Download E-Book. The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, & Freight Metrics & KPIs. Download E-Book. How To Shift From Tactical To Strategic Logistics and Transportation Management To Create A Competitive Advantage.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 137

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Silvon Software

APRIL 19, 2022

Procurement is one core process area being focused to better manage today’s fluctuating change, with key performance metrics leading the way to assessing and managing procurement performance. Download Silvon’s Definitive Guide to KPIs : Concepts, Best Practices & More. The Basics of Procurement KPIs.

Optimal Sourcing 113

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QAD

JULY 28, 2022

And we’re thrilled to share that with our 10 th episode, we have also recently reached 1,000 downloads — we’re delighted to have so many new followers and listeners! Episode #10: Maps & Metrics. To download and catch up on the latest podcast episodes, please visit the Auto Supply Chain Prophets website.

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synchrono

APRIL 2, 2018

Like visitors to the Mall of America, manufacturers looking to apply Lean principles start in the same place. Their “directory” is the 8 types of waste identified in Lean: Overproduction – Manufacturing more than is needed to fill customer orders. Each of these types of waste has at least one metric associated with it.

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Logility

AUGUST 4, 2023

Don’t be surprised if your whiteboarding session concludes with a hundred or more metrics and KPIs. You also need to make it clear for your C-Suite why they should invest limited resources in ‘intangible’ software and not robots to automate their manufacturing processes, or factory expansions.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 1, 2024

Systems like ERP are at the heart of this data deluge, tracking everything from sales and financials to manufacturing and supply chain operations. The analytics help to improve a business process by analyzing a predetermined set of metrics relevant to the process and providing historical context of the data.

Procurement Analytics 58

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2018

Download white paper. Leverage Inventory as Data When systems communicate, they create inventory data, but actual inventory can be turned into data points and metrics to understand the flow of products. [WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

Supply Chain Design Software 138

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 8, 2018

E-commerce has presented wholesale distributors and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with a crown opportunity for growth, but it comes at the cost of transitioning from single-channel shipping. This may be the result of moving manufacturing closer to end-users and developing business-to-business sales channels. Setup time.

Shipping 120

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. Download: The Impact of Big Data in the Supply Chain & Transportation Management Industry Webinar Replay, Transcript & Presentation.

Supply Chain Software 151

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our last post covered the Top 5 Manufacturing blogs of 2016. We have already covered the top 6 trends for 2016 in manufacturing. Read More About the Metrics for Supply Chain Here.

Supply Chain Software 136

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer. Download the Webinar Replay. Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post.

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DiManEx

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The report finds compelling business cases for spare part digitization and provides recommendations on the use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in the aftermarket. Aftermarket services are extremely important for many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Click here to download a copy of the report and uncover more findings.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 85

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2016

What you find instead are functional groups — such as Manufacturing, Distribution, Sales and Marketing, and Procurement — operating in silos, like a boat full of rowers each doing their own thing. How do you successfully align goals, metrics, and resources across functional groups? Which metrics are the right ones?

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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synchrono

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Many of our customers don’t start out looking to implement Demand-Driven Manufacturing per se. Often, they’re focused on Lean Manufacturing or at least some element of it. However, at some point in the conversation, they will inevitably ask, “Is Demand-Driven Manufacturing the same thing as Lean Manufacturing?”.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 39

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2016

The caller had prior experience with a major household products company and recently transitioned to a smaller, but global discrete manufacturer. For most companies, greater economy of scale is possible through the global management of procurement and transportation and local management of sales, manufacturing and customer service.

S&OP 150

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We will feature our 5 main categories all week: Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Transportation, and Freight. >>> Read More & Download the White Paper. The Most Important Distribution Center Metrics to Track and Understand. >>> Read More & View the Metrics. According to the U.S.

Reverse Logistics 120

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

As with the logistics category where we featured 15 most popular blog posts vs. the 10 we covered in the top manufacturing blog posts and supply chain blog posts , we write so many transportation blog posts in that category, we are going to feature the 16 most viewed transportation blog posts. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

Expense Reduction 232

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Logility

AUGUST 17, 2016

Process manufacturers face a highly complex supply chain challenge. Add to these factors such as razor-thin margins, SKU-proliferation, globalization, and products that tend to be heavy, bulky and/or expensive to move and it quickly becomes apparent why process manufacturing supply chains are very challenging.

Material Savings 100

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3PL Insights

MAY 3, 2021

We will continue to improve evans365 by integrating additional data sources and providing even more valuable metrics,” Evans says. Click here to download the press release. Learn more about evans365 on the 3PL Insights blog and access evans365. To learn more about Evans Distribution Systems visit www.evansdist.com. # # #.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Each department is taking a vertical approach to reporting, where the focus is on individual functional metrics, instead of the health of the entirety of the supply chain network. To learn more about how to improve collaboration within your supply chain, download our eBook 3 Ways to Improve Supply Chain Collaboration.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

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Supply Chain Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

It is our hope that you will download us to accompany you on your run or walk, or that we can help you move better on the treadmill. This will be a monthly public two-day training course in manufacturing centers in Europe and the United States. We are also committed to building supply chain talent. At the end of this year, I am proud.

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