Analytics Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Metrics 
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 7, 2025
To build an outside-in model, and use new forms of analytics, we must start the discussion with the question of, “what drives value?” In today’s architectures and functional metrics, value optimization does not exist. I observe that organizations are unclear on outcomes and the definition of supply chain excellence.
ToolsGroup
MARCH 25, 2025
The latest ML algorithms can detect subtle shifts in consumer sentiment that precede actual purchasing behavior changes by weeks or even months. ML excels in these scenarios, quickly identifying and adapting to intricate seasonal patterns and trends that traditional statistical methods miss entirely.
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Logility
MAY 22, 2020
User adoption is a challenge that often arises during the rollout of supply chain analytics solutions. Users are accustomed to building everything in Excel and manipulating the data as needed for their own particular use, typically using static reports or spreadsheets that are siloed in specific departmental needs.
Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Resist the temptation to place deeper analytics on top of existing data models. Out of desperation, they turned to the use of descriptive analytics. Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. Watermelon Metrics Don’t Drive The Right Results. What are functional metrics?
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 8, 2014
Interview for Metrics That Matter. My kitchen table is piled high with interviews for the upcoming book, Metrics That Matter. I recently interviewed him for my upcoming book, Metrics that Matter, that publishes in August 2014. Which metrics do you think matter to supply chain excellence? I am behind.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Clear operating strategy and definition of supply chain excellence across plan, source, make and deliver. Most companies buy decision support technology, but do not redefine work to improve decisions. A shift from functional metrics to a balanced scorecard. The focus on functional metrics sub-optimizes balance sheet results.
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 21, 2024
The shifts over the last decade are profound: Is the answer a Supply Chain Center of Excellence? So, creating a Supply Chain Center of Excellence might sound like a good idea to start. Today, 56% of global multinational companies greater than 5B in revenue have a supply chain center of excellence. Lack of aligned metrics.
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