Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. Supply chain key performance indicators and metrics are ways in which someone can quantify the performance of their company’s supply chain to gain a better understanding of its strengths and weaknesses. Procurement Cost. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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4WL Consulting

JULY 8, 2015

The previous decade has seen many companies, mainly those handling manufacturing operations, change how sourcing of direct materials is executed – from an administrative function to a somewhat strategic procurement approach that has seen the creation of a new position “the Chief Procurement Officer.”

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BlueYonder

JUNE 3, 2021

The survey results highlight the growing importance of sustainability, with 59% of logistics executives (and within that group 71% of those in consumer manufacturing industry) planning to offer flexible delivery windows for online orders to maximize sustainability. The interesting thing will be how far organizations are willing to go.

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Logility

JUNE 28, 2017

Process chemical manufacturers face complex supply chain challenges including dealing with hazardous and perishable ingredients whose characteristics (potency, color, composition, etc.) I believe there are several key ingredients to formulating a winning process manufacturing supply chain. can vary from lot to lot.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Maybe I’m stating the obvious but… a lot has changed in the world of manufacturing since Keith Oliver of Booz, Allen and Hamilton Inc. You’ll find the answers in the new eBook, 3 Ways to Improve Supply Chain Collaboration. Let’s zero in on the first of the “disconnects” explored in the eBook – data. Move over, 1982, it’s 2016.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. Companies have leveraged digital tools, and evolving skills, to collect vast data about product or raw materials sourcing, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Defining the New Normal in Supply Chain! What’s Normal Anyways?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 29, 2016

As I study research methods, and the market, I realize the lies I’ve spun for prior employers (Gartner and AMR Research) are untrue: The AMR Research Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics. This research, released in 2005, gives a compelling view of a metrics hierarchy. For the holidays, we shared the 2016 book as an ebook.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 15, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. Lead time is the length of time it takes from when a purchase order is generated to when an item is delivered. Cycle time refers to the amount of time it takes to manufacture a product from beginning to end. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Drop Shipping Teddy Bears!

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Logility

JANUARY 16, 2018

I was guilty of this from time to time when I led a demand-planning group because we were evaluated on forecast accuracy as one of our key metrics. Forecasts need to be set and left unchanged to facilitate stable and efficient downstream purchasing, inventory management, and manufacturing capabilities.

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Locus

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Download the Ebook: Supply Chain Sustainability and Profitability with Green Logistics. Download the Ebook. Minimizing risk : By keeping unscrupulous suppliers and manufacturers at bay, businesses can protect themselves from reputational damage. Sources: ?? How does a sustainable last mile aid businesses? Schedule Demo.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Yet, all metrics and scorecards are not equal, and you need to know what metrics should be included in your carrier scorecard. Get Your FREE eBook Here. Get the FREE eBook Here.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 23, 2021

GET our EBOOK HERE. These jobs reach far and wide, touching virtually every business process, most metrics, and all functional areas. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Is Your Supply Chain A Cost Centre or a Value Creator? Supply Chain responsibilities are vast in any organization. New Supplier and Materials Set Up.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Get Our EBOOK HERE. We all know and regularly purchase Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG, often also referred to as Consumer Packaged Goods, or CPG). But how has the pandemic accelerated changes in the way that consumers find and purchase these products? Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Arena Solutions

JULY 8, 2021

Product lifecycle management (PLM) enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), original design manufacturers (ODMs), and their supply chain partners to control and approve all of the data and processes that are tied to the product record from concept through design, development, and production. What Is the Purpose of PLM?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. The backbone of all long-standing philosophies such as Just-In-Time , Lean manufacturing, and Kanbans were all designed around minimizing the amount of inventory on hand in any Supply Chain. Is Just In Time Past Its Time? Underlying all of these philosophies is the drive to keep inventory levels low.

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

In this ebook, you will learn how data can be used to identify efficiencies and make logistics improvements. Logistics data refers to the metrics used to track, measure, and benchmark parts of your supply chain’s performance. Why is Supply Chain Data Important for CPG Manufacturers? . Learn More. What is Logistics Data?

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Technology has become the equalizer, trampling once unique selling propositions and strategies, as customers wield great power among retailers, distributors and manufacturers alike. Metrics – Determine what success looks like at various levels, from operational to strategic. Image Source: [link].

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Technology has become the equalizer, trampling once unique selling propositions and strategies, as customers wield great power among retailers, distributors and manufacturers alike. Metrics – Determine what success looks like at various levels, from operational to strategic. Image Source: [link].

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