SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The biggest challenge is that simply offering metrics, even those that appear to be the “right” metrics, usually doesn’t produce any results. The questions that are most often asked are: What metrics should I use? What metrics do others (in my industry) use? Where do I begin?

Vendor Strategies 55

Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 55

crisp

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated annual greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reporting for organizations emitting over 25,000 metric tons of GHGs per year, and those in specific industries like vehicle manufacturing and industrial gas. Example: The tea company purchases a new truck and factory. In 2010, the U.S.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2020

Despite the numerous government support packages businesses, as well as individuals, need help on how to aggressively manage their cash flow just to survive this pandemic. If you are looking to improve dozens of processes and metrics you will get stuck in the weeds. It is clear that companies are exercising this option aggressively.

Expense Reduction 85

Expense Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 85

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Potential Factors in Declining Margins To get to the root of the problem, understanding the costs of production or purchasing will be a necessary starting point, but typically, more information will be needed. Some customers are very good at finding loopholes to reduce their purchasing costs.

Negotiating Skills 74

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Analysis 74

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

For example, a manufacturer may start to package finished goods in a way that eases handling by a logistics service provider who can then offer better prices for stocking and transport. For instance, two manufacturers pool their purchasing to buy more services more cost-efficiently from the same logistics provider. Compatible goals.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 3PL 40

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

For example, a manufacturer may start to package finished goods in a way that eases handling by a logistics service provider who can then offer better prices for stocking and transport. For instance, two manufacturers pool their purchasing to buy more services more cost-efficiently from the same logistics provider. Compatible goals.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 3PL 40

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 13, 2022

This shift has opened the door for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies to explore the possibility of their own direct-to-consumer (D2C) propositions. CPG brands are well known for their ability to gather insight around these kinds of metrics, as well as information pertaining to competitors jockeying for the same wallet share.

Sourcing Strategies 77

Sourcing Strategies Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 77