Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

They source from approximately 15,000 suppliers with a sourcing spend of over €7 billion. But even multi-sourcing is not enough. They built them between 2012 and 2014, and then enhanced them when better supply chain risk management solutions became available. Their revenues exceed €25 billion.

Supply Chain Transformation 194

Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning 194

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

The selection of metrics is based on prior work with Arizona State University to understand which metrics, in combination, correlate to market capitalization and price to book value. We calculate the results based on public data from the period 2012-2021. Why do we spend four months doing this?

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

I began analyzing correlations of groups of metrics to market capitalization and found that the most significant correlation was between market capitalization and growth. Initially, I worked with Arizona State statistics professors and graduate students to correlate market factors to 2006-2012 data.) I hope to see you there!

Gartner 197

Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 197

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. Some helpful reports include: Supply Chain Metrics That Matter: The Cash-to-Cash Cycle.

Modeling 236

Modeling Modeling Software Pharmaceutical Procurement Analytics 236

Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Sourcing has probably been the biggest thing over the last decade or two, coupled with that reduction in local manufacturing of course. Sourcing is now predominantly overseas: China is one of the big sourcing countries of course, along with India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, Vietnam and Thailand.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 52

Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2013

California, for example, passed the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 , which went into effect in January 2012. On the federal government front, President Obama signed an Executive Order Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking In Persons In Federal Contracts on September 25, 2012.

Supply Chain Planning Software 237

Supply Chain Planning Software Bangladesh Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 237

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2016

While, in 2012, SAP acquired Ariba. After a very tough decade, the Supply Chain Operating Network solutions were evolving with strong development plans during the period of 2012-2015. . Lora has written the books Supply Chain Metrics That Matter and Bricks Matter , and is writing her third book, Leadership Matters.

Supply Chain Network Software 150

Supply Chain Network Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply and Demand Modeling 150

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Your stakeholders can: Align sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and I.T. Sourcing uses P.O. performance metrics to influence vendor behavior and impact sourcing choices. Vendor behavior may remain unchanged and unchallenged by buyers, sourcing, or management. Encourage ongoing stakeholder input. You can ignore P.O.

Pricing Training 142

Pricing Training Purchasing Skills Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills 142

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

The adoption of Terra’s products were brisk until 2011, but during 2012-2014 sales softened, resulting in employee layoffs and downsizing. In July 2012 E2open went public on the NASDAQ; and in March 2015, after a series of financial earnings disappointments, Insight Venture Partners funded E2open to become private.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 150

Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

As I’ve commented in previous postings, if you are a 3PL or transportation company and you’re not involved in cross-border shipping with Mexico, then you are missing out on a growing business opportunity (see Reuters article from December 2012).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

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o9 Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Co-founded by o9 and Supply Chain Insights, Project Zebra is an open-source industry effort to define and activate outside-in processes to prove the value of outside-in supply chain planning processes. Founded in February 2012 by Lora Cecere, Supply Chain Insights LLC is in its tenth year of operation. About Supply Chain Insights.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software Europe 52

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2014

I have taken myself off the road to write the book Metrics That Matter. We often find that companies have better performance in the management of regional supply chains where the sources of supply are in the same market versus the management of products across borders. It is a slow week. Most of my friends are on vacation. Related.

Supply Chain Design Software 279

Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 279

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.) As shown in Figure 1, the results for the period of 2012-2021 tell the story.

Procurement Analytics 332

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

ivalua

AUGUST 14, 2019

Just as procurement’s impact on the organization is quantitatively captured using metrics such as savings and spend under management, the maturity and digital readiness of the function can be objectively tracked and benchmarked (check out Forresters Digital Procurement Maturity Assessment ). savings realized in 2018. in 2018 (a modest 8.7%

Metrics 168

Metrics Procurement Benchmarking Just-in-Time 168

QAD

OCTOBER 4, 2023

According to data gathered from the IDC , as of 2017, the average supply chain had more than 50 times more data than in 2012. Supply chain analysis software allows businesses to incorporate data from numerous sources, including parts of their supply chain and data from third parties. What is Supply Chain Analytics Software?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Kinaxis

MARCH 5, 2015

In traditional control tower projects, months can be spent developing data extracts in source systems before loading them into the application. A staggering 56% of IT projects don’t deliver on the intended benefits (2012 Mckinsey/Oxford). Listen to the Data. The Development Cycle – Build, align, repeat.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Design 100

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

I think about this discussion with Keith often as I work on the Supply Chain Index and edit the chapters of Metrics That Matter. In Figure 1, I share a composite orbit chart of progress of Cisco Systems, Intel, Samsung and Flextronics on the Effective Frontier at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin for 2006-2012.

Optimal Sourcing 283

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Modeling 283

Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

million in FY 2012 to $203.8 getting buy-in from drivers and other stakeholders) and implementing appropriate metrics to measure and drive performance.). If you’re a manufacturer or retailer, you can track market supply and demand and leverage the data to build supply chain resilience with diversified sources. million to $23.8

Supply Chain Planning Software 113

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

The goal is deeper analytics to sense and respond across make, source and deliver. SAP purchased Ariba in 2012 for 4.2B$, and the company has been slow to actualize the asset and drive incremental revenue. Companies need a real-time data source on performance. They each have a chartered project that looks very similar.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 150

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

According to the press release: Transplace leverages the CombineNet ASAP® advanced e-sourcing technology as part of its expert solutions, helping customers develop and optimize their carrier strategy for procurement events involving truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), and intermodal needs.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 100

Global Trade Management

DECEMBER 7, 2012

By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. Friday, 7 December 2012. metrics that really impact the bottom line; the Leaders in our survey. ▼ 2012. (1). Subscribe To. Supply chain Leaders.

Sourcing Strategies 40

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Cargo Survey 40

Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 10, 2013

Deployment occurred December 1, 2012. The metric used to determine if this criteria was met was the “binary rule” that went as follows: users were able to find their exact match or 100% of all alternatives the first time using ONE SEARCH. Here’s how the roll-out fared compared to Coke’s four truths. Users find what they need.

Procurement 83

Procurement Material Savings San Francisco SAP 83

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

Similarly, the Worldwide Retail Exchange (WWRE) sold to Neogrid in 2012. To drive success in value networks, build multi-tier capabilities in channel and sourcing relationships, side-stepping the use of both traditional CRM and SRM concepts. How do you manage sourcing in innovation, compare suppliers and collaborate on design.

Supply Chain Software 150

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Insuring that each function, including online marketing, store operations and supply chain have common objectives, metrics and aligned rewards for the coming year. Posted by: Navdeep Sidhu | August 13, 2012 5:42 PM.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

In 2012 I built on these concepts to define the market-driven value network. The network senses, translates, and orchestrates market changes (buy- and sell-side markets) bidirectionally with near real-time data to align sell, deliver, make and sourcing organizations outside-in. Market-Driven Processes.

Material Savings 181

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 181

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 20, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. IT enablement in areas like Mobile work management, Health and Safety, Metrics monitoring (KPI) etc. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2012. November 2012. August 2012.

Optimal Sourcing 25

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Some of those are Cognos, iLog, SPSS, Core Metrics, Emptoris, Vivisimo and many others, as world is moving from reactive to proactive. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2012.

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Pharmaceutical 24

Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. In this step, the actuals are compared with the planned metrics (MAPE, forecast accuracy, bias etc.) Posted by: Kundan Raj Singh | January 11, 2012 12:01 PM. Posted by: Umesh Sonawane | January 12, 2012 10:11 AM.

Supply Chain Planning Software 22

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Scenario Planning 22

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 28, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. A further benefit of integration of these many systems is to allow organizations to effectively report on their sustainability metrics. Posted by Praveen Kumar Agrawal on June 29, 2012 7:13 AM | Permalink.

Supply Chain Planning Software 22

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Sustainability Agile and Lean Supply Chain 22

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Within a week of Russian troops crossing into Ukraine, the benchmark for thermal coal prices reached a record high of $446 per metric ton. Consultancy UK).

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

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

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 4, 2013

At the age of 58, I buried my mother in November 2012. Abby and I are writing an e-book on Supply Chain Metrics that Matter. Likewise, in today’s supply chain environment, I find that supply chain leaders favor a single function of logistics, manufacturing or sourcing. I have never been an athlete. Measurement.

Price Mitigation Strategies 266

Price Mitigation Strategies Training Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies 266

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

Based on literature review by Behdani et al 2012 called " How to Handle Disruptions in Supply Chains – An Integrated Framework and a Review of Literature ", academic articles in this area is centered around 2 themes, namely, Risk Management (before disaster strikes) and Disruption Management (after disaster strikes). Literature Review.

Supply Chain Disruption 170

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain 170

TrackVia

APRIL 14, 2020

If you’re evaluating a technology partner, it is critical to perform a thorough security analysis and overview while paying attention to key metrics around uptime, defects, and any relevant certifications. As money continues to pour into the industry from more traditional funding sources (private equity, venture capital, etc.)

Sourcing Strategies 98

Sourcing Strategies Predictive Analytics Software Inventory Reduction Optimization Software 98

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

They must also develop new product ranges, production processes, sourcing strategies and distribution channels. ” Steutermann adds, “It is important not to confuse [sustainability] metrics with the circular economy. ” The Green Supply Chain , 31 July 2012.

Waste Reduction 100

Waste Reduction Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 100

Enterra Insights

MAY 22, 2019

They write, “Manufacturing matters to the United States because it provides high-wage jobs, commercial innovation (the nation’s largest source), a key to trade deficit reduction, and a disproportionately large contribution to environmental sustainability.”[1] The Brookings Institution, 22 February 2012. [2]

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Data Prescriptive Analytics Software 100

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Completed in 2012, the ERP project forced the company to standardize organizational design, roles, and metrics. When the price of oil dropped from $120 per barrel in 2012 to the staggering $29 per barrel in 2015, everyone in the oil and gas industry felt the impact. A Brief History of IT Investments. The reason?

Demand Planning Software 245

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