Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2023

APQC and the Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI) have conducted best practice and benchmarking research on MDM. APQC is a member-based nonprofit that conducts benchmarking, best practices, and performance improvement research. In this research, more than 1300 qualified respondents participated.

Data 197

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 22, 2016

The need to benchmark supply chain performance runs deep in many companies. For many companies, the search for benchmarking data becomes the end in and of itself, rather than the means to an end. Often, companies go through the trouble of completing a benchmark, only to then let the results collect dust on a bookshelf.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To examine supply chain management priorities, performance, and anticipated trends, APQC conducted its 10 th annual Supply Chain Management Priorities and Challenges research, including a survey of more than 350 supply chain professionals from around the world and across multiple industries. For more information on the research, click here.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

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Logility

APRIL 19, 2013

The best research requires input from supply chain experts like you! Lora Cecere, founder of Supply Chain Insights, has kicked off research for the report, “How S&OP Drives Agility.” Participants will receive the results, helping you benchmark your company against your peers. Participate by visiting: [link].

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

APQC conducts research on supply chain and logistics to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. Most recently, the APQC has conducted best practice and benchmarking research on digital transformation.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 246

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2021

Marisa Brown, Senior Principal Research Lead, Supply Chain Management at APQC (American Productivity & Quality Center) recently gave a presentation at ARC Advisory Group’s Supply Chain Forum. APQC has conducted benchmarking and best practices research on supplier risk management. In her presentation, Ms.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

In this area of research, I find that companies are like dogs chasing cars. To calculate the benefits of the potential value of implementing a planning system, I benchmarked companies to their respective peer groups. My failure was three-fold: In this analysis, I never benchmarked companies to the industry averages. The reason?

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 25, 2022

Donnie is an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management and the Executive Director of the Supply Chain Management Research Center in the Sam M. in an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management and the Executive Director of the Supply Chain Management Research Center in the Sam M. About Donnie Williams. Donnie Williams , Ph.D.

Arkansas 223

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Automated mobile data applications can help companies set more accurate benchmarks. And to do so, we suggest they conduct benchmarks. Benchmarking involves comparing how well current supply chain and supply chain management strategies are doing compared to old processes. The Importance of Benchmarking. Productivity.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Automated mobile data applications can help companies set more accurate benchmarks. And to do so, we suggest they conduct benchmarks. Benchmarking involves comparing how well current supply chain and supply chain management strategies are doing compared to old processes. The Importance of Benchmarking. Productivity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2023

According to APQC research , the average vehicle departing for a last mile delivery is only 85% full. APQC is a nonprofit organization that conducts research in the areas of benchmarking, best practices, process and performance improvement, and knowledge management. Furniture and home goods deliveries would be the exception.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Judah Levine Head of Research, Freightos Group Judah is an experienced market research manager, using data-driven analytics to deliver market-based insights. With the other major carriers also rerouting now, it is likely freight rates will rise for Asia – N. Europe and Mediterranean volumes with these carriers as well.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2021

We share the report to help companies benchmark and reflect. Our current research project is understanding the current state of analytics. We don’t believe that research should be locked behind paywalls. This week, while all my friends are on vacation, I am writing the final report for the Supply Chains to Admire.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

While most companies report favorable results on reduced lead times (and thus more agility), more resilient supply chain with less risk, and lower CO2 emissions, one out of four companies who re-shored is disappointed about the cost savings, according to the research.

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Supply Chain Trend

MARCH 14, 2018

Through his research, Professor Peter Clough found four attributes that make up Mental Toughness; Commitment (“I promise to do it”), Control (“I really believe I can do it”), Challenge (“I’m driven to do it”) and Confidence (“I believe I have the ability to do it”), also called the 4 Cs. S&OP mindset benchmark insights.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

What tools we can use to benchmark ocean freight and carriers’ service reliability? Types of Ocean Freight Contract POSSIBLE TOOLS FOR BENCHMARKING RATES Like in any industry, we gather market Intelligence through our own network. This network could be customers, other shippers and also carriers, and 3PLs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

APQC conducts research on supply chain and logistics to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. Most recently, the APQC has conducted best practice and benchmarking research on environmental sustainability.

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AIMMS

MARCH 16, 2020

Take the assessment below to uncover learnings and benchmark yourself against peers. If you would like to receive a report with our research findings, make sure to leave your contact details at the end. . Our new supply chain planning maturity assessment helps you find out. You will see an instant evaluation based on your answers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

A global benchmarking survey by Körber Supply Chain reveals how businesses are seeking to better understand the key factors that shape complexity in the supply chain post-covid. Körber’s Supply Chain Benchmarking 2022 report reveals the global perspectives on supply chain complexity and performance. Sustainability is a key priority.

Supply Chain Software 130

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Additionally, by researching new suppliers every few months or so, they can ensure they’re always getting the best deal possible on the goods and services they need to sustain their operations. With Ivalua, you can quickly access spend analysis tools to identify areas for cost savings and benchmark current prices against market trends.

Sourcing Strategies 264

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

APQC conducts research on supply chain and logistics to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. Most recently, APQC has conducted best practice and benchmarking research on last mile delivery.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 246

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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. Here we share some insights.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

I worked for AMR Research (now Gartner). His position was that the research that I was writing was not being aggressive enough in the definition of global supply chain planning requirements. My client, named Pete, worked for Kraft (now Mondelez). He is now retired, and I should be.) On a call, Pete gave me a hard time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Fourth Step: Benchmark KPIs to understand limitations and discover opportunities. Creating dashboards in this step will also enable you to benchmark your KPIs before proceeding with the following steps on your journey and help you measure the before & after results. . On-time-in-full performance of distribution centers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 261

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

On a cold Boston winter day, I slipped into my seat on a back row in a packed conference room at AMR Research. The topic of the meeting was the logistics to launch of the AMR Research Top 25. When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. Most companies regressed.

Gartner 235

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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

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

The research, now in its sixth year, is an analysis of peer group performance and relative rate of improvement on four metrics (growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)). However, in my research, I find four factors make the difference (correlations at an 80% confidence level): Supply Chain Leadership.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 287

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

This research was tough work. Due to popular demand, we are kicking-off an organizational benchmarking effort. Our goal is to have companies participating in this benchmarking study to share insights with each other in a networking session in a facilitated share group in January 2018. It took us four months. The results?

Cost Reduction Strategies 195

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

APQC conducts research on supply chain and logistics to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. Most recently, APQC has conducted best practice and benchmarking research on last mile delivery.

Real-time Visibility 196

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

As we wrote in Part I of this series , we recently ran a quiz to help supply chain professionals benchmark their network design maturity. Download our Buyer’s Guide for Network Design Software to get more research insights and a checklist of items to consider when evaluating vendors. Curious about using AIMMS for Network Design?

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Kinaxis

JULY 14, 2014

by Melissa Clow Just a quick post to share some research courtesy of Lora Cecere of Supply Chain Insights LLC. According to recent research from Supply Chain Insights, A&D companies need a renewed focus on collaboration, visibility and core supply chain capabilities to remain competitive and win new business. Get the research.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

In a white paper on “ How reinventing the supply chain can transform the planner role ,” consulting firm EY cites their research that lack of the right supply chain talent is the second highest challenge to meeting supply chain goals. We may be known for ensuring we can make and move “stuff,” but ultimately supply chains are human.

Supply Chain Planning Software 261

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2021

ET daily, where you will engage with experts, benchmark with fellow Blue Yonder customers, explore our partner ecosystem, and more. JUST Announced DEVCON speaker: Check out our newest keynote speaker – multiple award-winning CTO, researcher and bestselling author Gene Kim, who is joining us on Thursday, April 22.

Supply Chain Design Software 97

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Prior to Dynamo, Santosh spent time on Wall Street both in investment banking and equity research. He got his first taste of fund management when he oversaw approximately $1M of technology investments through the Great Recession for the Nittany Lion Fund, outperforming his benchmark by 6.37%. About Santosh Sankar .

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