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Track the Supply Chain Metrics that Really Matter

Precoro

To monitor supply chain performance, stakeholders of successful companies typically define supply chain metrics that are relevant to the given business and track these KPIs regularly. By setting benchmarks for metrics, analysts can recognize unsettling trends and take preventive measures on time.

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Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure

SCMDOJO

This data can be used to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions about sourcing, production, and distribution. These functions include procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and customer service. Analyze performance metrics and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.

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6 challenges facing medical device manufacturers and how ERP analytics can provide a cure

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

From stringent quality standards to comprehensive documentation requirements, Class 1 and 2 manufacturers must navigate a complex landscape to ensure compliance and product excellence. The ability to monitor transfers between multiple warehouses provides complete visibility, ensuring efficient inventory management.

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How to Track All Quote-to-Cash Steps to Produce a Final Product

OptiProERP

Order management involves creating, processing, and tracking orders, ensuring they align with customer expectations and organizational capabilities. Integration with inventory management systems is crucial to accurately confirm product availability and delivery timelines. Below are some best practices to follow.

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What is Order Processing? How it Works & Key Methods

Unleashed

How the order processing process works The order processing process begins when a customer order is placed and verified – in person, via email or telephone, or online – followed by inventory sourcing, then picking and packing, before the order is shipped. Order tracking and updates are provided to the customer.

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Control Towers: If Only There Was A Clear Definition

Supply Chain Shaman

While there are many types of visibility (see Figure 1), the most common use case is either sourcing or transportation visibility. The focus is on functional metrics, but are unable to get to overall supply chain metrics. Pictures, images, text, email, sentiment, contracts, documents are all areas of opportunity.