Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

But if you are a part of a small company, by comparison, then you know that most people are doing many different tasks and doing whatever is required to get the job done. Of course, back then they didn’t call it logistics or supply chain management — it was viewed as bartering or trade.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In comparison to best of breeds, Oracle’s integration partners are far more likely to do implementations than the partners to best of breed vendors. Oracle also, of course, has big global integrators. Oracle has an extensive partner infrastructure. Customer satisfaction, thus, also depends on their partners.

Supply Chain Planning Software 167

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

The answer is to benchmark your freight, of course. Of course, unlike working with a consulting firm, direct access to a benchmarking platform won’t give you the advantage of specialist expertise to help you select the KPIs, benchmarking criteria, and data that you wish to use for platform interrogation. 4: Use Standardised Metrics.

Benchmarking 68

Benchmarking Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills 68

DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Holidaymakers to France may be familiar with the following situation from my last summer holiday: A relaxing stay in a small picturesque port town on the Atlantic coast, a welcoming restaurant with good wine and a regional specialty waiting for us as the main course – oysters au gratin.

Optimal Sourcing 199

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The answer is yes, there is a difference between the two although trivial in comparison. One might wonder if there is a difference between the two acronyms or if its personal preference on which acronym your organization uses? This all acts as guidance in annual operating plans for year over year business goals.

Supply and Demand 246

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 29, 2014

Meaningless Comparison. I just don’t think the comparison of very different industries in a spreadsheet based on growth, inventory values, and Return on Assets (ROA) is meaningful. Over the course of the summer, we will be taking a closer look at industries within each value chain. However, here are my concerns: 1.

Gartner 305

Gartner Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 305

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2017

They do not have a peer group for comparison. We do not include them in the analysis because there is no peer group comparison. This year-over-year comparison, enables visualization of performance on two metrics. So, let’s take the first question, “Why not Amazon?” They are in a league of their own.

Sourcing Strategies 152

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 31, 2017

This is one of the most common questions that I’m asked when holding keynote speeches, workshops or supply-chain training courses. This is still very favourable in comparison with wages within the EU, and wages have increased more significantly in other nearby countries, such as Vietnam and Bangladesh to name but a few.

China 116

China Negotiate Pricing Pricing Training Negotiating Skills 116

Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 25, 2021

That’s good, of course. A traditional approach to sourcing—looking at potential suppliers through familiar lenses such as price, quality, and reliability—had the benefit of straightforward metrics on which to base a comparison. Employees, consumers, the workers in their extended supply chains—and, naturally, the planet itself.

Price Reduction 98

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Buyer Training Procurement 98

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Although history, for the most part, advances predictably, occasionally events, like the COVID-19 pandemic, come along to reset history’s course. ” Of course, in order to provide consumers “the right product, at the right time,” brands and retailers need to gather and analyze data. ” Footnotes. [1]

Purchasing Skills 100

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Of course, BOPIS and curbside pickup are not the only omnichannel options available to retailers and consumers. Educated customers are comparison shopping for products, prices, and associated services, including free shipping and returns, rapid delivery, and simple return policies. But some may take it a bit further — by adding fees.”

Omnichannel 130

Omnichannel Purchasing Skills Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Analytics 130

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

Measurement of demand accuracy incorrectly (comparison of units sold versus units forecasted monthly at a high level in the demand hierarchy). ” His answer was, “ Of course not…” The issue was this was not his mental model. Comparison of Pre and Post Recessionary Levels of Inventory by Industry Peer Group.

Supply Chain Design Software 252

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Logility

MAY 3, 2018

Of course as a supply chain guy, I pay close attention to the Life Sciences Industry supply chain and hope that advances in supply chain capabilities can contribute to the ingenuity and innovation required to conquer some of these health issues. Additional Reading: Aberdeen: Industry Comparison For Best-In-Class S&OP/IBP Capabilities.

Pharmaceutical 102

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Of course, this is not an acceptable situation for professional merchants and store operators in the long run, which is why many are considering either upgrading to Magento 2.4 Thus, the final decision depends on detailed requirements management and cost comparison. End of Life PHP 7.3 or even switching to a different store system.

Supply Chain Software 90

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LevaData

MAY 14, 2021

The result is a seamless model for comparison to see how competitive (if at all) your current pricing is. Regardless of which course is best for your organization, you’ll have peace of mind and confidence knowing you’re capitalizing on the best prices possible. Streamline Your Path to Optimal Cost Optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Of course, the variety of e-commerce sales and products makes this impractical scenario even more far-fetched. Comparison of freight costs for multiple carriers is key to managing freight spend and selecting less-than-truckload versus parcel shipping options. Compare Carrier Rates for LTL Versus Parcels.

Shipping 168

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 19, 2023

Keep in mind that because China ’s economy was impacted last year by widespread Covid-19 lockdowns, economists are focusing on quarter-to-quarter or annual average growth rates as a yardstick comparison for economic growth. The recent Q2 GDP number is below the average 8 percent to 9 percent growth levels prior to the global pandemic.

China 52

China Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Elementum

AUGUST 9, 2022

Of course you’ll also want to answer this question before launching mass marketing campaigns, building up inventories, and hitting record sales — only to learn that money’s being lost because material costs are too high. With DFM, profitability is usually the primary constraint that’s being optimized for.

Supply Chain Design Software 78

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BlueYonder

APRIL 17, 2020

For many organizations, their only course of action was to react fast with a good enough plan that helped address the issue but inevitably increased expedites, transportation costs and associated expenses.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Optimal Sourcing 62

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2013

I was surprised as I have evaluated balance sheet progress of these leaders over the course of the last year. Over the course of the last year, Abby Mayer ( @indexgirl ) worked with the Supply Chain Insights team to build a database of 20 years of information with over 50 supply chain financial ratios. How was it developed?

Gartner 268

Gartner S&OP Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software 268

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

And, of course, I will also share how knowing your cost-to-serve will help you to solve those all-too-familiar performance gremlins. Of course, it’s always possible to factor estimates of those costs into your product or service pricing, but then you can find yourself overpricing them. Of course, it’s not a panacea.

Negotiating Skills 74

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Of course, delivery has always been part of the order fulfillment process, but it’s only been in recent years that it has emerged from the shadows, from being a cost center and a back-end process to becoming a competitive differentiator and a key driver of customer experience. Poor Delivery Experience Can Negate It All.

Supply Chain Design Software 101

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

As a solution, you can read comparisons on forums for reviews on Korean online casinos. Of course, some casinos limit how much a player can wager to prevent over-gambling and losses. Does it meet specific requirements? Also, we warn players to stay far away from platforms that aren’t safe or secured.

Asia 92

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2018

Leader Group 1, which used more asset carriers than brokers, achieved an 82% rating; Leader Group 2 used more brokers than asset carriers and achieved 81% (for comparison, Laggards achieved 46%). Of course, the key to being able to do all this is to have data from a transportation management system, or TMS — your own, or your 3PL’s.

Research 106

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 6, 2021

Of course, that’s possible only if a company can visualize the full movement of freight and know when it makes sense, financially and strategically, to take those steps. Further, data normalization has the ability to cut down on all the noise to uncover a true comparison between carriers, services lanes, and related fees.

Optimal Sourcing 59

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EC Sourcing Group

MARCH 29, 2022

Electronic line item bids allow buyers to compare responses from suppliers—this side-by-side comparison makes it more efficient and gives you all the information you need to make a quick decision, if necessary. Of course, awarding the contract is one of the most important parts of eSourcing. Electronic Vendor Awards.

Optimization Software 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

This is illustrated in a comparison with the other 2 Gen’s. He has completed formal Executive Leadership courses at INSEAD, Singapore. They are passionate about social issues like maintaining a good heath care system, higher education and Mental health including opportunities for higher education in good schools. WHAT IS GENERATION Z?

Material Savings 238

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Vinculum

JULY 6, 2021

Of course, who would not want to buy from a brand that offers pretentious customer services? In a 2018 report from KPMG, more than 67% of online customers expect free returns, which is a 5% increase in comparison with 2016 and 2017. The importance of free returns is highlighted in various reports by giant business retailers.

Inventory Reduction 52

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 29, 2022

This is of course great news, and pundits are now proclaiming that this is the rise of the new “Silicon Heartland”. For comparison, this means than Intel’s two new fabs outside of Columbus represent a ~3% increase in semiconductor employment (assumes that the complex will employ 3,000 people, as mentioned in the WSJ story ).

Manufacturing Procurement 59

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

You can use this information to evaluate how they stack up in comparison to your other suppliers. Of course, issues come up, but if it’s a relationship riddled with excuses and a lack of transparency, then it might be time to look for a different supplier. Here are 6 things to consider for your next supplier.

How To 63

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2017

These KPIs will help you evaluate performance , choose an appropriate benchmarking comparison group, set targets, and stay on course to attain them. In addition to perfect order metrics, warehouse performance benchmarking should ideally include a comparison of warehouse running costs.

Benchmarking 41

Benchmarking Supply and Demand Metrics Warehousing 41

DynaSys

JANUARY 12, 2022

Short term comparison to confirmed demand. Of course the Sales director, CFO, CEO and other UFOs want to change what they see, but if this is the case are they fully bought into your S&OP/IBP strategy ? You have bottlenecks in your business you need to balance against reasonably accurate demand. Let’s leave that one right there.

Supply and Demand 77

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

I am, of course, making the assumption you’re not reading this on your phone in the middle of a power outage.) Unfortunately, even wind power still pales in comparison. For comparison, to set off a Hydrogen reaction, scientists initially used a nuclear (fission) bomb to start the process).

Resources 100

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

To pull off logistics effectively, it takes a lot of expert planning, assembling the right mix of people, communication, working together, and of course, if something goes wrong, contingency planning. Like Thanksgiving, Logistics is no simple undertaking. They keyword, is planning! are all factors to consider.

Turkey 120

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Of course, not all of those crashes resulted from a specific part malfunction. They perform in-process inspections and track and report measurement comparisons to product specifications. However, aircraft failures can’t be avoided completely even with high regulation in the aerospace industry.

Aerospace 90

Aerospace Quality Manufacturing Supply Chain Design Software 90

Supply Chain Insights

APRIL 9, 2013

Over the course of the last year, Abby Mayer of the Supply Chain Insights team built a database of 20 years of information and over 50 supply chain financial ratios. We will then use this as a comparison table to understand the processes and technologies used by more mature companies. How was it developed?

Gartner 137

Gartner Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 137

DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 11, 2014

Of course, the customer’s management hoped the improved planning would have a positive influence on success-relevant factors, such as inventories, set-up times, the amount of overtime, delivery performance and delivery service. Using Quintiq here ensured a significant improvement in comparison with the planning tool used previously.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

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