Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

My journey to understand supply chain Metrics That Matter started three years ago. Balance: The ability to balance a portfolio of metrics to maximize market capitalization and free cash flow. My journey of sharing these insights with clients has culminated in the writing of my second manuscript, Metrics that Matter.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

Most often, this includes warranty recovery, value recovery, repair, redistribution, product recalls, used parts and replacement materials for refurbishment, service or product contract returns, and end-of-life recycling. 6 Benefits of an Effective Reverse Logistics System. Increased service market share. Increased velocity.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

While every part of the supply chain is important, let’s take a moment to consider the tough challenges facing warehouses today. Warehouses sit at the heart of the supply chain, fulfilling customer promises and playing a critical role in driving satisfaction and repeat sales. Think of it as the ‘brain’ of the warehouse.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

When it comes to the logistics industry, whether it's transportation management contracts or warehouse contracts, there are a million moving parts, and as many questions. In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Warehousing: Warehousing involves the storage and management of inventory. Effective warehousing strategies ensure that goods are properly stored, organized, and readily available for distribution when needed. Efficient transportation systems minimize delays, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery to customers.

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QAD

JULY 1, 2021

How Can an ERP System Help Organizations Manage their Total Manufacturing Costs? That’s where it’s valuable to enlist the capability of an ERP system that can help you manage your total manufacturing costs. Improving communication between departments and comparing metrics across them.

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BlueYonder

MAY 16, 2023

Blue Yonder believes continues to showcase its strength in warehouse and supply chain execution solutions. For the 12 th time in a row, we have been named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) report 2 —which is every year since the report began!

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BlueYonder

MAY 7, 2024

Disruptions and omni-channel fulfillment requirements, which are exposing short-comings of siloed systems. Blue Yonder is poised to help our customers through these challenges thanks to our innovative solutions. Laser-Focused on Customer Success Time-to-value has become a key measurement in our customers’ digital journeys.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How 3PLs Can Gain Visibility and a Competitive Advantage Offering Automated Billing and a Self-Service Interactive Customer Portal It’s hard to imagine a third-party logistics (3PL) business today operating without some form of a warehouse management system ( WMS ) connecting the digital dots.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2021

Is it your current order management or warehousing processes that are standing in the way? This would include metrics like order-fill rates – that is, how many orders you’re able to fill in full and on time. To quote one of my favorite analysts: “Customer service lives and dies in the supply chain.”.

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Veridian Solutions

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

However, unique customer demands continue to increase, and a failure to plan for stronger demand will not excuse any issue, especially failures in the systems of record. As a result, supply chain leaders will need to rethink their strategies for managing the warehouse. Push More Products With Optimized Warehouse Management.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This is best done using an ERP system, where different steps of the manufacturing chain – order management, production, fulfilment, etc. – can be measured to define this metric. Manufacturing Cycle Time : This metric is most accurately obtained using real-time monitoring with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 7, 2019

Supply chain executives are in a full sprint toward more efficient systems and better customer service as companies around the globe implement new technologies. When selecting a warehouse management system, supply chain leaders face a decision between software-as-a-service (SaaS) or cloud-based warehouse management systems.

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Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

Ideally, your S&OP KPIs should consist of a mix of strategic, tactical, and operational metrics. At times, finding the right metrics can feel incredibly challenging, and there might be a tendency to measure things for the sake of measurement. The KPIs here highlight procurement, production, logistics, and customer fulfillment.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Fast fulfillment starts with proper warehouse management , which determines how efficiently you receive, track, and store inventory in a way that gets customers orders out the door faster. But how do you know if a warehouse is performing well? What are warehouse key performance indicators (KPIs)?

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ThroughPut

MARCH 27, 2024

Real-time visibility was lacking, be it in warehousing or transportation, due to which delivery delays were common. Inflexible and rigid systems made it challenging for retailers to adapt to changing market demands with agility. Besides, AI is helping retailers optimize inventory, warehouse and pricing. How AI is Used in Retail?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

A previous supply planning implementation, of an SCP system from a different supplier, had not gone well. This segment also distributes a broad range of non-Cardinal branded products and provides supply chain services to hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers in North America. The system either works or it doesn’t.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 23, 2019

Demand for more warehouses is evident throughout the industry. Aside from building new warehouses, major retailers, such as Sam’s, have transformed traditional shopping centers into new distribution centers. In addition, the number of workers needed to fill warehouse positions is expected to continue climbing.

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ModusLink Corporation

OCTOBER 16, 2023

They handle everything from warehousing and transportation to order fulfillment and inventory management, all while optimizing routes, transportation modes, and storage solutions. Cost Efficiency: ModusLink’s 3PL services offer cost efficiencies through resource pooling, carrier negotiation, and optimized warehouse space utilization.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

Needs for efficient reverse logistics systems continue to increase as e-commerce claims greater market share, and as so many traditionally functioning businesses grow and inevitably incur increasing volume of returns. meaningful and accurate performance metrics. customer satisfaction. Opportunities in this area of U.S.

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Veridian Solutions

MARCH 10, 2020

Key performance indicators (KPIs) provide an invaluable way to judge the efficacy of operations, determine opportunities for improvement, improve customer experiences , and better manage supply chain functions, including warehouse management. Internal Operations Staffing Suppliers Customers .

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 2, 2019

Interest for a Warehouse Management System in the cloud has risen as companies attempt to stay competitive with Big Box Retailers and Amazon, but those are not the only factors driving investment in cloud-based WMS. Customer service levels. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track.

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Stord

APRIL 24, 2024

) Efficiency in Customer Experience Over the next couple of years, AI and related technologies will significantly impact supply chain and logistics operations for companies. Tony Scharff, WMS Super User Partner with AI-First Providers AI will be heavily utilized in Customer Service & Consumer Experience areas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

In the annual report where they report on their key performance indicators (KPIs), they don’t just report on core financial metrics and the NPS, they also have people metrics. The company also does internal climate scores of employees at corporate, the branches, and the warehouses. 56% of employees surveyed were engaged.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 7, 2019

Supply chain executives are in a full sprint toward more efficient systems and better customer service as companies around the globe implement new technologies. When selecting a warehouse management system, supply chain leaders face a decision between software-as-a-service (SaaS) or cloud-based warehouse management systems.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 30, 2020

8 Ways to Improve Your Warehouse Fulfillment Efficiency! Key performance indicators (KPIs) provide an invaluable way to judge the efficacy of operations, determine opportunities for improvement, improve customer experiences , and better manage supply chain functions, including warehouse management. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

Massive amounts of data can be gathered in an instant via IoT or other digital technologies like GPS, RFID, warehouse management systems (WMS), blockchain technology, and more. Telematics The telematics system is more than just GPS tracking. Compliance regulations are crucial to protect sensitive information.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 2, 2019

Interest for a Warehouse Management System in the cloud has risen as companies attempt to stay competitive with Big Box Retailers and Amazon, but those are not the only factors driving investment in cloud-based WMS. Customer service levels. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track.

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BlueYonder

JULY 30, 2019

Work in the warehouse is changing rapidly. Fulfilling e-commerce demand direct to consumers, shipping smaller, more frequent orders to customers, and integrating robotics and advanced automation mean there is no more “business as usual.” At the same time, the warehouse workforce is also changing. 4 Jobs of Distribution Managers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Concurrent Optimization for Lower Total Cost to Serve Traditional planning systems operate within the scope of classical silo definitions: demand forecasting, inventory optimization, replenishment planning, production planning, materials planning, transportation planning, order fulfillment, etc.,

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Obviously, shippers cannot track what consumers use their personal devices for all the time, but they can use metrics and Big Data to track what consumers are doing on their respective e-commerce sites. Shippers must create robust last mile logistics strategies that shrink the distance between warehouse and consumer.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2020

Demand planning systems unable to forecast demand-slowing associated with economic meltdown. Every company today runs on data – the key to using your data is choosing the right metrics for visibility into your supply chain. Warehousing and transportation costs. Service Excellence. Bankruptcy. Huge loss of IT talent.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Creating efficient warehousing processes can result in less downtime, lower running costs, and better customer service. Here, we’ll talk about what receiving efficiency is, how to measure it using warehousing metrics, and cover a few different ways to optimise your inward goods process.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2019

With the national warehouse vacancy rate hovering at record lows and warehouses bloated with inventory pulled in from China during 2018 to get ahead of impending tariffs, companies can combine flexible storage options with advanced technology to create an end-to-end supply chain solution that works. The Momentum Continues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

For Mars, digitalization has focused on improved customer service, cost reductions, and making their supply chain associates more productive. In terms of finding a 4PL solution provider, Mars wanted a company that could engage in truck loading and route optimization, and schedule shipments into and out of their warehouses.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2015

Efficient management of transportation plays a major role in determining the success rate of an organization’s distribution system. Often, the deployment of transportation management software systems or TMS systems is a great aid in reducing overall hard and soft transportation costs. Role of Technology in TMS Systems.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 18, 2024

While these are both great drivers of customer loyalty and potentially valuable tools, retailers might be missing other options to improve their e-commerce profitability when it comes to returns. For example, how long it takes to get an item back into stock after being returned is very rarely a considered metric for retailers.

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