Supply Chain Network

AUGUST 6, 2012

According to the latest American Shipper benchmark survey, transportation spending increased in 2012 – according to 75 percent of respondents – remaining unscathed by budget cuts. Shockingly, though, companies are failing to invest in the necessary procurement tools to manage spend and optimize their transportation networks.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

As legislation focuses ever more heavily on environmental protection though, and consumers increasingly consider sustainability in their purchasing decisions, all supply chain organisations will need to find the way forward. Meanwhile, Big Data analytics, AI, and machine learning can have a significant impact on supply chains.

Supply Chain Planning Software 84

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Precoro

AUGUST 31, 2023

They can offer valuable feedback on the data, as they are more familiar with the realities of purchasing habits. Such “democratization” of data allows cost analysts to gauge first-hand insights that are not always directly available to upper management. Be thoughtful not to make the conversation hostile.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

As legislation focuses ever more heavily on environmental protection though, and consumers increasingly consider sustainability in their purchasing decisions, all supply chain organisations will need to find the way forward. Meanwhile, Big Data analytics, AI, and machine learning can have a significant impact on supply chains.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2018

If consumers ever think about supply chains and how the items they desire manage to find their way into their homes, they likely picture fleets of trucks, trains, airplanes, and cargo ships — the logistics part of supply chains. Two-day shipping is rapidly becoming a standard and that may be replaced by same day shipping.

Innovation 100

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Locus

MAY 25, 2023

In a survey conducted in 2022 of US consumers, 55% of them stated that direct delivery to home is the biggest driver of online purchase. With last-mile delivery incurring 53% of total shipping costs, retail businesses should fulfill these rising customer expectations and simultaneously have a rigorous control over costs.

Inventory Reduction 52

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HICX Solutions

JULY 20, 2023

Following the most recent IPCC report , organizations face intensifying pressures to manage and track their carbon emissions throughout their supply chains to reduce their environmental impact. Without a clear understanding of what is required, these tasks can be arduous due to the increased time dedicated to undertaking the reporting.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The concept of an index, reporting the market price for a specific good, was developed precisely for this reason. As a result, nearly every industry has created on-demand metrics to gauge market performance, hedge risks, and to power intelligent decisions. But despite its size, containerized freight’s poor visibility persisted.

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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. Read on to answer: What are Shopify data analytics? What are different types of Shopify reports and metrics? Note which key metrics to keep a pulse on.

Procurement Analytics 52

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In early 2021, the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) gave the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) permission to dig deeper with a report into companies and their end-to-end supply chain visibility— The Resilient Supply Chain Benchmark. 4) It allows you to build stronger, more authentic relationships with customers.

Supply Chain Software 52

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In early 2021, the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) gave the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) permission to dig deeper with a report into companies and their end-to-end supply chain visibility— The Resilient Supply Chain Benchmark. 4) It allows you to build stronger, more authentic relationships with customers.

Supply Chain Software 52

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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.

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Logility

MARCH 12, 2018

But at what cost? The ease of returning an online purchase has turned the bedroom into the retail fitting room. Consumers now purchase multiple variations of the same product to “try on” at home and then return the rest. Continued Reading: BRP Annual Report: 2017 Merchandise Planning Survey Benchmark Research.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

In order to optimize manufacturing operations, or really just about anything, you need to have at your fingertips the best and most accurate manufacturing metrics around. In today's post, we share 5 Golden Manufacturing Metrics that all manufacturing companies should understand to improve plant operations quality.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Implement supply chain actions, including with internal procurement teams, with suppliers and through broader collaboration, and develop measurable targets for these efforts. At the very least, they should see a message indicating that the products are out of stock before they make the purchase. This is just good customer service.

Inventory Reduction 75

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 18, 2015

Overly focused on efficiency and cost savings, i.e. on the “O,” the “S” in S&OP now seems to have become an afterthought. Indeed, a 2012 survey by the Aberdeen group found that reducing supply chain costs is no longer the biggest operational challenge faced by supply chain professionals.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

“Additionally, a review of reporting procedures can act as a safeguard against corruption throughout operations. All stakeholders who interact with the supply chain should be aware of hotlines and other reporting mechanisms, which should establish a clear path and adequate protections for whistleblowers.”

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Third wave supply-chain planning software will play the machine role in the human-machine collaboration, enabling the knowledge worker to manage large amounts of data, use advanced analytics, and automate processes and decisions across the enterprise and the wider value chain.

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ShipBob

APRIL 30, 2023

Plus, you establish and regularly check metric-driven goals (around speed and quality) for your team. Constantly drowning in tickets and dealing with frustrated customers can also stress out your support team. Your service creates a memorable experience and is part of your brand’s competitive advantage.

Customer Service 52

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Your brand’s average order value (AOV) isn’t a vanity metric. Better yet, simple changes in your business model can have a substantial impact on your AOV. With ShipBob’s 2-Day Express Shipping Program , we’ve seen a 24% increase in our average order value for qualifying orders.” Being in the middle is a very dangerous place.

Price Reduction 105

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 5, 2019

In a recent survey, 69% of respondents indicated that they would be less likely to shop with a retailer again if they did not receive their delivery within two days of the promised delivery date. ’ reports OSHA. Also be sure there is no order segregation that cause wait times for missing items prior to shipping.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

A snapshot of the Australian craft beer scene in 2019 based on a survey by Beer Cartel. Stats NZ has reported the volume of high-strength beer (more than 5% ABV) available for consumption has increased by 21% in five years. 2020 SIBA Members’ Survey showing craft brewers’ routes to market. It has a 19.9% 45% on-premise spend.

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