Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. Watermelon Metrics Don’t Drive The Right Results. I love the metaphor of watermelon metrics. The issue is that traditional functional metrics drive underperformance—the greater the variability, the larger the gap.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2024

At the time, many business leaders did not know how to type and had no idea how to use a computer. In my first classes, I taught the group how to speak the language of demand—forecastability, Forecast Value Added (FVA), backcasting, demand and market latency, and market drivers. Lack of aligned metrics. Let me explain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Cash-to-Cash Metrics. Cash-to-cash is a compound metric: (Days of Receivables+Days of Inventory)-Days of Payables=Cash Conversion Cycle. While touted as a digital procurement provider, it took the Company nine days to onboard me as a vendor, and two weeks to process a Purchase Order. We do not know how to walk the talk.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

Interview for Metrics That Matter. My kitchen table is piled high with interviews for the upcoming book, Metrics That Matter. I recently interviewed him for my upcoming book, Metrics that Matter, that publishes in August 2014. Which metrics do you think matter to supply chain excellence? I am behind.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

Ed argued that instead of buying new packaging equipment that we should work with R&D to have a base flavor and add the color and flavoring at the head of the machine. The idea was so novel and counter to my project direction that I did not know how to react. The second step is to align metrics to the strategy. The So What?

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 10, 2014

An accomplishment-based resume provides metrics and quantifiable info about a candidate’s accomplishments. Here''s a blog post we did that goes into some more detail about how to write an accomplishment-based resume. It is the quickest and simplest way to help an employer buy into you and answer the common interview question ‘so….

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Running procurement and supply chain without metrics is like driving blindfolded. Identify Bottlenecks & Opportunities: Quickly spot areas that are underperforming and need attention or areas where you’re excelling. Control Costs: Track value beyond just the purchase price and manage inventory effectively.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

By purchasing planning and transactional systems for a common vendor, they had one throat to choke and they were familiar with the architectural elements. Some may be used by the digital marketing teams for marketing purposes, but the average company does not know how to use it. It is piling up on the doorsteps of most major companies.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 28, 2020

This is part 2 of a 2-part series on how to succeed in planning and decisions amid times of disruption. Ultimately, what KPIs, as metrics and indicators derived from the set of plans are taken into account and prepared for each scenario. Technology for Effective Planning. Figure 1 shows a dashboard that exemplifies this concept.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Millions of shoppers, like my Dad, are not going back to their old habits because there are now faster and more convenient ways for buying daily household needs. It excels on a union of E-Commerce mobile apps and last-mile delivery innovations. It also provides an excellent part-time employment opportunity with flexible shifts.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

Or agreement on the definition of supply chain excellence. As a result, functional excellence anchors action. The focus is on digitization—automating today’s processes—versus rethinking process excellence based on the art of the possible. An orbit chart is a plotting of data at the intersection of two metrics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2014

With the purchase of i2 by JDA, and Logictools by IBM, manufacturing companies serious about network design started looking for a company, with a well-established community, that was more serious about network design. Most companies are still struggling with “what good looks like” and “what defines supply chain excellence.”

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Logility

AUGUST 7, 2017

Often, it becomes necessary to reevaluate how supply chain performance is measured to ensure healthy operations. Ask yourself, “Are your supply chain metrics bogging you down?” However, companies often have too many independent metrics that can cause conflicts amongst competing supply chain functions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 14, 2013

It was a story where people believed that functional excellence leads to supply chain superiority. Year after year, well intentioned people toiled against improving metrics that reduced, not improved, the effectiveness of the supply chain. Metrics comparison of Kellogg Co. Don’t get me wrong. You got it! A Case Study.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Optimization engines to improve functional metric performance resulted in an exploding number of planners. days to receive a purchase order confirmation. The average purchased order changes 3.5 As shown in FIgure 1, the fourth node is the COV of materials in planned orders/COV of purchase orders. On average, it takes 2.8

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

Gartner purchased the firm in 2010.) Driving Improvements in Supply Chain Excellence. He felt strongly that supply chain leaders knew how to drive supply chain excellence and needed a forum– or maybe two or three depending on the business model– to help them network and refine their approaches. I disagreed.

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Silvon Software

MAY 6, 2025

Modern platforms pull data from a wide array of sources: ERPs, relational databases, Excel files, cloud apps, third-party providers, and beyond. Packaged Analytics, KPIs & Reports Ready-to-use reports, metrics, and dashboards that accelerate time-to-insight. They served a purpose but lacked flexibility and real-time relevance.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

I think about this discussion with Keith often as I work on the Supply Chain Index and edit the chapters of Metrics That Matter. Our current processes and dependencies on Excel spreadsheets cannot get us to our goal. E2open last week announced the purchase of Serus. I believe that value is what you create. 3) Risky Business?

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Several customers addressed those questions in excellent case study presentations: Dr. Bernhard Herzog, Oxea GmbH – “Business Impact of a Supply Chain Operating Network”. BASF’s goals included: Automating the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay process from purchase requisition to invoice. Improve process quality for vendors and BASF.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

This article will show you how one of the worlds leading companies put a theory into practice and survive many supply chain disruptions. The company won the ISM 2012 Award for Excellence in Supply Management (category:process). Metrics look very simple and its kind of nice to have something like these. Literature Review.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2024

The sad thing is that most companies will never know because they are blindly measuring the wrong metric and driving a supply-centric agenda. The days of the functional manager focused on OEE (Operational Equipment Efficiency) and POV (Purchase Price Variance) need to end. So, my reply to Peter S. So, my reply to Peter S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

To drive global scale, companies need to design the supply chain to buy globally and execute locally. The company leverages globally sourcing strategies to buy products at a lower cost and then deploys some unique process logic to drive mass customization for retailers. Performance on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Demand latency is two-eight weeks delayed from consumption purchase to translate to an order. Organizations can align to drive value despite the allegiance to functional metrics. I am shocked to see how the lack of governance–clarity on who and how to make decisions–derails well-intended processes. Mistake #3.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

are working on a“if all you have is a hammer, all you see is nails” problem – they have been making boxed, canned and otherwise shelf-stable packaged food for well over a century but now consumers and retailers are looking for fresh foods and they don’t know how to adapt. Rules, engines, policies and metrics need to align.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The network senses, translates, and orchestrates market changes (buy- and sell-side markets) bidirectionally with near real-time data to align sell, deliver, make and sourcing organizations outside-in. The translation of independent demand into cycle stock reduction in production planning and material buying in demand-driven MRP.

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Jaggaer

MAY 8, 2025

She works with supply chain leaders to take teams to higher levels of excellence and is an influencer with more than 340,000 followers on LinkedIn. Organizations should also be thinking about how to get from quality of design to quality of performance. How good is the quality of your design documents? On average a P.O.

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Arkieva

JUNE 28, 2016

We might use “availability in Excel directly or with Add-ons” as an “age metric’.). For example, basic optimization and statistical methods have been part of business school programs for over 40 years and core methods are part of Excel. One pattern is a succession of short purchases in a location away from home.

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Precoro

JUNE 6, 2022

Suppliers can provide raw materials for manufacturing products or act as an intermediary between the manufacturer and the buying company. Retail shops are vendors for each individual customer buying sneakers. It would make more sense to buy lemonades rather than produce them in-house. Blurred lines.

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Precoro

JUNE 2, 2025

Financial teams often wonder how to do budget forecasting effectively. Start by comparing your upcoming budget with past performance metrics , such as past income, expenses, and spending patterns, then analyze how the budget will perform in real-world conditions. This method is usually visualized in Excel or similar tools.

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Supply Chain Insights

JULY 27, 2017

Throughout the game, each role receives various notifications that affect their function which they must then discuss with the rest of the team members to determine how to proceed. You’ve probably played the beer game and are wondering how this game compares. Screenshot of SCI IMPACT! Results Example.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Procurement training equips you to excel in the corporate world by teaching you everything from supplier dynamics to negotiating strategies. What is procurement and purchasing Lesson 2. Procurement and Purchasing Cycle Lesson 7. Make or Buy decision Lesson 3. Trends and tendencies in procurement Lesson 3.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

Executive, after executive, lament, “They have purchased many technologies and sponsored many projects to reduce inventories, but they are not seeing results.” We are systemically evaluating each industry in the Supply Chain Insights Metrics That Matter series of reports. At Supply Chain Insights , this is our passion.

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SupplyPike

MAY 14, 2020

The importance of supply chain management What to watch while consumers are panic buying How to implement supply chain management Supply chain management and Walmart. In the case of online shopping, consumers expect excellent service, on-time supply, and convenient return procedures for unacceptable items. Learn about.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

As I sit on the back row, I hear platitudes (A number of concepts positioned at a high level without clarity on how to execute). How do they buy from you? How will the policy be executed? Over time, as the business evolves, how will it adapt? How do they buy from you?” Why does it matter to you?

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AFFLINK

JUNE 10, 2025

Circular Economy & Waste Minimization Procurement no longer stops at the point of purchase, it now includes end-of-life considerations. How to Integrate ESG into Your Supply Chain Strategy Integrating ESG into procurement isn’t just about philosophy but execution.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. Certified Supply Chain Professional : Learn how to develop streamlined supply chain operations. And don’t be afraid to ask their advice on how to start out in the industry. Marketing Yourself.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 24, 2022

How to forecast demand in 4 steps. How ShipBob makes demand forecasting easier. Proper demand forecasting and inventory control can help ensure a business doesn’t buy insufficient or excessive inventory. Importance of demand forecasting for e-commerce. Examples of demand forecasting methods. Conclusion. Demand forecasting FAQs.

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