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Avoid “Lost in Translation”. Monetize S&OP to Include Finance.

ToolsGroup

It’s a problem of “lost in translation”—the differing lingo used by the finance side versus planning, supply, production and logistics. 3-9% reduction in transportation costs as a percentage of sales (overhead costs and profitability). The language of finance is numbers, but they’re different numbers than the ones used by supply chain.

S&OP 92
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Top 25 Supply Chains of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

So the CSR score too is more of a popularity contest than a consistent metric. In fact, BMW has adopted any number of digital production technologies, such as data analytics, smart logistics and 3D printing. Department of Transportation to ban the product from air transportation. Printer-friendly version. Media Type.

Gartner 81
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50 expert tips on improving warehouse efficiency & productivity

6 River Systems

Advances in logistics technology , such as automated robots , have a big impact on warehouse productivity, along with innovative AI and machine learning solutions, sophisticated warehouse management software and other technology solutions. Offer cross training and provide continual training seminars on new procedures to improve productivity.”