Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 3, 2013
It was funded by 50 large consumer products manufacturing companies (CPG). The high-flying company had no clarity of purpose or clear governance, but the funds kept coming. In the Gartner article, I cautioned companies to invest only if three conditions were met: A well-defined scope. I have never been in Africa.
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 14, 2013
For most companies, growth has slowed. We believe that supply chain excellence helps a company to better balance demand and supply. We also believe that it helps companies to be more resilient: weathering demand and supply volatility while maximizing opportunities and mitigating risks. Companies are competitive.
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QAD
AUGUST 12, 2021
Like the companies highlighted above, many manufacturers now have published objectives and separate sustainability reports or incorporate the information in annual reports. In other examples, you’ll find ERP provides the necessary insights and metrics, like OEE , to enhance production execution.
Unleashed
MAY 1, 2023
It’s easy to get excited about a new product launch, especially when there’s historical evidence in the company to validate it. Protecting profit margins from ALC inflation ALC (Average Landed Cost) is a crucial metric in demand forecasting and inventory valuation.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 5, 2013
Integration of corporate social responsibility metrics in planning. There is a lack of clarity on what drives value and metrics are functional. Inventory is often focused on as a singular metric, not as part of a complex supply chain system. Functional metric orientation. Cross-functional metrics alignment.
Material Handling & Logistics
JUNE 26, 2018
Tesco Plc ranked the highest in the first-ever study of supply-chain policies from humanitarian group Oxfam America released on June 20, leading in transparency and worker-treatment metrics. There’s the need for clear policies for which companies can be held accountable, she said. Whole Foods was the second-lowest rated U.S.
RFgen
APRIL 27, 2016
Here are three stories from the recent news about companies prioritizing green manufacturing and distribution techniques and what it meant for their overall success: 1. The company’s information indicated 75 percent of the organization’s carbon footprint stems from its supply chain. Apple Wants to Stop Climate Change.
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