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Asking the Right Questions Is The First Step To Drive Supply Chain Excellence

Supply Chain Shaman

Using balance sheet data from 2011 to 2019, we chart companies’ progress by peer group on rate of improvement and performance in the metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). In the past study, of 600 companies studied, 4% make a list. It seems easy, right?

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Trends, Technology and Sustainability in Focus at LogiSYM MENA 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In terms of metrics, compared to traditional polyester yarn manufacturing, Greenspun requires 20% less water, uses 50% less energy, and produces 55% fewer carbon emissions. Let me take this opportunity to thank all our presenters, moderators, panel members for contributing their thoughts, ideas and experiences to LogiSYM MENA 2021.

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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

The peak disruption was in December 2021. For organizations layered in functional metrics and driving a cost agenda, this is a tough nut to crack. Currently, I am working on a study to understand the value of synchronizing contract manufacturing with in-house manufacturing and procurement. Tougher than most understand.

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Resilinc study: fire risks grow while easy mitigations are often ignored

Resilinc

While some of the increase was due to growth in our customer base and the number of suppliers monitored (more factories = more potential for factory fires) the trend line was rising at a much faster clip than business metrics would account for. The result is the recently published report: Spotlight on Factory Fires.

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Holding Ourselves Accountable for Business Results

Supply Chain Shaman

In fact, in our Supply Chains to Admire analysis, we find that this is true in twenty-five of twenty-eight industry sectors studied. The Focus Inside-out Supported by Functional Metrics. Instead, the path requires a redefinition of process, metrics, and capabilities. Only four percent of companies outperformed their peer groups.

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Supply Chain Performance Declined In the Last Decade. The Question is Why?

Supply Chain Shaman

Focus on functional metrics without alignment to a balanced scorecard to drive value. Over the last decade, in the building of global supply chains, organizations grew more political with gaming on metrics. In preparation, I am handpicking the speakers and finishing up the Supply Chains to Admire analysis for 2021. Mistake #3.

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When the Rubber Hits the Road

Supply Chain Shaman

As a result, companies are writing new case studies through their actions or inaction. Results in the Automotive Industry for the period of 2012-2021. Companies driven by functional metrics struggled: they could not adapt quickly to the higher transportation costs.). Business continuity is the overarching issue. Conclusion.