Demand Management Examples Metrics Sourcing 
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 27, 2023
It is important to benchmark forecast accuracy and similar supply chain metrics against your peers. Some suppliers of demand management software can also provide excellent forecast benchmarking for selected industries. Demand models need to be continuously updated. Demand forecasting needs to be an objective process.
Kinaxis
JULY 18, 2014
Even if you’re not you should check out Supply Chain Insights, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. The report uses the Boeing 747-8 International as an example. Think about those design, sourcing and delivery challenges. by Bill DuBois. Are you looking for some reading material to pass the time on your next flight?
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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.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 8, 2017
” At the other end of the continuum is the argument that “ Forecast error is the most important metric to improve.” I do believe in demand planning, but most companies overstate forecast improvements. Today’s demand management processes have many issues. Let’s take an example.
Taulia
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Cash flow management involves overseeing and managing cash from all sources. Cash flows from financing activities are the inflows associated with the funding of a company from external sources and the costs associated with that funding. The measurement of cash flow is key to efficient cash flow management.
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 7, 2019
” Or alternatively, “Is there data that could be sourced to help?” Let’s take an example. In Figure 1, we show the aggregate trend of the chemical industry in an orbit chart format showing year-over-year results at the intersection of two metrics operating margin and inventory turns. New product launch.
Supply Chain Opz
JUNE 1, 2014
There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. However, the overall implementation of strategic sourcing is a bit different between the two companies. About 20% of orders are direct-to-store (for example, dog food products).
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