Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

The German team overcame disappointments in 2006 and 2010 to win the World Cup this year, while favorites Spain (the defending champion) and Brazil (the host country) were humbled by the competition. The answer: Both teams illustrate that past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Optimal Sourcing 170

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2015

By linking finance with supply chain management, and having the right metrics in place and taking a holistic perspective of your supply chain, you will make smarter supply chain decisions that will benefit the financial performance of your company.

Mexico 100

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 29, 2013

One key metric of logistics infrastructure involves the cost of logistics as a percent of GDP. But when we look at countries with a poor loigstics infrastructure, we find that the cost ranges from a high of 20% in Kazakhistan, 14% in Brazil, and 18% in China.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

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Elementum

AUGUST 24, 2015

Copper, generally considered a good metric for the health of the global economy, is doing poorly. That’s bad for Brazil, which relies heavily on China’s copper imports. Prices dropped 3 percent over the weekend, and supply is exceeding demand by 151,000 tons. and the Middle East.

Material Savings 60

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 6, 2015

We wanted to see which companies were driving the fastest rate of improvement on the supply chain metrics that matter. For example, the luxury division in Japan does not have the same needs as the customer service division in Brazil. We studied this pre and post-recession. They adapt by region. The Body Shop is a standalone division.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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HICX Solutions

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Stephane does note these metrics will be individual to every company depending on various factors and what their overall organizational goals are as well. Cost to serve: they were able to reduce supplier communication related costs. The importance of all stakeholders.

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HICX Solutions

JULY 5, 2021

What metrics should be considered? Stephane talks to four main areas of metrics in the webinar: Efficiency gains in processes. This metric concerns accuracy of data and asks the question: when data is added, whether that be via an internal process or by the supplier, is it right the first time? Effectiveness.

Vendor Strategies 90

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 27, 2016

Will digitization change the way we measure things and monitor metrics? This is also challenging if we have dispersed decision-makers in Brazil, the UK, the US, and other locations. How will real-time intelligence help me any more than what I’m doing today?

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Iron ore may get a reprieve for the remainder of this year before tougher times return in 2018, according to Schroders Plc, which says the raw material may sink back below $50 a metric ton as the effect of credit-led stimulus in China wears off and demand concerns resurface in the top user. Quarterly Outlook. to 748 million tons in 2018.

China 40

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Finally, the top 10 list was rounded out safety and metrics. Like last year, reshoring and the idea of a US Manufacturing comeback, or revivial, or rennaisaince (whatever you want to call it) was of huge interest to our readers of the Cerasis blog. Secondly, technology, such as 3D Printing and Innovation, made it to this year’s list.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Measure financial metrics against what is common for that type of industry centre. Grow brewery sales by expanding to a brewpub or taproom but don’t forget to track the right KPIs and metrics. A crucial KPI that brewery software should monitor is gross margin by revenue centre. Taprooms and tasting rooms. Influencer marketing.

Cost Reduction Strategies 85

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Output reportedly rose in China , India and Brazil and fell more slowly in the Eurozone , Japan and the United States. This metric bears continual observation in the coming months. Business confidence levels reportedly rose to their highest level since April of 2023.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 11, 2018

Now differentials in workers’ pay are disappearing as countries like Brazil, Russia, India, and China (the BRIC countries) grow richer and develop into consumer giants. Unlike financial trading where performance is measured as a price, a magic one-number supply chain metric does not exist.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

A KPI is a metric… but not just any metric. A KPI is a metric focused on a KEY element of business, departmental, or team performance. There is really nothing wrong with capturing a lot of metrics, especially with today’s powerful analytics software solutions to help. Let me try to clarify.

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