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Good-bye. I Will Go Forward by Going Forward.

Supply Chain Shaman

As a strong proponent of maturity models, many discussions centered on the movement from program-based to functional metrics and how to drive alignment. Our discussions, influenced the model shown in Figure 1 from the Book Metrics that Matter. Metrics That Matter Model Evolution. To hear Roddy live, listen to a prior podcast.)

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Metrics and Issues to Consider in SQM (Supplier Quality Management) By 5 Big Industries

GlobalTranz

In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Review of SQM Metrics and Issues Across 5 Core Industries. #1: Trend Metrics Collected per Site. Medical Devices.

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“1+1=3? Opportunities in Logistics (Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2015 Conference)

Talking Logistics

The theme of this year’s Descartes Evolution 2015 Global User & Partner Conference , held in May in Miami, Florida, was “Logistics Integration — What’s Next?” Important metrics include On Time Delivery from a customer’s perspective; Team Performance in the home; and Point of Sale experience. If not now, when?

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Don’t Perpetuate the Hoax of the Gartner Top 25

Supply Chain Shaman

The discussion in the conference room was to have a methodology to clearly define supply chain excellence and to use this definition to drive our research and to help clients. At the Gartner conference, twitter is full of wonderful pictures of an elegant dinner. Leaders need to balance a portfolio of metrics. Why Does it Matter?

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9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper’s Mind for Effective KPI Management with a 3PL

GlobalTranz

It can take months to negotiate a complex SLA/KPI document, as you go back and forth with your logistics provider so the document becomes a “win-win” for both parties. All KPIS have metrics to measure. The more KPIs, the more difficult the negotiation process. Effective KPI Management Requires Periodic SLA/KPI Review.

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IT Procurement: How to Purchase IT Products and Services Effectively

Precoro

Typically in the form of a document, it entails formulating defined objectives, determining vendor selection criteria, choosing a budget, and establishing a timeframe for execution. A company may also request additional documents to make sure that a service is reliable.

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Supply Chain is not Only About the Money

DynaSys

In other words, these are projects with benefits that are not visible in short-term financial metrics, but extremely important from a long-term perspective. We gathered a comprehensive set of documents for the customs broker. Indeed, financially-oriented metrics do not show everything that is important.