Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

I was at a customer last week that shipped to distributors and did not know the site of customer facilities. The focus is on functional metrics, but are unable to get to overall supply chain metrics. Figure 4 is a case study from Lenovo. 3) Granularity. Master data. The devil is in the details.

Supply Chain Design Software 282

Supply Chain Design Software Real-time Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 282

RFgen

MARCH 10, 2023

Be sure to measure current order picking metrics, such as: Picking accuracy Picking rate Fill rate On-time rate Travel time You may also need to evaluate other relevant inventory KPIs. For example: Inventory accuracy / error rate Order turnaround / cycle time Cost per order And any other metrics valuable to your operation.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2015

According to the article: The company says the [FusionOps] software, which tracks open purchase orders, product fill rate, sales, as well as where products are in the supply chain, helped boost the share of merchandise delivered on-time and in-full, considered a core metric among retailers, from 28% to 78%. billion in worldwide revenue.

Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Software Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Supply Chain 100

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

No metric should be measured in isolation, and functional metrics should be replaced with the balanced scorecard metrics shown in Figure 2. To maximize value—price to tangible book, functional metrics need to be reset to focus on reliability. 5 A Focus on Functional Metrics Throws the Supply Chain Out of Balance.

Supply Chain Design Software 183

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting 183

NC State SCRC

MARCH 25, 2021

By now many of you have heard about the “Ever Given”, which has been stuck in the Suez Canal since Tuesday, and is blocking all container ships trying to get through with their cargo. For many years, as we moved to low cost countries, the shipping industry benefited. It may take weeks, by some estimates.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Cargo Waste Reduction Material Savings 52

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Case Studies. A Case Study. This case study will show you the analysis of Apple Supply Chain core processes, challenging issues and complexities of its operations. Information about Apple Supply Chain is a bit here, there and everywhere, its kinda tough to find the actual case study.

Case Study 279

Case Study Study Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software 279

ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2023

These analytics techniques serve as essential tools to transform descriptive metrics into actionable insights and informed decisions. A very relevant case study in this regard would be that of a retail coffee chain. One of the most critical things for a cafe business is its menu.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

Prescriptive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Procurement Analytics 52

Vanguard Software

JULY 20, 2021

They can provide advanced information to transportation/shipping partners to avoid shipping delays. Profitability and value creation : Reliable demand and supply plans allow businesses to improve availability and stock fill rates and focus on customer-centric metrics. Fountain Tire Case Study. Download Case Study.

Supply and Demand 52

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Demand Planning Software 52

Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

But to make their strongest case, SCRM advocates need to focus on one key metric: return on investment. And that means building the business case for category managers, functional units and especially C-level leaders. ROI analysis: core to a strong business case. They could start mitigating their disruptions immediately.

Supply Chain Risk Management 62

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 62

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

An example of social listening is the Lenovo Case Study presented at the 2015 Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. I only know of five case studies of cross-functional listening. The use of customer segmentation strategies to define order policies for lead times, discounts, allocation, and shipping priorities.

Material Savings 181

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 181

Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

Delivering on-time and in-full is essential to success and a metric used by retailers when evaluating partnerships with vendors of all sizes. But first, let’s look at the background of OTIF metrics and why they came to be. OTIF metrics are not universal. OTIF Meaning and Background. OTIF means on-time and in-full.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction How To 52

GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

Reducing Costs in Shipping with a Focus on Inbound Logistics Strategy. While some vendors might disagree with plans to implement and inbound shipping strategy to reduce your costs, remember that you must look out for your company first. Metrics and Auditing Prevent Overbilling and Overpayment to Vendors for Shipping Costs.

Cost Reduction Strategies 179

Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 179

Vanguard Software

APRIL 16, 2021

A transformational business benefit of supply chain simulation is optimization-based scenario planning , determining how to optimize key metrics such as supply chain cost, risk, efficiency, and inventory. There are many decisions around supplier location, price, delivery cost, shipping, tariffs, risk, continuity of supply, and quality.

Modeling 52

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software 52

GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Quality Examples 120

SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

Strategies such as avoidance of early shipments, drop shipping, and setting stock targets for key suppliers can further enhance efficiency and profitability. Case Study or Practical Example: Let’s look at a real-world example to illustrate the effectiveness of inventory optimization strategies.

Inventory Reduction 79

Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 79

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

This case study aims to delve into the significance of supply chain capability for enhancing a company’s competitiveness and how it serves as a competitive advantage for companies. Demand forecasts can be uncertain, and unexpected supply chain disruptions may occur, making adaptability a vital quality.

Inventory Reduction 74

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 74

Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

According to the press release : The proposed standards are expected to lower CO2 emissions by approximately 1 billion metric tons, cut fuel costs by about $170 billion, and reduce oil consumption by up to 1.8 I’ve highlighted other case studies over the years. The redesign has saved the company €1.2 million a year.

Vendor Strategies 100

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 100

ShipBob

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Online shoppers expect a fast, effortless, and inexpensive experience with your brand, which requires a fulfillment center that picks , packs, and ships accurate orders at lightning speeds. Experience in analyzing metrics and data-driven decision-making. Proven track record of consistently delivering on KPIs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Establish appropriate metrics that correspond with the steps outlined in your contingency plan. Case Studies. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes. It is also important to regularly test your contingency plan to make sure it is up-to-date, and is relevant to the current operational environment.

Pharmaceutical 94

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 94

SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

For instance, a company can define and execute an order processing pipeline with Orchestration, which automates an order’s creation, tracking, and shipping. This eliminates manual tasks like creating shipping labels, making order processing more efficient and cost-effective. Select the right 3PL provider.

3PL 77

3PL Supply Chain Design Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Inventory Management Software 77

Turvo

JUNE 12, 2020

In today’s world, anyone can start a business, grow into a successful broker, and work with the biggest names in shipping. Analytics and Data Enable Better Planning and Cost Reductions Using analytics is also crucial to identifying errors in shipping invoice data and reducing the amount of time lost between booking and getting paid.

Analytics Software 53

Analytics Software Analytics Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 53

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

What kept nagging at me though is that the presentations were largely about “righting the ship” rather than “moving from ship to air.” Undoubtedly there were many case studies on companies making huge leaps in performance, and great advice on how to get change. The second is by Ian Goldin.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Puerto Rico 100

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

Most companies cannot get to data by customer on orders shipped incomplete to understand root cause analysis. In Figure 1, we show the aggregate trend of the chemical industry in an orbit chart format showing year-over-year results at the intersection of two metrics operating margin and inventory turns. Let’s take an example.

Supply Chain Design Software 250

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 250

RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

companies look for new ways to ship their goods around the world and maintain visibility without succumbing to the obstacles of geography. Some companies may go the extra mile by shipping the medical products in containers with their own sensors that collect real-time data on temperature or other safety metrics.

Inventory 52

Inventory Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software South America 52

RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

companies look for new ways to ship their goods around the world and maintain visibility without succumbing to the obstacles of geography. Some companies may go the extra mile by shipping the medical products in containers with their own sensors that collect real-time data on temperature or other safety metrics.

Inventory 52

Inventory Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software South America 52

Savi

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Leverage live streaming data to improve accountability If risky shipping routes, transfers, or theft could be avoided, wouldn’t you choose to safeguard your goods by selecting safer routes? Savi’s live streaming data collection provides your organization with valuable, relevant metrics, such as preferred shipping routes and carriers by lane.

Pharmaceutical 45

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 45

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

I think about this discussion with Keith often as I work on the Supply Chain Index and edit the chapters of Metrics That Matter. This includes the decision to build, the digital definition of the product, the decision of when and where to ship, and the decisions of which materials to put into which products.

Optimal Sourcing 283

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Modeling 283

Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Establish appropriate metrics that correspond with the steps outlined in your contingency plan. Case Studies. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes. It is also important to regularly test your contingency plan to make sure it is up-to-date, and is relevant to the current operational environment.

Pharmaceutical 60

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 60

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Several customers addressed those questions in excellent case study presentations: Dr. Bernhard Herzog, Oxea GmbH – “Business Impact of a Supply Chain Operating Network”. How are companies using SCONs in the real world? What benefits are they achieving? Ralf Kahre and Patrick Gött, BASF – “End-to-End Business Process Management”.

Optimal Sourcing 170

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 170

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

While I do not consider this case study as a good example of demand-driven processes, I do believe that they have done some great work on implementing a customer segmented supply chain based on postponement. The supply chain is vertically integrated and global shipping almost 2 million units daily. It is systemic. Does it work?

Inventory Reduction 150

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 150

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. In my work with clients, many companies have customer-centric goals, but there are few compelling case studies. Price and shipping policies should go hand in hand. I am on a mission. I am proud of Clorox.

Cost Reduction Strategies 150

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 150

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2015

We outsource about 80% of the primary ingredients of our crop protection business, and pack it in finishing plants and ship to warehouses. In this year’s agenda, we are featuring some great case studies on new business models—Green Eileen and Sidecar—that I think that you will enjoy. Supply Chain Transformation.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 150

QAD

JUNE 27, 2019

All operator, production order and equipment transactions are recorded via data lake technology to provide for advanced traceability and operational metrics. An impressive sight, especially when you add the tremendous amount of ship traffic moving up and down the river. This vision made me think of the Explore experience.

Las Vegas 97

Las Vegas Pharmaceutical Beverage Automotive 97

ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

When creating an online marketing strategy for an ecommerce business, there are numerous considerations — including budget, growth trajectory, where you sell (in terms of channels and countries you ship to), the products you sell, and much more. Use ‘Free Shipping’ or ‘Free Gift with Purchase’ promos instead of discounted incentives.

Inventory Reduction 59

Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 59

ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

When creating an online marketing strategy for an ecommerce business, there are numerous considerations — including budget, growth trajectory, where you sell (in terms of channels and countries you ship to), the products you sell, and much more. Use ‘Free Shipping’ or ‘Free Gift with Purchase’ promos instead of discounted incentives.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

EcoVadis

OCTOBER 17, 2017

million metric tons this year. Countries with few environmental regulations face the brunt of the damage, with international companies shipping e-waste across oceans to remain compliant with reduction laws in their home country. Alcatel-Lucent Sustainable Procurement Case Study.

Waste Reduction 53

Waste Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 53

QAD

APRIL 29, 2021

They were especially looking for one system of record to cover all manufacturing operations and business processes with real-time data, visuals and metrics in an easy-to-use solution. Using QAD Automation Solutions, Noble has reduced shipping-to-invoicing processing time and eliminated manual, paper-based processes.

Optimal Sourcing 96

Optimal Sourcing Forecasting Software Analytics Software Manufacturing Procurement 96