The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Continued Innovation even Amidst the Pandemic. This investment in equipping employees with future ready skillsets has put the organization in good stride to tackle the challenges brought on by COVID-19; allowing Schenker to accelerate investments and efforts in innovation even as many other organizations are struggling to stay afloat.

Singapore 246

Singapore Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction 246

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The biggest challenge is that simply offering metrics, even those that appear to be the “right” metrics, usually doesn’t produce any results. The questions that are most often asked are: What metrics should I use? What metrics do others (in my industry) use? What innovations could be introduced?

Vendor Strategies 55

Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 55

Enterra Insights

JULY 18, 2023

Create an enabling policy environment for collective action, such as public-private partnerships and local NbS implementation consortiums. Transition to adaptive policies that enable NbS across infrastructure engineering, procurement, and construction. Prioritize financial innovation to promote market-based mechanisms for NbS.

Resource Reduction 130

Resource Reduction Industrial Industry Waste Reduction 130

o9 Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2023

This blog explores how policy developments such as the digital product passport (DPP) alongside supply chain software can play a role as enablers. The DPP is a promising policy instrument, but there are still open questions regarding the DPP’s final design and implementation. What is the digital product passport (DPP)?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Predictive Analytics Software 52

Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2023

2 As the numbers indicate, there are plenty of business opportunities, market share, profit, and competition in developing complex, smart, innovative products. A QMS typically aligns with your product lifecycle management (PLM) solution and your product innovation goals. billion to $855.62 billion in 2023. billion to $799.67

Quality 88

Quality Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 88

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 17, 2017

Data for two of the categories used in the ranking – Innovation and Social Responsibility – are based on processes developed by Handfield and Huang. In the innovation category, metrics related to spending management, category management, strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.

North Carolina 40

North Carolina Innovation Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 40

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 27, 2023

Steps to greater supply chain sovereignty One argument is that cost and efficiency should no longer be the main metrics in determining how a supply chain works. Revise sourcing policies to focus more on reliable delivery rather than just lower costs. The last three years have exposed the risks of doing that.

Manufacturing Procurement 104

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 104

Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

However, standing still and sticking to old dogma’s, not innovate, come up with new ideas and envision a better supply chain planning future is not an option for me. Human centric decisions can include human qualities like creativity, empathy, innovation, contextual awareness, relationship management, meaning and purpose.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Negotiating Skills 78

Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

Thus, prioritizing sustainable procurement has become a critical component of companies' policies; by doing so, organizations promote transparency, fairness, resource efficiency, and ethical practices while enhancing their brand image and competitiveness. Consumers increasingly demand that companies ensure products are not made by children.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions 52

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

.” After studying all the findings, there are two points that stand out to me: First, digital transformation is not a singular activity but a set of interrelated activities that span across the People, Process, Technology, Policy, and Metrics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 168

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Agile and Lean Supply Chain 168

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2021

This, they say, includes value delivery through supplier- enabled innovation (SEI); sustainability through environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals; as well as agility through digitalisation — all of which will enable the business to deliver on its growth agenda” (Procurement Leaders 2021). Create a Sustainability North Star Metric.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Sustainability Material Savings 98

LevaData

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Looking at that traditional “fittest” metric, we would all agree that maximizing liquidity shows good business judgment in times like this. But what we’ve seen during the pandemic is the survival of the most agile, innovative, and astute companies, especially those operating a highly collaborative supply chain that adjusted at high speed.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 71

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Innovation 71

Supply Chain Insights

JULY 23, 2017

Use our Metrics That Matter methodology to look at improvement and performance. Customer Centric Policies. At each round, employees gain an understanding of the value of supply chain decisions through the sharing on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. The seven on-line classes are: Supply Chain Metrics That Matter.

Supply Chain Planning Software 0

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Price Mitigation Strategies Inventory Reduction 0

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 2, 2022

Again, it is not just focusing on cost, instead it should also include areas such as innovation, and adoption of technology. But A/P should also ensure that procurement operates transparently and is aligned with company policies, procedures, standards. The supplier relationship can also be improved with technology.

Optimal Sourcing 116

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 116

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

Most care providers are working to get physician and clinical alignment to focus on the right balance of standardization, product utilization, and innovation. Balance innovation and standardization. Reward supplier companies that enable innovation. Buckle to sales tactics and conventional relationships policies.

Modeling 236

Modeling Modeling Software Pharmaceutical Procurement Analytics 236

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

O’Marah adds, “Champions of supply chain (myself most certainly included) have worked to lionize the profession by showing how it works to drive profits, deliver innovation and improve lives.” Drones, autonomous trucks, mobile robots, AI, efulfillment innovation — I doubt we will ever see such times again.”

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy 100

SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

In the last section, the course introduces performance metric design and organizational design within the supply chain organization, focusing mainly on the centralize/decentralize decision. He covers how to evaluate quantity discounts, and how to calculate production quantities to maximize profit. Rating: Not provided.

Supply Chain Design Software 113

Supply Chain Design Software Course Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 113

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 10, 2017

When her employees kept breaking their tablets on the production floor, Peggy used lean-production thought processes to innovate for new answers. AGCO’s culture of innovation policy deployment enabled employees to pioneer a technology solution for manufacturing. They are an innovator in agricultural equipment. About Agco.

Supply Chain Design Software 152

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Material Savings Supply Chain Software 152

Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Integrate this agenda with other plans (like an industrial or digital strategy) and track progress using metrics. Make the economics work: Identify lead markets, level the playing field through trade policy, taxation, or other measures, and stimulate demand through quotas, content, and standards.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

Over 90% of companies have a corporate social responsibility policy, but there is no inertia to move to outside-in processes to decrease landfill and waste. The range depends on sales velocity, replenishment policy, and shelf assortment. Market Shifts by Industry Sector. Surprisingly, I do not see companies adapting to the new normal.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Data 195

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. More advanced supply chain leaders model the role of complexity (product and customer), the impact of risk, and opportunity of innovation as well as product shipping and manufacturing locations, and inventory policies.

Supply Chain Planning Software 278

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 278

BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Improve innovation. Having access to a variety of different perspectives also unlocks creativity and higher innovation. times more likely to be innovation leaders in their market. [v] v] A Boston Consulting Group study found that companies with more diverse management teams have 19% higher revenues due to innovation. [v]

Supply Chain Planning Software 57

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Resource Reduction 57

ToolsGroup

APRIL 27, 2022

And this is something that is especially prevalent in most high-pressure corporate settings, where performance metrics are everything and survival often comes down to how well you perform and how consistently you do what is expected of you. Whatever company policies say, staff stress levels often have a direct correlation to their manager.

Sourcing Strategies 296

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Price Mitigation Strategies Strategy 296

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Researchers assign various measures of importance to each of the metrics, sometimes treating them equally, sometimes separating one out of the pack.”[2] … But before they can see returns, they must first understand that in this century, data is the foundation for all financial progress and business innovation.

Big Data 130

Big Data Data Quality Cost Reduction Strategies 130

Arena Solutions

MAY 2, 2023

Integrate this agenda with other plans (like an industrial or digital strategy) and track progress using metrics. Make the economics work: Identify lead markets, level the playing field through trade policy, taxation, or other measures, and stimulate demand through quotas, content, and standards.

Material Savings 75

Material Savings Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 75

SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

Leveraging telematics in logistics makes it easy to access real-time information like vehicle location and status, deviations from planned schedules, traffic situations, driving behavior, vehicle diagnostics, maintenance issues, vehicle metrics that affect fuel efficiency, and more.

Supply Chain Design Software 76

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design 76

Talking Logistics

MAY 31, 2013

Department of Transportation Releases Policy on Automated Vehicle Development. Click here to download a copy of the NHTSA’s statement of policy on automated vehicles. It was a relatively quiet week for news, but here’s what caught my attention: Descartes Reports Fiscal 2014 First Quarter Financial Results.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 157

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics 157

Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 9, 2016

Know what you’re trying to accomplish, and keep a short list of key metrics and indicators to remind yourself and other supply chain partners what really matters. Look at how important innovation, risk management, leadership and other “soft” skills are to successful supply chain management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Supply Chain Planning 100

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Strong supplier relationships lead to new product development and innovation, as well as reduced costs and increased efficiencies. According to Gartner , engaging with internal stakeholders can help to develop a set of appropriate metrics and KPIs to evaluate which suppliers can provide the most value.

Cost Reduction Strategies 130

Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing 130

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

performance-based metrics. When measured against these two dimensions, Bateman and Bonanni assert companies fall into one of four stages: Majority; Early Majority; Early Adopter; or Innovator. Only Innovators are ready to share information about raw materials suppliers.” Transparency milestones include: codes of conduct.

Supply Chain Design Software 174

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 174

Proxima

MAY 15, 2020

Out of 502 participants from business owners to Directors, 86% said that they currently use sustainability as a metric to help shape decision making within their business. Embrace Innovation to unlock new sustainable value. Sustainability is part of the new innovation playground that looks at the top and bottom line. ISO 20400.

Supply Chain Design Software 94

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Sustainability 94

Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

More than any other time in history, technology and innovation are here to make it happen.”[3]. ” Since there is room to improve, Gagnon insists there has never been a better (or more crucial) time to innovate. “Logistics companies cannot afford not to be innovative,” he explains. ”[3].

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply Chain Network Software 100

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In addition, another index in the “Social Responsibility” category, assesses the extent to which sustainable supply chain outcomes are deployed, measured in terms of a firm’s supply-chain policies, practices and results, including audits and lawsuits, with respect to human relations and the environment. Microsoft.

North Carolina 40

North Carolina Company Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 40

SupplyShift

JUNE 17, 2021

This helped the company focus its sustainability strategies on key international ESG issues, as well as to target metrics that investors and consumers now track. Although primarily designed for investors, the tool gives companies an overview of financially material ESG metrics for their industry.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 52

SupplyShift

JUNE 17, 2021

This helped the company focus its sustainability strategies on key international ESG issues, as well as to target metrics that investors and consumers now track. Although primarily designed for investors, the tool gives companies an overview of financially material ESG metrics for their industry. Source: sasb.org. Source: sasb.org.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 52

SupplyShift

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

From there, send initial assessments out to your suppliers to gauge their level of aptitude and maturity on issues like environmental sustainability, fair labor, anti-corruption policies, etc. The results of this activity will tell you which suppliers are “awake” on sustainability issues.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Network Software 52

SupplyShift

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

From there, send initial assessments out to your suppliers to gauge their level of aptitude and maturity on issues like environmental sustainability, fair labor, anti-corruption policies, etc. The results of this activity will tell you which suppliers are “awake” on sustainability issues.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Network Software 52