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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Logistics Viewpoints

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters. Procurement ran a request for proposal event.

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Track the Supply Chain Metrics that Really Matter

Precoro

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.

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Crucial MRP Metrics Every Supply Chain Pro Should Know

SCMDOJO

This blog explains The Key MRP Metrics in Supply Chain whcih every supply chain professional in Manufacturing or Distribution Businesses. The metrics that underpin MRP could be described as the balls in this juggling act. This article takes an in-depth look at the crucial metrics every supply chain professional needs to know.

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Reporting and Analytics – How Effective Are They in Procurement?

ProcurePort

What is the role of an e-procurement report? Where does analytics fit in for procurement teams? Reporting and analytics can highlight problems along the supply chain and provide solutions for procurement issues while giving direction for future efforts. How important are they for organizations?

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Strategic Procurement: 4 Tactics for Economic Recovery in 2021

ivalua

In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Procurement Teams Step-up. A Blueprint for Demonstrating the value of Strategic Procurement.

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6 challenges facing medical device manufacturers and how ERP analytics can provide a cure

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The following are six key challenges faced by medical device manufacturers and how ERP analytics can transform operations—from regulatory compliance to supply chain optimization. ERP analytics enable the reporting and tracking of variances and defects, providing valuable insights to improve the design process.

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Using Analytics To Address Supply Chain Challenges

Silvon Software

To address these issues, manufacturers and distributors are focusing more on the use of data analytics to help them make more strategic decisions related to supply chain performance. But how can organizations best use data analytics to enhance their supply chain management efforts? Make supply chain analytics broadly available.