Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services. He has published numerous thought leadership articles, whitepapers, blogs and delivered dozens of webinars during his career. Nari Viswanathan is currently Sr.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. There were approximately 220 blog posts in 2017, and over 360,000 page views on those posts alone. Share This: Read More.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 5, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our first post covered the Top 5 Freight Management blogs of 2016. Today's post will cover the top 5 logistics blogs from 2016 so far. Top Logistics Blogs from the First Half of 2016 So Far.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. Using a logistics-oriented strategy helps companies better understand their suppliers, improve customer service, and optimize shipping. Smart logistics strategies can reduce wastage and improve operational costs. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Read on to learn about the five strategies you can use for a successful merger or acquisition. An important strategy for managing community morale at your company is to reevaluate your newly formed company’s culture and the shared values that exist across departments and the merging organizations.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our last post covered the Top 5 Supply Chain blogs of 2016. Today's post will cover the top 5 Transportation Management blogs from 2016 so far. Get The Full List Here.

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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. Now that we understand what efficient shelf replenishment entails, let’s dive into how to put these strategies into action!

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 30, 2024

Retailers need to create plans for these non-traditional sites, as well as other wholesale channels, but often tools for retail planning and execution fail to align with the unique metrics and naming conventions used in wholesale. ToolsGroup has made it even easier to plan for discounts using its new flexible plannable metric: AUT Discount %.

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Resilinc

APRIL 13, 2021

Institutionalizing is when the support of your stakeholders and C-level leaders deepens because they see the SCRM program is achieving its metrics. This is where supply chain resiliency considerations and best practices are embedded into corporate strategy, culture, operational processes, and even product design.

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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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Locus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It is vital that shippers optimize the below metric to success in their overall growth. Top Five Strategies that Shippers can Implement to Reduce Return to Origin 1. Schedule a Demo The post Navigating Returns: Five Strategies for Shippers to Reduce Return to Origin appeared first on Locus Blog.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 27, 2022

Actual) Strategies for Managing Stress in the Workplace. And the strategies you can add to your daily routine. Steve Pogson, Founder & E-commerce Strategy Lead, FirstPier. 9 Stress Management Strategies to Overcome Burnout. Here are the nine strategies you can practice and look to employ in your own life.

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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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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. Also, they can devise strategies to improve the delivery performance of the least-performing drivers by addressing their bottlenecks and operational inefficiencies.

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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. It starts with building a business case.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Forty-two percent of SMBs consider digital transformation a central part of their organizational strategy. Developing an Effective Digital Transformation Strategy. A digital transformation strategy is a detailed plan to improve business operations. Define Metrics to Measure Success. But where do you start?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This blog will review how category managers and supply planners can use cluster analysis to make smarter decisions and grow sales. Price index and price elasticity are useful metrics on their own, and a combination of these can help determine the right price point to maximize revenue and profit. The retail industry is rich with data.

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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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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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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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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

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. I love the metaphor of watermelon metrics.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

We have talked a great deal about the evaulation of suppliers on our blog and this post continues that great tradition. In fact, we are introducing our newest blog category so you may easily read all supplier quality management type posts here. . 5 Key Metrics to Use for Scoring Supplier Quality Management (From LNS Research ).

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

When I hear companies discussing the implementation of a customer segmentation strategy, I ask a series of questions: Who is your customer? What are you trying to accomplish through the execution of a customer segmentation strategy? SanDisk’s Journey to Build a Supply Chain Customer Segmentation Strategy. It is systemic.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications. Here is a summary of the key supply chain characteristics of each of the manufacturing strategy and how it impacts collaboration with suppliers. Nari Viswanathan is a six times SDCExec Supply Chain Pro to Know award winner.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 6, 2015

The Center of Excellence is driving supply chain evolution against an operating strategy. Clarity of the Operating Strategy. They deliver on the operating strategy. I expect to see that where there is clarity in the operating strategy, the Supply Chain Center of Excellence is aligned to deliver on success. Metrics Matter.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 6, 2015

The Center of Excellence is driving supply chain evolution against an operating strategy. Clarity of the Operating Strategy. They deliver on the operating strategy. I expect to see that where there is clarity in the operating strategy, the Supply Chain Center of Excellence is aligned to deliver on success. Metrics Matter.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This blog delves into industry-leading inventory management best practices. Collaborative Supplier Partnerships: Recognizing the significance of supplier collaboration, these strategies foster strong partnerships, allowing large tech companies to achieve faster lead times, accurate order fulfillment, and cost-effective procurement.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This blog delves into industry-leading inventory management best practices. Collaborative Supplier Partnerships: Recognizing the significance of supplier collaboration, these strategies foster strong partnerships, allowing large tech companies to achieve faster lead times, accurate order fulfillment, and cost-effective procurement.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This blog delves into industry-leading inventory management best practices. Collaborative Supplier Partnerships: Recognizing the significance of supplier collaboration, these strategies foster strong partnerships, allowing large tech companies to achieve faster lead times, accurate order fulfillment, and cost-effective procurement.

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ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

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Logility

MARCH 21, 2024

In this blog, I‘ll address 10 common generative AI myths to demonstrate the value of this exciting technology. However, experienced day-to-day planners know that human oversight is crucial for good outcomes when determining strategies, developing forecasts, building supply plans, and managing inventory.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore how manufacturers can leverage this technology to achieve data-driven success. Performance metrics: Measure key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production output, cycle time, and quality metrics to track performance and make data-driven decisions that optimize operations.

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

It’s something we’ve written about a lot on the Argentus Blog. They use advanced ERP software and S&OP strategy to match supply with demand, and turn over inventory faster and faster. The post Resilience is the New Critical Supply Chain Strategy! Just-in-time” production has become a hallmark of today’s Supply Chains.

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. With the right strategies in purchasing, logistics and supply chain, you can navigate through a recession and come out as a winner.

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