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Supply Chain Metrics - Gaining Visibility in a Data-rich World

Logility

The second part of Drucker’s quote, “if you can't measure it, you can't improve it,” really brings home the importance of having the right set of metrics. In the field of supply chain management, we have created an abundance of metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs). One Size Does Not Fit All.

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Comprehensive Guide to Mobile Inventory Management Systems

RFgen

Overview: What is mobile device inventory management? With so much information out there about inventory management best practices, it can be hard to determine what steps to take to make improvements. Mobile inventory systems are a proven “must-have” solution for enhancing materials management.

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How to Define a Performance Measurement Strategy

Silvon Software

While clearly important in today’s constantly changing business environment, so many companies continue to struggle with how to measure and improve their performance – grappling with questions like: Which metrics really matter? Can we get the right resources needed to collect data for analysis before it’s too old?

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4 Ways Big Data is Changing Inventory Management

EazyStock

Companies are using big data to change the way they monitor product performance, research, develop and innovate. Big Data and Master Data Management. It is tempting to draw a comparison between big data and master data management (MDM) as the two terms are interconnected, but they are different.

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The Value of a Manufacturing Control Tower in Industrial Equipment Manufacturing

DELMIA Quintiq

The MCT provides centralized data management capabilities with near-real-time visibility in a unified view of the current conditions in factories and operations. Its cross-functionality enables it to serve as the central link between plants, warehouse, distribution and customers.

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7 Key Factors that Underpin the Success of your Inventory Optimization Initiative

Supply Chain Opz

From the most basic to the most advanced organization, Inventory Optimization is a critical goal and one which underpins the effectiveness of the supply chain operation. Inventory Optimization requires an organization to sustain and maintain the right mix of cost versus service.

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Using Analytics To Address Supply Chain Challenges

Silvon Software

Supply chains also have the added complexity of numerous other data sources being generated from extended partners in outsourcing, logistics, and distribution. And for many, it’s a struggle to use this data to generate meaningful insights beyond top-level metrics. Let’s take product quality as an example.