Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2023

Use of Supply Chain Descriptors Most organizations are locked into functional silos driven by functional metrics. Stuck in a rut, supply chain leaders try to punch their way through a set of conflicting metrics and priorities each day. The metrics defining success in manufacturing and procurement do not align.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Not all the transactional data, just the data required to calculate a metric or make a decision. The platform has thresholds that say, for example, “If the dollar value of orders changes a little, that doesn’t matter. So, we deploy an agent on an SAP environment. The agent selectively pushes data to the Aera data model.”

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2025

Examples of non-compliant procurement Types of procurement compliance Procurement compliance KPIs Purchasing compliance roadblocks Procurement compliance: Best practices checklist Frequently asked questions about procurement compliance What is procurement compliance? Scroll down to find out: What is procurement compliance?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2021

Using balance sheet data from 2011 to 2019, we chart companies’ progress by peer group on rate of improvement and performance in the metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). A focus on functional metrics throws the supply chain out of balance.) Most are just that words.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

At each company, there is a relationship between the metrics of growth, margin, inventory, customer service, and asset strategy. For the purpose of this article, I will use Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) as the proxy metric to discuss asset utilization.) Let’s take P&G as an example. A Case Study. My learning?

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Precoro

MAY 13, 2025

  In this guide, we’ll explore what cost efficiency is, examples, and best practices on how cost efficiency can make your company more competitive and profitable in today's fast-paced economy. Example of cost efficiency A TechRepair Company operates two service plans: Plan A costs $6,000 monthly and services 1,200 devices.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

We consistently see that companies focused on functional excellence–a focus within a functional silo like manufacturing, transportation or distribution– or singular metrics– like inventory or costs– underperform against their peer groups. Let me give you example. Reward teams for cross-functional metrics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Let me make my point by sharing some financial data using client examples from the last decade. An example for this client would be to use 2017 and 2018 history to forecast 2019. Use data and new metrics systems to free the organization from the ball and chain of corporate politics. Days of Inventory Comparison.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

For example, AI-enabled systems can monitor global trade activity, policy changes, and even weather patterns to flag emerging risks before they impact operations. Metrics must reflect the new priorities. AI is helping companies better detect risk, model alternatives, and make faster decisions with more confidence.

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Precoro

JUNE 3, 2025

How to establish a category management system Examples of categories and strategies Why category management in procurement matters How Precoro can help you establish a category management system Frequently asked questions about category management services What is category management? Read on to learn: What is category management?

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Watermelon Metrics Don’t Drive The Right Results. I love the metaphor of watermelon metrics. In most organizations, there is a dashboard of functional metrics that shows all of the functions operating in the “Green” or acceptable levels until it comes to customer service. What are functional metrics?

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

We’ll examine the key components of efficient supply chains, explore essential performance metrics, and uncover the fundamental drivers that influence efficiency. Efficient supply chains strengthen collaborative relationships through automated communication systems and shared performance metrics.

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ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

While procurement operates as a function within the broader supply chain, it has its own set of priorities for strategic sourcing in procurement, performance metrics, and specialized processes. These agreements often include performance metrics, sustainability requirements, and service-level expectations that are continuously monitored.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

A disruption at any point in the global logistics network including the average of 12 touch points from shipment packaging to final delivery can prove disastrous for profits, service levels, customer loyalty, and other key metrics. With the global e-commerce market predicted to reach $8.1

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

What Celanese has accomplished is the single best example ARC is aware of employing agentic AI and copilots at scale. They prepare equipment for maintenance, do isolation (disconnect a piece of equipment from the flow of chemicals by closing valves), look at quality or reliability metrics, and do rounds. Celanese is an exception.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

Key Takeaways Develop an understanding of AI Agents and their role in procurement The benefits of using AI agents in procurement, and how they automate workflows Different types of AI agents and examples of procurement use cases Best practices for getting started using autonomous procurement agents What Are AI Agents in Procurement?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

For example, the goal is not track truck location, but to provide insights on location in context with a delivery appointment. For example, will the truck be late to arrive against a pre-established appointment. The focus is on functional metrics, but are unable to get to overall supply chain metrics. 2) Latency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2024

Despite legislation, in 2022, the world generated 62 million metric tons of e-waste, according to the United Nations Global E-waste Monitor. million 40-metric-ton trucks which, if placed bumper-to-bumper, would form a line long enough to wrap around the equator. The apparel industry is a prime example.

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Taulia

DECEMBER 6, 2024

How are companies rethinking their liquidity management strategies in response to the recent degradation across major working capital metrics? In the wake of economic uncertainty, many companies have experienced a degradation in key working capital metrics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

For example, in Figure A, we share on orbit chart on how Sanofi is underperforming the industry. For example, while the University of Tennessee features the story of Mondelez as a journey in supply chain excellence, and features Daniel Myers, past Supply Chain Leader, as a lecturer, I do not see Mondelez as a Supply Chain to Admire.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2024

How aligned do you believe your organization is to drive these metrics? For example, in the research, I found maturity in Cadbury, DuPont, and Gilette processes. The work on the correlation of supply chain metrics to Market Capitalization demonstrates the importance of the management of margin (not costs) against inventory turns.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In this post, we’ll look at the third pillar, competition and offer a couple real world examples of its use in the warehouse and DC environment. Leaderboards on any manner of metric are an easy example of competitive gamification. Leaderboards on any manner of metric are an easy example of competitive gamification.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 25, 2025

For example, Lennox Residential , a leading HVAC systems provider, leverages advanced ML algorithms and cluster analysis to identify and track seasonality patterns across its diverse product line. However, todays business environment often involves complex, overlapping seasonal patterns affected by multiple variables.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2022

The Rule of 40 was popularized by venture capitalists in recent years as a key performance metric for SaaS firms. The metric captures the trade-off between short-term viability and the investment in growth. on this metric. At Coupa, for example, non-GAAP revenues were 102% of revenues in fiscal year 2016, but only 62% last year.

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ShipBob

APRIL 9, 2025

In this guide, we’ll unpack the essential functions every ecommerce warehouse must master, along with best practices, real-world examples, and technology tips to help. For example, adding additional warehouse associates during the holidays can have a positive impact on fulfillment speeds. What are warehouse functions?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 25, 2024

The use of orbit charts allowed me to see the patterns of performance at the intersection of metrics over time. As an aside, I do not think that Lenovo is an example of a supply chain excellence. Fortuitously, I hired a bright summer intern named Alex that introduced me to orbit charts. Consider Lenovo in Figure 1.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

A KPI is a practical and objective measurement of progress, either: Towards a predetermined goal, or Against a required standard of performance It might help to think of a KPI as something like an instrument on a car dashboarda speedometer, for example. Why Are KPIs Important?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The award, based on beating the industry peer group on rate of improvement on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) while outperforming their peer group, is tough to achieve. The orbit chart below illustrates L’Oréal’s performance at the intersection of two metrics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

As regulations across the globe strengthen, the pressure to collect, report, and organize emission-related metrics has never been higher. Across the globe, requirements for stricter reporting on complex metrics are increasing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2024

We talk about the move from functional metrics to a balanced scorecard, but we don’t use a balanced scorecard as an objective function. For example, let’s take a look at the patterns of Anheuser Busch, Colgate-Palmolive, Mondelez, and Nestle shown in Figure 1.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 24, 2022

One of my stark realizations this year is that smaller companies are beating larger and often more established companies on growth metrics, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). (In The metrics selection resulted from work with Arizona State University in 2013.) Look for the full report next week.).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2025

Recent examples included the rollout of a new inventory planning application and the introduction of a hybrid AI-powered demand forecasting engine. Examples included dynamic trailer door assignments, shipment planning enhancements, drag-and-drop yard visualization tools, and integrated labor planning modules.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

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. For example, are you still a minority owned company? For example, Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) publishes reports on the creditworthiness of companies.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For example, a student might work on a project that involves analyzing sales data to predict future product demand, thereby learning how to adjust procurement strategies accordingly. Similarly, performance metrics courses can guide learners in establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and improve supply chain efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This example illustrates why supply chain visibility isn’t enough. And the linked nature of supply chains mean that collaboration is necessary to ensure that a solution to a problem doesn’t meet the metrics for one link but negatively impact another. Why transparency is better than visibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2025

Consider the example of a large consumer goods manufacturer and distributor managing more than 80,000 locations. In this use case example, the manufacturer harnesses targeted automation at the forecasting, replenishment and transportation layer. Performance tracking is another critical element in fostering adoption.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The latter refers to a single variable standard (SVS), by which one metric, such as cases per hour, is expected to tell all. What’s more, because an SVS approach only accounts for one metric at a time, a host of other equally if not more important metrics are bypassed, leaving you largely in the dark. Ad infinitum.

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