Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

This means routinely bringing together the C-suite, finance, supply chain, manufacturing, sales and marketing teams so everyone is seeing, working from and agreeing to an aligned plan that achieves optimal business outcomes. It’s logical that a machined parts manufacturer and a grocery chain would review different KPIs in their IBP processes.

Metrics 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

Contract manufacturing or 3PL data often will have a 24-hour latency due to batch integration. When they built the project, they did not realize that they did not have access to daily data daily for their third-party warehouses and contract manufacturing locations. 2) Latency. 3) Granularity. Master data. The devil is in the details.

Supply Chain Design Software 339

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RFgen

JANUARY 16, 2025

Keeping track of all your moving parts in manufacturing is a tall order. That’s where manufacturing inventory management software comes in. In this ultimate guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about manufacturing inventory management software. Spreadsheets just don’t cut it anymore.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 10, 2017

While many employers would have penalized the employees for tablet breakage , Peggy explored the world of wearables to enable her digital manufacturing transformation. AGCO’s culture of innovation policy deployment enabled employees to pioneer a technology solution for manufacturing. Improvement in Digital Manufacturing.

Supply Chain Design Software 170

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Material Savings Supply Chain Software 170

GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2017

Editors Note: Today's blog is from our friends at Fronetics who report their takeaways regarding manufacturing content marketing in 2016. Here are four key takeaways from the manufacturing content marketing report. Manufacturing companies are realizing how much there is to gain from inbound marketing strategies. Going forward.

Resource Reduction 120

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IQMS

MAY 1, 2018

Bottom Line: Manufacturers are reaching a new level of results in 2018 because they have clearer, more actionable insights based on real-time manufacturing and quality metrics than ever before. Quality Metrics Enable Customer-Driven Manufacturing Networks. What Success Looks Like In A Customer-Driven Manufacturer.

Manufacturing Procurement 73

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Silvon Software

JULY 22, 2022

Fortunately, applying metrics to multi-source operational information that’s stored and managed in a data hubs greatly minimizes these issues. Supply chain metrics provide the intelligence needed to make better projections and more informed choices in such a market. Our Top 24 Supply Chain KPIs & Metrics.

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Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 81

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

There can be surprises that potentially offer a better upside: demand is higher than expected, it is possible to raise prices without affecting demand based on what is happening with competitor products, technology has allowed manufacturing capacity to ramp up faster than expected, etc. E2open acquired BluJay Solutions in May of 2021 for $1.7

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ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

SCM is focused on efficiency, throughput, and resilience across a much wider operational footprint and requires coordination between manufacturing, logistics and supply chain, and demand planning teams to ensure timely fulfillment and quality assurance. What KPIs help track alignment between procurement and supply chain?

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Logility

AUGUST 14, 2023

When it comes to implementing supply chain planning and operations solutions, success relies heavily upon an organization’s ability to identify and document its desired value measures and outcomes, and to align those with its solutions provider. 1 Co-develop a business case with vendors. 2 Identify data availability and data gaps.

Supply Chain Planning Software 203

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions 203

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Automation is at the center of modern manufacturing businesses, with companies exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence in improving workflows and profitability. Industrial engineers incorporate these technologies in designing and fabricating advanced manufacturing systems. How AI Is Changing the Manufacturing Industry.

Manufacturing Procurement 156

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Unlike most of the KPIs we recommend, perfect order is a composite of several elementary metrics. Damage-free delivery: This measurement is sometimes incorporated into the in full KPI, but can just also be a stand-alone metric. What about DIFOT?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

A direct material is a raw material, component, or assembly used directly in the manufacturing process. For example, one of the key decisions that a manufacturer needs to make is should they continue to buy goods from one of their suppliers. In contrast, a part used in the production process may be custom made for that manufacturer.

Supply Chain Network Software 309

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 309

GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

All activities are documented by a team recorder. It typically describes how a process should consistently be executed and documents current ‘best practices.’ These metrics would, of course, be aligned and are updated every hour. Specific metrics: process metrics and outcome metrics.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Lean Sustainability 120

GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2015

Customer expectations of reliable quality and rapid delivery forces today’s manufacturers to either shorten cycle times or lose business. There are multiple good models for lean manufacturing operations. Who Needs Lean Manufacturing? Inventory records, product specs, shipping documents contain errors.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 120

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

The data is all anonymous, but retailers can look at metrics such as time to fulfill, pack time, conversions, and ship versus pick-up, to name a few, across hundreds of Active Omni customers. Within the Infor app, retailers can pull all supplier information for a container, which provides all the necessary documentation for customs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Modeling 298

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 20, 2024

As the world begins to probe the implications of AI in their everyday lives, manufacturers and ERP providers are looking at how it can deliver real value from the shop floor to every corner of the supply chain. Cognitive AI, predictive AI, and generative AI each bring unique enhancements to manufacturing ERP systems.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Predictive Analytics Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 105

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Ronan Stephens, the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management and External Manufacturing, explained how the company set out on a journey to improve customer service while also reducing costs. Manufacturing would not have been able to respond to that kind of event for two months. “We Often the stock outs are not a planning issue.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Supply chain reports are data-driven documents that provide key metrics and insights into various aspects of your supply chain, including: Inventory Levels Tracking stock levels in real-time to ensure adequate inventory to meet demand while minimizing holding costs. What are Supply Chain Reports? defects, damage, non-conformance).

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This allows businesses to automate compliance and provide operational transparency, reducing the need for manual interventions and documentation. In manufacturing, IoT sensors ensure that each step of the process is tracked, ensuring that all materials meet required quality standards.

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Internet of things Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Design Software 284

SCMDOJO

MAY 26, 2025

Beyond automation, digital systems like Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) provide real-time visibility into production activities. Project management software for manufacturing environments can also centralize scheduling, task assignments, and workflow visibility. Hence, automating these functions ensures greater consistency.

Supply Chain Planning Software 58

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 2, 2023

As members of one of the most highly regulated industries in the world, medical device manufacturers face numerous challenges. From stringent quality standards to comprehensive documentation requirements, Class 1 and 2 manufacturers must navigate a complex landscape to ensure compliance and product excellence.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing 98

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. However, generative AI can extract insights from documents like waybills, quality reports, and customer feedback and feed it into AI models to optimize various aspects of the supply chain based on historical supply chain data.

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Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 244

QAD

APRIL 8, 2025

Manufacturers and distributors are highly susceptible to global trade disruptions, particularly tariff changes stemming from trade wars, geopolitical shifts, or regulatory updates. Optimized Supplier Selection Evaluate alternative suppliers based on performance metrics, transportation costs, and lead times.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

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Optimal Sourcing Benchmarking Manufacturing Procurement Procurement 156

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2014

The good news is that leading practices in supply chain risk management are well documented in various books and publications , and new software applications are emerging to help companies manage this process. Simply put, many companies are still falling short on supply chain risk management , and they continue to pay the price.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During We simplified our SC strategy and communicated in a straightforward, one-page document that laid out primary goal areas. Our In our program, cost avoidance, while desirable, does not count towards the metric. We named it the Supply Chain Index.

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Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It’s getting harder for product manufacturers to compete successfully in today’s global economy. GETTING OUT OF THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT RUT Whether it’s due to insufficient budgets, lack of resources, or limited performance metrics—some organizations surrender to the old way of doing things. Design for manufacturability (DFM) issues.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing 98

Logility

MARCH 12, 2021

Some years ago, a 40-year-old Midwest process manufacturer with 40,000 SKUs finally completed implementing a new ERP system and quickly worked to combine all the new data with an array of other operational software, producing tons of new data daily. Descriptive analytics are the summary measures and metrics that provide insight.

Supply and Demand 192

Supply and Demand Prescriptive Analytics Software Demand Planning Modeling 192

Logility

AUGUST 4, 2023

Document and agree to what your next supply chain planning technology must deliver for you. They will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the project, documentation of goals, milestones, and communications. Don’t be surprised if your whiteboarding session concludes with a hundred or more metrics and KPIs.

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Demand Solutions

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

If you manufacture or distribute products, it's safe to assume that you have a specified safety stock level— or at least we certainly hope you do. If your business is one of them, what is the basis for your "rule of thumb" metric? At this point, you may be saying to yourself, "but carrying excess inventory is expensive!"

Forecasting 189

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 13, 2021

How do we design work systems to align organizations and ensure that there is the right balance of reward systems with metrics? Is there a need to redesign metrics to move from a functional and traditional function to drive goal alignment? In the design of the digital program, spend time on metrics and reward systems.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

These can be shift in the channel, issues in manufacturing, increasing variability in transportation, or a shift in commodity prices. Flexible Manufacturing Scheduling Practices: The design of manufacturing processes to flex with market fluctuations. Ten years ago, the supply chain had two buffers: manufacturing and inventory.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 231

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Manufacturers typically perform planning, sourcing (finding suppliers), making (manufacturing), delivering and returns. Below we outline four strategies to improve supply chain efficiency for manufacturing business owners. Whichever metrics a business uses, note it must be in synergy with the overall business strategy.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2016

The caller had prior experience with a major household products company and recently transitioned to a smaller, but global discrete manufacturer. I urged him to take his corporate strategy document and set up a meeting with each profit center manager. The company had a strong manufacturing culture, and the focus was on the urgent.

S&OP 150

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction 150

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 13, 2015

We can connect through EDI, but a document has latency and limitations for unstructured data. ” I then countered, “Why don’t we use this spring’s Shaman’s Circle to facilitate a new discussion between leading manufacturers and technologists and see if we could create a new way of thinking about the problem?

Manufacturing Procurement 150

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Network Software Procurement Solutions 150

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.

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