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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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5 New Year’s Resolutions for Supply Chain & Logistics Executives

Talking Logistics

If you’re a supply chain or logistics executive and you’re looking for ways to improve as a leader this year, here are my five recommendations: 1. You have to equate the value proposition to metrics the CFO understands and cares about, such as working capital, cash flow, and other items linked to the company’s P&L and balance sheet.

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At the Starting Line: New Year’s Resolutions for Supply Chain and Logistics Executives

Talking Logistics

Did you come up with any New Year’s resolutions to improve as a supply chain and logistics leader this year? From “5 New Year’s Resolutions for Supply Chain & Logistics Executives” originally published on January 14, 2014: 1. If you have your own list of resolutions, please post a comment and share. Ask “What are the risks?”more

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The 6 Greatest Challenges to your Supply Chain

DynaSys

To recover from this pandemic have documented plans in place for the following: Headcount ramp up Workplace safety to prevent COVID-19 spread Outbreak readiness. Then document how you developed these plans. Logistics issues reduced service levels, which slowed payments. And retain this for future crises and disruptions.

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How Do You Measure “Free Time” Across Your Global Supply Chain?

Talking Logistics

This is where metrics can get a little fuzzy. However, the reality was that the 4% metric was misleading. Keeping international shipments moving on schedule requires the management of multiple regions, ports, languages, government regulations and numerous documents. Automation.

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eCommerce Automation: Solutions, Benefits, & Examples

Unleashed

Supply chain management Manage supplier contact information and interactions ; automatically deliver key documents; synchronise systems with external providers; automatically reorder materials when required. Logistics Receive real-time shipping updates; optimise shipping routes; send automated delivery notifications to customers.

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Supply Chain Automation Guide: Examples, Tools, Benefits

Unleashed

By getting better at collecting data, you’ll be able to learn more about your business, including the complex relationships between various metrics. These include communicating with customers, supplier management, and handling documentation. Logistics software and delivery automation systems help to match these expectations.