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Integrated Supplier Management: Plan, Execute and Adapt

QAD

Integrated Supplier Management is a must – manufacturers are still dealing with the effects of the global chip shortage, the Suez Canal blockage, changing trade policies and other global supply and demand disruptions. That is why we developed the Integrated Supplier Management diagnostic tool.

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How to Build an Ideal Supplier Scorecard

EC Sourcing Group

A supplier scorecard is the result of supplier analysis based on a set of key performance indicators and metrics. Steps for building a supplier scorecard: Focus on the purpose of the scorecard by recognizing and determining the right measures and metrics, or, your KPI’s.

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What You Need to Know About Supplier Management and SRM Software

QAD

This builds a more effective and longer-term partnership that lowers inbound supply costs and improves supplier performance. In many cases, companies are relying on digital technology and supplier management software to transform relationships with suppliers. To find out more, please visit our website.

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What is the Importance of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)?

QAD

Run and Maintain the Strategy Both the performance of the supplier and the performance of the strategy around maintaining that supplier relationship must continuously be evaluated so any changes can be made in real time. This requires establishing KPIs and specific metrics of success to assess performance against.

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Elevating the Heavy Building Materials Supply Chain (Takeaways from Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 Conference)

Talking Logistics

Having more timely, accurate, and complete data — and converting it into actionable intelligence — will not only lead to cost reductions and increased asset utilization, but also improvements in customer service and satisfaction, the top metric cited by the respondents. Why the increased attention and demand?

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From Predictions to Operations: Compelling Supply Chain AI Use Cases

ThroughPut

AI for supplier relationship assessment. Embracing AI for supplier management within the supply chain translates to: Optimizing your sourcing decisions through critical data insights. AI algorithms evaluate supplier performances and analyze compliance with risk factors that help you manage supplier relationships effectively.

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Guest Blog Part 2: Start Your eKanban Implementation with Value-stream Mapping and Engaging Your Suppliers

synchrono

Beyond the pilot program, it’s time to start measuring progress toward what you set out to accomplish – and the metrics that will influence those outcomes. Metrics typically associated with eKanban projects include: Inventory turns/Inventory cost. Supplier performance. Freight costs. Monitor your metrics.