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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

Then there’s the question of how much to hold at the central warehouse to replenish the MFCs as well as how to dynamically allocate receipts at the cross-docks. DC procurement is also automated by aggregating the needs of the MFCs. You have limited space in the micro-fulfilment center, so you need to be smart about it.

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Supply Chain Case Study: the Executive's Guide

Supply Chain Opz

They use the global level KPI to ensure that each player in the same supply chain is measured the same way. Since UK is relatively small when compared with the United States, centralized control of distribution operations and warehouse makes it easier to manage. Another 80% of orders are handled by both warehouse and cross dock system.

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Warehousing 101: An Introduction to Digital Warehouse Automation

RFgen

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

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Warehousing 101: An Introduction to Digital Warehouse Automation

RFgen

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

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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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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. Recent survey information from magazine DC VELOCITY suggests that supply chains are moving towards omnichannel mostly to increase sales, market share, and customer loyalty.