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The Big List of Supply Chain KPI Mistakes to Avoid

Logistics Bureau

Who would have thought that measuring the performance of supply chain processes like warehousing, procurement, or logistics could be so troublesome? Well, we know a few supply chain managers who, having made some of the mistakes covered by this article, would attest to the potential for difficulty.

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Logistics Procurement – Performance Management

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Logistics Procurement – Performance Management by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Shortly after the outset of COVID, in early 2020, supply chains have been disrupted across the globe. Logistics Managers need to address other elements namely: How do we measure ocean freight spending against market levels?

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6 Ways AI Empowers End-to-End Decision Automation in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

1) Streamlined Data Flow and Process Automation Is all about AI At the heart of effective supply chain automation lies the seamless flow of data across various sources and digital platforms, akin to a well-constructed highway for data. AI effectively facilitates continuous improvement in supply chains!

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From the Barley in the Fields, to the Beer in Our Hands: Carlsberg’s Sustainability Journey

BlueYonder

This initiative is central to enhancing the management and efficiency of its logistics operations throughout Europe. Each of these individual elements tick the parallel KPI boxes of saved money, lower emissions, and improved customer satisfaction. In Carlsberg’s case, “from the barley in the fields to the beer in our hands.”

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Supply Chain KPIs & Metrics: Our Top 24 for Manufacturers

Silvon Software

In fact, such KPIs are so crucial right now that the supply chain analytics market is expected to reach nearly $17 billion by 2027 as companies ramp up their supply chain performance management initiatives. Why is KPI tracking so important in supply chain management? Inventory KPIs and Metrics for Managing Supply Chain Performance.

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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Pre-Procurement Before commencing on a Procurement Exercise, it’s important to collaborate with internal stakeholders, including procurement teams, logistics departments, and related teams, to ensure alignment on objectives, requirements, and budgets. Contracting / Award Pricing Terms and Agreement Service Level Agreement (SLAs) (E.g.,

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Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure

SCMDOJO

This data can be used to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions about sourcing, production, and distribution. These functions include procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and customer service. Logistics Logistics involves managing the transportation and delivery of goods.