USC Consulting Group

MARCH 27, 2023

According to a new survey by Coupa Software , 82% of supply chain leaders report bracing for continued supply chain issues in the next year. It has caused 80% of respondents in the Deloitte survey to report they’re raising prices further to compensate. Lean Six Sigma. Labor shortages. billion this year.

Consumer Goods 40

Consumer Goods Manufacturing Procurement Six Sigma Purchasing Skills 40

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. First, look at inventory as MONEY/CASH. First, data integrity is vital.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We have Courses like S&OP deployment, Supply Chain Digitalization , , and Negotiation in Procurement. Best Practices like Logistics KPI Dashboard , Inventory Optimization Tool , Excess and Obsolete Inventory Guide , etc.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills 70

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Editor's Note: As of late you may have noticed we have written a lot about procurement and the future of procurement. A large part of procurement is finalizing the contract and then the follow through of the determined deliverables in that agreement. For example: Inventory Record Accuracy has to be 98-100% accurate daily.

KPI 120

KPI Negotiating Skills 3PL Optimal Sourcing 120

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 29, 2020

Anyway, the access to this database costs an arm and a leg. Therefore, the challenge to establish the ranking method is to find a more economical data source and the unbiased metrics. Ranking of Supply Chain Books We're sure some of you've been using Google Scholar to find related publications. The links below are #paid links.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 18, 2023

By having the correct parts on hand, you can avoid costly downtimes and disruptions, ultimately reducing operational costs. Ensuring Timely Repairs: Having a well-managed inventory of spare parts ensures quick and timely repairs. Let’s explore the key strategies to ensure your maintenance operations run smoothly.

Inventory Reduction 63

Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Expense Reduction Vendor Strategies 63

Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2024

Reduced costs: Reducing waste, upping productivity and managing inventory better lead to lower costs and better cash flow. When combined with lean practices, it becomes Lean Six Sigma. Every business produces different types (and amounts) of muda, but these are some of the common ones: Producing excess inventory.

Six Sigma 52

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Let's talk about the outputs, or desired metrics worth measuring, in each category of what a logistics company might provide. Implementing and sustaining LEAN initiatives : 5S, Kaizen, Kanban and LEAN Six Sigma to bring value to the customer and go beyond their expectations. Consider Six Sigma quality will be used and measured.

Six Sigma 120

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. The simplified assumptions allow companies “to manage margins, supply chain costs, and inventories”, but “it does not enable them to manage enterprise costs, profit, and working capital.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 235

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling Scenario Planning 235

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

By employing these technologies, Walmart gains valuable insights into customer buying behavior, sales trends, and inventory levels. The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting.

Inventory Reduction 74

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 74

Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

To compare both books to find the best book for beginners, we will use 6 performance criteria under 3 categories as below, - Book Performance: this is the same as an article-level metric. Sales Performance: two metrics are used to judge the sales performance of both books, namely, "Amazon Sales Rank" and "Best Seller Award."

Negotiating Skills 100

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Six Sigma 100

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Chuck specializes in Supply Chain Optimization, Third Party Logistics (3PL) and International Purchasing and Importing Consulting. He is a guest speaker at the Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Intrieri Consulting in Orange County, CA. He is certified as a C.P.M.,CPIM, CPIM, and Value Engineer.

Third Party Logistics 145

Third Party Logistics Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills KPI 145

GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

The focus is to eliminate all wastes in the organization, improve processes, solve root cause problems, create a pull environment, and ensure that Lean Six Sigma (LSS) works for quality and daily problem solving using DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) and PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, and Act). Why are we doing this?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Lean Sustainability 120

GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2016

An effective measurement and reporting process can improve performance and provide warehouse cost savings. Reduce inventory with cross-docking or use Kanban pull systems. Target inventory accuracy: goal: 98-100% accuracy daily. Returns cost more than orders to process. Implement a reward system for major victories.

Material Savings 120

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Optimal Sourcing 120

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

It touches many departments, from production, procurement, shipping, accounting, and finance to marketing, warehousing, research and development, and sales. For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. Why Choose a Job in the Supply Chain Industry?

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Buyer Training 96

Requis

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Today, as the founder and managing partner of USM Supply Chain Consultants she has put her expertise in supply chain, procurement, finance and project management to work to help her clients achieve greater profitability. In the end-to-end supply chain there’s procurement, logistics, operations, and warehousing.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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synchrono

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Through the use of supplier quality certifications and blanket (long-term) purchase orders, a manufacturer can accurately and effectively calculate the optimal level of inventory needed to fulfill demand requirements through the duration of replenishment lead time. Eliminating inventory waste. Eliminating inventory waste.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Demand Planning Software Optimization Software 40

SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category management is a procurement strategy that involves grouping similar products or services together into categories and managing them as a single unit. This approach can help organizations streamline their procurement processes, negotiate better deals with suppliers, and ultimately save money.

Procurement Solutions 76

Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 76

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Much like the most successful business philosophies (lean, six sigma, Total Quality Management (TQM)) a handful of individuals acting alone won’t—and can’t—affect company-wide changes for the better—it takes an organizational shift. It’s a holistic approach and one that needs to be adopted supply chain wide.

Supply Chain Software 105

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy 105

Unleashed

JULY 23, 2023

KPIs in manufacturing are quantifiable production metrics used by manufacturers to measure production performance over time. Ways to enhance your order cycle time include: Understanding order profiles Reallocating resources to the areas of greatest activity Reducing travel time Prioritising inventory replenishments 2.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Metrics Inventory Reduction 52

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

During a short term planning (less than one month), they pay much attention to the coordination between purchasing, production and sales. The answer is that they use the multi-echelon inventory model to solve the problem. The secret behind its supply chain success is the use of Six Sigma approach.

Case Study 239

Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Study 239

Kinaxis

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Reason #6 Not effectively managing inventory. Reason #9 Relentless pursuit of one supply chain metric at the expense of other metrics. Imagine that your child brings home their report card and it’s a mix of good and fair grades. One example that I’ve seen several times is around inventory targets.

Expense Reduction 250

Expense Reduction Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies Metrics 250

Supply Chain Action Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

I’m sure there are a lot of ways to summarize a careful, comprehensive approach to inventory management. A ccess information and use it instead of inventory. This is perhaps the simplest, but yet most difficult aspect of careful, comprehensive inventory management. . A nticipate market requirements. A ccount for your actions.

Inventory Management Software 40

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 40

GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

There should be metrics involved to monitor these objectives to ensure success across the supply chain. These metrics should be reviewed frequently to ensure supply chain success. o Space—holding places for unnecessary inventory. o Inventory—inactive raw, work-in-process, or finished goods. Risk Management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Lean 120

Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Here we break down the inventory management strategies of seven successful manufacturers and retailers around the globe. These examples show there isn’t a benchmark inventory management strategy that trumps all others. This allows Amazon to concentrate on other aspects of the transaction, like shipping, returns and processing.

Inventory Reduction 97

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Management Software Waste Reduction 97

ThroughPut

MAY 23, 2019

For example, certain business concepts have been around so long and are captured in such well-known, catch-all phrases, like the ever-present, all-encompassing “Supply Chain” or “Six Sigma”, that they seem to lose their relevance in everyday business, such as automotive. Where can you free up more working capital from inventory?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Automotive 40