Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The survey is structured to determine the relative importance of competing objectives, how the importance has changed over time and why; the degree to which certain external factors (resource shortages, cost inflation, etc.) However, supply chain resilience is more than just a concept to practitioners.

Supply Chain Planning 198

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 27, 2023

As discussions full of oxymorons, acronyms, and juxtapositions fill the air, I think that it is time to step back, and rethink planning based on the opportunities that new forms of analytics and data give us. My goal is to engage the supply chain community in a no smoke and mirrors discussion. My goal is to drive change. Buyer beware.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services. Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments.

Optimal Sourcing 201

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 201

BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

And, in recent times, this has made the critical notion of sustainability an equally vast challenge. And they come from shareholders who realize that sustainability doesn’t just implicate the environment — it means complete futureproofing across the business, people and planet. The former deadline isn’t far away.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In essence, a structured supply chain department as described in the blog can help you deliver the right supply chain strategy and goals which helps cost reduction, improve customer service, on-time delivery, and better working capital. By ensuring on-time deliveries and minimizing stockouts, they can directly improve customer satisfaction.

Optimal Sourcing 74

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Material Savings 74

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Second, they adapt over time as market structures and strategies evolve. We consistently see that companies focused on functional excellence–a focus within a functional silo like manufacturing, transportation or distribution– or singular metrics– like inventory or costs– underperform against their peer groups.

Supply Chain Planning Software 311

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

The two most significant factors were a rise in time between the booking to gate in at the port, up 43%, and the ocean transit time, up 36%. Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Source E2open Shipping Index). in the second year of the pandemic.

Procurement Analytics 217

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 217

Logility

AUGUST 15, 2023

But instead of reaching just one peak, supply chain planners must climb four – service, inventory, cost, and sustainability. Even before importing and selling any item, every step addresses complex challenges amplified by regulations dictating the origin of goods and ethical sourcing and labor practices.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 130

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The two most significant factors were a rise in time between the booking to gate in at the port, up 43%, and the ocean transit time, up 36%. Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Source E2open Shipping Index). in the second year of the pandemic.

Procurement Analytics 195

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 195

Talking Logistics

APRIL 29, 2015

Unfortunately, many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, silo’ed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. Also, is multi-functional engagement important and, how does omni-channel impact transportation sourcing?

Sourcing Strategies 100

Sourcing Strategies Sourcing Transportation Cost Reduction Strategies 100

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 28, 2024

Data maturity is not just about collecting data, companies already do that in many systems. If production metrics are important, you may want to get data on: Machine and labor availability. Lead times for receiving raw materials. How to apply metrics One challenge is deciding what metrics to use.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM. Cost of quality.

Procurement Analytics 120

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Cardinal Health Supply Chain Cardinal Health’s medical segment manufactures, sources and distributes Cardinal Health branded medical, surgical and laboratory products. Supply Planning Implementations are Just Harder The previous SCP implementation had not gone well. I put my name on the line.” Count them!

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Many-to-many can also refer to many participants in a network accessing many, many sources of event data critical to supply chain operations through a public cloud network. But even in more normal times, a supply plan usually can’t be fully executed. Real-time location and IoT data such as condition statuses (e.g.,

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 224

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Logility

APRIL 2, 2020

If you are just getting started on a supplier scorecard program, identify no more than three high priority objectives. If you can’t identify an outcome and a strategy to relate to the KPI, then you’ll be wasting time on data collection and analysis. Phone * Company * Job Title * Zip Code * Source Asset Source Download ID.

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Logility

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Thanks to the power of the cloud and advanced analytics, manufacturers can put data to work, gathering information from multiple data sources and taking advantage of machine learning models and visualization platforms to uncover new ways to streamline processes from sourcing to sales. Quality Control. Life Cycle Maintenance.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Most companies rely on on-time delivery, price reduction, and quality service from suppliers to make more profit. The biggest challenge is that simply offering metrics, even those that appear to be the “right” metrics, usually doesn’t produce any results. What metrics do others (in my industry) use?

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ivalua

AUGUST 19, 2021

Of course, over the last few years, the role of Procurement has become more visible, in large part due to broader recognition of the value and closely monitored and tracked performance metrics that are now more mainstream. Today, the average procurement team reports that just under two-thirds (65%) of their total spend is contract compliant.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Metrics Procurement Sourcing Strategies 130

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 2, 2022

It is no longer sufficient for procurement to focus just on supplier costs, placing orders and ensuring goods are received. There are several areas of procurement practice that should be considered for improvement: Just-in-case. Just-in-time focuses on having materials arrive just as production is scheduled to begin.

Optimal Sourcing 116

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EcoVadis

MAY 31, 2018

Read on for more details about EcoVadis ratings in this interview (first published on the ING Wholesale Banking site): Rating Sustainability Performance: An Essential Business Metric. As a quantitative measure, CFOs can use a rating to see how investments improve performance over time (e.g. Why else might a company seek a rating?

Procurement Analytics 68

Procurement Analytics Metrics Sustainability Optimal Sourcing 68

Logility

APRIL 29, 2021

True corporate responsibility involves more than just your products and internal operations; it’s incumbent upon you to ensure compliance across the supply chain. Vendor scorecards based on performance metrics help ensure better sourcing decisions when used to assess and compare vendors and assist with onboarding.

Optimal Sourcing 203

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Optimization 203

QAD

MARCH 9, 2023

Continual Supply Chain Disruption is Here to Stay Who could have imagined that the level of supply chain disruption experienced during the pandemic was just the beginning? The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains around the world and the dust has never settled. How Have Global Supply Chains Changed Since the Pandemic?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 95

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The SCOR (Supply Chain Operations Reference) methodology has six high-level business activities that define the supply chain – plan, source, make, deliver, return, and enable. This is usually accomplished by using statistical sampling of all incoming materials that can produce charts to show the quality trends over time.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 105

TrackVia

MARCH 25, 2024

Imagine being able to track your team’s progress on a project from anywhere, at any time, with just a few taps on your smartphone. That’s the power of mobile workflow solutions, and it’s not just a pipe dream – it’s happening right now, in businesses just like yours.

Optimal Sourcing 105

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 105

ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Supply Chain Management: Supply chain management takes on a comprehensive role in overseeing the entire journey of products, from their origin as raw materials or components through the stages of production, sourcing, and ultimately, final distribution to end customers.

Inventory Management Software 78

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory Management 78

ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Supply Chain Management: Supply chain management takes on a comprehensive role in overseeing the entire journey of products, from their origin as raw materials or components through the stages of production, sourcing, and ultimately, final distribution to end customers.

Inventory Management Software 78

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory Management 78

ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Supply Chain Management: Supply chain management takes on a comprehensive role in overseeing the entire journey of products, from their origin as raw materials or components through the stages of production, sourcing, and ultimately, final distribution to end customers.

Inventory Management Software 78

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory Management 78

ToolsGroup

APRIL 27, 2022

‘Blorft’ is an adjective I just made up that means ‘Completely overwhelmed but proceeding as if everything is fine and reacting to the stress with the torpor of a possum.’ Image source: APA. For example, as of March 2022, 81% of Americans say the supply chain is a significant source of stress.

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Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Price Mitigation Strategies Strategy 296

QAD

JUNE 20, 2023

A well-functioning supply chain ensures that a company has the right materials, at the right time, in the right quantities, to meet customer demand. Operations and manufacturing managers always look at metrics on productivity, schedule adherence, downtime and other critical production data. What is a Connected Workforce?

Optimal Sourcing 90

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 90

Logility

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Thanks to the power of the cloud and advanced analytics, manufacturers can put data to work, gathering information from multiple data sources and taking advantage of machine learning models and visualization platforms to uncover new ways to streamline processes from sourcing to sales. Quality Control. Life Cycle Maintenance.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Analytics Software 130

QAD

APRIL 13, 2023

In an effort to address drug shortages, the FDA is proposing a voluntary phase of a quality metrics reporting program to learn more about a limited set of quality metrics and associated analytics. According to a new study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, the manufacturing skills gap in the U.S. is likely to reach 2.1

Pharmaceutical 94

Pharmaceutical Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 94

Logility

DECEMBER 14, 2021

When it comes to supply chain sustainability, responsible organizations don’t just talk – they act by creating a governance structure. Effective governance requires real-time data to improve sourcing decisions, create and nurture a strong supplier network, and provide the transparency consumers demand.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Government Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies 199

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Port congestion, capacity constraints, large increases in rates across all modes, labour shortages and long delays in shipments—these are just some of the operating realities supply chain and logistics professionals face today. Will the environment improve in 2022 or get worse? Resilience through technical capability and consistency.

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Kinaxis

JULY 18, 2014

Are you looking for some reading material to pass the time on your next flight? Even if you’re not you should check out Supply Chain Insights, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. Think about those design, sourcing and delivery challenges. by Bill DuBois. The obvious challenge is the complexity in the A&D industry.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In response, Blue Yonder has built its suite of Order Management solutions to master this complexity, from probabilistic inventory forecasting and dynamic safety stock predictions to time-phased available-to-promise insights. The IDC MarketScape report on Order Orchestration and Fulfillment evaluates 14 software vendors in this area.

Optimal Sourcing 94

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Logility

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Even if you’ve never seen a Dragnet re-run in your life, or you’ve never heard of Joe Friday, his catchphrase, “Just the facts, ma’am,” is a good motto for running your business. That just won’t happen if you’re relying on poor design. KPIs should leap out visually, as should any serious anomalies.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 139

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Demand forecasting is the process of making future estimations of how much of a given product will sell by location and time period. As demand forecasting accuracy increases, and the standard deviation associated with the forecast decreases, the need to hold “just in case” inventory also goes down. When will the recession hit?

Forecasting 189

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