RFgen

AUGUST 10, 2023

Inventory management is no exception. Today’s digital supply chain makes manual inventory control obsolete. When first implementing digital inventory technology, many organizations consider a warehouse management system (WMS). Ensure proper ordering, inventory planning, and process scalability.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. We started the series first by " 9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper’s Mind for Effective KPI Management with a 3PL."

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ToolsGroup

MAY 16, 2023

Balancing Inventory Remains the Key to Customer Service and Profitability Although fast expansion remains a priority for some segments (like medical equipment), many of the supply chain executives we spoke to named inventory levels as their main concern. Fortunately, “service-driven planning” is already a proven theory.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 8, 2022

In an effective KPI strategy, leading indicators that help provide insight into future performance should be balanced with lagging indicators that tell them how they’ve done. I also suggest to our manufacturing clients that they keep the following basic principles in mind relative to their KPI strategies. Machine KPIs.

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Silvon Software

JULY 22, 2022

In fact, such KPIs are so crucial right now that the supply chain analytics market is expected to reach nearly $17 billion by 2027 as companies ramp up their supply chain performance management initiatives. Why is KPI tracking so important in supply chain management? Inventory KPIs and Metrics for Managing Supply Chain Performance.

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Unleashed

JULY 23, 2023

You can calculate order cycle time using the formula: (Delivery Date – Order Received Date) / Total Number of Orders Shipped = Order Cycle Time This KPI reveals where you need to develop new strategies to improve the speed of your order fulfilment. Takt time Takt time is a KPI that helps set the pace of your manufacturing process.

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Unleashed

MAY 2, 2022

There are a lot of inventory performance measures you could track. Explore our live inventory calculators and formulas page. In this article on inventory performance measures. Why use performance measures for inventory management? Then you will need to know the inventory value at the end of the period.

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RFgen

MAY 16, 2023

Inventory drives the supply chain, ensuring the right amount of stock is available in the right place at the right time. That’s why most inventory handlers leverage data. The role of data analytics in optimizing inventory management processes has become increasingly important.

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Precoro

JULY 16, 2023

In other words, the purchasing manager is responsible for securing inventory requirements within the company’s budget and overall efficiency of the company’s purchases. Performance and Reliability of Contracted Suppliers This KPI is a reflection of how efficiently the company cooperates with the contracted suppliers.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 6, 2023

IL’s educational mission is to guide businesses to efficiently manage logistics, reduce and speed inventory, and neutralize transportation cost increases by aligning supply to demand and adjusting enterprise functions to support that paradigm shift. Read the press release here.

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Logility

APRIL 2, 2020

Lastly, develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) around those measures. A good KPI will be measurable against some benchmark or criteria. It’s relatively easy to identify a large number of KPIs to monitor – but it can be a lot harder to capture the data you’ll need. 2 Identify and get access to the right data sources.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

This includes demand planning, volume assessments at a granular level, knowing where best to source from to meet omni-channel demand, where to then position inventory based on known demand and where customers are located, and, of course, how best to then fulfill orders and to optimize the last mile.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 11, 2024

Here we outline a blueprint for developing an effective data analytics strategy, beginning with the careful selection and assessment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), the adoption of a centralized data hub to streamline data management, and a thoughtful, gradual expansion of data capabilities tailored to the organization’s strategic needs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

In supply chain, simply observing your entire supply chain in action to assess it is not possible, but with data and a reliable performance management system like The Owl, you can at-least have a real-time view of your supply chain performance through KPIs and metrics. Inventory Turnover (Cash). Procurement Cost.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This might involve optimizing inventory levels, negotiating better deals with suppliers, or implementing just-in-time manufacturing techniques. This data can be used to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions about sourcing, production, and distribution. Grab yours now!

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Precoro

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In addition to the benefits mentioned above, here are some more reasons why you need procurement KPIs : Reduce supply risks and prevent maverick spending. Optimize organizational spending, time, and sourcing of goods or services. Procurement KPI Categories. Inventory KPIs: Inventory Aging, Inventory Turnover Ratio.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Industries experienced severe operational and financial consequences with issues like supply shortages, supply and demand surges, inventory shortfalls and reduced productivity. A good way to decide which KPIs to use is to look at how the supply chain is broken down into different processes.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The process brings together all the plans for the business (sales, marketing, development, manufacturing, sourcing, and financial) into one integrated set of plans.” Ultimately, they were able to increase their statistical forecast accuracy by 3.2% (KPI: WMAPE) within six months of the French pilot project’s beginning.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 17, 2021

Starting from pre-implementation we align on target key performance indicator (KPI) levels and benchmark progress to accelerate time to value. Because our customers around the globe can meet or exceed their service level requirements while minimizing inventory, they’re ready for whatever tomorrow brings.”

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Silvon Software

APRIL 1, 2024

Strategic analytics, on the other hand, is often associated with reporting from an analytical data source like a data hub. Historically, operational reporting answered simple but vital questions about a business’s current status, like cash on hand or inventory levels. Do I have enough warehouse capacity and resources?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

This proactive approach not only streamlines the sourcing process but also increases the likelihood of finding the right transportation service providers who can meet specific needs and expectations. Freight Procurement The actual Freight Procurement Stage is the heart of the transportation service sourcing process for shippers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Those shipments can move directly to customers or move to several regional distribution centers (DCs) that serve as forward inventory locations and consolidation hubs servicing customers and channel partners. The data from Infor Nexus also helps the transportation teams do better carrier sourcing. That in turn led to a faster go live.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

They are in charge of purchasing, procurement, and sourcing. Logistics Manager Annual salary : $100,000 (median) Required degree : Bachelor’s Logistics specialists are in charge of transporting and distributing the organization’s inventory. Around a fourth of specialists enter the field with a graduate degree.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. Supply chain planning involves interaction with different types of information based on internal and external data sources. These data sources are often spread across multiple platforms and come in various formats.

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Techgistics

APRIL 30, 2023

Large amounts of data from various sources, including the agents, sensors, and other systems can be analyzed, to identify patterns, predict future trends, and make informed decisions. For example, ML can be used to make autonomous slotting decisions - no more manual processes or dependency on spreadsheets to slot inventory.

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crisp

DECEMBER 15, 2021

A good KPI to track for this goal might be a low out of stock (OOS) rate. But on the other hand, retailers also want to maintain a low average inventory to avoid excess costs. Once you’ve set your strategy and KPIs, it’s time to use process mapping to define the steps that will help you achieve those goals.

Procurement Analytics 98

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Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

In simple terms business procurement is the process of locating and acquiring goods and services from external sources for the business to use. Procurement activities include planning, sourcing, and negotiation, along with risk management, legal and value analysis. Undamaged shipment rate.

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QAD

OCTOBER 5, 2021

QAD Analytics provides customers quicker access to KPIs and personalized Action Centers with bulk KPI options to manage more and flexibility in moving analytics data from one environment to another. QAD Sourcing adds new autopilot sourcing capabilities and further automates the source-to-contract process.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As a retailer, so much of your time and energy goes into managing your inventory , streamlining your logistics, building partnerships, and curating the customer experience. To find out, you’ll need to track Key performance Indicators, or KPIs, for your retail business. What is a retail KPI? Why are retail metrics important?

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

OTIF or On-Time In-Full is a KPI used for measuring how many orders were delivered on time and in full. This metric is mainly used as a delivery KPI, although it can also be applied throughout the supply chain. High stockout costs combined with low OTIF scores can also help to pinpoint the source. Lack of inventory visibility.

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Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

If your sustainable competitive advantage is centered on strong customer relationships, you may carry more inventory than your peers. Inventory-based KPIs probably make sense for you, but how will you benchmark results? Should you use the same KPIs as everyone else? How do you think about KPI validity?

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Best Practices like Logistics KPI Dashboard , Inventory Optimization Tool , Excess and Obsolete Inventory Guide , etc. Inventory Management & Optimization: Managing inventory as working capital, focusing on demand planning, optimization, safety stock management, and meeting customer service expectations.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In this article, we do a deep dive into demand planning and look at what steps, strategies and KPIs can be used to develop best-practice demand planning and forecasting. Efficient demand planning ensures the business can balance its supply chain requirements and inventory planning with its customer demands. What is demand planning?

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Arkieva

MARCH 29, 2016

Over the last 5 years I have seen many companies launching inventory reduction programs. When launching an inventory reduction program, companies should be aware that inventory, as a part of Cash, should always be balanced with Cost and Service. They can increase the inventory and as such require more cash.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Spend analysis is a crucial part of the broader business practice of spend management because a clear picture of the company's expenditures is essential for fact-based decisions in strategic sourcing and supplier management. If the answer to any of them points to problems, it might be time to explore other sourcing options.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

This means tracking everything from customer relations to inventory management, financial investments, transportation and delivery processes, and workflow processes. To accomplish this, supply chain analytics collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data from a wide variety of sources. What are some examples of Supply Chain Analytics?

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DynaSys

MARCH 17, 2020

Because the company relied on a state-of-the-art DSCP planning system covering the entire S&OP process from demand, production, and inventory through procurement and supply planning, integrated into the corporate global financial plan. Scenario Planning: Absolutely Critical.

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