Metrics, Procurement, Sourcing and Supply Chain Execution

The procurement Summit 2016

Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 31, 2016

The procurement Summit 2016. Building on the huge success of eWorld Procurement & Supply – which has been running bi-annually in London since 2001 – the new Procurement Summit will bring together 150 purchasing and finance professionals from across the commercial, public and third sectors. Procurement Automation.

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What Makes a Mature Planning Organization? (Part 2)

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. There has to be an enlightened leader that understands that the supply chain is a complex system with increasing complexity. The average supply chain leader has five distinct supply chains.

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Taking the Hill

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

of revenue on supply chain applications, the promise of an agile, flexible supply chain that can respond as the business changes seems like an illusion. This week, at Supply Chain Insights LLC, we published our 11th report in the series titled Supply Chain Metrics That Matter.

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Supply Chain Risks: Which Are Top of Mind Today?

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

The reality is that supply chain management is not just about managing orders and transportation and inventory — it’s about doing all those things while also navigating through the many risks that could disrupt your supply chain or bring it to a halt. Do we have the right Service Level Agreement metrics in place?

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Changing Mental Models

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

The most common reporting relationship in the supplier organization is to a leader of supply (focus on logistics, distribution, materials sourcing and customer service). The focus has been on sourcing and managed costs. The supply chain for implantable devices is complex and immature. Please use this link: [link].

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Collaboration and Visibility in the Supply Chain

Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

One of the Supply Chain Management trends apparent at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in May was highlighted by several vendor/customer presentations focused on the value of Collaboration and Visibility projects. Tom McDonough , Sr. Director Product Marketing.

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Supply Chain Resilience: Three Lessons from the Leaders

BlueYonder

JANUARY 3, 2023

Achieving near real-time visibility, across the complex supply chain and all its participants, is critical – but it’s only the beginning. Supply chain executives stress that near real-time awareness is only impactful if it’s matched by near real-time responsiveness. The Importance of Near Real-Time Planning.

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What is Multi-Tier and Why to Do It

SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Often, sustainability risks are buried deep within a company’s supply chain. Cotton is a great example. Why Is This Important?

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What is Multi-Tier and Why to Do It

SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Often, sustainability risks are buried deep within a company’s supply chain. Cotton is a great example. Why Is This Important?

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Red Sea Ocean Transport Disruption Update

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Applying Lessons, Actions and Learning Once again we reiterate that global supply chain management teams instill the learning, lessons and successful actions garnered from the pandemic years, namely: Broader material and finished goods supplier sourcing options across multiple regions.

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Supply Chain Collaboration – The New Way to Drive Value!

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

On the supply side, however, there is less and less room for manufacturers to absorb additional costs as volatile input prices put the squeeze on margins and the marketing investment required to differentiate branded products from private-label competitors continues to rise. How to overcome these potential conflicts?

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Supply Chains in Recovery Mode: Forcing C-Level Focus on Digitally Transforming Their Supply Chains for 2022 and Beyond

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Impact: This is resulting in procurement teams scrambling to find new supply sources, while engineers are looking for substitutions alternatives, and other company leaders are figuring out how to bring more in-house for a vertical integrated approach.

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Elevating the Heavy Building Materials Supply Chain (Takeaways from Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 Conference)

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

I also learned that there are a lot of similarities between the Heavy Building Materials supply chain and the Domino’s Pizza supply chain. Streamline, automate, and compress Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay processes. Overall, the Leadership Roundtable was a highly productive and informative session.

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Reports of Easing Global Supply Chain Volatility in July

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

Interestingly, the downshifts we observed in transportation metrics were much more muted in the last week of July, leaving open a possibility for a bit of recovery as we move towards peak season. Warehousing and Inventory metrics continue to buoy the logistics sector. that we have not seen since April of 2019.

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Profitable Agility: Part 2 of Agility and Resilience in Supply Chain Execution

BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. These companies did not realize that profitable agility relies on a bag of capabilities, not simply “visibility.”

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). 58% of consumers would stop buying from a brand entirely after one to three supply chain delays or disruptions. Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Supply Chain Dive).

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Active Supply Chain Design: A Key Imperative for De Risking Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains. Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks.

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SCRC Meeting – Tom Linton’s “Supply Chain Eight” and Golden Winged Warblers : Questions Every New CSCO Should Ask Their CEO

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Our 40 th Bi-Annual Supply Chain Resource Cooperative meeting was a great success, culminating with the student gallery walk, featuring 27 undergraduate and MBA supply chain projects. The meeting was attended by over 80 executives, as well as numerous students and faculty. This may not be the case in every company.

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5 supply chain initiatives to combat ESG risks

Taulia

JULY 11, 2023

A 2022 survey by EY revealed that eight in ten supply chain executives are increasing their efforts toward sustainable supply chain operations. Businesses that hold too much inventory needlessly use resources to source, produce, store, and transport items that might not even be sold.

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What is CPFR? Full Guide to Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, & Replenishment in The Supply Chain

ShipBob

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR) is the method of coordinating various supply chain tasks between multiple parties (i.e., It requires strategic supply chain planning and seamless communication to facilitate accurate forecasting and replenishment as well as efficient supply chain execution.

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50 expert warehouse optimization tips and techniques

6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery. There are about 10+ measurements on evaluating the efficiency, but all those get consolidated to a single metric called the ‘LPMH’ (lines per man hour).

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28 supply chain professionals share the biggest challenges of supply chain management

6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Charlie Wilgus @Lucas_Group Charlie Wilgus is the General Manager of the Manufacturing & Supply Chain Executive Search Division at Lucas , North America’s premier executive search firm. Perhaps one of the biggest dilemmas in cost control is dealing with the new tariffs that have been imposed.

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26 supply chain pros reveal the single most effective way to create a winning supply chain strategy

6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

The financial supply chain presents an opportunity to deliver beyond process efficiency and cost savings by allowing companies to tap into new sources of revenue and profit streams. “The single most effective way to create a winning supply chain strategy is…” Basing all decisions on big data. .

Sourcing Strategies

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Red Sea Ocean Transport Shipping Disruption Update

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

This is not about doom and gloom, but rather learning and applying the lessons that should have been instilled from the pandemic: Broader supplier sourcing options across multiple regions. Scenario and simulation based planning methods that quantify and weight various short and longer term impacts to key business metrics.

Shipping

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Sorry, I’m Not Sure: Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2018

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Source: Evan, Flikr. “I I will be wrong again,” I stated last year before making my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 , and I was right. SophiaTX Open Source Platform to Integrate SAP, Blockchain. Maersk and IBM Unveil First Industry-Wide Cross-Border Supply Chain Solution on Blockchain.

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Supply Chain Brief

The procurement Summit 2016

What Makes a Mature Planning Organization? (Part 2)

Trending Sources

Taking the Hill

Supply Chain Risks: Which Are Top of Mind Today?

Changing Mental Models

Collaboration and Visibility in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Resilience: Three Lessons from the Leaders

What is Multi-Tier and Why to Do It

What is Multi-Tier and Why to Do It

Red Sea Ocean Transport Disruption Update

Supply Chain Collaboration – The New Way to Drive Value!

Supply Chains in Recovery Mode: Forcing C-Level Focus on Digitally Transforming Their Supply Chains for 2022 and Beyond

Elevating the Heavy Building Materials Supply Chain (Takeaways from Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 Conference)

Reports of Easing Global Supply Chain Volatility in July

Profitable Agility: Part 2 of Agility and Resilience in Supply Chain Execution

100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

Active Supply Chain Design: A Key Imperative for De Risking Supply Chains

SCRC Meeting – Tom Linton’s “Supply Chain Eight” and Golden Winged Warblers : Questions Every New CSCO Should Ask Their CEO

5 supply chain initiatives to combat ESG risks

What is CPFR? Full Guide to Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, & Replenishment in The Supply Chain

50 expert warehouse optimization tips and techniques

28 supply chain professionals share the biggest challenges of supply chain management

26 supply chain pros reveal the single most effective way to create a winning supply chain strategy

Red Sea Ocean Transport Shipping Disruption Update

Sorry, I’m Not Sure: Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2018

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