The Network Effect

MAY 15, 2015

The idea is to provide departmental workbenches which show not only the departmental performance as we see with most systems, but also display the effect of dependencies and actions taken in other departments or across customers or trading partners. appeared first on The Network Effect.

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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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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

All companies need to employ a performance measurement system to organize and manage their supply chain metrics. The appropriate metrics to manage and measure the success of a company’s operation vary significantly by industry, by individual company, and by the scale of the business.

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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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Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

But how do you know if you are using the right KPIs, including both stakeholder and supply chain performance measures? Ideally, your S&OP KPIs should consist of a mix of strategic, tactical, and operational metrics. The KPIs here highlight procurement, production, logistics, and customer fulfillment.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Functions of the Supply Chain Department The supply chain department is responsible for a wide range of functions, each contributing to the overall efficiency of the supply chain. These functions include procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and customer service.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

The past 12 months have been a year unlike any other for suppliers and providers in the CPG logistics world. The study analyzed supply chain performance at manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers throughout 2020. COVID’s Effects on CPG Logistics . Why Does CPG Logistics Performance Matter?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

The topic of the meeting was the logistics to launch of the AMR Research Top 25. When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. The research project analyzed 1200 combinations of 180 metrics for four hundred companies for the period of 2010-2012. The result?

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 15, 2021

Because of the changes to the retail and CPG industries, forward-thinking sporting goods shippers are looking to logistics as a differentiation strategy. As industries evolved to meet the needs of modern consumers, the supply chain has become a reliable source of competitive advantage.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

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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Vecco International

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Warehousing, cold chain monitoring, and logistics are also tightly managed. Vecco empowers companies to monitor and manage their supply chain performance. Our platform provides visibility into all user defined key supply chain performance metrics.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 23, 2022

Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: 3 Practical Metrics for Supplier Performance Evaluation. KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics. 11 Golden Rules for Meaningful Supply Chain KPIs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 25, 2013

As I sat at my kitchen table, I reviewed spreadsheet after spreadsheet of corporate performance data on supply chain financial ratios. The relationship between corporate financial performance and supply chain metrics was complex; and in my first attempts, I was unable to derive a correlation.

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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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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2017

Three years ago, I wrote a popular post highlighting “ 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Supply Chain and Logistics Executives.” For related commentary, see “ There’s No Silver Bullet for Supply Chain Visibility ” and “ Forget Innovation, Just Execute Better ”. Stop viewing logistics as a cost center.

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Silvon Software

AUGUST 8, 2022

Supply chain challenges stemming from the pandemic and other global events continue to plague manufacturing and distribution companies. Logistics disruptions, production delays, an over reliance on 3 rd parties, and labor market shortages are just some of these challenges. Let’s take product quality as an example.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

For best logistics outcomes, shippers should look to arrange transportation as soon as possible for upcoming purchase orders. Leverage Logistics Data. Accurately tracking and evaluating transportation analytics is a critical component of managing your supply chain performance during peak season. Build-in Lead Time.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

SCOR Processes To measure and monitor the performance of these processes, the SCOR model also has metrics which can be used for supply chain performance — Reliability, Responsiveness, Agility, Cost, Profit, and Asset Management, and has recently added metrics for Environmental and Social attributes.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Here are five supply chain basics that every manager can analyse on an ongoing basis to keep tabs on the health of their supply chain networks. Do you have the right metrics? Metrics show how your supply chain is performing – providing they are the right ones to do the job.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

” Supply Chain Leader. Interview for Metrics That Matter. My kitchen table is piled high with interviews for the upcoming book, Metrics That Matter. As background, Peter Gibbons is the Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain for Mattel, Inc. I am behind. The heat is on. No backing out.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2018

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published last week , “Competing on Customer Experience: The Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Innovation.” To gain insights on that question and more, Adelante SCM and BluJay Solutions conducted a web survey of supply chain and logistics professionals in March 2018.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

There are many ways to measure supply chain performance in terms of resilience, but there is one that’s easily overlooked even though it is gaining in importance: Detection time. Professor Yossi Sheffi is Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

Supply chain visibility also allows you to make more informed decisions about your supply chain processes. With real-time data on your products, you can analyze your supply chain performance and identify areas for improvement. This can help reduce the risk of costly returns or replacements.

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Freight Center

JULY 9, 2020

There are hundreds of metrics you can use to measure your supply chain performance and creating a carrier performance scorecard should be one of them.

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PINC

AUGUST 3, 2020

and Trading Partner Alliance outline some of the key considerations that should go into developing and using the on-time and in-full delivery metric. Supply chain complexity is increasing as customers demand a wider selection of products, a broader choice of channels, and more promotional offers. McKinsey & Co.,

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

This Distribution Operations Assessment tool can be used by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Principal Corporates, and distributors themselves to gain insight into materials management and logistics knowledge, identify gaps in skills and knowledge, and foster critical thinking and self-awareness.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives to retailer Walmart’s report of Q4 and Fiscal 2024 financial and operational performance. Added Commentary Regarding overall performance, President and CEO Doug McMillon indicated: “ Our team delivered a great quarter, finishing off a strong year.

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QAD

JULY 28, 2022

By offering students a real-world educational opportunity in rotational programs with employers, Lori’s program introduces students to all facets of supply chain management, from purchasing to logistics to materials management to production planning. Her students tend to focus on purchasing, logistics and consulting.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

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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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

And how can consumer goods companies learn from their performance in this pandemic to prepare for the future? A study by E2open – the 2021 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study: Supply Chain Performance During the Covid-19 Pandemic – provides the answers. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 21, 2017

by Iman Niroomand Supply chain performance depends on the matching of product features with supply chain features. When a new product hits the market, the existing supply chain that is optimal for a given set of product lines will not stay optimal. Manufacturing flow simplifications.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

What is Logistics Management Software? Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Evolution of Logistics Management Software.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

What is Logistics Management Software? Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Evolution of Logistics Management Software.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

What is Logistics Management Software? Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Evolution of Logistics Management Software.

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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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Taulia

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Global supply chains are more complex than ever. In today’s challenging market, companies face multiple challenges, from shortages of crucial components to port congestion, high shipping costs, logistics delays and uneven customer demand. Boost supply chain performance and efficiency.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2017

For years, supply chain leaders have struggled to achieve a sophisticated level of supply chain visibility that would drive continuous improvement, optimize spend and reduce risk. Now, that intelligence has arrived – and with it comes the next generation of supply chain management. Performance Optimization.

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