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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order. The company began with a pilot operation using a manufacturer in Malaysia. At the same time, though, supply chain costs rose by more than $75 million.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

But my Take on KPIs is this… 1) Don’t have too many! I’ve literally seen KPI “packs” the size of phone books, and even KPI sets circulated as a monthly magazine… that no one reads. Supply Chain KPI Tips. All you need to know about Supply Chain KPIs. Supply Chain KPI.

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