Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

The company sources goods from 34,000 suppliers out of 30 nations. In the annual report where they report on their key performance indicators (KPIs), they don’t just report on core financial metrics and the NPS, they also have people metrics. Despite their size, few people outside their industry have heard of them.

Supply Chain Design Software 223

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Network Design Software 223

Demand Solutions

JUNE 26, 2015

“In times of change, when experimentation tends to be rampant and results are still far from conclusive, one source of guidance can be to look at the companies who are succeeding, and discover what they are doing differently.”. Two metrics. Among Followers, those numbers sink to just 34% and 41%.

Survey 100

Survey Supply Chain Optimization Report Optimal Sourcing 100

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 21, 2023

However, the largest supercomputer in the world for AI training has just been unveiled. UPS has been preparing contingencies for some time. As far back as last year, it directed managers not to schedule paid time off during July and August 2023, periods when they could be pressed into service to move parcels if there was a strike.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 196

Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills Pricing Training Procurement Analytics 196

Demand Solutions

JUNE 26, 2015

“In times of change, when experimentation tends to be rampant and results are still far from conclusive, one source of guidance can be to look at the companies who are succeeding, and discover what they are doing differently.” Two metrics. Among Followers, those numbers sink to just 34% and 41%.

Survey 100

Survey Supply Chain Optimization Report Optimal Sourcing 100

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!

Supply Chain Planning Software 177

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 177

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

With constrained and somewhat erratic demand and supply – not just of products and materials but also capacity with carriers of all modes – rates have been extremely volatile. Freight procurement is the mainstay of any supply chain professional but price is not the be-all and end-all.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Logistics 130

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 2, 2024

They could just as well have insisted that businesses become decision-driven — it is the decisions made as a result of analyzing data that are really important. That observation has withstood the test of time because it makes perfect sense. For years, business consultants have encouraged businesses to become data-driven.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling 130

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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 269

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 269

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. Sudden demand spikes, precipitous demand drops, supply disruptions, production line shutdowns and other events can only be managed by early prediction and real-time responsiveness. In 2021 it is an entirely new game.

Supply Chain Network Software 243

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling 243

QAD

MARCH 9, 2023

Only 2% of companies felt completely prepared for the pandemic and 57% reported serious disruption in a recent survey. Another survey found that the pandemic prompted many companies to move up their timelines for adopting digital technologies by three to four years. How Have Global Supply Chains Changed Since the Pandemic?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 93

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Modeling 93

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. For the past several years, Supply Chain Insights has been delivering this research series.

Supply Chain Planning 224

Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Aerospace Supply Chain Strategy 224

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.

Sourcing Strategies 296

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Price Mitigation Strategies Strategy 296

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I wrote many reports on airport floors in those days–electrical plugs were just too scarce.) (I wrote many reports on airport floors in those days–electrical plugs were just too scarce.) At the time, I was fascinated how the most mature teams bucked the system. Sales and Operations Maturity Model from 2005-2008.

S&OP 195

S&OP Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 195

crisp

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in the supply chain. A recent survey of procurement leaders showed a 15-20% increase in ROI when using data and analytics to make decisions. For one, it’s time consuming. That same survey showed that up to 50% of procurement teams’ time was spent looking for data.

Procurement Analytics 98

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 98

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. Sudden demand spikes, precipitous demand drops, supply disruptions, production line shutdowns and other events can only be managed by early prediction and real-time responsiveness. Synopsis: Imperatives in an Unpredictable World.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 147

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Execution Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 147

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?

Vendor Strategies 55

Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 55

EC Sourcing Group

MARCH 12, 2023

Identify your data sources that can help identify supplier performance. The supplier is a third-party vendor that provides goods, materials, and services to your organization. While this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it can make it difficult to choose the best supplier to fit your needs.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

Before boarding the plane, I watched a traveler pull a diet Coke from the bin and thought about the struggle to source sweetener with the rise of COV-19. As I poured the dog food into the bowl for my pups, I wondered if I was going to have to switch kibble due to the looming issues of sourcing taurine—a health additive in many pet foods.

Supply Chain Design Software 336

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design 336

ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Most leaders seem to track their progress with metrics such as percent of spend managed and digitization levels, defining best-in-class as being the top quartile or similar high percentage. Deploying best practices is great, but just means you are doing the same thing as other high performers. Just how can you do that?

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Procurement 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2020

As the Coronavirus’ outbreak continues, and it’s residual effects upon the global economic state have only just begun, there are a lot of questions swirling around about the future of global business, and future application of globalization strategies. But what is globalization, really?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 121

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Global Supply Chain Design 121

Logility

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Gartner, for example, places demand forecasts at the top of their Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics to highlight the impact of forecasts throughout the supply chain. However with the implementation of an advanced demand planning solution the demand planner will spend more of their time analyzing data, solving problems and developing value.

Forecasting 162

Forecasting Forecasting Software Optimal Sourcing Supply and Demand 162

Alloy

OCTOBER 3, 2023

But over the years its limitations have become more obvious: the UI is cumbersome and querying data is time consuming and manual. Channel Performance in Walmart Luminate is intended to act as your single-source of truth for sales, inventory and forecast data. How Can You Maximize its Value?

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software 52

Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Improve Operational Efficiency and Eliminate Internal Complexity Through Digital Procurement From better spend visibility to reduced order times and more, can your organization afford to miss out on the benefits of digital procurement? ” Respondents to the RS and CIPS survey share this view. “It

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies 52

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Have you noticed how the clock speed of just about everything has sped up considerably in just a few years? Surveys have shown that consumers are 71% more likely to make a purchase based on social media referrals, and 47% of millennials’ purchases are influenced by social media1. retail stores. retail stores.

Supply and Demand 156

Supply and Demand Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 156

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Using technology to improve last mile metrics is essential to driving last mile costs down, but how do shippers know if the technology is helping or hurting? In fact, 72 percent of survey respondents believe it is very important to improve access to data for in-transit shipments, which includes last mile delivery.

Metrics 153

Metrics Cost Reduction Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Waste Reduction 153

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Imagine you’re an executive of a large international business who has just discovered an excellent opportunity of entering a new exciting market just in time when your product design team has developed a perfect product for that market. Also, the local government’s regulations are a bit strict regarding your local footprint.

Supply Chain Risk Management 189

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning 189

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

I find that many times companies have the wrong name, or a misnomer, for what they are trying to achieve. It was my first time working with this group. As I sat in the back of the room, shifting in my chair, waiting for my time to speak, I watched speaker after speaker endorse the concept of one team. I am passionate about it.

Manufacturing Procurement 289

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Benchmarking Supply Chain Design Software 289

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2018

To gain insights on that question and more, Adelante SCM and BluJay Solutions conducted a web survey of supply chain and logistics professionals in March 2018. A total of 137 respondents completed the survey from Manufacturing, Retail, Logistics Service Provider, and other companies in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

Innovation 100

Innovation Company Cost Reduction Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Many of my clients talk about a customer-centric supply chain but rely on useless metrics from an annual survey or a net promoter score. Starbucks redesigned their cups for the Grande product, and the flimsy cups were a source of constant spills and burns. My order of unsweetened ice tea was wrong 55% of the time.

Customer Service 324

Customer Service Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 324

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2013

In this time, I have worked with over 500 companies. I am afraid for many it has been just talk. To understand supply chain excellence, Abby and I have been studying pattern recognition for industry peer groups at the intersection of the metrics in the Supply Chain Effective Frontier of growth, profitability, cycles and complexity.

Gartner 269

Gartner S&OP Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software 269

Global Trade Management

JUNE 12, 2023

Yet another survey from IBM says 57% of CEOs identify unclear ROI (return on investment) as a leading sustainability challenge. The lifecycle of goods includes sourcing, transportation, manufacturing, distribution, and end-of-life disposal or recycling. According to research, 80% of consumers indicate sustainability is crucial to them.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 52

ToolsGroup

MAY 24, 2016

Most companies segment their supply chain by breaking it down according to operational and logistical metrics. This type of segmentation lets you group customers by similar drivers and trade-offs, like price, lead time and lot size. Editor's Note: There will be no blog post next week.

Supply Chain Segmentation 159

Supply Chain Segmentation Optimal Sourcing Gartner Supply Chain Optimization 159

BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

The new concepts require: digital supply chain execution capabilities in transportation, warehouse, labor and fulfillment digital control towers fueled by artificial intelligence (AI), data science and analytics strategic product segmentation, sourcing and inventory management effective pricing and promotions management. The Improved Way.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 88

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Execution Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 88

Precoro

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

According to the 2022 Deloitte Global Treasury Survey , CFOs consider improving liquidity risk management to be a top priority for their treasury departments. The first step requires an overview of income and expenditure in real time. But why is liquidity management so important? Some assets, known as liquid assets (e.g.,

Optimal Sourcing 102

Optimal Sourcing Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 102

Kinaxis

MARCH 22, 2017

by Alexa Cheater From designing, sourcing and manufacturing, to distribution and consumption, your supply chain is at the heart of your customer satisfaction levels. trillion in cash according to a 2013 US Working Capital Survey. The focus with Inventory optimization is often on analytics, but that’s just the beginning.

Optimal Sourcing 196

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Network Optimization Inventory Reduction 196

HICX Solutions

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Our recent ‘ Voice of the Supplie r’ survey revealed that 61% of suppliers agreed that they find it challenging to do their best work for their most important customer and this is frequently as a result of the complex technology environment. Our survey revealed that suppliers must login to an average of 8.4 Have I got a purchase order?

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Resource Reduction 52

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. However, capturing the data you need is just the start of the journey. Organizations are simply overwhelmed. Exponential Growth in Supply Chain Data.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

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