Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 13, 2022

Nowadays everyone is looking for options on how to reduce the time of development. It is a metric to measure the productivity of the team. It helps to highlight the ROI (return of investments) and estimate the current business strategy. As you can see, cycle time is a metric you can’t ignore.

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Locus

JANUARY 10, 2024

We’ll look at four strategies to optimize shelf replenishment, reducing stockouts, improving inventory management, cutting waste, and boosting productivity. Read Also: How To Power Up Your Retail Last-Mile Fulfillment To Meet Soaring Demand Why is Shelf Replenishment Complicated Logistically?

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With this in mind, we will explore in this blog the definition of Lead Time, its impact, and how mastering it can be your competitive advantage. In supply chain management, total lead time is a crucial metric encompassing the period from customer order to delivery, be it in B2B or B2C scenarios.

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Taulia

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Blog Expert Advice 8 min read 8 Sep 2023 By Taulia Share: Share via linkedin Share via twitter Share via facebook Share via email Copied Copy page URL to clipboard How to calculate working capital Working capital is essential for the day-to-day operations of a company. What is working capital?

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

About Jonathon McKay Jonathon McKay is a highly experienced partner at PATH specializing in exceptional growth strategies for the supply chain industry. Focused on logistics, manufacturing, and distribution channel strategies, Jonathon helps organizations make confident decisions for bold growth.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Interview with Lora Cecere, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights and Author of Supply Chain Metrics that Matter ( published December 2014 ). She is the author of the enterprise software blog Supply Chain Shaman , which attracts 5,000 readers weekly. She also writes a blog for Forbes and is a LinkedIn Influencer.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

I am currently working on a couple of case studies for this blog on how business leaders used digital twin modeling during the pandemic. Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. Watermelon Metrics Don’t Drive The Right Results. What are functional metrics?

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 27, 2022

Actual) Strategies for Managing Stress in the Workplace. How do we deal? I mean, really – how do we not just say we’re going to find work/life balance, but actually reduce the stress in our lives to not just be more productive – and find that peace, joy, and fulfillment we all seek? In…and out…there you go!)

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Resilinc

MARCH 30, 2021

This is Part 2 of our four-part blog series based on Resilinc’s Ultimate Guide to Supply Chain Resiliency. If your company has a mature and well-function SCRM program, then these blogs can help you validate what you’re already doing and provide ideas for fine-tuning your program. In Part 2 we are outlining how to put a plan to paper.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

This was the case for the client stories that I will share in this blog. George’s stated goal was an “end-to-end supply chain strategy,” but the verbage rambled in a non-sensical cycle of monosyllabic industry slang when asked to define it. that they cannot answer these simple questions. Let’s call him George.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Forty-two percent of SMBs consider digital transformation a central part of their organizational strategy. And how do you ensure the most significant impact for your organization? Developing an Effective Digital Transformation Strategy. A digital transformation strategy is a detailed plan to improve business operations.

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Locus

OCTOBER 17, 2023

These metrics prove to be an early indicator of the future success of NFL players. These metrics come in handy, especially when businesses plan their logistics operations. Read Also: How to Manage Your Logistics during the Peak Seasons in the US? Similarly, a logistics business must invest in a high-end control tower system.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 15, 2024

With a lot of these issues expected to persist or worsen going ahead, Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) are urgently looking to reinvent business strategies and prioritize agility, resilience, and sustainability in supply chain management. Step 3: Metric Selection Not everything can be improved or enhanced at the same time with AI.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

I want to understand why some companies outperform on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter while others do not. I am enlisting their support to share their stories in podcasts, blog posts and at the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit on September 6-9. About twice a month, companies ask me to review their strategy documents.

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Locus

MAY 20, 2024

This blog delves into essential acronyms and abbreviations, from BOPIS to WISMO, that are pivotal for optimizing supply chains and elevating customer satisfaction. OTIF – On-Time In-Full On-Time In-Full (OTIF) is a key logistics metric that evaluates whether shipments are delivered completely and on schedule.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series on Supplier Quality Management processes and how to evaluate your suppliers from Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain. We have talked a great deal about the evaulation of suppliers on our blog and this post continues that great tradition. Cost of quality.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. It had been a long night. However, I had little time to be tired. ” I smiled.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

As I sit on the back row, I hear platitudes (A number of concepts positioned at a high level without clarity on how to execute). When I hear companies discussing the implementation of a customer segmentation strategy, I ask a series of questions: Who is your customer? How do they buy from you? How will the policy be executed?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 28, 2024

It is a modern business strategy that lets company staff make decisions based on facts instead of biases. If production metrics are important, you may want to get data on: Machine and labor availability. How to apply metrics One challenge is deciding what metrics to use. Lead times for receiving raw materials.

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synchrono

MARCH 6, 2017

When we look at the organizations of today, words like efficiency and productivity get thrown around with little understanding of what is required to improve one of these measurements (metrics). This “lost opportunity metric” is now something that Lean manufacturing experts try to keep at the top of the list.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Procurement training equips you to excel in the corporate world by teaching you everything from supplier dynamics to negotiating strategies. The demand for qualified individuals keeps rising as businesses increasingly understand how important procurement is to their overall strategy. But how do you get started?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Because you can find plenty of other articles on this blog and the Logistics Bureau blog if you’d like to peruse such lists. Whatever your competitive strategy, though, your supply chain goals should support it. The Right KPI Mix: Cost and Service-Centric Metrics. The Right KPIs Are Metrics You Can Act Upon.

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IQMS

JULY 16, 2019

The challenge for many manufacturers running cleanrooms today is how to successfully escape from the Commodity Zone into the Premium Price Zone. Proven Strategies For Improving Cleanroom Manufacturing. The post Cleanroom Manufacturing Strategies That Pay appeared first on IQMS Manufacturing Blog.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2017

Some cite a lack of visibility or lack of control for reasons to not manage inbound logistics, and while proponents of “increased visibility” argue more information begets more effective inbound logistics strategy, its meaning gets lost in the murky waters of the internet. In other words, the term, “metrics,” can be deceiving.

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Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 19, 2014

This year, we will publish two new books: Supply Chain Metrics That Matter and The Shaman’s Journal. Supply Chain Metrics That Matter will publish in December 2014. The book details what is possible, and at what rate, for metrics improvement based on lessons from leaders. The book can be pre-ordered from Amazon.

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Tompkins Blog

JANUARY 3, 2014

Likewise, more emphasis needs to be put on monitoring operational performance, using the right metrics that impact the targets set by the overall business goals. Until recently, very little attention has been given to “operationalizing” business strategies. In effect, it aligns the execution capability with the strategies.

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Arkieva

APRIL 28, 2016

In this blog we’ll define why and how to avoid an infamous future. In her book “Supply Chain Metrics that Matter”, Lora elegantly captures that many companies mistake efficiency for effectiveness. This budgeting approach signals a lack of a well-defined business strategy, and a lack of alignment between the functional leaders.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In essence, a structured supply chain department as described in the blog can help you deliver the right supply chain strategy and goals which helps cost reduction, improve customer service, on-time delivery, and better working capital. Analyze performance metrics and implement improvements to enhance efficiency. Grab yours now!

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OptiProERP

APRIL 25, 2023

However, with so many metrics to track, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. This blog post will outline the most critical logistics KPIs manufacturers and distributors should track. This metric can help you identify potential bottlenecks in your supply chain and improve your shipping process. Order Management KPIs 1.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Blog originally published at, and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks at, [link]. Check out Supplier Collaboration is a Win-Win Strategy! Have an Innovation Strategy and Staying Focused. Keeping an innovation strategy focused will keep the operations between procurement and supplier entity on target.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

By isolating key metrics, you can diagnose how to improve laggard performance and where your logistics operation needs to be tweaked to keep up with increased demand during peak. We work with customers to manage their retail orders to create cost-reduction and performance-enhancing supply chain strategies. Contact Us.

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Supply Chain Insights

JUNE 1, 2017

The End-to-End Supply Chain Orchestration course takes a look at how to align a supply chain from your customers all the way back to your suppliers. What is the business strategy? What supply chain strategy aligns with that business strategy? It was difficult to compare the companies based on these results.

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EC Sourcing Group

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

How to Streamline Contracts and Procurement (During the COVID-19 Pandemic). As the pandemic surges on, your sourcing and contract management strategies may still be struggling. . As the pandemic surges on, your sourcing and contract management strategies may still be struggling. . KPIs include metrics such as: Compliance rate.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Being able to score each supplier based on the factors that affect your success gives you visibility into the overall value of each supplier and how to strategize and optimize the relationship. Those in charge of SRM must establish a strategy that generates a beneficial relationship for both parties. appeared first on QAD Blog.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

We’ll publish every Tuesday right on the Cerasis blog and Freight Institute. Innovation & Strategy Resources for Shippers. How To Shift From Tactical To Strategic Logistics and Transportation Management To Create A Competitive Advantage. We hope you enjoy! Download E-Book. Download E-Book.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Keeping a close watch on metrics like GMROI (gross margin return on investment), WHO (weeks on hand), stock turnover rate, full-price sell-through rate, and other inventory metrics are important to maintaining overall business health. How lean retail impacts business goals and revenue targets. That’s only one example.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 30, 2018

Companies with the lower score on the Index are driving faster rates of metrics improvement. Energizer and Unilever are driving the fastest rates of improvement and Clorox and P&G improvement rates are the slowest on the Metrics That Matter of Growth, Operating Margin, Inventory Turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)).

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