Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 1, 2015

Many people are talking about Key Performance Indicators, Metrics, Analytics, and other indicators of performance. The importance of selecting the right metrics or “measures” as I prefer to call them, is critical as we all know that metrics drive behaviors. Step 2 – Develop Metrics and Data Sources.

Cost Reduction Strategies 60

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 60

Logility

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

and Demand Management, Inc., This marks Logility’s seventeenth year and Demand Management’s thirteenth year of recognition. During the quarter, Demand Management announced a strategic partnership with Royal Cyber, a leading IT consultancy and solutions provider. Demand Management, Inc.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2016

It is the river of “demand.” On an ongoing basis I view supply chain strategy documents. While most companies attempt to shape demand–through promotions, new product launch, pricing, sales incentives and marketing–they confuse demand shaping with demand shifting. What is it?

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Modeling Forecasting Price Reduction 150

Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Then the evaluation of the supplier must be documented, and linked presumably to a category strategy (although not in all cases…). And an active supplier will also start sending you things – but are they doing it on time, and what are the metrics with the delivery of the contracted product or service.

Procurement Analytics 60

Procurement Analytics Analytics Purchasing Skills Data 60

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2022

They document many reasons why this is the case, from observable human biases we readily discount to incentive misalignment to “algorithm aversion.”. And document the actual impact of judgment using a forecast valued-added process in order to make clear when it adds value and when it does not. A forecast is an input, not a decision.

Supply and Demand 245

Supply and Demand Forecasting Forecasting Software Demand Planning 245

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Many companies try to overcome this problem using ERP systems, demand management tools and other advanced software. The future state map will also define improvement metrics and set clear improvement targets for those metrics. Supply Chain Software is Not the Solution. What Kind of Improvements Reduce the Lead Time?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 83

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 83

Unleashed

OCTOBER 5, 2023

It involves tasks like enhancing warehouse layouts, arranging inventory within the warehouse, managing personnel and equipment, and ensuring efficient order picking and packing. Inventory management Inventory management encompasses all activities related to tracking, controlling, and optimising inventory levels within the warehouse.

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Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Material Savings Resource Reduction 52