Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Instead of manually entering data at set intervals throughout the month – an after-the-fact exercise prone to errors and omissions – an automated solution captures billable activities correctly in real-time, improving overhead utilization, cost control, and revenue leakage at once.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 14, 2014

In an article entitled ‘ Metric Strategies and Supply Chain Performance ’ Gilmore suggests that many companies have KPI targets that are too low. The point of this exercise is to arrive at a range of what’s possible. How do supply chains fail even when they appear to succeed? Next, we re-introduce constraints. What are the costs now?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

Include and report on Sustainability metrics as part of the S&OP cadence: Given the investor pressures and evolving consumer choices, sustainability is a rising priority with many companies pledging to be Carbon neutral within the next decade. One off recommendations are made about facility locations (i.e.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

The company said that it used 85,916 metric tons of single-use plastic that year, an 11.6 That included limited access to exercise facilities (42% of women, 30% of men), less access to safe parking (41% of women, 31% of men), and limited access to restrooms (39% of women, 23% of men). percent decrease from 2021.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

I have a Garmin watch where I can measure my heart rate and other metrics across a variety of different sports and activities, such as cycling, running, and skiing. And when I’m done exercising, it automatically uploads the details to Strava. But there is one activity that is missing from my watch: leaf raking.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The digital twin allows for internal operations as well as customers to view the various processes, along with detailed metrices throughout the facility. Where many companies have exercised cost cutting measures, Schenker has conversely stepped-up investments in our people.

Singapore 246

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Gartner says that you shouldn’t just pitch forecast accuracy to your executive management, but translate your plan into business metrics. One example that Steutermann cites are segmentation exercises that identify specific items that could be forecast better.

Forecasting 180

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2024

Historically these roles are siloed, focused on their own functional metrics. Too often forecasting is an exercise is done by a demand planner, who tosses it over the fence to someone else to fulfill. Yet the solutions to a multi-headed hydra necessitate working together, which concurrency facilitates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

This exercise was previously a cumbersome manual exercise done on a weekly basis for the top 45 stock keeping units (SKUs). 95% is very high performance on this metric; It implies significant transportation cost savings. The analysis was not all that accurate. Planners are far more efficient.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 27, 2022

And this is something that is especially prevalent in most high-pressure corporate settings, where performance metrics are everything and survival often comes down to how well you perform and how consistently you do what is expected of you. Get Away From Your Desk with a Walk or Meditation. Anthony Martin, CEO and Founder, Choice Mutual.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

As the common linchpin that brings together all manufacturing activities, has this metric improved along with all the investment in new technologies? As a result, this metric is often downplayed or not referenced in the discussion. Artificial Intelligence will soon play a greater role during this exercise.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 19, 2025

metric tons per person and in the European Union 5.66 metric tons per person. metric tons. And it is those of us in the richer countries (i.e., highest per capita income) that are responsible for the highest carbon emissions per capita: In the USA 13.8 By comparison, in India the figure is just 2.5

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

This list should include the business metrics that each procurement project impacts. Although most Procurement teams report supply chain metrics on cost savings, less than 20% measure and report on their contributions to driving revenue. In the report, Gartner provides a helpful example of what a value map could look like.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

A 95% on time delivery metric – very high performance – is just not good enough for Simmons. An RFP is a data intensive exercise. That factory also aims to rapidly process the raw materials into product. Then the clock starts ticking again.” Simmons has highly demanding internal and external customers. Speed is of the essence.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 6, 2013

When this happens, there is greater balance between metric trade-offs and resiliency in year-over-year improvements in corporate performance. In our training, we try to build it down and combine the research with experiential exercises. After answering the questions in the white boxes, companies can then define the process.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

If you’ve never done a benchmarking exercise before, read on. What would be the key number, or metric that you would need to know? This exercise would involve you measuring particular functions or aspects of your business and comparing that against other parts of your business. The Benefits of Benchmarking. Formal Benchmarking.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2025

percentage points in inventory levels which were the fastest rate of expansion for this metric since June 2022. From our lens, they further reflect that at this point in time businesses and their supply chain management teams are exercising near-term tactical strategies. The reported overall value of 62.8

Inventory Reduction 52

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Competing metrics need to be visible and actionable insights easily accessible. Changing an operation model is not a simple exercise, but it is a necessary step to revolutionize planning bring SCP into the future. My colleague, Trevor Miles, recently explained the concept of this type of supply chain his blog.

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Silvon Software

JANUARY 25, 2018

For these companies and others with multiple operating units, achieving a single view of the customer across channels can be a massive (and often futile) exercise. Take A Customer-Focused Approach To Metrics. In addition, you may also want to consider how your performance metrics and models are designed.

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Jaggaer

MAY 8, 2025

Finance became more powerful with the evolution of the global supply chain, but they tend to lack the knowledge needed to exercise this power. In many organizations we are still in thrall to the almighty finance department.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 11, 2022

More importantly, are you measuring the right metrics? Measuring wrong metrics might paint a great process in a bad light, leading to wrong conclusions. Metrics such as rework rates or defective products help you understand how well your operations are working. The benefits of this exercise are enormous.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Firstly, if you plan to benchmark as a one-off exercise now and again, you might engage a specialist team of consultants to execute a project for you. Like all benchmarking and performance measurement processes, freight benchmarking can utilise a wide range of metrics, and the sheer abundance of KPIs can be overwhelming.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

List of Top 10 Supply Chain Analytics Books 1) Supply Chain Metrics that Matter (Wiley Corporate F&A) 1st Edition This book offers an in-depth guide to understanding the link between corporate financials and supply chain maturity, evaluating the progress of over a hundred companies from 2006-2013.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 11, 2024

Watch 6 Key Metrics to Include in Your Logistics Dashboard on SCMDOJO YouTube Channel! Practical Exercises/Case Study: Engage with real-world scenarios to enhance your problem-solving skills. Share and demonstrate exercises that mirror the challenges you will face in your career.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

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. You don’t necessarily need to use all the following metrics in your procurement department. 7 Procurement KPIs You Should be Using.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Reverse Logistics Strategy 3: Make it Profitable It makes sense to run reverse logistics as a profit centre with corresponding KPI and metrics. Retailers have often been faster than manufacturers to move to the requisite technology. Speed will be an important factor. Design reverse logistics into operations.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 16, 2018

”[1] The report focused on four key metrics: supplier criticality, supplier financial risk, global sourcing risk, and foreign exchange risk. If you are an upstream supplier or a downstream retailer, different metrics must also be considered. Having a risk management plan in place and exercising it are essential.

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QAD

AUGUST 26, 2021

Means Manufacturing in Transition”, QAD’s Glenn Graney, director for the Industrial and High Tech markets, reflects on artificial intelligence: “Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already transitioning from an academic exercise to an impactful business proposition. In his white paper , “ No Matter What You Call It: Industry 4.0

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Instead, we’re going to look at KPI characteristics and the relationship between different metrics to help you identify KPIs that are “right” for your company’s situation and circumstances. The Right KPI Mix: Cost and Service-Centric Metrics. The Right KPIs Are Metrics You Can Act Upon.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The techniques require different degrees of sophistication, but even the relatively simple exercise of putting data from different sources in the same space and producing a visual representation can suggest strategies for transformation. to anticipate conditions that signal an emerging demand spike.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

This begets the need to set the overall strategy for the divestment by way of an exercise, called “capability scoping.” So it is important to have several mechanisms in place to track performance, including: key performance metrics, regular reviews and processes for making adjustments.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Mapping your warehouse Mapping a warehouse is an essential exercise for determining what goes where and how operations are handled. Calculate the cost of carrying inventory with this equation: Cost of carrying inventory = Carrying cost/Overall inventory cost Cost per line This metric is the cost to receive a line item on a purchase order.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 6, 2023

” Cognitive technology solutions, like the Enterra Global Insights and Decision Superiority System ( EGIDS ), can help companies perform important “what-if” exercises to help them anticipate and plan for the future. ’”[6] If your company hasn’t considered leveraging digital twin technology, the time is right to do so.

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Resilinc

APRIL 13, 2021

Institutionalizing is when the support of your stakeholders and C-level leaders deepens because they see the SCRM program is achieving its metrics. The key to Institutionalizing your SCRM program is achieving ongoing successes as measured by the metrics agreed to in the Plan—and ensuring that leaders and stakeholders validate these successes.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 2, 2023

Challenge One: Comply with medical safety regulations By closing the gap between ERP and the quality system, medical device manufacturers can ensure real-time monitoring of quality metrics and bridge the compliance divide.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 26, 2015

In many cases, we like to make this exercise into a friendly competition: challenge the planners to create the best plan for one small planning problem, and award prizes to the winners. Spoiler alert: To achieve the best KPIs, you’ll need to adhere to the best practices!

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 2, 2018

While on the surface it is true to say that in most organizations inventory is a highly visible dimension of Supply Chain performance impacting company accounts and a key reportable metric of business performance. This involves getting the buy in and validation of planners who need to own the operational delivery.

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