SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Data-Driven Decisions The structure provides a framework for collecting and analyzing data across the supply chain. This data can be used to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions about sourcing, production, and distribution. Provide leadership and direction to ensure the smooth operation of the supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 75

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 18, 2018

Financial reengineering focuses on the optimization of short-term results that are usually based on a functional analysis of source, make, or deliver. Few consultants understand the interrelationships between source, make and deliver. Snow fell last night as I worked on my last Supply Chain Metrics That Matter report.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 25, 2013

As I sat at my kitchen table, I reviewed spreadsheet after spreadsheet of corporate performance data on supply chain financial ratios. The relationship between corporate financial performance and supply chain metrics was complex; and in my first attempts, I was unable to derive a correlation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

AMR Research was an industry analyst firm in Boston. I argued for industry collaboration to define and drive process innovation. Over the last decade, supply chain performance regressed. Currently, supply chain performance is a barrier to economic recovery. Gartner purchased the firm in 2010.)

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Vecco International

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Crucially, Vecco innately supports batch and process manufacturing – key to the food industry. We provide available to promise and capable to promise functionality for a customer order based on approved sourcing for a sales area. Vecco empowers companies to monitor and manage their supply chain performance.

Beverage 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 15, 2018

Supply chain leaders are competitive. The field of supply chain management–combining source, make and deliver–into a common process started in 1982. Now in 2018, we are starting to see the evolution of “Gods” with new business models that are redefining supply chain processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

import volumes may not be as high as they were at the height of the pandemic; however, if they remain above 2019 numbers, the shift away from West Coast ports persists, the labor situation doesn’t get resolved, carriers continue to use blank sailings and importers will continue to see uneven supply chain performance.

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IQMS

JUNE 4, 2019

99% of mid-market manufacturing executives are familiar with Industry 4.0, yet only 5% are currently implementing or have implemented an Industry 4.0 Mid-market manufacturers getting the most value out of Industry 4.0 Demystifying Industry 4.0 Delving into the specifics of Industry 4.0 Source: Industry 4.0:

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

But we’re determined to enlighten you about their existence because, with that knowledge, you can avoid making KPI mistakes in your supply chain. Whatever the reason for neglecting to implement, maintain, track, and act on supply chain KPIs, it is a mistake you should avoid making.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the key components of supply chain management, best practices, and how they can be tailored to specific industries. We’ll also delve into the importance of technology and data analytics in optimizing supply chain operations.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2018

As part of the survey, we asked the respondents to rate their company’s supply chain performance relative to peers in their industry (ranging from “Significantly Below Average” to “Significantly Above Average”). and 51.5%, respectively). and 37.2%, respectively). “To

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2017

Amazon’s because of their breath in physical and digital supply chain, innovation in material handling, transportation, etc and their vision completely disrupting the industry. Traditionally, the focus has been on building efficient organizational silos for make, source or deliver. About the Research.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 24, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. Salim: From a macro standpoint, we are seeing that the industry is going through a significant upheaval. Can we expedite?

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2014

I have taken myself off the road to write the book Metrics That Matter. The company was doing well on the management of a regional supply chain, but failing in managing products across geographies for a global supply chain. When I work with companies, the gap in supply chain performance is larger than I expected.

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ThroughPut

JULY 24, 2022

The retail industry has been witnessing unending turmoil over the last couple of years by way of a series of challenges – ranging from shifts in purchasing habits and consumer demands to the vagaries of a relentless global pandemic that continues to trigger seismic upheavals. Retail supply chain software that creates better demand signals.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Let’s Get into the Specifics Think about this: 79 percent of companies with high-performing supply chains (these are often referred to as Supply Chain Leaders (SCLs)), have revenue growth that is significantly above their industry average, according to this report by Deloitte.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

The answer may seem obvious to supply chain professionals, but it’s worth taking a step back and thinking about how to answer this. Inventory metrics are less intuitive, but ever since U.S. Forecast accuracy benefits top-line, bottom-line, and asset utilization performance, as summarized in the below table.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

We then rated companies on their ability to manage and improve a portfolio of metrics: operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Based on the analysis of supply chain improvement (as measured by the Supply Chain Index ) and supply chain performance, we ranked the supply chain leaders by industry.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Consumers, activists, and investors increasingly want to know the products they buy are sourced sustainably and ethically. They are demanding more supply chain transparency. In my mind, supply chain visibility involves knowing, on the supply side, who suppliers are and where parts or products are located.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

The study analyzed supply chain performance at manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers throughout 2020. It strained production functions and increased the need for trucking services, which led to falling performance metrics that rippled across organizations. Why Does CPG Logistics Performance Matter?

Procurement Analytics 69

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2019

Gary began our discussion by pointing out that the Amazon Effect, which he says had a critical turning point during the 2017 holiday season, has sped up supply chains for retailers and consumer goods manufacturers, causing a greater emphasis on sourcing. There is much more involved now than the perfect order metric.”.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 15, 2021

Because of the changes to the retail and CPG industries, forward-thinking sporting goods shippers are looking to logistics as a differentiation strategy. As industries evolved to meet the needs of modern consumers, the supply chain has become a reliable source of competitive advantage.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2023

By using prescriptive analytics, companies can optimize their supply chain operations, reduce costs, and make better decisions, ultimately enhancing their overall supply chain performance. How Prescriptive Analytics Has Been Driving Value In Supply Chain Optimization?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

JULY 15, 2022

The answer may seem obvious to supply chain professionals, but it’s worth taking a step back and thinking about how to answer this. Inventory metrics are less intuitive, but ever since U.S. Forecast accuracy benefits top-line, bottom-line, and overall corporate performance, as summarized in the below table. M in savings.

Forecasting 52

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ShipBob

APRIL 26, 2023

In an ecommerce business, supply chain performance is one of the key factors affecting the performance of the business as a whole. If the supply chain isn’t moving as seamlessly as it should, it could cause disruptions further down the line, and even result in delivery delays and customer disappointment.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

When I moved into industry, and the real world, I managed engineering teams. Much to my chagrin, when I entered into the world of supply chain, the processes of source, make and deliver were usually not designed. Instead, I think that it needs to be holistic to balance the trade-offs of source, make and deliver together.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

After, I explained this, I granted Peter permission for the council to use the Index (the use of the Supply Chain Insights content follows the principles of open source), I then said to Peter, “I am glad that you called. I believe this is necessary at the earliest stages of a supply chain transformation.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2019

“Where would the supply chain technology industry be without all of the bulls#&t?” ” Based on my research, it is clear to me that buyer frustration with supply chain technology is increasing. Only one in three business leaders feel that their supply chain performs well.

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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.) I thought that the industry averages were fairly constant. A Case Study.

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EcoVadis

JULY 17, 2017

Sustainability remains core pillar of revenue, risk management and procurement performance. For supply chain leaders, few accolades offer more insight into the state of the industry than Gartner’s Supply Chain Top 25.

Gartner 56

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

Interestingly, the downshifts we observed in transportation metrics were much more muted in the last week of July, leaving open a possibility for a bit of recovery as we move towards peak season. Warehousing and Inventory metrics continue to buoy the logistics sector. Additional Supply Chain Matters Perspectives.

Procurement Analytics 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2019

“Where would the supply chain technology industry be without all of the bulls#&t?” ” Based on my research, it is clear to me that buyer frustration with supply chain technology is increasing. Only one in three business leaders feel that their supply chain performs well.

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ThroughPut

AUGUST 12, 2021

The industry faces losses worth billions due to excess inventory, heavy discounting, and unavailability of stock. Seasonal and variable demands had already placed the F&B industry on shaky grounds, but the pandemic amplified this inconsistency. The F&B industry is primarily driven by the need for higher sales and profitability.

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Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

But before you start measuring everything in sight – and a few things not in sight – start with a set of thoughtful intentions and questions that will guide you to the right set of metrics and the right set of expectations. It’s logical that a machined parts manufacturer and a grocery chain would review different KPIs in their IBP processes.

Metrics 130

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Source: Machine Learning – A Giant Leap for Supply Chain Forecasting, Material Handling and Logistics Conference (PDF, 28 pp., Reducing freight costs, improving supplier delivery performance, and minimizing supplier risk are three of the many benefits machine learning is providing in collaborative supply chain networks.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Last month, I attended and spoke at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference , where I learned many things about the Heavy Building Materials (HBM) industry. So, what are some of the data challenges the industry faces? Cement is one of the raw materials that goes into making concrete, which is the finished product.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Source: Dictionary.com. While I do not consider this case study as a good example of demand-driven processes, I do believe that they have done some great work on implementing a customer segmented supply chain based on postponement. SanDisk’s Journey to Build a Supply Chain Customer Segmentation Strategy.

Inventory Reduction 150

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