Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2013

Companies spend a lot of time and energy measuring operational metrics, the “what” of supply chain performance, but they generally fail to measure the “how” aspects of performance –i.e., the interpersonal skills of employees that also play a critical role. Be Sociable, Share!

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Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

KPIs are essential in S&OP as they provide a quantitative framework for gaining visibility, aligning efforts, supporting decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across the business. But how do you know if you are using the right KPIs, including both stakeholder and supply chain performance measures?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The four key methods here will help you drive more success as you bring the metrics to life on your warehouse floor: 1. Understand “All Green” Does Not Mean “All Good”: Leadership is about solving problems, so it can feel counter-intuitive to seek out issues if you already are performing well.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2017

What is a KPI? Well, I asked Bob Arnold, one of our performance management experts, exactly that question! What is a KPI? Can you explain what a KPI is? And where do you start to get people to use performance management? Take the notion of a KPI or key performance indicator, for example.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

At the time this wasn’t a company on the bleeding edge of supply chain best practices. He started by building a KPI set that combined basic data from their transaction systems with demand and supply chain planning data from Logility. Too often I see people over-complicating their KPI measures.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

At the time this wasn’t a company on the bleeding edge of supply chain best practices. He started by building a KPI set that combined basic data from their transaction systems with demand and supply chain planning data from Logility. Too often I see people over-complicating their KPI measures.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

One such tool is the Logistics KPI Dashboard Excel Template, which provides data on key metrics and helps identify areas for improvement. This dashboard allows managers to compare current performance to previous periods and targets, as well as track trends in their business.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation. It’s not uncommon though, for companies to make the mistake of over-complicating their supply chain performance monitoring.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 23, 2022

Here are 5 key tips for your KPIs. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: 3 Practical Metrics for Supplier Performance Evaluation. KPIs for Your Warehouse: How to Choose and Use Them. KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

Product Management KPIs! Supply Chain KPIs article and permission to publish here provided by Harkirat Ahluwalia. Supply chain key performance indicators and metrics are ways in which someone can quantify the performance of their company’s supply chain to gain a better understanding of its strengths and weaknesses.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 14, 2014

How do supply chains fail even when they appear to succeed? Dan Gilmore, editor-in-chief of Supply Chain Digest, has an interesting take on this question. In an article entitled ‘ Metric Strategies and Supply Chain Performance ’ Gilmore suggests that many companies have KPI targets that are too low.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

But perhaps surprisingly, in our work, we come across a substantial number of businesses that struggle with KPI selection and use. If yours is not one of those businesses, and you’re confident in your KPI suite and the relevance of the data it provides, congratulations! What Makes a “Right” KPI? You’re in a good place.

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Taulia

JULY 21, 2022

For businesses in highly competitive environments, an optimized supplier management process that prioritizes supplier performance can mean the difference between success and failure. But how can supplier performance be measured? The importance of supplier KPIs. Defect rate. Availability. Competitiveness.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 14, 2017

Setting up a supply chain performance measurement system? Here are 5 things to know 5 Things to Know About Setting Up a Better Supply Chain Performance Measurement System was first posted on August 14, 2017 at 2:45 pm.

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Arkieva

OCTOBER 11, 2017

In recent webinars and presentations, I have been talking about Early Warning Systems within the context of supply chains. The news story above made me think of several examples where a supply chain would use similar concepts to develop early warning metrics.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

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Unleashed

APRIL 9, 2024

To measure how effective a company is at delivering complete orders on time, you can use the aptly named On Time in Full (OTIF) metric. OTIF meaning On Time in Full (OTIF) is a supply chain management metric that tracks a supplier’s ability to meet delivery promises. What is On Time in Full?

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2017

In the general supply chain area, however, only a few really comprehensive databases exist for organisations to access. In fact, SCOR is actually an entire reference model for supply chain performance management and improvement, in which benchmarking plays just one part. Our Supply Chain Secrets.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 15, 2021

All consumer brands need increased supply chain visibility, track-and-trace applications, and KPI monitoring. These competencies can help shippers focus on supply chain performance, which is an essential part of succeeding in retail relationships.

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Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

But before you start measuring everything in sight – and a few things not in sight – start with a set of thoughtful intentions and questions that will guide you to the right set of metrics and the right set of expectations. How do you think about KPI validity? This can be divisive, so KPIs for IBP should be stress-tested periodically.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

We are one of the very few big pharmaceutical companies with theses specialized conditions and as a result, we are quite skilled in managing the cold chain environment. I think that there are two important factors explaining the superior results of Novo Nordisk supply chain performance.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2020

In the general supply chain area, however, only a few really comprehensive databases exist for organisations to access. In fact, SCOR is actually an entire reference model for supply chain performance management and improvement, in which benchmarking plays just one part. Good Data is Key to Success with SCOR.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

What is Procurement’s North Star Metric? The North Star Metric (NSM). As published by Forbes in a 2017 article, “The North Star metric concept originally emerged from Silicon Valley and is best utilized by companies that invest in long-term sustainable growth. These sub-metrics should be your own mini-North Star Metrics.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

Benchmark — In logistics, benchmarks refer to KPI thresholds set by an organization to measure supply chain performance. Billing — A process typically performed by the carrier that determines the total charges for a completed order. The metric is used to establish pricing for a transported order.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Some businesses overlook just how important their supply chain is to customer satisfaction. It’s not unusual for example, for companies to measure their supply chain performance only on the basis of financial metrics like supply chain cost per order.

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Main Features: Customizable dashboards for supply chain performance Delivery alerts for customer satisfaction Order management Main Benefits: Supports omnichannel commerce Low-code tool Focus on customer service Tableau Overview: Tableau is a data visualization and analytics tool built focusing on manufacturing, production, and logistics.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

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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