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Logistics KPIs Case Study: Whirlpool’s Supply Chain and Logistics Success Driven by Effective KPI Implementation

GlobalTranz

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. We started the series first by " 9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper’s Mind for Effective KPI Management with a 3PL."

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Top 6 Supply Chain KPIs: Keep Your Dashboards Simple

Logistics Bureau

. “Paralysis by analysis” is a common term used to describe such a situation, and you can avoid it by monitoring a smaller number of carefully chosen KPIs. ” Feel free to track lots more metrics in the background if you wish, but try to keep attention focused on the five or six “real KPIs.”

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KeHE Distributors Undergoes a Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Mr. Govindarajan is the Senior Director, Supply Chain (Systems, Processes & Analytics) at KeHE. Govindarajan : Our previous Supply Chain Purchasing and Inventory Management tools were not enabling us to solve business challenges, we pivoted to Manhattan’s Demand Forecasting and Inventory Optimization software.

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Supply Chain Case Study: the Executive's Guide

Supply Chain Opz

During a short term planning (less than one month), they pay much attention to the coordination between purchasing, production and sales. They use the global level KPI to ensure that each player in the same supply chain is measured the same way. Also, they utilize SCOR Model as the standard process.

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Walmart OTIF Fundamentals

SupplyPike

Walmart OTIF is generally calculated by dividing the total number of Vendor Packs , or cases, that are received at the Distribution Center (DC) within the delivery window by the total number of cases ordered. Walmart suppliers are no longer graded on a single OTIF metric, though it is still tracked and available.

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Supply Chain Glossary of Terms

Logistics Bureau

Least attention is paid to this category for the purpose of stock control and planning and procurement decisions for such items may be automated. Acknowledgement: In purchasing, acknowledgement is the term used to describe a suppliers confirmation that the buyers purchase order has been received, and hence, that the order is accepted.

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The Complete Supply Chain Acronyms & Abbreviations

Logistics Bureau

CTS Cost To Serve – A method to calculate the total cost of servicing a particular customer or product. DC Distribution Centre – A warehouse facility that stores and distributes products to retailers, wholesalers, or directly to consumers.