GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

This is the first post in an ongoing series on effective KPI management from third party logistics consultant, Chuck Intrieri, of The Lean Supply Chain. . How does an SLA work with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)? Many logistics service providers will provide their customers with an SLA. Collaboration.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

It would be tempting to think of reverse logistics as forward logistics done backwards. Reverse logistic isn’t simply a reverse gear. Reverse logistics can also have a dramatic effect on steering a company’s fortunes. Reverse logistics is therefore worth doing, and worth doing properly.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 11, 2020

Most use ‘forecast accuracy’ as the main KPI to do this. Therefore it follows logically that filling orders–or order line fill rate (OLFR)–should be the number one KPI that tells you whether you’re meeting service levels. Working in the area of wholesale distribution, I can share a less hypothetical example of what I mean.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2015

We continue our series on understanding the 3PL KPIs (Key performance indicators) from 3PL consultant, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain as it relates to the engagement with a 3PL. We began our series first writing about the 9 key broad and somewhat soft topics to understand in effective KPI Management. What is lacking?

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Who would have thought that measuring the performance of supply chain processes like warehousing, procurement, or logistics could be so troublesome? Well, we know a few supply chain managers who, having made some of the mistakes covered by this article, would attest to the potential for difficulty. What Does a SMART Objective Look Like?

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2013

Tweet The post Beyond Operational Metrics: Why Measuring Employee Interpersonal Performance is Also Important appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Leadership Development Past Episode balanced scorecards dashboards Decision Wise interpersonal performance KPI operational metrics performance reviews Tracy Maylett'

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

When it comes to the logistics industry, whether it's transportation management contracts or warehouse contracts, there are a million moving parts, and as many questions. In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Logistics KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) measure how well an organization logistics function is performing. Logistics KPIs examples can vary from Basic 5 Logistics KPIs to a detailed list of 47 , which you can get from here. Attribute 1 – Productivity related Logistics KPIs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 22, 2023

Adding this key performance indicator (KPI) to your supply chain allows businesses to measure themselves while being able to evaluate the performance of all the participants in the commerce ecosystem. An Order Management System (OMS) is a great example of software able to improve a company’s OTIF successes.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2018

For example, if you ship 100 items, and 150 items were scheduled to be shipped, you have a deficit KPI, indicating delays or possible issues within the warehouse. This KPI is derived by dividing the total number of shipped orders by the number of planned shipments. Reverse Logistics KPIs. An ideal result in one.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2023

Second, what is autonomous planning in supply chain, and what are some practical examples? KPI dashboards to start measuring key supply chain KPIs such as excess inventory and stock-outs are important. The post Solvoyo and the Art of Autonomous Planning appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 6, 2013

A service level agreement (SLA) is a contract between a Logistics service provider and a customer that specifies, in measurable terms, what services the Logistics provider will furnish. Many customers manage their Logistics providers with an SLA. These KPIs are different for each customer-Service provider agreement.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

Logistics Procurement – Performance Management by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Shortly after the outset of COVID, in early 2020, supply chains have been disrupted across the globe. Logistics Managers need to address other elements namely: How do we measure ocean freight spending against market levels?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

AI algorithms process this vast amount of data for root-cause analyses and alerts, for example, lower UARs than expected, high forecast bias, and low forecast value-add. These insights result in input data corrections, algorithm enhancements, process improvements, and KPI target changes.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Today we continue our series on successfully working with a logistics company, often called a third party logistics company by focusing on how to properly understand the success of the engagement by knowing all the key performance indicators that a shipper could put in place. This starts with deploying the S.M.A.R.T.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Mr. Eberle is the vice president of logistics and distribution operations at Molex. The 2010 Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruptions in Iceland, for example, caused enormous disruption to air shipments across Western Europe. Mr. van den Eijnden is the director of global logistics operations planning and systems at Molex. Eberle said.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 14, 2018

For example, a company might state that they are aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of their operations by 20% within five years. Two other prominent examples are Target and Zara. This is done through KPI (key performance indicators) tracking, advanced mapping as well as data integration & propagation.

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ivalua

JUNE 12, 2025

Misaligned Goals Between Finance, Legal, and Procurement Finance, legal, and procurement often view spend data through different lenses – budget, compliance, or supplier value, for example. Now let’s take a look at the KPIs that bring those use cases to life.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

It includes all of its elements: customers, sales channels, products, warehouses, logistics network, and the interactions between them. Fourth Step: Benchmark KPIs to understand limitations and discover opportunities. The post Digital Transformation Journey in Supply Chain Planning appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Delivered in full & on time (DIFOT) is a very important key performance indicator (KPI) but most people measure it the wrong way and that’s why I am going to explain what I think is the best measure. In the case of my example above, 20% of the time they didn’t have the stock available. Can you see why I absolutely love this KPI?

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 21, 2018

The examples in part one demonstrated small operational changes that can significantly improve a company’s footprint, with very little to no change management efforts. The Quintiq solution uniquely allows companies to properly balance changing KPI goals at varying points in time, in order to produce realistic, executable plans.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

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BlueYonder

MARCH 28, 2023

Overall digital transformation of the warehouse, transportation, or the entire logistics footprint. This is the reason why, after helping our customers’ digital transform their logistics and supply chain operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, our theme for this event was First-to-Last-Mile Optimization.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Well, not just for benchmarking, but also for maximum visibility of your supply chain and logistics performance. But perhaps surprisingly, in our work, we come across a substantial number of businesses that struggle with KPI selection and use. What Makes a “Right” KPI? The Right KPI Mix: Cost and Service-Centric Metrics.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 26, 2025

For example, Wrike’s platform offers tools that help production teams align on priorities, track deadlines, and identify potential bottlenecks before they escalate. For example, if a machine goes offline, the team can reroute work before delays affect downstream tasks. Such insights make production more predictable and resilient.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2016

Inventory tracking software is an excellent way to keep a close eye on inventory and measure it as a KPI. To meet your KPI goal, do periodic inventory audits to see how they measure against routine tracking. Similarly, storage itself is an important KPI for improving warehouse management practices. Employee Turnover.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The components of the perfect order KPI are as follows: On-time delivery: A calculation of the percentage of sales orders that arrive on time. In full delivery: This KPI tracks the percentage of sales orders that are delivered completely, meaning that the customer receives the correct items, in the right quantities. x 0.96 = 0.8661.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Warehouse logistics is the heart of any supply chain operation, assimilating and dispatching goods to ensure availability and timely delivery. One of the best ways to reduce shipping costs and ensure fast delivery is by optimizing warehouse logistics. What is warehouse logistics?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 14, 2025

The whole process was completed over a three month period by a joint Orica Logistics Bureau project team. Like many of these projects undertaken by Logistics Bureau, one of the enlightening aspects is to find which products and services are not making any operating margin! The first part of the project was the data gathering phase.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

While some supply chain KPIs will provide a broad and high-level picture for end-to-end performance monitoring, others enable more granular insights into specific functions. On this blog and the one published by our sister company Logistics Bureau, we often receive questions relating to metrics suitable for monitoring procurement performance.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 30, 2014

I will be sharing examples of customers who are using smart planning to optimize processes, so that you will be able to unlock the extra capacity hidden in your business too. The first speaker of the day is Professor Mehmet Tanyas, head of international trade and logistics management at Maltepe University.

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AIMMS

MARCH 2, 2021

In this case, visibility data was obtained from the company’s ERP and data warehouse, and through a direct interface with their Logistics Service Provider (LSP). We also create non-linear models (for example, for blending) or heuristic and Machine learning approaches for other situations, like detailed scheduling or route optimization.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2017

What is a KPI? What is a KPI? Can you explain what a KPI is? Take the notion of a KPI or key performance indicator, for example. You’ll hear a lot in different organisations about KPIs, but that doesn’t mean they are always used effectively. Some KPI Examples. I hope his answers help you.

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Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

Remember that you can update your KPI selection at any time, so remain open to replacing ineffective metrics. The most important aspect to remember is that KPIs should align with your business strategy. The KPIs here highlight procurement, production, logistics, and customer fulfillment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

For example, we created a naming contest enabling employees to select the name F.R.O.S.T. Measuring the KPIs for 9 DCs in this timeframe by comparing the Pre and Post KPIs of each DC’s rollout by 6 weeks, we realized a Service Level benefit of at least 100 bps and Spoils Reduction of 15%. days of additional inventory.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2013

If you move freight for a living, you know the importance of logistics key process indicators (KPIs). A KPI is an indicator (a metric) that you have chosen, and agreed with your partners and or customers, that will determine whether you are meeting your critical success factors. Selecting the Right Logistics KPIs.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 6, 2023

Inbound Logistics Top 100 2023 April 2023 – Every April for the past 25 years, Inbound Logistics editors have selected 100 logistics technology companies that enable logistics and supply chain excellence. Read the press release here. See ToolsGroup’s listing on FeaturedCustomers here.

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