Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. Procurement solutions are often updated with purchased information.

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Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 218

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Well, I asked Steven Thacker, one of our benchmarking management experts, exactly that question! What is Benchmarking? Benchmarking is essentially comparing; comparing one against another. Those levels are “benchmarks”. Of course, benchmarks and benchmarking can cover all kinds of different things, at work or elsewhere.

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Benchmarking Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 52

GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. Inventory measurement is critical and it is money after all in that it took a capital expense to procure. It is the main measurement benchmark in measuring supply chain performance, isn’t it? A pull system is better than a push system. Read more. .

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Performance Metrics Supply Chain Software 120

ivalua

AUGUST 19, 2021

Historically, so much of what Procurement teams did went unnoticed. Of course, over the last few years, the role of Procurement has become more visible, in large part due to broader recognition of the value and closely monitored and tracked performance metrics that are now more mainstream. Here are some of my takeaways.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Metrics Procurement Sourcing Strategies 130

Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

Ideally, your S&OP KPIs should consist of a mix of strategic, tactical, and operational metrics. At times, finding the right metrics can feel incredibly challenging, and there might be a tendency to measure things for the sake of measurement. The KPIs here highlight procurement, production, logistics, and customer fulfillment.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 93

Precoro

MAY 22, 2023

This process, known as IT procurement, requires comprehensive steps with clear objectives and vendor selection criteria to ensure that technology investments align with business goals and yield a return on investment (ROI). This article encompasses the best practices for planning and executing successful IT procurement strategies.

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Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Pricing Training Purchasing Skills 52

Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As part of the larger procurement process, sourcing involves finding and evaluating suppliers for goods or services that need to be purchased. Strategic sourcing involves the meticulous evaluation of suppliers and the overall procurement process to extract maximum value from both. Benchmarks, analysis, and improvements.

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Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 105

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

While Its primary purpose is to manage the entire process, from procurement to delivery, efficiently and cost-effectively, it also coordinates with production to automate processes and planning, etc. Watch What is Marketing Procurement? Analyze performance metrics and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.

Optimal Sourcing 74

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Material Savings 74

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In the past few decades, an increasing number of organizations have adopted environmental, social and governance ( ESG ) initiatives to help heal the planet as well as to make cost and efficiency improvements in their supply chain and procurement operations. Next, the enterprise can set targets.

Cost Reduction Strategies 211

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software GEP Supply Chain Network Software 211

Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Who would have thought that measuring the performance of supply chain processes like warehousing, procurement, or logistics could be so troublesome? Well, we know a few supply chain managers who, having made some of the mistakes covered by this article, would attest to the potential for difficulty. Therefore, you can’t improve them.

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KPI Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software 83

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. However, it is fundamental to empowering procurement success in the modern age.

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Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Procurement 110

Logility

AUGUST 25, 2020

Every company today runs on data – the key to using your data is choosing the right metrics for visibility into your supply chain. While Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) may be reviewed quarterly or monthly, the speed with which supply chain operations occur makes a daily view of more tactical and operational metrics a growing necessity.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 173

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

, at Cerasis, we know a thing or two about the nuances of LTL procurement. LTL procurement is something we do very well. So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips.

Negotiating Skills 120

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing 120

EcoVadis

MAY 31, 2018

Read on for more details about EcoVadis ratings in this interview (first published on the ING Wholesale Banking site): Rating Sustainability Performance: An Essential Business Metric. Sustainable procurement is one of the four themes of our assessment; it has its own theme score and is included in the overall rating.

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Procurement Analytics Metrics Sustainability Optimal Sourcing 68

GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

That means identifying areas of waste, overlap and large volumes and enabling continuous improvement through the use of transportation metrics to track performance. True optimization applies data to ensure all decisions and processes are carried out to their fullest potential.

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Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Optimization 317

Logility

AUGUST 4, 2023

Apart from the supply chain, operations, procurement and IT teams, also consider sales operations, finance and more. 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.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Vendor Strategies 208

Logility

APRIL 2, 2020

A good KPI will be measurable against some benchmark or criteria. 3 Get the metrics right. Supplier metrics should be captured about monthly. Building a new supplier scorecard program can have a major impact on the costs and value of your procurement and purchasing functions. In this case, calculate percentile ranks.

Negotiating Skills 157

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Silvon Software

APRIL 18, 2023

While clearly important in today’s constantly changing business environment, so many companies continue to struggle with how to measure and improve their performance – grappling with questions like: Which metrics really matter? Each requires its own portfolio of metrics. Even where the same metrics are used, there are differences.

Inventory Reduction 63

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Material Savings 63

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the realm of efficient procurement management, understanding the various types of procurement reports becomes paramount. These reports serve as navigational tools, offering insights into different facets of the procurement process.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

When we started benchmarking companies, Deborah and I had a friendly wager. Deborah and I benchmarked 97 supply chains; and, we found the inverse to be true. This starts by clearly defining the roles of each function, and then focusing the cross-functional teams on the same metrics. ’ I answered that I did not know.

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Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Benchmarking Supply Chain Design Software 285

EcoVadis

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Data from this year’s Sustainable Procurement Barometer shows there’s a clear ROI for moving along the sustainable procurement maturity curve. . The fact that leaders are successfully implementing these policies and tools show how critical they all are for driving higher levels of sustainable procurement performance. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

Total cost analysis is more difficult than it sounds and most technology implementations automated functional measurement systems (manufacturing or procurement), but leave the organization blind on the management of total costs. From interviews, I believe that it was a combination of leadership and metrics alignment. The result?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

This morning, unexpectedly, I found myself in the middle of a debate between my two panelists on the Planning Benchmarking Panel for the Summit. Recently through my analysis of the planning benchmarking work, I have become fascinated on the role of inventory in the market-driven value network. This is a series of preparation calls.

Waste Reduction 150

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Inventory Optimal Sourcing 150

EcoVadis

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Executive commitment to sustainable procurement is at an all-time high, but several roadblocks continue to impact organizational ROI. Nearly half of procurement organizations (45 percent) indicated they only have visibility into tier-1 suppliers. The roadblocks are limiting sustainable procurement value and ROI.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Requis

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Similar to the power usage effectiveness (PUE) metric, which catalyzed energy efficiency innovations in data centers, the circularity ratio can drive transformative changes in supply chains. . Notably, effective behavior changes require benchmarking to identify improvement areas and progress.

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Taulia

DECEMBER 17, 2021

As such, AP should be treated in the same way as any other department, with a continuing focus on looking at benchmarks to identify opportunities for improvement, and optimizing processes with greater efficiency and automation. Why should you track accounts payable metrics? 10 accounts payable KPIs to track. Average cost per invoice.

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Metrics Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Analytics Software 98

NC State SCRC

JUNE 27, 2017

In my earlier book with Gerard Chick on “ The Procurement Value Proposition “, we advance the notion that buildoing a business case for investing in people, process, and technology improvement in procurement is key. They may provide specific KPI benchmark levels for a process (in such terms as percentage cost savings).

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement 40

Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 24, 2015

The team will assist the Austin’s with a transition plan and identify metrics (and record keeping needed for these metrics) so that the Austin’s and other transitioning dairies have a heightened chance of success as they move from suppliers of raw milk, to small businesses producing finished dairy products for sale.

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Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 60

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2013

In the height of the e-commerce craze, the marketplace offerings started with a focus on e-procurement. The widely-held view was that the e-procurement market would fuel the next generation of marketplace applications. The rebirth of marketplace offerings is not on the back of e-procurement or ERP. The debates were heated.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 253

ivalua

AUGUST 14, 2019

Much has been made in 2019 about the gap between the findings of procurement self-assessments and where each organization stands when they are evaluated against their peers using objective measures. Spend under management has been effectively flat since 2012, with procurement organizations averaging 63.2% savings realized in 2018.

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Metrics Procurement Benchmarking Just-in-Time 168

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Editor's Note: As of late you may have noticed we have written a lot about procurement and the future of procurement. A large part of procurement is finalizing the contract and then the follow through of the determined deliverables in that agreement. All KPIS have metrics to measure.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 29, 2016

As I study research methods, and the market, I realize the lies I’ve spun for prior employers (Gartner and AMR Research) are untrue: The AMR Research Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics. This research, released in 2005, gives a compelling view of a metrics hierarchy. The issue? I think there was causality, but never correlation.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 29, 2024

Using metrics such as inventory turnover rate , sell-through rate, and gross margin return on investment allows you to monitor your inventory performance more effectively. What are the key performance indicators you want to improve, and what are the benchmarks that you’ll use to evaluate each SKU? Improved inventory accuracy.

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Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 52

EcoVadis

MARCH 31, 2017

Many procurement teams are finding holistic approach can provide huge advantages. The following table gives some examples of criteria that can be taken into account during a CSR assessment: Actionable, Benchmark-able Metrics and Insights . Sustainability performance metrics also enable creation of risk maps.

Procurement Solutions 56

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 56

Precoro

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The cash conversion cycle (CCC), also called the net operating cycle, is a metric used to measure the efficiency of a company's cash management and liquidity. The cash conversion cycle is a significant financial metric for retailers and manufacturing companies involved in buying and managing inventories and selling them to customers.

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Optimal Sourcing Negotiate Pricing Inventory Reduction Material Savings 59

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

You know the people, the processes and the metrics. Most companies have a Procurement function, Distribution, Logistics, Planning, Inventory Management, Product Data Management, and Operations. In the area of Inventory Management they also did a lot of benchmarking and highlighted deficiencies in our processes. Poor leadership.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

This assessment identifies the most important capabilities for which the newly divested company needs to account, which may include functions such as Procurement, Purchasing, Accounting and Supply Chain Operations itself. This begets the need to set the overall strategy for the divestment by way of an exercise, called “capability scoping.”

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