Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. The Chief Financial Officer gained more presence with procurement and IT reporting to finance. He asked me to help him understand why his customer service and shipment reliability were poor.

Procurement Analytics 219

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 219

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. The Chief Financial Officer gained more presence with procurement and IT reporting to finance. He asked me to help him understand why his customer service and shipment reliability were poor.

Procurement Analytics 195

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 195

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

. “When I ask my team about customer service, I get high-five reviews. When I meet with my customers, I get thumbs-down feedback. I find the measurement of customer service to be one of the most difficult.” I have come across customer service metrics and fulfillment metrics that overstate performance.

Procurement Analytics 260

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Metrics Procurement Solutions 260

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Read on to learn how you can make your supply chain function with less cost, greater efficiency, and improved customer service —or perhaps all three—by handing off some relevant activities to an external contractor. Similarly, suppose your company needs to purchase materials or goods within a foreign territory, for example.

Optimal Sourcing 73

Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction 73

Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

This assessment identifies the most important capabilities for which the newly divested company needs to account, which may include functions such as Procurement, Purchasing, Accounting and Supply Chain Operations itself. Step 2: Leverage a Transitional Service Agreement Wisely.

3PL 100

3PL Optimal Sourcing Modeling Procurement Analytics 100

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

The Lean journey should focus on straightforward activities that everyone can see and understand because the tools take on a life of their own, causing the operation to lose sight of the simple goal of waste elimination. Reducing lead times from suppliers can help turn inventory faster, freeing up cash and ultimately satisfying customers.

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 274

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Customer Service. Sourcing & Procurement. Customer Service. Sourcing & Procurement. AssistEdge – Customer Service Experience. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning 29