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Inventory Management: We Can Do Better

Supply Chain Shaman

So, let’s start with the data. Yes, am that geeky kind-of-gal that likes to ground discussions in data.) The period of 2007-2008 was the downturn of the recession while the period of 2009-2013 marked the recovery. The source of this data is a syndicated data provider of public reporting termed “Y-Charts.”).

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The Unleashed Manufacturing Health Index: Signs of Recovery as 2023 Closes

Unleashed

New manufacturing data reveals the small to medium manufacturing sector remains in recovery mode, with global performance largely mapping to local economic conditions. The Q3 2023 index scores are based on more than 400,000 data points from 2,600 manufacturing firms using the Unleashed inventory management system.

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The Manufacturers Health Check: Firms Holding Double the Stock Amidst ‘Inventory Crisis’

Unleashed

New manufacturing data has revealed which industries and nations are leading the way in the post-pandemic economic recovery – and the tactics they’re using to beat supply chain disruption. We did this by analysing four key metrics: The average value of total stock on hand – reflecting the volume of goods held (plus impacts from inflation).

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Let the Qs Begin

Supply Chain Shaman

While the performance rankings were based on comparisons of inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for the periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013, the concept is that to be a supply chain leader you must outperform and drive improvement. Can you help us with what you see in the data?”

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Who Should Be In The Winner’s Circle?

Supply Chain Shaman

When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. Since the Supply Chains to Admire is a data-driven analysis, it is less subject to industry bias. As a supply chain leader, I would like for you to use the data for benchmarking to set your own goals.

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My Lessons in Interviewing Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners

Supply Chain Shaman

We calculate the results based on public data from the period 2012-2021. Assa Abloy AB, Ametek, Broadcom, CCL Industries, Celanese, Clorox, Intuitive Surgical, Hubble, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV, Monster Beverages, Nike Inc., Organizations are drowning in data that they cannot use.

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The Cash Flow and Overstock Report: Potential USD$142,000 windfall from tighter stock control

Unleashed

Last year, data from 4,500 manufacturers using Unleashed inventory management software revealed firms were typically spending twice as much on stock as they were before the pandemic. For these people, acting on this new data might be more about selling excess stock before it’s obsolete.”