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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Shaman

Next Steps: Start to model demand based on market data to align the organization on baseline demand. Resist the temptation to place deeper analytics on top of existing data models. Instead, rethink the model and the approach. Out of desperation, they turned to the use of descriptive analytics.

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Unleashed SME Supply Chain Resilience Roundtable: Improving Cash Flow in a Manufacturing Business

Unleashed

Product businesses are holding more stock than ever before, creating new cash flow problems for manufacturers. James Ewing: Procurement Manager at Renewable Parts Ltd. Tim Wright: Founder of two medical equipment manufacturing companies and currently MD of Langcroft Consultancy – specialists in digital transformation.

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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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The Annual State of U.S.Logistics Report- Even More Candidness and Reality

Supply Chain Matters

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. Background As our readership is likely aware, this report provides a snapshot of the U.S.

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Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014

GlobalTranz

We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. Any process or management after the sale of the product involves reverse logistics. Below you can download the LTL Freight Management presentation with notes and also view the webinar in its entirety.

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7 Things To Consider For Efficient Spare Parts Management

SCMDOJO

In the world of manufacturing and maintenance, effective spare parts management is essential for maximizing equipment uptime and reducing costs. In this detailed guide, you’ll delve into the most effective ways to manage spare parts. Yet, handling spare parts can be tricky and needs careful planning and execution.

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How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

It touches many departments, from production, procurement, shipping, accounting, and finance to marketing, warehousing, research and development, and sales. Supply chain management is increasingly making an impact on the overall functioning of the business and influencing C-suite decisions.