Supply Chain Insights

DECEMBER 7, 2014

In 2014, we launched the Supply Chains to Admire methodology: evolved the Supply Chain Index ( a method to judge supply chain improvement); and launched the Supply Chain Benchmarking methodology. We also published our third book, Metrics that Matter (available on December 22 nd ) and successfully produced our second Global Summit.

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Logility

AUGUST 4, 2023

KPIs help you benchmark whether you’re achieving the outcomes that equal value success. Don’t be surprised if your whiteboarding session concludes with a hundred or more metrics and KPIs. Often, this person reports to a member of the executive team or C-Suite, but they have more operational day-to-day responsibility in the business.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 4, 2020

Highlights enhanced customer support including scenario simulation and KPI monitoring and benchmarking to help companies to be ready for anything. We benchmark ourselves against the leaders in our industry on a monthly basis and we are constantly beating their forecast accuracy metrics. Companies Share COVID-19 Response.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

One key factor for this is consumer expectations continue to reach higher benchmarks. 49% of global organizations lack confidence in tracking sustainability metrics to reduce emissions and fuel consumption. Shippers are already aware that the last mile is the most complex and expensive in the entire supply chain operations.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

BONUS : Download the Guide To LTL Freight Mangement White Paper. Create a methodology and metrics explicitly stating your expectations, measuring effective carrier performance, and alerting both carriers and shippers if carriers are underperforming. LTL procurement is something we do very well. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips.

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Download: Using Data to Drive OTIF and Retail Compliance Success. Download the free white paper to learn more about how data can be used to reduce logistics spend while improving supply chain performance. Logistics data refers to the metrics used to track, measure, and benchmark parts of your supply chain’s performance.

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Supply Chain Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

It is our hope that you will download us to accompany you on your run or walk, or that we can help you move better on the treadmill. The focus of this conference will be the evolution of Supply Chain Metrics that Matter and the launch of the Supply Chain Index (a formulaic representation of supply chain excellence by peer group).

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

The most popular posts are on demand management and Supply Chain Metrics that Matter. It is our hope that you will download us to accompany you on your run or walk, or that we can help you move better on the treadmill. I quickly did a search for Supply Chain Shaman…and voila, the new blog was born. The Shaman has served me well.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

Customer-Centric Benchmarking. Interested in benchmarking your supply chain on customer-centric strategies? Download the Straight Talk with Supply Chain Insights app s and listen to the testimonials of this year’s Supply Chain to Admire winners as you travel. I think the Clorox story is a great case study.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

By assessing supplier performance metrics, such as on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness, companies can identify high-performing partners and address issues with underperforming ones. Download Free Purchase Order (PO) Report 2. Download Free Supplier Performance Report 3. Download Free Inventory Ageing Report 5.

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EcoVadis

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

39 percent of all companies surveyed struggle with tracking supplier performance, which is foundational for benchmarking progress and motivating suppliers to be more responsible, which given the various tools on the market today, could mean many companies aren’t looking at the bigger picture and are stuck in a compliance trap. .

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This technique involves selecting an individual item, meticulously counting it, and comparing the result to the benchmark. To Download our best practice guide for Cycle Counting Procedure, Click here! Importantly, spot checks do not follow a rigid schedule and serve as a supplement to the comprehensive physical inventory.

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Tompkins Blog

APRIL 15, 2014

We found that the better the level of alignment, the more likely it is that companies are achieving their objectives for cost reduction, customer service, and other metrics,” explains Bruce Tompkins, executive director of the Consortium and author of the report. Click here to download the report and receive additional information.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Convoy uses technology and data to solve problems of waste and inefficiency in the $800B trucking industry, which generates over 72 million metric tons of wasted CO2 emissions from empty trucks. Additionally, Convoy provides an automated quote benchmark, which compares the bid to the market. Phase 2 – Pre-Transit.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2017

What I like to do is download the sheet with the 30-day averages, and then download the sheet with yesterday’s average. Not only can you now benchmark your pricing to the overall market, but now you can also identify your share of the market by lane.

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6 River Systems

JULY 21, 2020

First, there needs to be a metric to improve. Each company has specific areas of focus, bottlenecks, and other issues that determine the metrics that should be improved, although comparing KPIs against industry benchmarks can be helpful to determine areas for improvement.

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Lucas

JULY 3, 2018

WERC’s Annual DC Measures Survey is a great tool for benchmarking your distribution center and warehouse operations, but it’s also a valuable resource for identifying trends across the industry. This year’s survey showed the growing importance of labor-related metrics in assessing DC performance. Annual workforce turnover.

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Locus

MAY 25, 2023

Download the Whitepaper Why is it necessary to calculate EOQ There are some benefits your businesses could gain by calculating Economic Order Quantity. Challenges of using Economic Order Quantity as a metric Economic Order Quantity provides businesses with the optimal reorder quantities to minimize costs. Let’s find out.

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ShipBob

APRIL 13, 2021

However, there is a wide range of metrics that you should be tracking to help your online store grow. Why ecommerce performance metrics are important. Why are ecommerce performance metrics important to your online store? Table of Contents. What are ecommerce KPIs? Sales KPIs. Marketing KPIs. Crucial to achieving your goals.

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Locus

MAY 25, 2022

The American customer satisfaction index customer experience benchmarks for timeliness of delivery fell drastically from 82 in 2020 to 76 in 2022. The American customer satisfaction index customer experience benchmarks for ease of tracking shipment fell to 81 in 2022 from 83 in 2020 in the US. Download Now! Source: statista.com.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2016

How do you successfully align goals, metrics, and resources across functional groups? Which metrics are the right ones? Rather than selecting a plethora of meaningless metrics, it is always better to focus on a critical few, and select them wisely. Step 2 – Develop Metrics and Data Sources.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2016

We discussed the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter research and the fact that a balanced portfolio of metrics drives a higher market capitalization than a focus on functional metrics or single metrics. Customer-Centric Benchmarking. Interested in benchmarking your supply chain on customer-centric strategies?

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Your brand’s average order value (AOV) isn’t a vanity metric. Download the “ShipBob 2-Day Express Shipping Guide” below. AOV is one of the most important metrics for ecommerce businesses to track. As a benchmark to use, according to Growcode.com the average order value for ecommerce is $133.77. Why is AOV important?

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Taulia

JULY 28, 2023

This enables companies to receive cash earlier than the invoice payment due date, helping them free up working capital and achieve key performance metrics. Taulia’s live dashboard and AI-driven scenario planner enable businesses to benchmark against peers, strategize cash release, and make informed decisions.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Transportation Metrics That Matter Most to Track and Improve Performance : How do you measure logistics efficiency and transportation metrics performance indicators when you are already doing the best job possible? However, it’s important to review your pattern of freight spend in relation to sales so that you may set a benchmark.

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Silvon Software

JANUARY 16, 2023

One of the most effective ways to do this is to employ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that measure how effectively your warehouse processes are performing by comparing them to past numbers and benchmarks. In this article, we discuss the warehouse metrics and KPIs used most often by Silvon’s clients and what these KPIs can do for you, too.

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 31, 2015

The best growth metrics are the ones you can control. The second metric that you control is employee productivity. If you have a TMS, create a new report that measures loads per employee per business day, and add it to the other metrics you already track. Download the Product Sheet. Tracking Sustainable Growth.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Most BI tools can normalize and display transportation, billing, and surcharge data in visual formats that can be viewed or downloaded for easy sharing. Benchmarking Capabilities. Track Cross-Industry Metrics. Without clear metrics and a unified approach and focus, shippers will struggle to prepare for predictable GRIs.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

To make it easier to for you to evaluate your supply chain essentials, this post is complemented by a 70-point checklist , which you can download in just a few moments and run through with your management colleagues. Does Your Company Have These 12 Supply Chain Basics Under Control? Supply Chain Strategy.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Understanding your key performance metrics, sales data, site performance, and channel efficiency will uncover meaningful insights about your business and customer loyalty. What are different types of Shopify reports and metrics? Note which key metrics to keep a pulse on. Different types of Shopify reports and metrics.

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Jaggaer

MAY 19, 2020

They are committed to maximi z ing value through procurement by increasingly seeking collaborative opportunities on contracts with other local authorities, to share knowledge and benchmark performance – an overarching strategic aim of Scottish Government. Download it now. East Ayrshire Council. Three-Way Communication.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Picking also directly impacts the throughput metric, hence improving the productivity and speed of the picking process, which directly improves the throughput of the distribution center. ” – 4 Warehouse Best Practices for Stellar Performance , Benchmarking Success , Twitter: @SCBenchmarking 17. Identify the ‘slow kid.’

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

If you’d like to read more about Supply Chain KPIs, you can download (free) a chapter from one of our Best Selling Books on the topic. Free Supply Chain Benchmarking Chapter. Download Now. Using KPIs for performance measurement ensures that you are always evaluating your business activity against a static benchmark.

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