GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. Top Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014. Finally, the top 10 list was rounded out safety and metrics. Read Full Post. Read Full Post.

Manufacturing 325

Manufacturing Czech Republic Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings 325

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 17, 2025

This is amplified across the supply chain into an exponential impact on inventory and planned orders for manufacturing. When we measure the bullwhip impact (in my class on outside-in process thinking), the bullwhip between manufacturing and procurement is 2-3X. With the unabated growth in complexity, the bullwhip effect grew.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning 195

Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

April 23, 2025 Blog Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Freightos Enterprise our comprehensive solution designed specifically for large enterprises that import and export, who need to bring control, visibility, and efficiency to their global logistics operations. Ready to Transform Your Freight Operations?

Optimal Sourcing 227

Optimal Sourcing Benchmarking Manufacturing Procurement Procurement 227

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 24, 2025

Not much has changed in the methodology, but a lot has changed in the market–consolidation, technology advancements, and the growth of the global multinational. For 80% of industries, the supply chain metrics represent more than 40% impact on value. Today, companies measure too many metrics without a clear definition of value.

Gartner 195

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 195

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

But todays global environment is more unstable than it was a decade ago. More recently, fluctuating trade policies have emerged as a persistent challenge, especially for firms with global footprints. Metrics must reflect the new priorities. For years, supply chains were engineered to be lean.

Optimal Sourcing 220

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Cost Reduction Strategies 220

ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2023

Once upon a time, the world of manufacturing was a relatively stable place. But then, supply chain disruption became the rule instead of the exception, consumers changed their tastes as often as their socks, and global competition started playing hardball. So how does a manufacturer navigate this rollercoaster?

Real-time Visibility 294

Real-time Visibility Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 294

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.) Supply chain excellence was largely defined as manufacturing excellence.

Procurement Analytics 369

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 369

DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 7, 2020

We are more than six months into the COVID 19 global pandemic. However, Covid as a global crisis has been also called the great enabler: we are discovering many things that we did not know about ourselves. Identify metrics, analytics and projects to drive business improvements. These became coffee break side bars.

Supply Chain Design Software 358

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 358

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. However, variability and global unrest is rising. Unrest in Sudan.

Supply Chain Planning Software 417

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 417

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The first story is about a large regional food manufacturer. The second story is about a regional beverage manufacturer. The companies’ planning was in a vicious cycle where marketing programs were growing increasing error, and the lack of manufacturing modeling made it challenging to see what was feasible. (It The answer?

Supply Chain Planning Software 418

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling 418

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. Advanced planning evolved with a focus on modeling manufacturing constraints. Check out some of the work that Blume Global is doing in this area.). Watermelon Metrics Don’t Drive The Right Results. I love the metaphor of watermelon metrics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 355

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics 355

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

manufacturers have spent the last few decades consolidating production at gigantic offshore plants, especially in China. Such a model, based on prioritizing unit economies and production at scale, doesn’t prepare manufacturers and retailers for the waves of disruption that are washing over global supply chains today.

Manufacturing Procurement 76

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing 76

Freight Waves

JULY 3, 2025

imports, according to Maersk’s container-weighted effective average tariff rate metric,” the company said. “At companies in apparel and fashion have shifted their sourcing, and have reached “single-digit” dependency on Chinese manufacturing, said Maersk Chief Commercial Officer Karsten Kildahl, in the update. “[O]ther

Negotiating Skills 128

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement China Denmark 128

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In the supply chain team analysis, note the 21% gap between procurement and manufacturing teams, the 35% gap between sales and operations and the 21% gap between finance and operations. Functional Metrics. The focus on lower costs shifted supply into global trade lanes as demand and supply variability increased.

Manufacturing Procurement 397

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 397

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. Reward teams for cross-functional metrics. What did we find?

Supply Chain Planning Software 377

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 377

Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

April 23, 2025 Blog Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Freightos Enterprise our comprehensive solution designed specifically for large enterprises that import and export, who need to bring control, visibility, and efficiency to their global logistics operations. Ready to Transform Your Freight Operations?

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Benchmarking Manufacturing Procurement Modeling 156

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Ibrahim Al Syed, the director of digital manufacturing at Celanese, was surprisingly forthcoming about how Celanese developed these capabilities at ARC Advisory Groups 29th Annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum. The company has 55 manufacturing sites across the world. Can I have an industrial Google at a manufacturing facility?

Negotiating Skills 184

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software 184

Arena Solutions

JULY 10, 2025

DEALING WITH UNCERTAINTY IN THE MODERN SUPPLY CHAIN In today’s global economy, manufacturers are navigating a landscape riddled with uncertainty. Tariff unpredictability remains a major concern for manufacturers. Manufacturers can retain control over their product information and keep processes running smoothly.

Inventory Reduction 62

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 62

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2022

Oracle’s recent global survey, No Planet B: How Can Businesses and Technology Help Save the World? These include: Challenges getting ESG metrics from suppliers, partners, and other third parties. Time-consuming manual processes to report on ESG metrics. Complexities integrating data from across global supply chains.

Material Savings 317

Material Savings Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 317

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

At the Supply Chain Global Summit 2018 , Francois discussed the impact of digitalization, Industry 4.0, 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.

Case Study 329

Case Study Inventory Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Study 329

Logility

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

From retail and food and beverage to manufacturing and life sciences, companies from a wide variety of industries are realizing the benefits of the technology, revolutionizing how they operate, collaborate, and generate value. Manufacturers use cloud technology for predictive maintenance, production planning, and supplier collaboration.

Supply Chain Planning Software 200

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 200

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Do Set Clear KPIs and Governance Structures : Establish transparent metrics for sales, coverage, and service levels. Do Invest in Distributor Capability Building : Provide training, digital tools, and performance incentives. A well-equipped distributor is an extension of your brand and a key to market penetration.

Waste Reduction 165

Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 165

ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

Measuring and Improving Procurement Strategy Performance A successful procurement strategy is data-driven andsupports continuous improvement across key metrics such as cost savings, supplier performance, delivery reliability, and ESG compliance. Platforms should support structured collaboration from intake management to invoice automation.

Material Savings 130

Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies 130

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment. What is supply chain visibility?

Supply Chain Visibility 329

Supply Chain Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 329

ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

Measuring and Improving Procurement Strategy Performance A successful procurement strategy is data-driven andsupports continuous improvement across key metrics such as cost savings, supplier performance, delivery reliability, and ESG compliance. Platforms should support structured collaboration from intake management to invoice automation.

Material Savings 130

Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies 130

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. He holds a BA in Communications from Stonehill College and an MA in Global Marketing Communications from Emerson College.

Optimal Sourcing 230

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies Sourcing Strategies 230

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 13, 2021

How do we design work systems to align organizations and ensure that there is the right balance of reward systems with metrics? Is there a need to redesign metrics to move from a functional and traditional function to drive goal alignment? In the design of the digital program, spend time on metrics and reward systems.

Cost Reduction Strategies 413

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Mitigation Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design Software 413

DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 30, 2023

The widespread supply chain disruptions that happened when the global pandemic hit in 2020 highlighted several important lessons regarding manufacturing and supply chain visibility. The use of IIoT in manufacturing here is critical to enriching the 3D context of the Virtual Twin Experience for significantly improved visualization.

Manufacturing 156

Manufacturing Real-time Visibility Industrial Industry 156

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Last week was the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. There are three reasons why: Vertical excellence—having the best manufacturing, procurement or transportation function—has not worked. Aligned Metrics. What percentage of retail out-of-stocks could be prevented by the manufacturer in these industries?

Optimal Sourcing 365

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 365

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

I worked three layers down in the organization for a well-established leader in manufacturing named Dan. Dan had a very manufacturing view and Fred focused on logistics. His goal was to separate manufacturing and distribution inventories to improve his bonus incentives. The metrics were not aligned. You have to do so.

Supply Chain Planning Software 406

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies 406

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

There can be surprises that potentially offer a better upside: demand is higher than expected, it is possible to raise prices without affecting demand based on what is happening with competitor products, technology has allowed manufacturing capacity to ramp up faster than expected, etc. E2open acquired BluJay Solutions in May of 2021 for $1.7

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 293

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 293

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Building the Effective Global Supply Chain. We speak about the need to move from a functional understanding to a global, holistic capabilities, but the traditional supply chain leader defines bonus incentives and process performance goals based on functional metrics. Innovation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 417

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Network Software 417

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 8, 2014

I now have a working manuscript for the entire book of Metrics That Matter. Shellie Molina, now VP of Global Supply Chain at First Solar, told the story of learning how to receive feedback. I refuse to not enjoy this last part of my journey and I hope that you will join us at the upcoming Supply Chain Global Summit. Lots to do.

Supply Chain Planning 356

Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software San Diego 356

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2024

.” His narrative centers on the evolution of the global supply chain evolving with a focus on labor arbitration ignoring geographic distance and shipping issues. His belief is that the internet, container shipping, and global banking shrunk the supply chain. Supply-centric or Manufacturing Thinking. Let me explain.

Waste Reduction 195

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies 195

Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

by Jay Muelhoefer Today’s global supply chain leaders know to expect the unexpected. The recent outbreak of coronavirus has shaken communities and put companies that rely on manufacturing from facilities in Wuhan, China at risk. As soon as the factory closes, your entire global network knows about its effects the same day.

Supply Chain Planning Software 278

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 278

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

They can then use the data to provide an apples-to-apples benchmark on a variety of innovative supply chain metrics applicable to the grocery supply chain. In other words, if manufacturers cannot deliver everything that retailers are ordering, then there is a service failure. Forecasting Accuracy Was Terrible . 2020 was different.

Supply Chain Performance 284

Supply Chain Performance Inventory Reduction Supply and Demand Cost Reduction Strategies 284

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2022

They offer a cloud-based platform that connects their customers with more than seven million suppliers globally. I can recall a case study when I was in business school where a profitable, fast-growing manufacturer nonetheless went out of business. on this metric. The problem? Their cash flow did not keep pace with their sales.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 300

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 300