Kinaxis

AUGUST 29, 2014

Supply Chain Insights recently published a Metrics That Matter report covering both the Semiconductor and Hard Disk Drive (HDD) industries. Semiconductor is poised to consolidate, which will have huge impact on the metrics. Consider that the Chinese and India governments are investing in the semiconductor industry.

Metrics 171

Metrics Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Thailand 171

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2022

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities impact every facet of business and will determine the market leaders of tomorrow. These include: Challenges getting ESG metrics from suppliers, partners, and other third parties. Time-consuming manual processes to report on ESG metrics. Start with your supply chain.

Material Savings 320

Material Savings Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 320

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

Manufacturing is designed and planned in isolation. Integration of corporate social responsibility metrics in planning. Integration with manufacturing systems to understand actual run times and Operating Efficiency (OEE). Local/Global Governance. Clear governance of global planning and local decisions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 256

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 256

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2013

It was funded by 50 large consumer products manufacturing companies (CPG). In the dawn of e-commerce, conservative manufacturers, anteed up $240 million in four months. The high-flying company had no clarity of purpose or clear governance, but the funds kept coming. Clear governance. The stories border on the ridiculous.

Supply Chain Design Software 322

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 322

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. Based in Paris, L’Oréal is a global personal care manufacturing company.

Case Study 329

Case Study Inventory Reduction Study Agile and Lean Supply Chain 329

SCMDOJO

MAY 10, 2023

ERP is a broad term that encompasses the financial, manufacturing and distribution capabilities of a company. Data Accuracy measures data quality with consideration to key metrics like its accuracy, totality, and reliability. Master data governance also involves the application of data governance factors to the master data.

Optimal Sourcing 124

Optimal Sourcing Government Quality Supply Chain Design Software 124

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Fundamental to Elevating Manufacturing Performance Supplier relationships are at the heart of manufacturing performance. That’s why supplier collaboration—that consistent, trusted, and responsive interaction between supplier and manufacturer—is pivotal to manufacturing success.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 52

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Automating strategic sourcing not only simplifies the process but also offers significant savings, increased efficiencies, and better governance. Consumers are demanding more transparency and accountability from businesses when it comes to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. The answer is simple – automation.

Optimal Sourcing 244

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Sourcing Strategies 244

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 298

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 298

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Where and how manufacturers make products for Americans will change in 2017. Manufacturers must adapt to changing demands, or they will become nothing more than a statistic in history books. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Metrics Quality Supply Chain Planning Software 120

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2015

It is that time of year again where we feature the most viewed articles on the Cerasis blog in each of the six main categories we write about: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. . Most Read Manufacturing Articles of 2015. Powered by the Internet of Things & Digital Manufacturing.

Manufacturing 120

Manufacturing Supply Chain Software Internet of things Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

A direct material is a raw material, component, or assembly used directly in the manufacturing process. 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. In contrast, a part used in the production process may be custom made for that manufacturer.

Supply Chain Network Software 312

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 312

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2024

Too few are questioning the products that should have never been manufactured. The sad thing is that most companies will never know because they are blindly measuring the wrong metric and driving a supply-centric agenda. Supply-centric or Manufacturing Thinking. Consider the image in Figure 2 of a pet food manufacturer.

Waste Reduction 195

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

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

As shown in the map, the company has 4 distribution centers wherein each location is shipping to several places across the US (for the sake of simplicity we are not showing the manufacturing and sourcing locations here). CSCO and CPO, both can benefit from a closer collaboration. S&OP can serve as a vehicle towards that.

S&OP 290

S&OP Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software 290

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

This means developing supplier evaluation frameworks that include carbon metrics, working together on joint emission reduction projects, and incentivising suppliers to meet or beat carbon targets. Success will depend on getting executive buy in, setting up governance and keeping stakeholders informed throughout. How can we help?

Material Savings 75

Material Savings Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 75

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Over the period of 2009-2015 only 88% of companies made improvement on the “Supply Chain Metrics That Matter.” (The The Supply Chain Metrics That Matter are a portfolio of metrics which correlate to higher market capitalization. One of our first focus areas was global governance.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 186

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software 186

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Ronan Stephens, the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management and External Manufacturing, explained how the company set out on a journey to improve customer service while also reducing costs. First, to launch on government approval of a new drug. To reduce lead times, Ipsen decoupled manufacturing from packaging.

Customer Service 246

Customer Service Supply and Demand Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In manufacturing, IoT sensors ensure that each step of the process is tracked, ensuring that all materials meet required quality standards. Another challenge is device compatibility—different manufacturers produce IoT devices with varying standards, making it difficult to ensure frictionless communication between systems.

Internet of things 290

Internet of things Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 290

4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

C3Nano is a material technology company developing and manufacturing transparent conductive films, the main component in all touch sensors used in phones, tablets, and more. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. Transcript.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Material Savings Just-in-Time Detroit 130

4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

C3Nano is a material technology company developing and manufacturing transparent conductive films, the main component in all touch sensors used in phones, tablets, and more. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. Transcript.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Material Savings Just-in-Time Detroit 130

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The larger the organization, the more tension with conflicting functional metrics making decisions more difficult. Note in Figure 1 the gaps from recent research between supply chain planning and manufacturing, logistics, and sales. These results herald upcoming issues for future manufacturing reporting earnings calls.

Supply Chain Planning Software 222

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software 222

Logility

APRIL 29, 2021

Lack of supplier insight can result in your organization violating government regulations; working with providers who don’t share your company values; or getting caught up in trade embargoes, sanctions, and labor and social justice issues. For example, governments may enact new laws that affect worker rights.

Optimal Sourcing 204

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Optimization 204

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

The traditional manufacturing job defined the middle class. Each time, I turn on the channel, manufacturing jobs frame the global debate. Ironically, as global manufacturing jobs decrease, there is a need for talent for the global supply chain. 4) Governance. Governance in Supply Chain Processes. 5) Design.

Supply Chain Design Software 260

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design 260

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2024

That functionality is necessary for bakeries, dairies, and beverage manufacturers, but perhaps less important for other F&B subverticals. The software architecture allows the value to be measured and those metrics are visible to the customer and the Infor success team.

Vendor Strategies 311

Vendor Strategies Material Savings Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 311

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 7, 2015

Companies that have cross-functional alignment and clear governance models can make progress faster. The company that plays to win does not strive to have the best manufacturing costs, or the best procurement practices; instead, the team focuses on winning together cross-functionally on a commonly held portfolio of metrics.

Sourcing Strategies 150

Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies 150

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

It started in manufacturing and spread, step by step, to improvements in the way the company runs its supply chain. This manufacturer already has business continuity plans in place. With the addition of the SCRM solution, this manufacturer believes they have achieved mature Control Tower capabilities. A Transformation Journey.

Supply Chain Transformation 263

Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning 263

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 1, 2014

The operating margin for the medical device industry is 4X that of the automotive manufacturer and 2x the margin of the hospital. Instead, companies are letting the federal government stuff a standards mandate with UDI. This is why I think that the industry needs to get serious about supply chain management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 333

Supply Chain Planning Software San Diego Supply and Demand Pharmaceutical 333

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Notice how the water turns from blue to brown in Figure 3 with the lack of demand translation capabilities within the enterprise for manufacturing and logistics. Organizations can align to drive value despite the allegiance to functional metrics. Without clear governance, customer data never sees the light of day. Mistake #5.

S&OP 195

S&OP Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 195

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 29, 2017

They cite manufacturers and retailer benefits such as 20% reduction in inventory, 10% improvement in customer service levels, 10% increase in revenue, and 25% increase in available capacity. Companies focus on data harmonization and good data governance so the analytics can leverage end-to-end process data.

Modeling 189

Modeling Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Modeling Software 189

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Do you know where the manufacturing facilities of your suppliers (and their suppliers) are physically located? Which parts are manufactured at each location? Supply chain mapping is key to ongoing innovation. Then it’s about mapping the supply chain. Do you track the history and frequency of disruptions?

Supply Chain Planning Software 269

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 269

The Network Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Supply chain organizations within the automotive supplier industry contribute to manufacturing excellence in many ways, including quality, cost, and delivery to their OEM and subsystem customer base. From a measurement perspective the key trending metrics at a high level include: Supplier on time delivery.

Supply Chain Network Software 195

Supply Chain Network Software Automotive Modeling Software Supply and Demand 195

E2open

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The report covers data and metrics for e2open’s 2022 fiscal year (FY22), March 1, 2021, through February 28, 2022, unless otherwise noted. Product quality is also essential to good governance and in FY22 e2open customers received an average of 99.96% uptime, often exceeding contracted uptime requirements.

Supply Chain Network Software 78

Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Government 78

Exiger Perspectives

MAY 16, 2025

S4x25 Non-Security Metrics To Identify & Quantify Security Related Risk As the cyber risk landscape evolves, checking a box for certification is no longer sufficient. The most resilient organizations are looking beyond traditional cybersecurity metrics to evaluate the financial, operational, and cultural integrity of their suppliers.

Metrics 52

Metrics Security Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2022

To make the point, let us start with a discussion on Consumer Products manufacturing. P&G lacks a tactical supply plan to manage load across factories and contract manufacturing to effectively communicate to suppliers and underperforms on ROIC. The focus needs to move from functional metrics to balanced scorecard outcomes.

Supply and Demand 222

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 222

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2016

The caller had prior experience with a major household products company and recently transitioned to a smaller, but global discrete manufacturer. Establish Regional/Global/Business Governance. Based on the organizational mapping and the organizational priorities, define regional/global and business governance. ” I smiled.

S&OP 150

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction 150

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

A frequent mistake is letting each business build their own systems without governance. Metrics Definition. The organization needs to be clear on the Metrics That Matter and the alignment of vertical silos’ metrics to the balanced portfolio. Businesses are different. Reporting Structure.

S&OP 186

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 186