SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The biggest challenge is that simply offering metrics, even those that appear to be the “right” metrics, usually doesn’t produce any results. The questions that are most often asked are: What metrics should I use? What metrics do others (in my industry) use? Where do I begin?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. End-to-End Definition Implementation of enterprise data architectures to improve order-to-cash and procure-to-pay. The reason?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 17, 2015

Then it is off to Dallas to speak on Supply Chain Metrics That Matter at the Dallas CSCMP roundtable and complete some more client work. In short, this major manufacturer and a well-respected supply chain leader, lamented the lack of good decision support tools and the singular focus of his IT team to focus on ERP implementation.

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QAD

JUNE 17, 2021

Integrated Supplier Management is a must – manufacturers are still dealing with the effects of the global chip shortage, the Suez Canal blockage, changing trade policies and other global supply and demand disruptions. At QAD, we understand the multiple steps manufacturers need to take to achieve a resilient and integrated supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

Manufacturing is designed and planned in isolation. Integration of corporate social responsibility metrics in planning. Integration with manufacturing systems to understand actual run times and Operating Efficiency (OEE). There is a lack of clarity on what drives value and metrics are functional. Manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

Starting With Definitions. To help, I wrote a few definitions on the board: Demand-Driven Processes. A Demand-Driven Value Network as defined by AMR Research in 2007: A network that senses demand with minimal latency to drive a near real-time response to shape and translate demand. Definition of Outside-In Processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. For clarity, the definitions are: -Strategic Planning: The frequency is either monthly or quarterly and the focus is on long-term planning. Metrics Alignment. They lack cohesion. Many are not.

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Logility

DECEMBER 2, 2020

There is increasing evidence that in addition to a positive reputation, brands that follow and claim eco-friendly policies can charge more for their products. Unfortunately, an industry-accepted definition of a “Green Supply Chain” does not exist. As a supply chain manager, how do you start your journey to becoming a Green Superhero?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

Medical Device Manufacturer. While hospital supply chain organizations have made progress in the last decade, the gap has widened between the supplier sectors of pharmaceuticals and medical device manufacturers and other manufacturing industries. Accept the definitions of processes and relationships of the industry.

Modeling 240

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2015

Benchmarking is a measurement of the quality of an organization’s policies, products, programs or strategies against standard measurements. Let’s start with a definition. A common definition is essential. With the lack of industry standard definition, self-reporting is not very useful. Business Dictionary.com.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In 2015, I worked with a manufacturer of men’s underwear. (My The manufacturer had an infestation problem. Coming from the world of manufacturing, I know things happen, but my decision to never buy the product again was emotional, not intellectual. Raise your hand and ask for definitions. Stories from the Field.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Researchers assign various measures of importance to each of the metrics, sometimes treating them equally, sometimes separating one out of the pack.”[2] He explains, “This time around, the Roaring 20’s will bring about not mass manufacturing and increased migration to cities, as it did a century ago. ”[3].

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Let me start with a true confession: I am a manufacturing gal. I relished the sound of a manufacturing line when I opened the door of the factory in the morning, and I liked managing inputs so that we could maximize outputs. Manufacturing is the foundation of my interest in supply chain management. It is now part of my DNA.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2012

” CFO of a major manufacturer. Too few companies understand the impact of sales policies, product proliferation and the long tail of the supply chain on inventory. Ownership of Inventory as a Metric. In High-tech, there is greater ownership of the “inventory metric” across the organization.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

” They note an MIT survey of apparel companies found vastly differing definitions of supply chain transparency across organizations. Transparency, on the other hand, involves moral and ethical dimensions of activities associated with sourcing and manufacturing. performance-based metrics. standards and certifications.

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Introducing Intelligent IBP Let’s start with a definition. This definition should become clear once you go through the principles. The launch of a Decision Intelligence (DI) definition by Gartner later in 2022 further cemented my believe that this new discipline will become mainstream.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

Definition: “Customer - centric is an approach to doing business that focuses on providing a positive customer experience both at the point of sale and after the sale in order to drive profit and gain competitive advantage.” Use channel data and orchestrate supply chain policy to improve outcomes. I am on a mission.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 27, 2020

Most, but not all companies, have ensured that their manufacturing know-how and secret sauce have remained inside their American engineering teams, but some may have had to relinquish control and exposure to those important day-to-day production details. Loss of manufacturing know-how is a loss of leverage. Manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 8, 2014

I now have a working manuscript for the entire book of Metrics That Matter. Definitely a labor of love, I have pored over digital pages on my laptop for many days. It was before the days of sexual harassment policies, but not before sexual harassment. It appears SO barren from my window in seat 4D. It has been a good week.

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QAD

MAY 16, 2019

The assessment also establishes a common definition of supply chain management processes to help organizations: Determine the robustness of existing internal processes. More emphasis on risk management and contingency plans throughout the supply chain including a cybersecurity policy. Benchmark supply chain operations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Dealing with the talent shortage in emerging economies will redefine human resource policies and industry consortia programs. Let’s start with a definition. By definition, it is not outside-in. Cognitive learning and rules-based ontologies will redefine master data management technologies making them obsolete.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

‘Chin Music’ Definition: Idle Chatter, Idle Talk or Vague Explanations. Try to define customer service policies around these “need states.” ” Examples are lead times, minimum order quantities, type of delivery service, return policies, and ASN documentation. Urban Dictionary. Forecast Accuracy.

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Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

This could indicate manufactures are expecting to reduce production and are, therefore, ordering fewer raw materials. Over the last 2 years, Supply Chain teams have been struggling to procure and manufacture enough inventory. The economy is definitely hitting a period of high volatility. Prices of agricultural oils (e.g.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) recently released the results of a special survey to assess how Hurricane Harvey impacted six key metrics. Then, the insured will need to carefully review its policy to understand what is covered and what is not.

Negotiating Skills 80

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2016

As companies and teams mature, the definition of the word “flow” changes. The Maturity Model of Flow Definitions within Supply Chain Management. The translation of demand across reorder points and order policies distorts the demand signal across the parties. Yes, the manufacturer made more green Volvo cars.

Supply and Demand 150

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synchrono

JANUARY 21, 2018

Demand-Driven Manufacturing seems like it was made for Make/Assemble-to-Order and Engineer-to-Order environments. It’s true that Demand-Driven Manufacturing can be beneficial for manufacturers who already produce goods based on customer demand because it improves their responsiveness to customers and lowers lead and cycle times.

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Requis

MARCH 23, 2021

This is how I learned about the concept of “retained carbon”, or embodied carbon, which is essentially the carbon that is used in the extraction and manufacture of materials used in a project. Now it is becoming a regulatory policy around the world. And this is a significant amount. It’s a huge and significant percentage.

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Elementum

JANUARY 16, 2024

Understanding Business Automation Key Concepts and Definitions Business automation refers to the use of technology to perform certain business tasks, with the primary goal of reducing the need for human intervention in everyday business processes. Implementing automation solutions involves choosing appropriate tools and strategies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

As the saying goes, “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results” So in order to get different results you may have to break through barriers and drive different behaviours from what are inherent in your current Culture. The answer is obvious. Conclusion.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Weathering the Trade Policy Storm. Protectionist trade policies are also causing companies to shift their country sourcing practices, and there is no reason to believe that we will see geopolitical posturing along the trade front fade soon. The new normal in global trade policy is a stormy environment that is highly unpredictable.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Supply chain organizations within the automotive supplier industry contribute to manufacturing excellence in many ways, including quality, cost, and delivery to their OEM and subsystem customer base. From a measurement perspective the key trending metrics at a high level include: Supplier on time delivery.

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Arena Solutions

MAY 25, 2021

A QMS is a formalized business system of documenting policies, processes, responsibilities, and procedures to meet customer requirements as well as compliance with FDA, ISO, CE, UL, and other regulatory standards. This will enable medical device manufacturers to have a more globally harmonized QMS. What Is the Purpose of a QMS?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

When I think of the definition of the word agility, I think of Gumby, pictured here. One of the largest issues for organizations to drive supply chain agility is the lack of a commonly held and well-understood definition. (To see the what I built, check it out on SlideShare or view/download it in the SCI Community ). Defining Agility.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This section will explore the definition of a digital process and trace the journey of digital transformation through history. Metrics such as processing time, error rates, and customer satisfaction levels serve as performance indicators. Can you provide examples of digital process automation in different industries?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

As the fabric suppliers require the longest lead times, ZARA approves designs & initiates manufacturing after it gets feedback from its stores. The All England club which runs prestigious Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Tournament, was paying 2 mil $ per year as Insurance for a Pandemic policy consistently for last 17 years. CONCLUSION.

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Arena Solutions

JUNE 5, 2023

Christine is a Customer Success Coach with Arena and has over 30 years of experience in industrial medical aerospace, food service, and startup environments, responsible for both manufacturing and quality. Now, they’re going to ask you for your quality documents, your manual, your policy, your org chart, procedures. I agree with you.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Another client wants to push the customer-centric concept in his organization, but his definition is to do whatever the customer wants. The organization is not clear on accepting special requests and expedited shipping policies, often resulting in a lower margin. The response is a long sigh. My point? Over the last month, I moved.

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