Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Mr. Masson recently wrote the report “ Industrial-grade AI: Transforming Data into Insights and Outcomes.” 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.

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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

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). This week, while all my friends are on vacation, I am writing the final report for the Supply Chains to Admire.

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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

JUNE 3, 2025

The formula for OTIF is: Measuring a supply chain against OTIF metrics is a key strategy that helps decision makers attach a tangible value to the success of their fulfillment and allows them to determine key strategies. Read the full report here. Many companies aim for 95% or higher, which can be a daunting task.

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Logility

MAY 22, 2020

Users are accustomed to building everything in Excel and manipulating the data as needed for their own particular use, typically using static reports or spreadsheets that are siloed in specific departmental needs. A great example of this comes from a Logility customer. Starting at the Top.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

As an old gal, with over forty-years of supply chain experience, writing this report for ten years taught me many lessons. I find in the orbit chart analysis that 45% of companies in the report are unconsciously incompetent. For example, in Figure A, we share on orbit chart on how Sanofi is underperforming the industry.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 25, 2024

Wikipedia In 2014, I was exploring methods to publish what is now the Supply Chains To Admire report. The use of orbit charts allowed me to see the patterns of performance at the intersection of metrics over time. We have archived corporate reporting from Y charts for 1982-2023. We purchase data from Y charts. (A

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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 answer is no.

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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.

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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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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

JANUARY 2, 2024

The time gave me a good time to reflect and finish the reports that I should have completed in the summer when I recovered from Uterine Cancer. Writing and Reflection Completing the edits on the two reports that are publishing soon, felt good. The reports took me two months to write. Today, I wish good health for each of you.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2022

In 2021, Coupa reported losses of $180.1 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. They report that Coupa is at 58.2% on this metric.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 24, 2022

This report takes me about six weeks to complete.). 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 In the report, we study twenty-eight sectors.

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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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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. See the World Kitchen case study in the Agility Report. In assessing the health of the plan, what do you measure? Is your plan feasible? Did past plans prove valuable?)

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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 Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

SCB Feature Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain? Koganti gave the example of the Greeks’ response to the news that the Persians were on their way to invade in the fifth century BCE: Athenian politician and general Themistocles’ response was to urge the building of a navy (which turned out to be devastatingly effective ).

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment. This example illustrates why supply chain visibility isn’t enough. In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

In preparation for the summit, we readied the final report of the work on translating balance sheet results into a methodology to judge Supply Chain Excellence. This report, Supply Chains to Admire , compares the progress of 200 companies within their respective peer groups on both performance and improvement. Aligned Metrics.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Throughout the supply chain, the use of metrics to track and understand processes provides an invaluable resource for ensuring increased production and customer satisfaction. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? However, the most important metrics can be categorized into the following eight areas. On-Time Shipping.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Today we published a new report, Supply Chains to Admire. The data analyzed to compile the Supply Chains to Admire report came from publicly-available information from balance sheets and income statements. As a result, we report their results along with their pharmaceutical peer group. It is detailed in our recent reports.

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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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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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ivalua

JUNE 12, 2025

We’ll walk through key benefits, types of spend analysis, steps to get started, and metrics to track—backed by lessons learned from real-world implementations. Despite investments in tools and data, most procurement teams struggle to scale their efforts beyond one-off reports or limited categories. Let’s dig in! The culprit?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 13, 2017

Let’s take an example. If the arrow is red, the industry is moving backwards on a metric. While we agree that each of these companies are leaders with significant contributions to the industry, we do not find these companies outperforming when compared against their peer groups on a balanced portfolio of metrics.

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Let me give you an example: Last week, I gave a presentation at a global supply chain team meeting of 175 professionals. This can either be through direct reporting or a matrixed organization. We find the fastest results when the organizations have a direct reporting relationship. It was a large multinational company.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

Warehouse Optimization: Testing Without Touching The Carhartt Example: Carhartt adopted a digital twin strategy in partnership with IBM Turbonomic to model application performance and warehouse workflows. Mitigation best practices include cross-functional pilots, strong executive sponsorship, and early wins tracked with business metrics.

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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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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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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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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

That means identifying areas of waste, overlap and large volumes and enabling continuous improvement through the use of transportation metrics to track performance. Using an offshore vendor to manufacture a component for a larger automotive assembly is a typical example. Outsourcing —the root of managed transportation—is also involved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2025

Track KPIs, Not Buzzwords Evaluate V2X based on tangible logistics metrics: fuel savings, delivery times, accident rates, and emissions. Carbon-Credited Deliveries Regulators may reward fleets that submit verified low-emission delivery data collected via V2X as part of ESG reporting.

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