synchrono

AUGUST 22, 2016

The two areas of my working world are embracing technology like never before: Marketing and manufacturing. 1 As such, more marketers have embraced inbound, or pull-based strategies that drive quality engagement (visits, downloads, clicks, views, likes/follows, etc.) This got me thinking. based on meaningful, relevant content.

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Silvon Software

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

While many of the KPI examples focus on performance management for manufacturing and distribution businesses, they also apply to numerous other industries with similar operational structures. For additional KPI concepts and best practices, we welcome you to download Silvon’s Definitive Guide to KPIs.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

For instance, a growing number of cell phone manufacturers have established procedures in place for consumers who wish to return an older model and ensure that the device is refurbished or recycled rather than dumped into the local landfill. BONUS: Download the Ultimate Guide to Transportation Reverse Logistics White Paper.

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Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

Ideally, your S&OP KPIs should consist of a mix of strategic, tactical, and operational metrics. At times, finding the right metrics can feel incredibly challenging, and there might be a tendency to measure things for the sake of measurement. These metrics should align with your organization’s objectives and priorities.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 14, 2018

Transportation Management Data Downloadable Resources. The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, & Freight Metrics & KPIs. Download the E-Book. Transportation Metrics that Matter the Most for Shippers to Track to Improve Performance. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Success, and establishing a lasting competitive advantage in new ways, now relies on the ability to modernize manufacturing and operational systems to drive swift and informed decision-making. What is a Manufacturing Control Tower (MCT) and why is it necessary?

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Kinaxis

JULY 18, 2014

Even if you’re not you should check out Supply Chain Insights, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. It has about 6 million components which are manufactured in 30 countries by 550 unique suppliers. by Bill DuBois. Are you looking for some reading material to pass the time on your next flight? No registration required.).

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Oracle SCM

APRIL 22, 2016

This week, Andrew Hughes of LNS Research authored an interesting blog that included the chart below, which was produced as part of a "Metrics that Matter" survey. Manufacturing executives are looking for quick wins from their investments in new digital technologies and analytics is the field in which the easiest gains can be made.

Manufacturing 60

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Download E-Book. The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, & Freight Metrics & KPIs. Download E-Book. How To Shift From Tactical To Strategic Logistics and Transportation Management To Create A Competitive Advantage.

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QAD

JULY 28, 2022

And we’re thrilled to share that with our 10 th episode, we have also recently reached 1,000 downloads — we’re delighted to have so many new followers and listeners! Episode #10: Maps & Metrics. To download and catch up on the latest podcast episodes, please visit the Auto Supply Chain Prophets website.

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synchrono

APRIL 2, 2018

Like visitors to the Mall of America, manufacturers looking to apply Lean principles start in the same place. Their “directory” is the 8 types of waste identified in Lean: Overproduction – Manufacturing more than is needed to fill customer orders. Each of these types of waste has at least one metric associated with it.

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Logility

AUGUST 4, 2023

Don’t be surprised if your whiteboarding session concludes with a hundred or more metrics and KPIs. You also need to make it clear for your C-Suite why they should invest limited resources in ‘intangible’ software and not robots to automate their manufacturing processes, or factory expansions.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2018

Download white paper. Leverage Inventory as Data When systems communicate, they create inventory data, but actual inventory can be turned into data points and metrics to understand the flow of products. [WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. Download: The Impact of Big Data in the Supply Chain & Transportation Management Industry Webinar Replay, Transcript & Presentation.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer. Download the Webinar Replay. Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post.

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DiManEx

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The report finds compelling business cases for spare part digitization and provides recommendations on the use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in the aftermarket. Aftermarket services are extremely important for many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Click here to download a copy of the report and uncover more findings.

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synchrono

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Many of our customers don’t start out looking to implement Demand-Driven Manufacturing per se. Often, they’re focused on Lean Manufacturing or at least some element of it. However, at some point in the conversation, they will inevitably ask, “Is Demand-Driven Manufacturing the same thing as Lean Manufacturing?”.

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3PL Insights

MAY 3, 2021

We will continue to improve evans365 by integrating additional data sources and providing even more valuable metrics,” Evans says. Click here to download the press release. Learn more about evans365 on the 3PL Insights blog and access evans365. To learn more about Evans Distribution Systems visit www.evansdist.com. # # #.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Each department is taking a vertical approach to reporting, where the focus is on individual functional metrics, instead of the health of the entirety of the supply chain network. To learn more about how to improve collaboration within your supply chain, download our eBook 3 Ways to Improve Supply Chain Collaboration.

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Supply Chain Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

It is our hope that you will download us to accompany you on your run or walk, or that we can help you move better on the treadmill. This will be a monthly public two-day training course in manufacturing centers in Europe and the United States. We are also committed to building supply chain talent. At the end of this year, I am proud.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 31, 2015

A modern pilot embarks with a general flight plan, but then monitors a continuous readout of key metrics, which he uses to make numerous small course corrections to arrive at the proper destination on schedule. Download your own copy here. Can he arrive on any predictable timetable? You’ll likely agree his chances are slim to none.

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Download: Using Data to Drive OTIF and Retail Compliance Success. Download the free white paper to learn more about how data can be used to reduce logistics spend while improving supply chain performance. Logistics data refers to the metrics used to track, measure, and benchmark parts of your supply chain’s performance.

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synchrono

AUGUST 6, 2018

Manufacturing productivity is a useful metric for measuring the health of manufacturing at a national or global level because it tells us something about whether our factories, in general, are working or sitting idle. But at the level of the individual factory, productivity as a performance metric can be problematic.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2018

You can read and download the full report at [link]. A total of 137 respondents completed the survey from Manufacturing, Retail, Logistics Service Provider, and other companies in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Is customer experience a supply chain metric at your company?

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Veridian Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

In other words, let the manufacturers and distribution centers handle the shipping for online orders. Instead of bringing stock from one location to your location, drop shipping offers the option of having manufacturers send orders directly from the factory to consumers, eliminating any concern with handling inventory in your facility.

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4WL Consulting

JULY 8, 2015

The previous decade has seen many companies, mainly those handling manufacturing operations, change how sourcing of direct materials is executed – from an administrative function to a somewhat strategic procurement approach that has seen the creation of a new position “the Chief Procurement Officer.”

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Chapter 2 will introduce you to the on-time, in full metric. Prior knowledge of lean manufacturing is required. It also comes with online resources where you can download free pdf/doc/excel files for Pareto Analysis, Critical Path, Demand Variation Measurement, and many more. Cons: You need to be comfortable with basic math.

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Locus

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Download the Ebook: Supply Chain Sustainability and Profitability with Green Logistics. Download the Ebook. Minimizing risk : By keeping unscrupulous suppliers and manufacturers at bay, businesses can protect themselves from reputational damage. How does a sustainable last mile aid businesses? Book a demo with us! Schedule Demo.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. Download our E-Book on Supply Chain Sustainability and Profitability with Green Logistics. Download Now! Manufacturing : An essential aspect of sustainable supply chain manufacturing is monitoring energy consumption as a function of production volume.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 5, 2016

P&G’s rate of improvement on the Metrics That Matter was lower than the peer group. In this period, a combination of rapidly increasing stock prices, market confidence on future profits, and speculation in individual stocks, made investors overlook traditional metrics in favor of confidence in future technological advancements.

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IQMS

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) enable supply chain networks and manufacturing to stay synchronized, scale and flex to fluctuations in demand. The best MES implementations bring greater accuracy, control, scale, and speed to shop floors and are one of the strongest growth catalysts any manufacturer can have.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

The most popular posts are on demand management and Supply Chain Metrics that Matter. It is our hope that you will download us to accompany you on your run or walk, or that we can help you move better on the treadmill. This will be a monthly public two-day training course in manufacturing centers in Europe and the United States.

Gartner 181

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Vanguard Software

JULY 20, 2021

Download Brochure. Supply planning includes distribution, manufacturing, and procurement. Profitability and value creation : Reliable demand and supply plans allow businesses to improve availability and stock fill rates and focus on customer-centric metrics. Download Case Study. Demand Planning Forecasting Application.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 8, 2022

To achieve this growth, successful manufacturers today are relying on key performance metrics and automating many aspects of their data management processes to gain valuable business insights that can be used to meet their organizations’ performance goals. The Basics of Manufacturing KPIs. Every KPI needs a clearly defined goal.

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Synovos

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In one case, a long-time packaging manufacturer changed its reporting structure, putting in place a new manager responsible for the MRO supply chain. Inventory Reduction This metric is defined as a reduction in the total value of inventory listed in a single storage location. There are 14 other sites that receive procurement support.

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QAD

APRIL 23, 2020

Plus, there is an app I can download on my phone or tablet that will listen to a few seconds of a song and tell me the name, artist and album. QAD Embedded Analytics pulls data from the data lake and can automatically update KPIs, dashboards, operational metrics and reports. It is becoming the replacement for a data warehouse.

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IQMS

JUNE 4, 2019

99% of mid-market manufacturing executives are familiar with Industry 4.0, Mid-market manufacturers getting the most value out of Industry 4.0 Defining How Mid-Market Manufacturers Derive and Deliver Value. manufacturing companies with annual revenues between $200M and $3B and was conducted in November and December of 2018.

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