Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

It is important to benchmark forecast accuracy and similar supply chain metrics against your peers. APQC – a benchmarking, best practices, and performance improvement organization – is one place you can get these numbers. Companies need to understand how much it is realistically possible to improve their forecasts. This sounds obvious.

Forecasting 189

Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing 189

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Armed with a good understanding of the scope of transportation services required, the Procurement Team can proceed to conduct Market Research to identify potential service providers who are able to meet the transportation services required. Regular review and report on service providers’ performance against these benchmarks.,

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Freight 130

Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

He joined Logistics Bureau Group back in 2009 and commenced by running the benchmarking business known as Benchmarking Success. Steven, you were a customer of Benchmarking Success with three different companies, most recently as Supply Chain Director with Ingram Micro, the world’s largest IT distributor. The rest is history.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

A solution that brings together data from across the business ecosystem and visualizes it in a compelling way from a common environment provides a consistent source of truth that keeps everyone in your organization on the same page. Third: Repeatable network design. Fifth: Ease of use. But the concept is not to tear down the supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Network Design Software Network Optimization Network Design 130

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which provide procurement with the tools needed to maximize the value they get from their supplier relationships, automate and streamline processes, and identify opportunities for cost savings.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills 130

DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2023

Using the right weight for the mentioned KPIs, the planning application will suggest to source the slab from the European supplier. You could even claim that making a 3-day business trip by plane should be avoided, and the meetings should be organized using videoconferencing. Should you also skip your visit to the wellness center?

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Sustainability 156

ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity. As the sourcing function evolves, digital procurement technologies have become crucial tools for buyers to capture and report their sustainability achievements.

Procurement Solutions 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Let me give you an example: Last week, I gave a presentation at a global supply chain team meeting of 175 professionals. They had seen my videos on the website and needed a speaker for their global kick-off meeting. The team was organized around the functional silos of source, make and deliver. It was not measured. I was wrong.

Manufacturing Procurement 285

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This data can be used to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions about sourcing, production, and distribution. Procurement Procurement involves sourcing and acquiring the materials or products needed for production. Coordinate with various departments to meet production and delivery targets. Grab yours now!

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 17, 2021

Starting from pre-implementation we align on target key performance indicator (KPI) levels and benchmark progress to accelerate time to value. Because our customers around the globe can meet or exceed their service level requirements while minimizing inventory, they’re ready for whatever tomorrow brings.”

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Logility

APRIL 2, 2020

A good KPI will be measurable against some benchmark or criteria. Phone * Company * Job Title * Zip Code * Source Asset Source Download ID. 2 Identify and get access to the right data sources. If you use data quality tools, monitor the amount of clean-up needed and work hard to improve the quality in source data systems.

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Supply Chain Insights

JULY 23, 2017

Benchmarking. The first step to building a guiding a coalition is benchmarking. We are offering three types of benchmarking: planning, financial and organizational. Understand inventory write-offs, impact of forecast processes and technology satisfaction in the planning benchmarking. Having a Leadership Team Meeting?

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

All supply chains have data errors, but if exhaustive searches rarely reveal the source of the problem – or reveal new problems – it might be more than run-of-the-mill complexity. Example : “Finance has these benchmarks on cash flow and inventory. Supply chain transformation that meets your needs. Data issues are routine.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 13, 2019

From reducing carbon footprints to delivering more personalized inventory assortment based on locally sourced products and more, watch as Fab shares ways grocers can enhance their sustainability efforts while also meeting consumer expectations. Meeting customer expectations should always remain a priority among grocers.

Sustainability 73

Sustainability Inventory Reduction Retail Sourcing Strategies 73

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As corporations announce plans to be Net Zero across their end-to-end supply chain at some point in the future – often 2050 – they then need their suppliers to participate in helping them meet their goals. The Carbon Action portion of these scorecards benchmark a supplier’s ability to collect and disseminate emissions data.

Resource Reduction 223

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

How to Hire in a Labor Shortage and Meet Customer Expectations. Source: Bloomberg.com. Despite the need for retail staff, the hiring spree to meet the surging demand for retail workers did suffer a pullback. Check out 4 Concrete Tactics to Combat Employee Turnover and Source Staff →. Hiring Halts and Reductions.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Retail Purchasing Skills Inventory Reduction 156

Logility

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Materials and components are sourced from even more remote locations and finished products are being sold into expanding regions and channels. Envision the “To-Be” process capabilities and desired performance metrics through benchmarking, group brain storming sessions, and alignment to business strategy and direction.

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Logility

JANUARY 14, 2021

Benchmark Based on Global Survey Highlights Logility’s Leadership in Ease of Use and Driving Rapid Benefits. ATLANTA – January 14, 2020 – Logility, Inc.,

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Proxima

JULY 3, 2023

Critically, it also means that the integrity of targets set and communicated at an organizational level should really take into account supply chain decarbonization readiness and ambition – if your suppliers don’t meet your targets, you won’t. It’s time to communicate.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

A slight change within a function–in sourcing or manufacturing, or along the chain–can greatly impact the outcomes of cost, customer service, or working capital. Let’s take a closer look at sourcing. How do purchases from multiple material planners affect sourcing schedules from a supplier?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Benchmarking. While it may seem simple, or mundane, benchmarking the digital solutions on the market should be the first step to any kind of digitalization. This is why benchmarking is a crucial part of going digital. Without benchmarking one can very easily shoot way too high, or aim far too low. Publications.

Procurement Solutions 90

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BlueYonder

JUNE 13, 2019

From reducing carbon footprints to delivering more personalized inventory assortment based on locally sourced products and more, watch as Fab shares ways grocers can enhance their sustainability efforts while also meeting consumer expectations. Meeting customer expectations should always remain a priority among grocers.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Quality and Specification Negotiation: Ensuring that the procured products or services meet the required quality and specification standards. Sustainability and CSR Negotiation: Negotiating terms related to sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and ethical sourcing. The platforms make it transparent.

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Taulia

MAY 9, 2022

Using the solution, you can: Benchmark against recognized standards. Armed with a cumulative progress report on supplier ESG alignment, executive teams have the information they need to meet board scrutiny on this important topic. Identify, monitor, and track suppliers’ ESG performance. Harness financial incentives.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Number 1 : I was and remain naturally curious – about the industry, emerging trends and sources of value. Having had the privilege to build many teams, one of the greatest sources of learnings I’ve had is to try and find people who push me to be a better leader. And I ask myself how can we make ourselves better?

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

This workshop stream will serve as a platform for benchmarking best practices and successful approaches to resolving key P2P goals and obstacles that are on the way to those goals. Benchmark change management challenges. We will also hear innovations on self-service supplier portal, eCatalogue, andeProcurement in general.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 26, 2016

A pull strategy combined with inventory optimization that focuses on the safety buffers needed to meet customer service goals, helps achieve corporate targets. Identifying the sources of error in the forecast builds greater accountability for the forecast. Steutermann calls this “ shifting from sell-in to sell-through ”.

Forecasting 120

Forecasting Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 120

Provenance

MAY 12, 2020

Provenance is a platform that empowers brands to make the sourcing and impact behind their products transparent. The Provenance Transparency Framework An open-source framework to aid companies in communicating the impact of their business and supply chains with integrity. Meet the first council members .

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing. Be sure any technology you implement is likely to allow you to meet unforeseen needs.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This enables the company to manufacture and distribute its product in a way that, ideally, efficiently meets consumer demand. The business has the products available to meet the demands of consumers. Review data from relevant sources This step requires an understanding of what data will be useful , and what should be left out.

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AFFLINK

MAY 11, 2017

Procurement management accountability builds from having processes and quality controls that meet or surpass customer expectations. Meeting quality expectations may involve meeting international and national standards such as ISO 9001. Managing and Mitigating Risk.

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Resilinc

APRIL 13, 2021

Here are the top 10 characteristics of SCRM programs that have been successfully institutionalized: 1) Leaders meet quarterly with their category leads and review proactive risk mitigations. within set time frames and to meet time-to-recovery objectives when force majeure clauses are triggered. EMBRACE AND DRIVE CHANGE.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 7, 2018

As the pressures on supply chain teams—including those for sustainability, cost efficiency, and disruption and risk mitigation—are increasing and growing in complexity, supply chain organizations are struggling to both collect and analyze an overwhelming amount of data scattered across different processes, sources, and siloed systems.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2024

Lean manufacturing examples Nike has collaborated with NGOs and manufacturers to create sustainable sourcing, which has resulted in significant energy and material savings. JIT demands meticulous planning, a culture of continuous improvement, and responsiveness to meet the dynamic needs of the food market.

Just-in-Time 52

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Procurement Academy

JULY 15, 2022

Every training module is fueled by customer insights – for example, if we hear that customers are having difficulty with local sourcing or managing inflation, we will create modules, or more in-depth content, on these topics. This helps meet one of our goals, which is for the training to be implemented back at work as soon as possible.

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 5, 2022

However, there is more to this question than meets the eye. Transform and integrate source spend data from key systems into one data set. Ability to integrate spend data to support source-to-pay cycle activities like supplier management, spend management, and savings project management. Real-time spend alerts.

Analysis 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 25, 2019

On the run attempting to balance back-to-back meetings, client commitments and start a new business, I was late for a dinner appointment. The new solution has the characteristics of: Open-source schema on-read architectures like Lokad. Want to benchmark your S&OP processes? John’s Vision of Supply Chain Planning.

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