ThroughPut

MARCH 15, 2024

Over the past few years, the relentless disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic, natural calamities, geopolitical tensions and economic instability have exposed glaring vulnerabilities in supply chains across the globe. That said, implementing AI in your supply chain can be a daunting task.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 15, 2024

Over the past few years, the relentless disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic, natural calamities, geopolitical tensions and economic instability have exposed glaring vulnerabilities in supply chains across the globe. That said, implementing AI in your supply chain can be a daunting task.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2018

The 2018 State of Logistics Report , sponsored by 3PL Central , indicates warehousing models are evolving at a phenomenal rate. More importantly, demand for warehouse space is at an all-time high, and warehousing is still short two million workers. Optimize warehouse design. Even with 5.2 GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2023

The last of these can be achieved by tracking the right inventory metrics, analysing the results, and making data-driven optimisations. So, what are the ‘right’ inventory metrics, and how do you calculate them? In this inventory metrics guide What are inventory metrics? What are KPIs for inventory?

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Efficient warehousing is all about knowing what’s working, what’s failing, and what can be improved. When you measure and analyse the right warehouse KPIs, you can make better-informed business decisions based on real data. That’s why, with so many possible variables to track, it’s critical to know which metrics matter most.

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ShipBob

APRIL 12, 2023

Between receiving inventory and getting orders delivered to your customers, what happens in your warehouse plays a crucial role in the efficiency of your operations. Good warehouse management should be a priority to ensure a seamless fulfillment process and swift deliveries. To measure this, you’ll need to look at your OTIF metric.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

If you’re a supply chain management professional, you’re probably aware of how important it is to continuously improve your skills and knowledge in this field. Fortunately, there are numerous courses available to help you develop your expertise in supply chain management, regardless of your level of experience.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Omnichannel has been a buzzword in supply-chain circles for several years, but retailers that have invested in implementing omnichannel strategies have shown less than superior results, says Steve Dennis via Forbes. These problems show weaknesses and overlooked concerns when implementing omnichannel supply chain strategies.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Fast fulfillment starts with proper warehouse management , which determines how efficiently you receive, track, and store inventory in a way that gets customers orders out the door faster. But how do you know if a warehouse is performing well? What are warehouse key performance indicators (KPIs)?

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Unleashed

JANUARY 10, 2023

Supply chain planning is the key to coming out on top. Optimising your supply chain processes will give your business the best chance at thriving in a competitive landscape. In this supply chain planning guide: What is supply chain planning? And it all starts here.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

If the word collaboration was listed on a card as a drinking game at supply chain conferences, we would be drunk at many. While we speak of collaboration, the focus is on driving enterprise results not value in value chains. Cash-to-Cash Metrics. Here I share perspective on cash-to-cash abuse. I am troubled. My takeaway?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars has been on a journey to transform their digital supply chain. In 2019, Will Beery was appointed the vice president and tasked with leading the company’s global digital supply chain transformation. Mars’s Digital Transformation Mr. Beery started by asking, “what does a digital supply chain mean for us?”

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

While every part of the supply chain is important, let’s take a moment to consider the tough challenges facing warehouses today. Warehouses sit at the heart of the supply chain, fulfilling customer promises and playing a critical role in driving satisfaction and repeat sales.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Your website is live, your supply chain is up and running, and customers are receiving their orders — but if you’re looking to grow your ecommerce business, your work is not yet done. In order to scale your operations and achieve profitability, you will need to keep asking yourself one question: “How can I do more with less?”.

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QAD

JULY 1, 2021

Knowing how to calculate total manufacturing costs is incredibly important supply chain data. Finally, you need to know how to calculate total manufacturing overhead. Why is it Important to Calculate Total Manufacturing Costs for Supply Chain Efficiency? What is Manufacturing Overhead?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? While this article is intended as an evergreen resource, to help you navigate in your search for a supply chain job, and is not a COVID-19-specific guide, the pandemic has galvanized attention on the industry and its criticality.

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 17, 2024

While the overall trend is toward more integrated and flexible systems that can process voluminous amounts of data, yielding analytics and metrics for improved decision-making, a majority of manufacturers still have yet to commit to the newer, “smarter” technologies.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 18, 2024

For example, how long it takes to get an item back into stock after being returned is very rarely a considered metric for retailers. How To Maximize the Profitability of Returns The key to improving returns speed is to dynamically switch the logistics approach depending on the profitability of the item.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 14, 2020

But what exactly is supply chain benchmarking and why is it so important? It allows you to track your performance over time and, ideally, how it compares to others. How to benchmark? You need to determine what your current performance is and how it measures up against other performances in your industry.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Who would have thought that measuring the performance of supply chain processes like warehousing, procurement, or logistics could be so troublesome? Well, we know a few supply chain managers who, having made some of the mistakes covered by this article, would attest to the potential for difficulty.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Well, not just for benchmarking, but also for maximum visibility of your supply chain and logistics performance. How hard can that be?” In answering that question, we’re not going to provide you with a list of possible supply chain KPIs to use in your business—at least, not in this article. I hear you ask.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 31, 2023

Supply chain disruptions are the enemy of product businesses. Lean logistics is a strategy designed to optimise supply chain efficiency by cutting out waste and maximising customer value. Let’s explore how to make it work for your business. Let’s explore how to make it work for your business.

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AB&R

MARCH 4, 2022

Warehouse receiving impacts all aspects of operations, from inventory management to logistics. In addition, with labor costs accounting for 50 to 70 percent of average warehouse budgets, wasted footsteps and employee errors cost money and reduce productivity. These restrictions can harm worker morale and productivity.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

To stay on top of your financials, there are a few key cash flow metrics and KPIs you can track that will help you make the right decisions and avoid insolvency or liquidation. Learn more: Inventory Accounting: A Video Guide for Accountants & Advisors What are cash flow metrics? Why is it important to track cash flow metrics?

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Ecommerce businesses need to closely monitor their performance across the supply chain so they can optimize their processes and increase efficiency. In this post, we take a closer look at the On-Time In-Full (OTIF) metric and why it’s important for ecommerce businesses. What is OTIF? OTIF impacts more than you might think.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By the end of this article, you’ll gain insights into which inventory health indicators you should be monitoring, how to overcome common inventory management hurdles, and see how a third-party logistics provider like ShipBob can help. Optimized storage space: Prevents overstocking, maximizing warehouse utilization.

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crisp

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In this guide, we’ll show you what metrics those are, easy ways to find them, and how you can use them to accelerate your brand’s retail growth. Now that you know how to access your retail data easily and often, here are the metrics you’ll want to keep on hand: Velocity. Retail data: A brand’s greatest asset.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

I love the stories but question the fit of the metaphor(s) for a supply chain conference. In the world of supply chain management following 33 months of disruption, this is not the case. The larger the organization, the more tension with conflicting functional metrics making decisions more difficult. The reason?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

How to Breakthrough Lean Culture Plateaus. Leader standard work in order to create accountability within the team structure; Problem-solving thinking; how to align your organization so that the right problems are solved at the right level. Practices and learns how to apply Lean tools. Ask yourself, "Has the Lean team plateaued?

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OptiProERP

APRIL 25, 2023

As a manufacturer, tracking logistics key performance indicators (KPIs) can help you identify areas of improvement and optimize your supply chain. However, with so many metrics to track, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Shipping Time The time it takes to ship an order from the warehouse to the customer.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Supply chain management technology has a fault line. The technology market for supply chain management is dramatically shifting. The Autonomous Supply Chain for Physical Logistics. Drones in warehouses using machine learning for real-time inventory and self-driving vehicles are transforming logistics.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

But how do you know if all that hard work is paying off? By monitoring particular metrics over time across your online sales, in-store sales, and operations, you’ll gain quantitative insights into your business performance. Why are retail metrics important? What is a retail KPI?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. The Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts from 2017. What are the specific technologies to understand in the digital supply chain.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

All companies need to employ a performance measurement system to organize and manage their supply chain metrics. The appropriate metrics to manage and measure the success of a company’s operation vary significantly by industry, by individual company, and by the scale of the business.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. The links below are paid links.

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Unleashed

MARCH 31, 2021

We live in a global economy and that has made the supply chain all the more important – these days partner companies could be anywhere in the world, facing any number of challenges. However, when people refer to supply chains, they often use the terms ‘supply chain’ and ‘logistics’ interchangeably.

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crisp

DECEMBER 15, 2021

At last week’s Supply Chain Summit, Crisp’s Head of Supply Chain Barry Bradley gave brands a step-by-step guide to running a data-driven operations team. It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in the supply chain. Why is data so critical in supply chain management? Step 1: Set the strategy.

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