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Supply Chain KPIs & Metrics: Our Top 24 for Manufacturers

Silvon Software

Supply chain performance KPIs are invaluable measurements that support the growth and success of a company’s supply, fulfillment and delivery efforts. While supply chain KPIs should be chosen based on your organization’s specific needs, certain ones are effective for most businesses. Cash-to-Cash Time Cycle.

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Dancing in the Ring of Fire

Supply Chain Shaman

As a supply chain leader, he is struggling how to dance in the ring of fire. The ring of fire is corporate politics at the executive level on supply chain performance. Each executive has a different perspective on the definition of supply chain excellence, but they are never discussed and aligned.

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Know sooner, act faster and accelerate your supply chain performance!

Kinaxis

by John Westerveld When things happen in supply chain, knowing sooner and acting faster can mean the difference between a major catastrophe and a minor hiccup in your supply chain performance. Imagine this scenario; you are a supply chain executive for a major U.S.-based This is bad…. Acting Faster.

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Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS), Supply and Distribution Group Launches Global Logistics Service Provider Benchmarking Index

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Singapore 12th August 2021: Recognising the heightened focus on overall supply chain performance due to increased disruption and challenges, shippers, manufacturers and beneficial cargo owners (BCO’s), are increasingly faced with soaring freights rates and what they, correctly or otherwise, perceive to be sub-standard or inferior service.

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Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure

SCMDOJO

This might involve optimizing inventory levels, negotiating better deals with suppliers, or implementing just-in-time manufacturing techniques. This includes implementing lean manufacturing principles and utilizing advanced planning software, so businesses can optimize production processes and minimize waste. Get your guide now!

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Managing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) For Future Growth

IQMS

Bottom Line: It’s time to transition the role of warehouses from cost centers to revenue centers that support new digitally enabled supply chains and business models that require greater accuracy, speed, and scale than ever before. A Warehouse Management System is the tool that can make that happen.

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CPG / Food & Beverage

Vecco International

Large global consumer goods companies with a combination of internal manufacturing and outsourcing must effectively predict demand and manage complex multi-national supply chain networks to ensure on-time in full delivery to their retail customers such as WalMart, CostCo, Amazon, QVC.