Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
That was my opening question to the executives attending last month’s Elemica reveal 2014 Conference in Frankfurt. Meanwhile, the Red Sox won the World Series in 2013, going from worst to first in one year — and then back to worst in 2014. What do the Germany World Cup Team and the Boston Red Sox have in common?
GlobalTranz
JUNE 4, 2015
In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Review of SQM Metrics and Issues Across 5 Core Industries. #1: Trend Metrics Collected per Site. Medical Devices.
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Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 3, 2015
Inventory Turns (15%) (based on 2014 results). Growth 10% (Year-over-Year comparison of 2013 versus 2014). Every year we identify the companies that best exemplify the demand-driven ideal for today’s supply chain and document their best practices, which can help all companies move closer to their demand-driven goals.”
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 21, 2015
It can take months to negotiate a complex SLA/KPI document, as you go back and forth with your logistics provider so the document becomes a “win-win” for both parties. All KPIS have metrics to measure. The more KPIs, the more difficult the negotiation process. Effective KPI Management Requires Periodic SLA/KPI Review.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 2, 2016
As first reported by Fairfax Media , a factory in North Korea has been making high-priced surf and snow gear for Australian surfwear company Rip Curl since at least 2014, with the garments labeled “Made in China.” Here are some recommendations: Identify and document the root causes of poor supply chain visibility.
Logility
MAY 7, 2020
Attainable Benefits: The benefits from the use of Big Data are numerous and well documented. Key Performance Metrics: The ability to identify and measure KPIs will help prioritize and measure transformation efforts. Accenture, 2014. and up to date transaction data (order status, inventory positions, shipment tracking, etc.)
Talking Logistics
MAY 8, 2013
The company is also stopping production in Ecuador, Venezuela, Belarus and Pakistan by April 2014 (these countries scored low in a World Bank report that assessed countries on accountability, corruption, violence, and other metrics). Companies are also starting to take action — albeit, reactively in many cases.
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