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Why It Matters

Supply Chain Shaman

As I write my new book, Metrics That Matter, I am studying the patterns of corporate performance based on choices in supply chain program execution. A company that is effectively working a supply chain strategy will have a nice, neat pattern at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. So, what can we learn?

Illinois 251
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What Buyer-Supplier Collaboration Looks Like in Real Life….

NC State SCRC

The parties decided to host a collaborative workshop. It also became apparent that there was a large amount of inventory in the system, and that there were major disconnects in information flow between the parties in the chain. Opening day of the two-day workshop. Not a forum for open book cost sharing.

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No Easter Bunny?

Supply Chain Shaman

Stuck at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns, only 10% of companies are making progress. Unable to power additional year-over-year improvements at the intersection of cost and inventory, companies struggle. Short cycles require buffer inventories and short lead times. Let me explain. Responsive Supply Chain.

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S&OP, a vision for the future. The expert interview series #1

Supply Chain Trend

These leaders all have 20+ years S&OP experience and published books, whitepapers and articles in renowned magazines. Also, building in S&OP process metrics, not just business operating metrics is critical to success. Jim: This is a classic process, system, people, metrics opportunity/challenge.

S&OP 60
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Streamlining Field Service Operations with Mobile Apps

TrackVia

Moreover, without a centralized platform to share information and updates, field service teams may struggle to access critical data, such as customer history, equipment manuals, or inventory levels. To address these challenges, organizations must leverage technology to bridge the gap between field technicians and office staff.

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50 expert tips on logistics planning and strategy

6 River Systems

NetSuite has launched a supply chain snapshot feature that’s a central part of any control tower that shows all of your inventory and related transactions with the ability to filter by subsidiary, location, etc. “As for your internal systems, real-time inventory management helps you manage your fulfillment warehouses.

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100+ Tips and Ideas To Increase Sales For Your Small Business

EMERGE App

Teach others depending on your expertise Enlightening others through workshops or talks is one of the best ways of giving back to the community. With Facebook advertising metrics, one can also monitor performance and know what exactly works and what does not to help you plan appropriately for next time.