Unleashed

JULY 23, 2023

KPIs in manufacturing are quantifiable production metrics used by manufacturers to measure production performance over time. As a metric, it’s the time you budget to manufacture each part or component. This metric represents the amount of time you lose when switching a production line from one product to another.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Metrics Inventory Reduction 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 23, 2023

ESG reporting is a way for businesses to disclose the impacts of ESG programs to their stakeholders. Reporting requires businesses to collect and track data on their ESG performance and report this information in a transparent and consistent manner. So reporting ESG can improve an organization’s chances of attracting talent.

Waste Reduction 111

Waste Reduction Report Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction 111

HICX Solutions

MARCH 17, 2023

By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX By helping procurement teams digitally transform their operations, businesses gain a single source of truth in supplier data. This transformation leads to cost-saving metrics and helps generate accurate ESG reports, writes Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of supply chain technology firm HICX.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

At each company, there is a relationship between the metrics of growth, margin, inventory, customer service, and asset strategy. For the purpose of this article, I will use Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) as the proxy metric to discuss asset utilization.) I never calculated and accounted for the inter-dependencies between metrics.

Procurement Analytics 332

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 332

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2022

These include: Challenges getting ESG metrics from suppliers, partners, and other third parties. Time-consuming manual processes to report on ESG metrics. Cloud applications that manage your supply chain provide real-time access—a single source of truth no matter where you are. Start with your supply chain.

Material Savings 236

Material Savings Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 236

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

For organizations layered in functional metrics and driving a cost agenda, this is a tough nut to crack. Build in-market sourcing. Rationalize global strategies to focus on building markets based on in-market sourcing. Tougher than most understand. United States Inflation Rates and GDP Inflation is the highest in forty years.

Supply Chain Planning Software 374

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 374

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Vishal Patel and Peter Hunt delivered their session ‘Creating Value with Strategic Sourcing’ to discuss how Procurement professionals are recognizing that the fast-paced digital landscape of today demands new approaches to category management and strategic sourcing. The answer is simple – automation. See you soon!

Optimal Sourcing 244

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Sourcing Strategies 244

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

The report provides a cross-industry perspective on environmental sustainability in logistics including fuel consumption, screening logistics providers, packing material, sales order delivery, and reverse logistics based on 1,157 valid participants. Below are the results from the cross-industry report for environmental sustainability.

Sustainability 193

Sustainability Optimal Sourcing Logistics Material Savings 193

Precoro

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Keep reading to learn in detail about the top 13 most crucial procurement metrics, how to track them, and what to focus on to drive the most value to your company. Optimize organizational spending, time, and sourcing of goods or services. An inventory aging report provides key metrics on how quickly your inventory moves.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions 52

ShipBob

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

By monitoring particular metrics over time across your online sales, in-store sales, and operations, you’ll gain quantitative insights into your business performance. A retail KPI (or “Key Performance Indicator”) refers to a quantifiable metric used to measure how a retail business is performing. Why are retail metrics important?

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Metrics Retail Inventory Reduction 52

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

We consistently see that companies focused on functional excellence–a focus within a functional silo like manufacturing, transportation or distribution– or singular metrics– like inventory or costs– underperform against their peer groups. Reward teams for cross-functional metrics. Cost-to-Serve Analysis.

Supply Chain Planning Software 311

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 311

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 24, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of B2B, and ERP Cloud based software provider SAP SE’s formal reporting of Q4 and fiscal full year 2023 financial performance. SAP CEO Christien Klein noted in the company’s reporting that: “ SAP has delivered: We met or exceeded our outlook for 2023 in all key metrics.” billion to €7.9

SAP 52

SAP Report Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

For instance, according to a recent report from Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, 21% of the world’s largest organizations, representing $14 trillion in revenue, have made commitments to achieve net-zero emissions. [1]. Data accuracy to aid in decision-making — One must have a system to draw insight from data.

Cost Reduction Strategies 211

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software GEP Supply Chain Network Software 211

Logility

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022. For the nine months ended January 31, 2022, the Company reported operating earnings of approximately $7.7 Double-Digit Revenue Growth Driven by Continued Strong Growth in Subscription Fees. million compared to $0.5 million or $0.27

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 130

Kinaxis

AUGUST 29, 2014

Supply Chain Insights recently published a Metrics That Matter report covering both the Semiconductor and Hard Disk Drive (HDD) industries. Notice in the Supply Chain Insights report, there are only two HDD companies. Semiconductor is poised to consolidate, which will have huge impact on the metrics. by CJ Wehlage.

Metrics 171

Metrics Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Thailand 171

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2024

Amazon has a long way to go, as the company says its operations emitted about 71 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2022, up by almost 40 percent since Jeff Bezos’s 2019 vow that his company would eventually stop contributing to the emissions warming the planet. Logistics companies tell CNBC that U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 214

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Baltimore Canada 214

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

This index was reported as 1.84 reported for June, and 2.59 reported for May. The July report narrative indicated that the decline in the pressures index was similar to that over the past two months and was uniform across most of the subcomponents of this index. percentage points from the reported reading of 65 in June.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Report Global Supply Chain Software 52

IQMS

MAY 1, 2018

Bottom Line: Manufacturers are reaching a new level of results in 2018 because they have clearer, more actionable insights based on real-time manufacturing and quality metrics than ever before. Quality Metrics Enable Customer-Driven Manufacturing Networks. Quality Metrics Defining the Future of Manufacturing.

Manufacturing Procurement 56

Manufacturing Procurement Metrics Quality Predictive Analytics Software 56

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. A prospect to raise a glass to.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Material Savings Waste Reduction 100

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

The company sources goods from 34,000 suppliers out of 30 nations. In the financial year covered by the annual report, the company had seven acquisitions and one divestiture. The manager’s direct reports give anonymous, bottom-up ratings on their managers. The company has shown sustained improvement on this metric.

Supply Chain Design Software 220

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Network Design Software 220

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights added perspectives to EV automaker Tesla’s report of Q2-2023 financial performance this week. After reporting record Q2-2023 production out and vehicle deliveries earlier this month , Tesla r eported all-time high automotive sales and added profitability performance in the recent quarter.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 52

Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

A new report from the Food Marketing Institute and Boston Consulting Group highlights the effects increased demand had on organizations in the CPG marketplace. It strained production functions and increased the need for trucking services, which led to falling performance metrics that rippled across organizations. cost per case.

Procurement Analytics 69

Procurement Analytics Food Report Optimal Sourcing 69

Silvon Software

APRIL 11, 2024

It requires a nuanced understanding of what metrics truly matter, alongside an infrastructure that supports robust data analysis and insight generation. Initially, this involves a careful process of identifying which metrics are most indicative of the organization’s success.

Predictive Analytics 83

Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Analytics Sourcing Strategies 83

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The supply chain is a complex system with finite, and non-linear relationships between supply chain metrics that drive balance sheet results. We find that companies can improve one, but not two of the metrics. Teams struggle to drive improvement in both metrics at the same time. We term this report The Su pply Chains to Admire.

Pharmaceutical 195

Pharmaceutical Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 195

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 3, 2022

These strategic executive hires support rapid company growth, better collaboration, goal clarity, and ongoing improvement in key business metrics while keeping ToolsGroup’s expanding team agile and highly coordinated: Jon Purdy is the new Chief Financial Officer. As the CFO, Jon is responsible for financial operations and risk management.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 156

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 21, 2023

Nearly two thirds of the company’s carbon emissions come from ingredient sourcing, which is largely based in agricultural practices, according to the company. The investment will impact over 100,000 acres of wheat-producing farmland, which is nearly double the amount of acreage used to grow the wheat sourced for DiGiorno products.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 193

Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills Pricing Training Procurement Analytics 193

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

Of the professionals surveyed, 59% saw the gap between procurement/sourcing and supply chain to be a major disconnect, and the most pressing pain point. For example, Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) publishes reports on the creditworthiness of companies. Networks and Sourcing. But Jim Bureau, the CEO at Jaggaer, says that they do.

Supply Chain Network Software 218

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 218

Talking Logistics

APRIL 29, 2015

Unfortunately, many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, silo’ed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. Also, is multi-functional engagement important and, how does omni-channel impact transportation sourcing?

Sourcing Strategies 100

Sourcing Strategies Sourcing Transportation Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Logility

MARCH 21, 2024

Because of a personal relationship, the supply chain manager knows they can call their colleague from sourcing to lean on their vendors to get the shipments expedited. Capabilities of GenAI show the user the data source that corresponds to the answer for each question the user asks.

Optimal Sourcing 226

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Inventory Reduction 226

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Companies that viewed the pandemic as another risk management event will struggle the most with Q1 and Q2 earnings reports. Source E2open Shipping Index). The Chief Financial Officer gained more presence with procurement and IT reporting to finance. We started the conversation with sourcing. Focus on Cost. What to do?

Procurement Analytics 217

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 217

ivalua

AUGUST 19, 2021

Of course, over the last few years, the role of Procurement has become more visible, in large part due to broader recognition of the value and closely monitored and tracked performance metrics that are now more mainstream. Today, the average procurement team reports that just under two-thirds (65%) of their total spend is contract compliant.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Metrics Procurement Sourcing Strategies 130

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

The Focus Inside-out Supported by Functional Metrics. Functional excellence drove regional supply chain performance in the 1990s, but a focus on functional metrics in large, global and complex supply chains over the last two decades threw the supply chain out of balance. Use the report to better define outcomes. Maturity Model.

Procurement Analytics 370

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software 370

Demand Solutions

JUNE 26, 2015

“In times of change, when experimentation tends to be rampant and results are still far from conclusive, one source of guidance can be to look at the companies who are succeeding, and discover what they are doing differently.”. The report is packed with good food for thought. Two metrics. We’ll talk more soon.

Survey 100

Survey Supply Chain Optimization Report Optimal Sourcing 100

GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM. 5 Key Metrics to Use for Scoring Supplier Quality Management (From LNS Research ). The definition of this metric is similar to the way it sounds. Cost of quality.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Metrics Quality Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Companies that viewed the pandemic as another risk management event will struggle the most with Q1 and Q2 earnings reports. Source E2open Shipping Index). The Chief Financial Officer gained more presence with procurement and IT reporting to finance. We started the conversation with sourcing. Focus on Cost. What to do?

Procurement Analytics 195

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 195

Demand Solutions

JUNE 26, 2015

“In times of change, when experimentation tends to be rampant and results are still far from conclusive, one source of guidance can be to look at the companies who are succeeding, and discover what they are doing differently.” The report is packed with good food for thought. Two metrics. That’s it.

Survey 100

Survey Supply Chain Optimization Report Optimal Sourcing 100

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Supply chain data can be challenging to manage due to its unstructured or semi-structured nature and the need to integrate new data sources. To ensure successful integration, they should create a plan with timelines, resources, and evaluation metrics (refer Figure 2).

Optimal Sourcing 244

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 244