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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. This is a fundamental principle of supply chain management, it constitutes a juggling act that is at the heart of any well-orchestrated manufacturing process.

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How To Use The Days Sales of Inventory (DSI) Metric

Unleashed

Days Sales of Inventory (DSI) is a key measure to help you understand how efficient your inventory management is. Here explain what DSI is, how to use it, and why it’s crucial to track this metric in your business – whether you’re a retailer, manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor.

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Supply Chain Leaders Rearranging Deck Chairs? Yes, I Think So.

Supply Chain Shaman

The supply chain is complex non-linear system that is easily thrown out of balance through a focus on functional metrics. They rock back and forth in improving singular metrics but struggle to improve a portfolio of growth, margin, inventory performance, and asset utilization. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing.

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Embracing the Supply Chain as A Complex Non-linear System

Supply Chain Shaman

No company in either the household non-durable (consumer goods) or the food manufacturing group beat their peer group on the balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for 2013-2022. Which leads me to share an article that I think that every supply chain leader should read.

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7 Reasons Why You Should Reduce Inventory

SCMDOJO

Are you tired of dealing with excessive inventory levels that eat up your storage space, tie up your capital, and hinder your company’s growth? If so, then it’s time to consider the numerous benefits of reducing inventory. Inventories are designed to match customer(s) demand. The same applies to inventory reduction.

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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

This article explores the disruptive nature of supply chain disruptions, the significance of collaboration in managing direct spend, the role of Purchase Order (PO) Collaboration in tracking materials throughout the order cycle, and real-world challenges faced in PO Collaboration.

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A New Decade: Give Science A Chance

Supply Chain Shaman

Only four percent of companies compared to their peer groups improved balance sheet performance of growth, operating margin, and inventory turns. When compared to pre-recession years, we ended the decade with twenty more days of inventory. Days of Inventory Comparison. The first story is about a large regional food manufacturer.