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DIFOT: A Metric of Supplier Performance

Unleashed

Delivery In Full On Time, or DIFOT, is a metric used to analyse how accurate and efficient your supply chain is. When it comes time to reassess the approved supplier list, then you can use these metrics to disqualify problematic suppliers and improve your own performance and supply chain.

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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. Our Rating: 4.9/5 Our Rating: 4.9/5

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Uncovering the Promise of Artificial Intelligence

QAD

Because manufacturers are constantly pressured to increase productivity, deliver quality products, delight customers and achieve greater profitability and sustainability, they are turning to new technologies such as artificial intelligence. Manufacturers face four main challenges from achieving the promise of artificial intelligence.

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Boosting Efficiency: Top 5 Inventory Optimization Strategies

SCMDOJO

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI): VMI is a collaborative approach where suppliers manage inventory levels for their customers. Suppliers monitor stock levels and replenish inventory automatically, based on agreed-upon criteria such as sales data or predefined inventory levels.

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Vendor vs. Supplier: how to Distinguish and Manage

Precoro

Suppliers are placed at the supply chain's beginning and provide goods or services to the companies for further processing. Suppliers can provide raw materials for manufacturing products or act as an intermediary between the manufacturer and the buying company. Check-list for Distinguishing Vendor from Supplier.

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What Makes a Mature Planning Organization? (Part 2)

Supply Chain Shaman

Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. More advanced supply chain leaders model the role of complexity (product and customer), the impact of risk, and opportunity of innovation as well as product shipping and manufacturing locations, and inventory policies.

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Improving supply chain efficiency

Taulia

This encompasses sourcing raw materials from suppliers, the movement of materials through the relevant manufacturing operations, and the distribution of finished goods to consumers. As such, an efficient supply chain is one in which orders are fulfilled by suppliers on time, while minimizing operational costs.