GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. If cost reduction is not the only thing to measuring supply chain performance, that begs the questions: "Maybe we should be measuring other Supply Chain Management activities and what would they be?". Review Inventory turns and Return on Assets.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Performance Metrics Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

Integration of corporate social responsibility metrics in planning. There is a lack of clarity on what drives value and metrics are functional. Monthly design of the supply chain including form and function of inventory and inventory placement. Focus on the level of inventory. Functional metric orientation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 255

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 255

Supply Chain Insights

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Today, 90% of publicly-traded companies are stuck at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. While most companies have been able to make progress in one of these two critical metrics in the period of 2006-2013, they have not been able to make progress on both together. It is needed.

Supply Chain Design Software 253

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design 253

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

It is one thing to write it, but it is a horse of another color to defend it. I think about this discussion with Keith often as I work on the Supply Chain Index and edit the chapters of Metrics That Matter. I think three things: 1) A Hard-Fought and Tough Journey. I believe that value is what you create. What can we learn?

Manufacturing Procurement 345

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Modeling 345

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2013

We have been taught, as supply chain leaders, that over the last decade supply chain processes have improved costs, shortened cycle times, improved customer service and decreased inventory. Based on our recent research, we find that only 1% of process-based companies are making progress on both operating margins and inventory.

Supply Chain Planning Software 350

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Analytics Software 350

RFgen

MAY 28, 2025

In this guide we walk through the essential steps to design a layout, implement labeling and slotting strategies, manage inventory with lean principles, and adopt technology solutions that keep operations agile. Balance lean inventory with resilience to supply chain disruptions. Inventory planning informs space and labor allocation.

Inventory Reduction 89

Inventory Reduction Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software 89

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

Despite two decades of advancement in supply chain technologies, companies are struggling to gain balance at the intersection of operating margin, inventory turns and case fulfillment. I have learned that supply chain systems are more complex than I originally thought, and that the relationships between supply chain metrics are nonlinear.

Supply Chain Design Software 319

Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 319

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

We loaded 493 financial metrics from balance sheets and income statements for each company into the data lake for the period of 2004-2016 using YCharts data. They all sound alike and each company makes similar claims of how the implementation of supply chain planning improves costs, lowers inventory and improves the return on assets.

Supply Chain Planning Software 191

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 191

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2017

It is hard work to maintain the status quo in metrics performance. A balanced portfolio of metrics delivers the greatest value. As a result, supply chain leaders focus on unrealistic goals of inventory or costs, they will throw the system out of balance. Companies balance supply chain metrics better in good times than bad.

Inventory Reduction 199

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies 199

RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

By maximizing space utilization, improving inventory control , and boosting workflow efficiency, you can unlock significant cost savings and elevate your customer service game. Essential technology solutions, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Inventory Management Systems (IMS), and the transformative power of IoT and automation.

Optimal Sourcing 97

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 97

DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 21, 2021

In this new, connected world, the Warehouse of the Future is about achieving key operational metrics and exceeding customer service requirements more profitably while supporting sustainability goals. This helps in optimizing inventory management as well as in making the warehouse safer while increasing visibility.

Inventory Management Software 156

Inventory Management Software Optimization Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 156

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

AI can integrate with procurement platforms, utility meters, logistics trackers and internet of things sensors to gather real-time data. Artificial intelligence-driven platforms are transforming carbon accounting by automating data collection and analysis. AI also provides visibility into emissions across the supply chain.

Rail Software 91

Rail Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 91

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Robotics/wearables/the Internet of Things/additive manufacturing coalescence is redefining manufacturing. Drones in warehouses using machine learning for real-time inventory and self-driving vehicles are transforming logistics. This includes the definition of spare part requirements, maintenance outages, and production planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 170

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Modeling Software 170

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The supply chain is a complex system with finite, and non-linear relationships between supply chain metrics that drive balance sheet results. In our analysis, only one out of ten companies successfully improves operating margins and inventory turns at the same time. We find that companies can improve one, but not two of the metrics.

Pharmaceutical 195

Pharmaceutical Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 19, 2016

We believe that supply chain excellence is driving improvement while averaging a higher level of performance in the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. Lora has written the books Supply Chain Metrics That Matter and Bricks Matter , and is currently working on her third book, Leadership Matters. New Business Models.

Gartner 210

Gartner Pharmaceutical Predictive Analytics Modeling Software 210

RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Modern data collection is fundamentally supported by advanced specialized sensors that serve as the primary tools for gathering various metrics in manufacturing environments. Here’s a breakdown of the key data types: Production Metrics: These tell you how much you’re producing and how efficiently.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 98

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Over the period of 2009-2015, only 88% of companies made improvement on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. (As As a group, these metrics have the highest correlation to market capitalization. They include growth, inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)). Inventory Turns. Improvement.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 195

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

The winners drive improvement while posting financial results in the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter ahead of the peer group. Inventory Turns. Better performance in inventory turns than the peer group average for the period of 2006-2015. Orbit Chart of Colgate at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns.

Supply Chain Design Software 260

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

GlobalTranz

JUNE 28, 2016

As the world’s economy has become increasingly complex, it has become impossible for a single entity to control all of the warehousing, transportation and administrative tasks that come with shipping and managing inventory. This may include the following: Better inventory management. Auditing services.

Supply and Demand 225

Supply and Demand Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 225

Logility

MAY 7, 2020

Structured and unstructured data including that from social media, Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain sources continue to stream in but much is left untouched. The Internet of Things (IoT), unstructured data streams and the like were not part of our vernacular. Organizations are simply overwhelmed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning 195

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

Metrics Definition. The organization needs to be clear on the Metrics That Matter and the alignment of vertical silos’ metrics to the balanced portfolio. Forecasting hierarchies need to roll up to define business requirements, and inventory needs to be reported by form and function. Form and Function of Inventory.

S&OP 186

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

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The focus is on channel data: price; inventory positions; and policies. It is about much, much more than Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI ) or Collaborative Forecasting and Replenishment. (The The use of customer segmentation to determine priority in matching inventory with orders during the order cycle. Channel Sensing.

Material Savings 246

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 246

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2015

In our research for the book Supply Chain Metrics That Matter , we find that this is the case for 90% of companies. While companies want to improve costs and inventory, most are going backwards. While many consultants will wave their hands and promise improvements in costs and inventory through projects, take pause.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software S&OP 150

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 18, 2021

Many experts believe the Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to revolutionize supply chain operations. ” Inventory Management. Inventory embedded with the proper sensors can be tracked in real-time via the IoT. The data from these systems can even be analyzed to predict the future inventory needs of the business.”[3]

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design 130

PINC

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

PINC’s platform is currently utilized by an array of Fortune 1000 enterprises and gives companies a cost-effective way to move inventory faster and optimize their supply chain. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.

Supply Chain Planning Software 26

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software 26

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

Metrics Definition. The organization needs to be clear on the Metrics That Matter and the alignment of vertical silos’ metrics to the balanced portfolio. Forecasting hierarchies need to roll up to define business requirements, and inventory needs to be reported by form and function. Form and Function of Inventory.

S&OP 170

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 170

Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Best practice inventory management – and the wider world of supply chain management – has played a big part in business survival through 2021. With that in mind, here’s our pick of the 10 most important inventory management trends for 2022. 10 inventory management for 2022: 1. Inventory analytics goes mainstream.

Inventory Management Software 80

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Supply Chain Planning Software 80

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2017

While many technologists wave their hands advocating that Internet of Things (IOT) is the answer, I say not so fast. Won’t we have the same issue for Internet of Things data? ” At the other end of the continuum is the argument that “ Forecast error is the most important metric to improve.”

Supply and Demand 199

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 199

RFgen

MARCH 10, 2025

The problem lies in effectively balancing inventory across the supply chain. When demand surges, inventory needs to rise, and vice-versa. However, as we’ve seen in recent years, predicting these shifts and adjusting inventory accordingly is far from simple.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization 52

GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

The digital business landscape for a shipper, such as the use of an ERP, TMS, and other digital aspects, such as The Internet of Things , provides unparalleled insight into how an organization in the supply chain can improve efficiency, visibility, and productivity.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 120

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

The Benefits of Evolved Vendor Managed Inventory Model Led by Web-Based VMI. When I was Materials Manager at Maricopa County, Arizona, the second largest county in the country, I introduced Vendor Managed Inventory. I called Fastenal, who specializes in Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) for fasteners, in to see what we can do together.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 120

SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2025

IoT (Internet of Things) enables real-time tracking of goods, equipment health, and environmental conditions. It should include inventory strategies, IT recovery, and communication frameworks. To keep things smooth, efficient, and risk-ready, youve got to monitor, assess, and evolve.

Vendor Strategies 73

Vendor Strategies Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction Resource Reduction 73

IQMS

MARCH 22, 2024

Planning and scheduling, quality management, inventory optimization, tooling management, preventative and predictive maintenance, and Manufacturing Intelligence are the core functional areas included in a MOM solution today. Resist the tendency to add in dozens of metrics and KPIs.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Mitigation Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 18, 2015

When there is a common reporting strategy, progress in metrics performance at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns is faster. The conference will feature case studies on crowd-sourcing, robotics, demand sensing, rules-based ontologies/cognitive learning, Internet of Things (IOT) and the use of sentiment analysis.

Sourcing Strategies 150

Sourcing Strategies Agile and Lean Supply Chain Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design 150

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

This boosts revenues and optimises inventory. Internet of Things (IoT) brings more connectivity in the supply chain network to advance visibility and agility to the logistics and supply operations. This can be applied to inventory management, fleet and order tracking, ID badging. In a crisis economic factors are critical.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 230

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 230

Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

Often this data is rolled up organizationally, geographically or in distribution through performance metrics or key performance indicators (targets change with these roll ups). Optimal inventory management using data from point of sale systems, in store inventory updates, in transit inventory and VMI on hand at supplier warehouses.

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software 104

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

List of Top 10 Supply Chain Analytics Books 1) Supply Chain Metrics that Matter (Wiley Corporate F&A) 1st Edition This book offers an in-depth guide to understanding the link between corporate financials and supply chain maturity, evaluating the progress of over a hundred companies from 2006-2013.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 132

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics 132