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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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Logistics Procurement – Performance Management

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Some examples of these would be the Xeneta Shipping Index, Freightos Freight Rate Index, Container Trade Statistics Price Index, and the Drewry World Container Index. CARRIERS SCORECARDS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Recognising the need and the importance of such measures, the shippers’ council launched the KPI in 2021.

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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. Shipping Frequency, Service Routing, Delivery Time, Compensation Clause, etc.,)

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Molex Prizes Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

Yes, SAP had inbound ASN’s (advanced ship notices). In one major case in 2017, the Hanjin Shipping company was declared bankrupt by South Korean courts. Or if the ship was in transit, Molex could see the geoposition and the speed of the vessel, and we could clearly tell it wasn’t going to go where it was supposed to go.

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6 Critical Supply Chain KPIs!

Supply Chain Game Changer

In supply chain, simply observing your entire supply chain in action to assess it is not possible, but with data and a reliable performance management system like The Owl, you can at-least have a real-time view of your supply chain performance through KPIs and metrics. Customer Lead Time (Service). Total Supply Chain Cost. Procurement Cost.

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KPIs to assist manufacturers and distributors with supply chain challenges

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

A good way to decide which KPIs to use is to look at how the supply chain is broken down into different processes. 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. Outbound KPIs.

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Inventory Management KPIs: Tracking What Matters Most

ShipBob

To shorten your lead times, be sure to take the time to source the right suppliers and manufacturers — find a local supplier, work directly with your source manufacturer, or consolidate vendors to reduce time spent coordinating POs. . One way to improve this KPI is to increase your product markup. Cost per unit.