RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. Efficient supply chains strengthen collaborative relationships through automated communication systems and shared performance metrics.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

An efficient supply chain strategy is one that takes every aspect of your supply chain into account, from inventory management and warehouse design to freight tendering and transport optimisation. Inventory Management The key starting point is implementing proper ABC analysis, and you need to look at it from multiple angles.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The analysis includes: Forecasting Factors Impact Areas Historical Sales Data Inventory Levels Seasonal Trends Demand Patterns Market Conditions Supply Requirements External Variables Risk Assessment Sophisticated algorithms process these factors to generate precise inventory requirements, optimize stock, and reduce carrying costs.

Optimal Sourcing 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

I was promoted to run the warehouse, and at the time, I had no experience in distribution, but was asked to run the largest distribution center in the system. A warehouse is the tip of the spear for dysfunction. As a result, the warehouse, supporting the factory, was always full. I also ran three outside warehouses.

Supply Chain Planning Software 406

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Once you hit your monthly warehouse goals, there can be a pull toward maintaining rather than gaining on your goals. The four key methods here will help you drive more success as you bring the metrics to life on your warehouse floor: 1. A sense of complacency can lurk behind benchmarks. Don’t measure to justify.

Metrics 157

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

Tom, the colorful warehouse manager, constantly heckled Frank for the increasing inventory levels while Ed, the quiet material/logistics manager, constantly questioned if there was a better way. Despite goals to improve agility and resiliency, functional metrics for manufacturing efficiency continually throw the supply chain out of balance.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 362

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Koganti urged the procurement audience to look for whats referred to as “foresight function” in planning tools, which is capable of enhancing data analysis, scenario generation and trend identification , allowing for more informed and proactive decision-making, albeit with human oversight.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

With increased emphasis on sustainability, I am often asked about sustainability “levers” that can be pulled in warehousing and fulfillment. But I believe that more efficient packaging is the area with the greatest potential to improve sustainability metrics within the warehouse.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 284

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RFgen

MAY 30, 2025

Operating with razor-thin margins and relentless customer expectations, supply-chain leaders are under immense pressure to deliver faster, smarter, and more reliable warehouse operations. Companies that invest strategically in warehouse automation reap transformative benefits.

Supply Chain Software 69

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

This case study will show you the analysis of Apple Supply Chain core processes, challenging issues and complexities of its operations. To get a closer look at the modern day supply chain at Apple Inc, this case study utilizes content analysis technique. Supply chain professionals also use this metric in inventory management function.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Artificial intelligence-driven platforms are transforming carbon accounting by automating data collection and analysis. By contrast, companies that digitize their carbon tracking shorten the learning curve and accelerate progress toward their sustainability goals. AI also provides visibility into emissions across the supply chain.

Rail Software 91

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

That means identifying areas of waste, overlap and large volumes and enabling continuous improvement through the use of transportation metrics to track performance. Managed transportation is about streamlining and centralizing the whole process of both inbound and outbound logistics, ranging from warehousing through delivery.

Optimal Sourcing 317

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Locus Robotics

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Home February 12, 2025 Why Warehouse Agility Wins: The Case for Flexible Automation Kait Peterson , Vice President, Product Marketing The past few years have reinforced that disruption can come from anywhere, including natural disasters, economic shifts, viral product trends, or labor shortages. Thats where automation comes in.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

When they built the project, they did not realize that they did not have access to daily data daily for their third-party warehouses and contract manufacturing locations. The focus is on functional metrics, but are unable to get to overall supply chain metrics. Example of Social Sentiment Analysis. 3) Granularity.

Supply Chain Design Software 339

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Supply chain reports are data-driven documents that provide key metrics and insights into various aspects of your supply chain, including: Inventory Levels Tracking stock levels in real-time to ensure adequate inventory to meet demand while minimizing holding costs. What are Supply Chain Reports?

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

Procurement activities include planning, sourcing, and negotiation, along with risk management, legal and value analysis. That’s where Procurement Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) come into play. Procurement metrics and KPIs allow organisations to measure results and guide best practice performance.

Procurement Analytics 104

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

To monitor supply chain performance, stakeholders of successful companies typically define supply chain metrics that are relevant to the given business and track these KPIs regularly. By setting benchmarks for metrics, analysts can recognize unsettling trends and take preventive measures on time.

Procurement Analytics 98

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As outsourcing consultants , we’re dealing with an increasing amount of clients looking for help with outsourcing their warehousing needs. This article will focus only on outsourced warehousing contracts, including those related to fulfillment centers. Contract negotiation. Implementation and ongoing contract management.

3PL 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Over the period of 2009-2015 only 88% of companies made improvement on the “Supply Chain Metrics That Matter.” (The The Supply Chain Metrics That Matter are a portfolio of metrics which correlate to higher market capitalization. A ranking in the top 2/3 of the peer group qualifies a company for further analysis.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 186

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

An analysis of improvement, performance, and value of over 500 public companies in 28 industries over a decade. (I In the past five years, companies have 5-10X the number of AGVs in their warehouses, but 40-60% more planners in corporate. Consider the role of functional metrics and the lack of alignment with the corporate scorecard.)

Supply Chain Design Software 243

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Picture this: You’re a warehouse manager, and with a few taps on your smartphone, you instantly know the exact location and quantity of every item in your inventory. Collaboration: Facilitates real-time data sharing among warehouse personnel, field technicians, managers, and office employees.

Inventory Management Software 96

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. Executional Planning: This planning occurs within the order duration and is characterized by Available-to-Promise (ATP) functionality, warehouse management labor planning, and the routing/scheduling of trucks and shipments.

Supply Chain Planning Software 330

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Running procurement and supply chain without metrics is like driving blindfolded. Decoding the Metrics: What Are They Telling You? This metric is used to measure the efficiency and reliability of carriers in meeting their pickup commitments. Internal warehouse or planning problems? Supplier lateness? Logistics issues?

Pricing Training 72

Pricing Training Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 72

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

This means developing supplier evaluation frameworks that include carbon metrics, working together on joint emission reduction projects, and incentivising suppliers to meet or beat carbon targets. Warehouse Energy Warehouse operations today offer big opportunities for carbon emission reduction through facility management.

Material Savings 75

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

In the annual report where they report on their key performance indicators (KPIs), they don’t just report on core financial metrics and the NPS, they also have people metrics. The company also does internal climate scores of employees at corporate, the branches, and the warehouses. 56% of employees surveyed were engaged.

Supply Chain Design Software 300

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Warehouse automation stats show that automation is making a big impact on warehouses and distribution centers. As technology awareness grows, more warehouses and DCs turn to automation to adapt to the changing landscape. The number of private warehouses is growing. Warehouses are increasing in size, as well.

Warehousing 91

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

Lab work testing follows vital sign analysis. When I asked for an analysis of the customer service data with a root cause analysis, it was not available. Six months later based on the work of four hard-working employees, we were able to get the analysis to start to roll-up our sleeves. Long Tail Analysis.

Supply Chain Design Software 271

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Silvon Software

APRIL 16, 2025

These KPIs are based on Silvons long-time experience working with manufacturers and distributors to enhance their sales and operational performance analysis and reporting capabilities. A monthly analysis is a good starting point. Example View – Available to Promise Why is ATP important?

Optimal Sourcing 65

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Warehouse logistics is the heart of any supply chain operation, assimilating and dispatching goods to ensure availability and timely delivery. One of the best ways to reduce shipping costs and ensure fast delivery is by optimizing warehouse logistics. What is warehouse logistics? Where are they located? What is the order volume?

Warehousing 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Cash-to-Cash Metrics. Cash-to-cash is a compound metric: (Days of Receivables+Days of Inventory)-Days of Payables=Cash Conversion Cycle. The world would be more sustainable if we clean out our warehouses of inventory that we do not need. In times of uncertainty, cash is king.

Optimal Sourcing 299

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Locus Robotics

JULY 9, 2024

Home July 09, 2024 Maximizing Warehouse Efficiency: Insights on Pick Velocity and Automation Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager At UPS Supply Chain Solutions , optimizing operations like pick velocity has become crucial for success. Another challenge that automation can uncover is inventory accuracy issues.

Supply Chain Software 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2024

The Company was attempting to gain economies of scale by grouping manufacturing technologies within a common infrastructure to reap the benefits of a co-generation facility, a centralized warehouse, and a talented administrative team. Lack of aligned metrics. Each morning, an administrative assistant met with a cup of coffee.

Inventory Reduction 434

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Ware2Go

MARCH 25, 2022

For merchants that are shipping orders from a single location (such as an office or local warehouse), air shipping methods might be the fastest way to reach customers on the other side of the country. ‍ Ware2Go provides on-demand warehousing and fulfillment that guarantees 1-2-day UPS ground delivery speeds across the entire U.S.

Shipping 140

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Logility

MAY 5, 2020

We’d never had a global view of our organization,” explained John Smith, Data Warehousing Manager. “We Our biggest headaches were very basic – we couldn’t easily switch between metric and imperial measures, and currency conversions were a nightmare. The company spans the globe with 12 manufacturing sites on four continents.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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QAD

JULY 1, 2021

Your total manufacturing costs are essentially an expense analysis that calculates how each of your company’s departments contributed to producing a finalized product. There are many benefits for manufacturing companies that use ERP systems, including: Better supply chain, warehouse, transportation and inventory management.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Ships continue to hold in the west coast harbors of LA and Long Beach, and the west coast warehouses are full. Paid only when the wheels are turning, the asset-intensive carrier base struggled with wait times and warehouse inefficiences. Redefine Metric Systems and Clearly Define Supply Chain Effectiveness In These Volatile Times.

Supply Chain Design Software 355

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 31, 2022

With warehouse management systems in the supply chain, businesses go from struggling with consumer demands and hidden bottlenecks to flourishing in sales and expanding with new business strategies. What is a warehouse management system? Advantages of warehousing in supply chain management. Reduce Supply Chain Costs. Save money.

Cost Reduction Strategies 98

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