ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

While procurement operates as a function within the broader supply chain, it has its own set of priorities for strategic sourcing in procurement, performance metrics, and specialized processes. At the enterprise level, this means developing structured supplier management programs that go beyond transactional buying.

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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 30, 2018

Companies with the lower score on the Index are driving faster rates of metrics improvement. Energizer and Unilever are driving the fastest rates of improvement and Clorox and P&G improvement rates are the slowest on the Metrics That Matter of Growth, Operating Margin, Inventory Turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)).

Supply Chain Design Software 218

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction 218

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2013

It is a quest and the subject of my next book, Metrics That Matter , that will publish in September, 2014. We have found that nine out of ten organizations are stuck on their ability to make improvements on both operating margin and inventory turns in the same year. .” As I shuffle along, I am not sure. I shake my head.

Gartner 258

Gartner Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 258

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Inventory, in this time of uncertainty, is the organization’s most important buffer to protect against variability. However, organizations are not good at managing inventory. Yet, only 20% of companies actively manage supplier development programs to get cash to suppliers in need. Cash-to-Cash Metrics.

Optimal Sourcing 299

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 299

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

Recognition of constraints and the management of floating bottlenecks. Management and planning of the entire network against a value network strategy. Integration of corporate social responsibility metrics in planning. There is a lack of clarity on what drives value and metrics are functional. Supply Chain Design.

Supply Chain Planning Software 255

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

My Office Apps

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What is Vendor Relationship Management (VRM) and Why It’s Essential for Your ERP and Inventory Software? Strong vendor relationships are critical for business success, especially when it comes to managing inventory and procurement. Why is Vendor Relationship Management Important?

Vendor Strategies 98

Vendor Strategies Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 98

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

MAY 1, 2014

As hospitals adopted consignment planning programs, inventory progress slowed. The turns are the lowest of any industry, and despite investments in technologies and processes, inventory turns have only improved 3%, and Cash-T0-Cash (C2C) cycles have declined 4%. The shift of inventory without the sharing of data is a mistake.

Supply Chain Planning Software 333

Supply Chain Planning Software San Diego Supply and Demand Pharmaceutical 333

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

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Supply Chain Risk Management is a Cirque Du Soleil Calibre Act! In fact, 89% of businesses encountered a supplier risk event in the last five years. But not all companies are prepared for this level of risk and complexity. That’s where supply chain risk management software comes in. Subscribe Here!

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Risk Management Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software 98

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 18, 2018

Snow fell last night as I worked on my last Supply Chain Metrics That Matter report. The concept of the Effective Frontier is that best in class companies align functional metrics to balance growth, cost, inventory and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) performance while balancing customer service metrics.

Optimal Sourcing 191

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Optimization 191

Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

Procurement activities include planning, sourcing, and negotiation, along with risk management, legal and value analysis. This is often managed with the help of supplier management software or inventory management software. In this post, we’ll unpack ten top procurement metrics and why they matter.

Procurement Analytics 104

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Material Savings 104

Kinaxis

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Reason #5 Not having a supply chain risk management process. Reason #6 Not effectively managing inventory. Reason #9 Relentless pursuit of one supply chain metric at the expense of other metrics. A bad decision can result in missed orders, significant inventory, or scrapped materials.

Supply Chain Planning Software 240

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Price Mitigation Strategies 240

Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2015

Over the past two years, I’ve written extensively about the growing importance of supply chain risk management and supply chain mapping. See for example: Rethinking Supply Chain Risk Management. Doing Nothing on Supply Chain Risk Management. Many Companies Falling Short on Supply Chain Risk Management.

Supply Chain Risk Management 100

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 100

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Proper vetting of carriers helps ensure risk management, and creates a re liable network for future growth, scalability and flexibility. . Delays and congestion worsen each year, inventory strains continually affect capacity, and customer needs remain ever-changing.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 296

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Network Software 296

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2014

Simply put, many companies are still falling short on supply chain risk management , and they continue to pay the price. The good news is that leading practices in supply chain risk management are well documented in various books and publications , and new software applications are emerging to help companies manage this process.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 220

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Cost Reduction Strategies 220

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead. While we will recover quickly in retail (moving from painful shortages to a glut of inventory), the chemical industry–sitting four and five layers back in the supply chain–takes longer to recover. Retail shelves are increasingly empty.

Supply Chain Design Software 355

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 355

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Supply chain reports are data-driven documents that provide key metrics and insights into various aspects of your supply chain, including: Inventory Levels Tracking stock levels in real-time to ensure adequate inventory to meet demand while minimizing holding costs.

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 98

ThroughPut

MAY 23, 2025

Leveraging powerful tools like Inventory Management Software , todays COOs gain real-time visibility, streamline operations, and make faster, smarter decisions that keep their businesses ahead of constant change. Encourage experimentation with new technologies and develop future-focused operational metrics.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 52

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

This leap in AI capabilities is revolutionizing industries, and AI-driven supply chain management is no exception. The Role of Agentic AI in Supply Chains Supply chains are dynamic and complex, requiring continuous decision-making across multiple functions, from procurement and inventory management to logistics and demand forecasting.

Optimal Sourcing 72

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies 72

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Review Supplier Performance Performance Measurement: S&OP provides a framework for tracking supplier performance against agreed-upon metrics, such as delivery time, quality, and cost. Supplier Relationship Management: Regular performance reviews help build trust and strengthen relationships with suppliers.

S&OP 97

S&OP Optimal Sourcing Supply and Demand Material Savings 97

GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

Importance of Metrics in Reverse Logistics Management. To monitor progress against its reverse logistics management plan, a company needs metrics that measure the financial impact of returns on the firm and on other members of the supply chain. Greater customer service and higher retention levels.

Reverse Logistics 120

Reverse Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 120

ivalua

MAY 10, 2025

This guide breaks down the key procurement technologies in use today and the trends reshaping the future, such as AI-driven sourcing, predictive risk management, and deeper integration across the supply chain. Your procurement technology platform should help unify data and processes across tiers to avoid disruptions.

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Our preliminary findings suggest that supply chain resilience has been increasing in importance over time, but still remains secondary to the end goal embedded in the perfect order metric – the right product, to the right place, at the right time. However, supply chain resilience is more than just a concept to practitioners.

Supply Chain Planning 289

Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Optimization Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain 289

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2015

Historically, the risk management focus was to reduce insurance costs. Global supply chain leaders understand that designing and implementing a robust risk management practices are essential and fundamental to running the business. What is Risk Management? Focus on Multi-Tier Inventory Management.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 150

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

This will almost surely lead to high cycle times in fulfilling orders, the inability for both to production plan, inventory shortages or delivery disruptions caused by delays, and/or high inventory safety stocks and costs due to poor supply order management. At top performing procurement organizations, 86.2%

Supply Chain Network Software 310

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 310

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2022

This is not a risk management issue of yesterday with the answer of quickly implemented control towers for better visibility. The Dollar stores are struggling with higher inventory levels, but are outperforming the sector. The focus needs to move from functional metrics to balanced scorecard outcomes. The answer?

Supply and Demand 221

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 221

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Management practices such as lean manufacturing and just-in-time inventory management, along with globalization, have made tremendous impact on cost and service, but have accentuated risk. Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks.

Supply Chain Design Software 293

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 293

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Supply chain visibility enables proactive decision-making and effective risk management by providing a clear, end-to-end view of the movement of inventory. Specifically, it provides the data and metrics necessary to improve and control up and downstream processes.

Supply Chain Visibility 133

Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software 133

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2013

We manage supply chain metrics. We have significant opportunity to strengthen inventory management. We know that corporate sustainability and enterprise risk management are going to play a larger role in our future vision. This is a conscious choice. You are what you measure. Success is never final.

Supply Chain Planning Software 303

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Scenario Planning 303

Supply Chain Insights

JUNE 1, 2017

The importance of supplier development and risk management, along with corporate social responsibility and governance are emphasized. What specific policies, processes, and metrics in the supply chain would achieve success in this strategy? For example, inventory turns are plotted with operating margin (see Figure 2).

Supply Chain Strategy 161

Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software Price Mitigation Strategies Supply Chain 161

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

Optimal Sourcing 244

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 244

Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Reason #5 Not having a supply chain risk management process. Reason #6 Not effectively managing inventory. If you hear this rational, then I’d look at your management levels and how people are being rewarded. Reason #3 Not having end-to-end supply chain visibility. I’ll tell them what they are getting.”This

Supply Chain Planning Software 256

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 256

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 3, 2022

These strategic executive hires support rapid company growth, better collaboration, goal clarity, and ongoing improvement in key business metrics while keeping ToolsGroup’s expanding team agile and highly coordinated: Jon Purdy is the new Chief Financial Officer. As the CFO, Jon is responsible for financial operations and risk management.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 156

QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2024

.” However, with modern SRM tools, all stakeholders—customers and suppliers alike—can access real-time supplier management systems that include or seamlessly integrate data from ERP, supply chain/delivery systems, quality systems, allowing for a transparent, unified view of supplier performance and data.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 52

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

For some customers, they manage the inventory using a vendor managed inventory program. In some case they manage inventory at the customer’s site. “We They built them between 2012 and 2014, and then enhanced them when better supply chain risk management solutions became available.

Supply Chain Transformation 261

Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning 261