EcoVadis

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The complexity of the electronics supply chain leads to a variety of sustainability issues, including unfair labor practices, presence of harmful chemicals and conflict minerals. Electronics buyers play a key role in achieving sustainability initiatives. Are you properly armed to face the challenges?

Electronics 63

Electronics Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Resource Reduction 63

ivalua

AUGUST 19, 2021

Of course, over the last few years, the role of Procurement has become more visible, in large part due to broader recognition of the value and closely monitored and tracked performance metrics that are now more mainstream. of a business’ supplier base is electronically-enabled. On average, 38.1% Spend Under Management.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Metrics Procurement Sourcing Strategies 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

For instance, electronic data interchange (EDI) enables seamless communication between your company and your partners using electronic forms. This tool allows you to exchange electronic documents like orders, invoices, and shipping notices via an electronic data network (EDN).

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills 115

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The supply chain is a complex system with finite, and non-linear relationships between supply chain metrics that drive balance sheet results. We find that companies can improve one, but not two of the metrics. Teams struggle to drive improvement in both metrics at the same time. A Look at History. Resiliency.

Pharmaceutical 195

Pharmaceutical Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Gross Margin Return on Inventory (GMROI), a profitability metric that accounts for unsold inventory, has now dropped in all three countries as manufacturers abandon the Just In Time business model for the more costly Just In Case approach. Fulfilment days – the period between receiving and fulfilling an order. Food 93.69%.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction New Zealand Price Reduction 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 22, 2013

The AMR Top 25 was the first methodology that tried to connect financial metrics with supply chain excellence. It elevated the discussion on supply chain excellence and drove more discipline and rigor in the use of financial metrics. As a result, the crowned leader will always be a consumer electronics company or an e-commerce player.

Gartner 250

Gartner Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Chemicals 250

Taulia

OCTOBER 7, 2021

And that means monitoring performance against pre-set procurement key performance indicators (KPIs) and procurement metrics. So which procurement metrics and KPIs should you measure? Metrics: Invoice dispute rates. Metric: Rate of defects in delivered goods. Variance in price quoted and price paid for goods.

Procurement Analytics 52

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Unleashed

APRIL 21, 2024

Electronic order processing: This method integrates platforms that combine different parts of the ordering process, from order receipt, picking, packing and inventory management to dispatch, shipping, and customer service. By regular monitoring and analysis of these metrics, you can pinpoint inefficiencies and identify areas for improvement.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

In this case, the context was an annual bid and quote negotiation they had to do with electronic manufacturers who wanted to ship products from the factories in Asia to the US. We happened to use the example of a high end consumer electronics manufacturer, but in truth, any one of the manufacturers operated the same way.

Negotiating Skills 60

Negotiating Skills Electronics Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 60

Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Supply chain management is a metrics-driven field, and in today’s disruptive environment, the ability to measure supply chain risk and resilience via key metrics is crucial, especially when it comes to articulating the resiliency profile of your business. Data and metrics to determine each supplier’s score are refreshed every quarter.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Metrics Demand Planning Software 62

EcoVadis

MARCH 17, 2011

Beyond all the existing issues of diminishing raw materials, electronics companies source minerals such as cobalt, coltan and copper in countries that are often marred by corruption and civil war. With electronics manufacturing plants in their backyards, Asian activists are putting the pressure on.

Electronics 40

Electronics Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning 40

Taulia

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Solutions that can help companies achieve this range from user-friendly electronic invoicing solutions to cognitive invoicing tools that parse supplier invoices directly into the buyer’s ERP system. The percentage of invoices that are both electronic and processed “straight through” (i.e. without the need for manual intervention).

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing KPI Optimization Software 52

QAD

APRIL 25, 2019

Using Metrics to Measure Quality. One of the best ways that electronic document management helps ensure process accuracy and reduce costs is to eliminate paper printouts, which can quickly go out of date. Document processes electronically. Adopt effective CAPA procedures for managing electronic communication networks (ECNs).

Metrics 94

Metrics Quality Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 94

Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The Institute for Supply Management conducted a special survey that asked members to assess how Harvey might impact six key business metrics and whether they may be impacted by shortages of input materials due to Harvey. "Our Broadly speaking, the six metrics organized by severity of impact into three groups. Most Impacted Metrics.

Metrics 98

Metrics Texas Chemicals Supply Chain 98

Kinaxis

JUNE 9, 2017

Samsung Electronics. Consider that Samsung has consumer electronics, visual display, semiconductor, heavy industry and biotech divisions. In this area, Gartner should push the metrics benchmark. Schneider Electric. Colgate-Palmolive. Coca Cola Company. Wal-Mart Stores. McDonald’s. Cisco Systems.

Gartner 166

Gartner Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Benchmarking 166

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

We then rated companies on their ability to manage and improve a portfolio of metrics: operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). The results for the high tech and electronics industry is shown in Figure 1. Performance of High Tech and Electronics Supply Chains for the Periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 150

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

High-cost products include electronics, medications, and specialty equipment. For example, ISO standards mandate the proper disposal of electronics to prevent data theft. The best way to tackle this massive undertaking is with a robust and fully integrated TMS.

Reverse Logistics 210

Reverse Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Logistics 210

Supply Chain Insights

JULY 22, 2016

Today our first course, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter, is ready for sale. The seven courses currently in joint development between CorpU and Supply Chain Insights are: Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. Improve the metrics that matter on the balance sheet? The development is complete. How can they shift and drive value?

Supply Chain Planning Software 110

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning 110

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Stalled progress on metrics: 90% of companies find themselves stuck on key supply chain metrics (cost, inventory, growth, ROIC). We need to challenge the fundamentals of the past and redefine the atoms and electrons of the processes of the future. We don’t have the answers. We have historical practices, not best practices.

Supply Chain Planning Software 152

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Modeling Software 152

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The biggest challenge is that simply offering metrics, even those that appear to be the “right” metrics, usually doesn’t produce any results. The questions that are most often asked are: What metrics should I use? What metrics do others (in my industry) use? Where do I begin?

Vendor Strategies 55

Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 55

OptiProERP

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A laser, electric arc, or electron beam gun, mounted on an arm, horizontally melts wire, filament feedstock, or powder to build up material while a bed moves vertically incrementally. It involves using electron beams, lasers, or thermal print heads to melt or partially melt fine layers of material, followed by blasting away excess powder.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

This week, at Supply Chain Insights LLC, we published our 11th report in the series titled Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. ” Through this series of reports, we now can see that consumer electronics has pulled ahead of the pack. When companies look at singular metrics (labor costs or inventory), they have moved backwards.

Supply Chain Design Software 254

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design 254

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Change internal metrics to a balanced scorecard and force the functions to work better together. Like old-fashioned mail, Electronic Data Interchange is expensive and is delivered party-to-party. As a result, in this time of increased variability, organizations are more reactive. What to do? Focus Outside-In. EDI is not sufficient.

Analytics Software 195

Analytics Software Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Change internal metrics to a balanced scorecard and force the functions to work better together. Like old-fashioned mail, Electronic Data Interchange is expensive and is delivered party-to-party. As a result, in this time of increased variability, organizations are more reactive. What to do? Focus Outside-In. EDI is not sufficient.

Analytics Software 195

Analytics Software Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2021

Wearable healthcare works by collecting a user’s wellbeing and fitness data, and creating a personalised database of the user’s health metrics. They work by collecting a user’s wellbeing and fitness data, and creating a personalised database of the user’s health metrics. It can then respond to the user’s needs, such as cooling down.

Trends 98

Trends Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 19, 2013

The chemical and consumer electronics industries have made the most progress. The only industry that has made progress in inventory management is consumer electronics. It will be nice to be home and to have time to write on this second book, Metrics that Matter. Balance Remains an Issue. Complexity has Grown.

Forecasting 268

Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Forecasting Software 268

SCM Research

APRIL 22, 2015

However, as brand companies make consumers believe they need a new smart phone every two years, today’s global supply chains are responsible for incredibly large amounts of electronic waste. million metric tonnes (Mt) and it is forecasted to increase to 50 Mt in 2018. The total amount of e-waste generated in 2014 is 41.8

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Supply Chain Insights

JULY 23, 2017

Use our Metrics That Matter methodology to look at improvement and performance. At each round, employees gain an understanding of the value of supply chain decisions through the sharing on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. The seven on-line classes are: Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. How does it help? Training.

Supply Chain Planning Software 0

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Price Mitigation Strategies Inventory Reduction 0

E2open

MAY 23, 2017

To simplify the measurement and realization of value, data-driven organizations should first segment Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) into two distinct sets: Value Metrics and Process Metrics. Value metrics are the final goal and directly relate to cost savings, revenue increases or other tangible forms of return.

Material Savings 68

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 68

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 2, 2022

By providing electronic Requests for Proposals (RFP) suppliers can respond to the changing needs of the company more quickly. The set of metrics used to manage and guide the procurement function should reflect its new responsibilities. The supplier relationship can also be improved with technology. Supply chain control tower.

Optimal Sourcing 116

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 116

synchrono

APRIL 2, 2018

Electronic kanban (eKanban) are an easy way to tackle every one of these categories of waste. Each of these types of waste has at least one metric associated with it. While there isn’t always a clear 1:1 correlation, the chart below shows just some of the most common metrics impacted when improvements are made.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 60

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Waste Reduction Material Savings 60

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

This is a public, multinational providing different types of electronic and machinery products for different industries. By the end of 2021, the company had achieved this with over 90% of their spend on electronic components. A Complex Supply Chain. Their revenues exceed €25 billion. Concurrent planning is kind of amazing.

Supply Chain Transformation 194

Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning 194

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Anant Kale ( @anantkale ), Co-Founder and CEO of AppZen, explains, “The first industrial revolution mechanized production using steam power, the second gave us the assembly line for mass production and the third industrial revolution gave us advanced automation using IT and electronics. Supplier Inbound Quality Levels.

Analytics Software 100

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software 100

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 29, 2014

As a result, the metrics have to be viewed together as a pattern over time. In the journey, the supply chain leader needs to improve the potential of a portfolio of metrics. The metrics of growth, Return on Invested Capital, Inventory Turns and Operating Margin have the highest correlation to market capitalization.

Gartner 301

Gartner Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 301

TrackVia

MARCH 25, 2024

With features like real-time tracking, route optimization, and electronic proof of delivery, mobile workflows help logistics companies provide superior service to their customers while reducing costs and increasing profitability.

Optimal Sourcing 105

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 105

o9 Solutions

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Consumer electronics. Lara Obst from The Climate Choice shared how reductions in supply chains can be achieved and on the metrics their start-up has created. Timo Bottema from Closing the Loop gave insights into consumer electronics and how a circularity can be achieved in that sector. Fashion and apparel. Public sector.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Optimization Material Savings Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

While progress was indicated against key business performance metrics, investors prompted a reported 25 percent decline in the company’s stock value. Rivian Automotive Last week, Rivian Automotive reported on the fourth quarter and full year financial performance that disappointed company investors.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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