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3 Core Metrics & 10 Soft Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance

GlobalTranz

Sure, supply chain cost reduction is important in reducing the cost of goods sold (COGS) and increasing profit, but there are other measurements which should not be forgotten. 3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. Cost reduction is still very important.

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Unlocking Success: Why Strategic Sourcing Is Important for Your Company

Precoro

As part of the larger procurement process, sourcing involves finding and evaluating suppliers for goods or services that need to be purchased. Goals beyond the best purchasing price fall into strategic sourcing. Simple sourcing takes less time to execute and requires fewer resources to plan, but can cost more down the road.

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Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience

ivalua

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.

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Better Visibility Drives Supply Chain Value and Innovation

Talking Logistics

As consumers continue to purchase goods at greater frequency and trade regulations become more complex, supply chain professionals are striving to establish end-to-end control of their business operations. Benefits of data visibility. Steve Williamson is Director, Solution Consulting, at BluJay Solutions.

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4 Tips For Better Process Manufacturing Planning and Forecasting

Logility

Process manufacturing companies — such as those in the packaging, specialty chemicals, and rolled and woven goods sectors — are dealing with overcapacity as well as price pressures and continuing supply chain uncertainties. They are coming to the realization that they must innovate and build resilience for whatever might come next.

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Gaining Supply Chain Visibility with a Three Tiered Approach to IT Innovation

RFgen

Coordinating data across the supply chain is a key component of end-to-end supply chain visibility. Information technology advances are emerging as a prominent option for businesses facing mounting pressure across their supply chain, inventory management and fulfillment services.

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Gaining Supply Chain Visibility with a Three Tiered Approach to IT Innovation

RFgen

Coordinating data across the supply chain is a key component of end-to-end supply chain visibility. Information technology advances are emerging as a prominent option for businesses facing mounting pressure across their supply chain, inventory management and fulfillment services.