Supply Chain Brain

MAY 21, 2018

Several major apparel brands and retailers, including J.C. The goal of the three-year undertaking is to assemble key information about each factory, including business name, GPS coordinates, business license, safety inspections and apparel brands served. It was reportedly the deadliest garment-factory accident in history.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Starting with apparel, let’s compare the two top performers –Nike and VF Corporation. Orbit Chart for Henkel versus Consumer Non-Durable Industry for the Period of 2010-2019. Pre-pandemic performance across industries was worse than the performance pre-recession. Days of Inventory Comparison. What can we learn?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 28, 2020

The names vary– Industry 4.0, I am sharing an example of three industries moving backward on margin and inventory turns. Personal Products Manufacturers Industry Averages for the Period of 2010-2019. Industry Averages for Food Manufacturers for the Period of 2010-2019. Don’t fall for industry mumbo jumbo.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2016

The research starts in April and stretches over many weeks as we analyze the different elements and understand the patterns of each industry. It is data driven research: a deep analysis of performance, improvement and Price to Tangible Book Value of 320 companies across 31 industries for the period of 2009-2015. Why do we do it?

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Over the period of 2009-2015, only 88% of companies made improvement on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. (As As a group, these metrics have the highest correlation to market capitalization. As a group, public companies want to make progress to both drive and sustain metrics performance, but they cannot. Improvement.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” No metric should be measured in isolation, and functional metrics should be replaced with the balanced scorecard metrics shown in Figure 2. Apparel is an example. Background.

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Logility

JANUARY 26, 2022

The industry stands to gain too much to accept mediocre attempts, such as shifting to vertical production, embracing made-to-order business models, or creating new pieces from vintage garments or deadstock materials. A commitment to improving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance at COP26 is unquestionably commendable.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 22, 2013

These values are then rolled up into a score where all of the companies of the Fortune 500 are stack-ranked across industries. This data is then shared with Gartner’s industry analysts, and the analysts vote on which companies they think exemplify supply chain excellence. The intent was good. The approach is too simplistic.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

This week, at Supply Chain Insights LLC, we published our 11th report in the series titled Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. Over the course of a year, we analyzed a decade of financial data to gain an understanding of how companies and industry sectors are balancing growth, profitability, cycles and complexity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Recessionary environments cause disruptions in the manufacturing industry around the globe, leading to long lead times, shortages, rising prices, and complications in transportation lines. Another area where AI can help retailers increase profitability and reduce their environmental impact is reducing waste in the grocery industry.

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Logility

MARCH 10, 2022

But these headwinds are also forcing them to reexamine legacy systems, processes, and strategies that have shaped the industry for years. When Logility speaks with executives in retail and apparel, a critical challenge frequently discussed is getting the industry to collaboratively create and agree on a standard reporting strategy.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 24, 2014

More and more global luxury brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and others are promoting themselves as Lifestyle brands, spanning many products including fragrance, home collections, apparel, paint, wallpaper, foods, and many other products. The nature of pricing and timing is critical for this industry.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

While supply chain woes have existed for decades, the last few years of supply chain crises have tested the mettle of companies in every industry. For example, an apparel company might pick certain colors and sizes of a single style to distribute. Transportation and shipping issues aren’t the only problem, of course.

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Supply Chain Insights

JULY 26, 2016

The research starts in April and stretches over many weeks as we analyze the different elements and understand the patterns of each industry. It is data driven research: a deep analysis of performance, improvement and Price to Tangible Book Value of 320 companies across 31 industries for the period of 2009-2015. Why do we do it?

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Locus

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While the top apparel and accessory brands agree that product quality should get better with time, inventory priorities are always fluctuating. Only a modern and digital supply chain that is ever-evolving can manage the product quality, inventory volume, and fashion supplier relationships that the industry requires. million by 2025.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The Institute for Supply Management conducted a special survey that asked members to assess how Harvey might impact six key business metrics and whether they may be impacted by shortages of input materials due to Harvey. "Our Broadly speaking, the six metrics organized by severity of impact into three groups. Most Impacted Metrics.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Blue Yonder’s Shri Hariharan , CVP, Industry Strategy, was joined by other report sponsors including: Delma Ramirez, Principal, Sustainability & ESG, at Avetta; Rachel Schwalbach, VP, ESG, C.H. Robinson; and Christian Piller, VP, Research& Sustainability, at project44. This also helps lower their carbon footprint.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

The script will be distributed to CFOs of apparel, consumer packaged goods, and food/beverage companies next week. Aligned Metrics. What percentage of retail out-of-stocks could be prevented by the manufacturer in these industries? Bernstein & Co., So, I wanted to give you a heads-up on their questions, and my answers.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2015

Columbia Sportswear is a 77-year old, profitable, multi-billion dollar company and a leading brand in the global outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment industry. How did this vast improvement in a key supply chain metric translate into financial performance? billion in worldwide revenue.

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Logility

JULY 20, 2023

It should also provide error metrics to help you understand how accurate each forecast is. Newcomers to the industry are less likely to understand the unique challenges and pressures you face every day. Which industries do you serve? What types of companies do you work with in my industry? Broad industry expertise.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Based on their past sales data, upcoming ad campaigns, and general market conditions in the industry, they plan to be above 30,000 orders per month at this time next year. Demand forecasting at the micro-level can be specific to a particular industry, business, or customer segment (e.g., Micro-level. Short-term.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The next step was getting a feedback loop from the WMS system back to the planning system to create OTIF (on-time-in-full) metrics on supplier deliveries so the planning system could adjust recommendations based on the real-time receipt information. Step 4 – Closing the Loop and Getting Real-time Visibility. Yosun holds B.S.

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o9 Solutions

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Creating a more sustainable supply chain system requires a new holistic view over supply chains in many industries and moving from a linear to a circular economy could be a potential solution. . Participants could choose supply chain challenges from 4 different industries: Food sector. Fashion and apparel. Consumer electronics.

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SupplyShift

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For instance, in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, retailers like Target and Walmart require detailed supplier data to develop sustainability labels. But companies with public sustainability goals will also look at ESG metrics when they decide whether and how much to purchase from you. Diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 19, 2016

As a result, a single eCommerce warehouse may actually be responsible for processing groceries, fresh fruits and vegetables, beauty supplies, apparel and practically any other type of product. Use Metrics to Track Progress and Order Fulfillment Processes. Having metrics to track progress and productivity is only half of the battle.

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The three main aggregations of sustainability metrics are environmental, social, and governance. Both types use quantitative metrics but have slight differentiators. Section 4 – Collaborating for a More Sustainable Future Another crucial ingredient for increasing the adoption of sustainable supply chains is industry-wide collaboration.

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The three main aggregations of sustainability metrics are environmental, social, and governance. Both types use quantitative metrics but have slight differentiators. Providing the tools these smaller suppliers need to understand and monitor ESG metrics. Ideal when there is no set industry standard. Our advice?

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ThroughPut

MAY 2, 2024

With cutting costs being the order of the day in most industries, that alone means a lot. If your inventory turnover is lower than the industry standard, it is a sign of inaccurate demand sensing and planning. To top it off, the industry also sees low margins. So, what is demand planning ? million per year.

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Demand Solutions

JULY 31, 2013

I’m asking as a keen observer of the industry — someone who thinks about this stuff 24/7. Which metrics are most important to track? A better approach is to find a supply chain planning system that contains native BI that’s specifically aimed at your industry. Get industry-specific functionality.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 16, 2018

retailers conducted by NRF and Forrester Research surveyed the key metrics of 195 apparel, footwear, general merchandise, home furnishings and personal care retailers, and determined that the average cost to fulfill an order is $10 (shipping + fulfillment costs). The State of Retailing Online (SORO) survey of U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Customer Satisfaction scores side by side with the service level and availability metrics. Following her consulting tenure with Silicon-valley based software companies, she brought her Advanced Analytics and Business Process Engineering experience to Apparel Retail where she worked at Gap Inc. Yosun holds B.S.

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SupplyShift

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For instance, in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, retailers like Target and Walmart require detailed supplier data to develop sustainability labels. But companies with public sustainability goals will also look at ESG metrics when they decide whether and how much to purchase from you.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2023

FedEx, UPS snag Black Friday volume share from regional carriers Amazon revises numerous seller fees Tariffs on aluminum have cost US beverage industry $2b Zero emission cargo ships are getting closer Faced with high returns, retailers are telling shoppers: “Just keep it.” The process releases nearly twice as much CO2 per metric ton (1.1

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Metrics about safety standards, discrimination, labor conditions, child labor, and wages can be made a part of every assessment of every supplier, as well as every business case; countermeasures to react to unacceptable values of these metrics can also be implemented. The third piece is around collaboration within the industry.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Alexis Bateman ( @hickmana ), Director of MIT Sustainable Supply Chains, and Leonardo Bonanni ( @amerigo ), founder and CEO of Sourcemap, write, “The concept of supply chain transparency was virtually unknown 15 years ago, yet today it commands the attention of mid- and senior-level managers across a broad spectrum of companies and industries.”[1]

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BlueYonder

JUNE 2, 2017

How 3-D knitting could disrupt the apparel business. The apparel business as we know it may be on the cusp of major disruption. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming an increasingly important metric by which many companies are being measured. manufacturer of sophisticated equipment for the global power industry.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 2, 2017

How 3-D knitting could disrupt the apparel business. The apparel business as we know it may be on the cusp of major disruption. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming an increasingly important metric by which many companies are being measured. manufacturer of sophisticated equipment for the global power industry.

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