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2020 Requires Big Wings and Feet

Supply Chain Shaman

The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” Most budgets are completed in currency at a brand level. No metric should be measured in isolation, and functional metrics should be replaced with the balanced scorecard metrics shown in Figure 2.

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What Today's Market Tumble Means for Your Supply Chain

Elementum

We examine the manufacturing and supply chain implications of the Dow's fall. Analysts are worried about emerging markets suffering from a drop in raw material demand, which could slow manufacturing worldwide. Copper, generally considered a good metric for the health of the global economy, is doing poorly.

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Will Arrogance Stunt your Growth?

Supply Chain Shaman

Which supply chain metrics correlate to market capitalization by Morningstar sector? Note that the ratios are better than absolute numbers because it helps in the comparison of large and small companies and performance across currencies.) Which companies have made year-over-year improvements? Results of the Supply Chain Index.

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Digital Orchestration of Your Supply Chain Requires “3-D” Orchestration

Supply Chain Action Blog

However, orchestrating the value network where goods, information and currency pulse freely, fast, and securely between facilities, organizations, and even consumers, following the path of least resistance (aka the digital supply chain ), may prove to be even more complex than driving a vehicle. Detection of incidental challenges (e.g.

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32 KPIs That Drive Inventory Optimization

Silvon Software

Inventory can be a manufacturer’s most important asset. Key performance indicators (or KPIs) help to facilitate these requirements and drive higher inventory optimization outcomes as a result for manufacturers, distributors and other supply chain-centric businesses. The Basics of Inventory Management KPIs.

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Detect Problems, Diagnose Causes, and Direct Next Best Actions Before Negative Business Impact

Supply Chain Action Blog

However, orchestrating the value network where goods, information and currency pulse freely, fast, and securely between facilities, organizations, and even consumers, following the path of least resistance (aka the digital supply chain ), may prove to be even more complex than driving a vehicle. Detection of incidental challenges (e.g.

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A Digital Value Network Needs an Accelerated “3-D” Cycle (powered by Incorta)

Supply Chain Action Blog

However, orchestrating the value network where goods, information and currency pulse freely, fast, and securely between facilities, organizations, and even consumers, following the path of least resistance (aka the digital value network ), may prove to be even more complex than driving a vehicle. Detection of incidental challenges (e.g.