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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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Solvoyo and the Art of Autonomous Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

In order to achieve this, demand planning, inventory planning, supply planning via procurement and/or production planning, along with fulfilment/allocation and even transportation planning need to be integrated. DC procurement is also automated by aggregating the needs of the MFCs.

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Molex Prizes Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

This involves a lot of long-haul transportation.” The data from Infor Nexus also helps the transportation teams do better carrier sourcing. Over the years the visibility has expanded to include all modes of transportation from their factories to the DCs and finally out to their customers.

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Supply Chain Case Study: the Executive's Guide

Supply Chain Opz

The reason why they can do this is that customized products are sold directly to customers so they have the higher profit margin to compensate the higher transportation cost. Managing transportation at this scale is the absolute challenge. In order to compensate a long waiting time, Adidas uses air freight or courier service.

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Top 6 Supply Chain KPIs: Keep Your Dashboards Simple

Logistics Bureau

The components of the perfect order KPI are as follows: On-time delivery: A calculation of the percentage of sales orders that arrive on time. In full delivery: This KPI tracks the percentage of sales orders that are delivered completely, meaning that the customer receives the correct items, in the right quantities.

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Enhancing Logistical Efficiency: Strategies for Improvement

SCMDOJO

While internet-based transport exchanges offer potential, their effectiveness is still debated due to uncertainties in carrier and shipper participation. Postponement: Strategies like Just-in-Time and postponement can reduce inventory and transportation costs. Their strategic decisions now influence overall business performance.

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What are Reverse Logistics?

Logistics Bureau

Reverse Logistics Strategy 3: Make it Profitable It makes sense to run reverse logistics as a profit centre with corresponding KPI and metrics. Network analysis will be crucial for finding the best configuration of return centres, given factors like retail locations and transport facilities with backhaul possibilities.