SCMDOJO

MARCH 24, 2025

Introduction Gardner, (1954) and Huntzinger, (2007) define Purchase price variance (PPV) as a metric used to measure the effectiveness of cost-saving efforts by calculating the difference between the planned cost (standard pricing) allocated for purchasing activities and the actual cost incurred.

Purchasing Skills 69

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Procurement Analytics 69

Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

What is procurement? In simple terms business procurement is the process of locating and acquiring goods and services from external sources for the business to use. Procurement activities include planning, sourcing, and negotiation, along with risk management, legal and value analysis. Procurement in 2021 and beyond.

Procurement Analytics 104

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Material Savings 104

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

Nvidia, Northrup Grumman, PACCAR Inc, PCA (Packaging Corporation of America), ResMed, Rockwell Automation, Ross Stores, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company, Tempur-Pedic, TJX, Toro, Toyota, West Pharma, United Tractors, and Urban Outfitters. The group’s response is, “Are these supply chain metrics?”

Supply Chain Planning Software 386

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Gartner 386

GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Throughout the supply chain, the use of metrics to track and understand processes provides an invaluable resource for ensuring increased production and customer satisfaction. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? However, the most important metrics can be categorized into the following eight areas. On-Time Shipping.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Metrics Distribution Inventory Reduction 120

SCMDOJO

MAY 23, 2025

By embedding analytics across logistics, sourcing, and fulfillment, businesses gain the visibility and foresight needed to stay competitive.Analytics-driven leadership is no longer a luxury; it’s the foundation of operational survival in todays volatile business environment. Analytics allows organizations to move beyond intuition.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 59

Prescriptive Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Recently, I was at my local grocery store for my weekly shopping trip and found myself in the packaged salads section. While this is easy for packaged/processed items with Best by Dates, it is not as easy for bulk, loose, or field packaged products. Am I alone in this habit or thinking? or squeezing an Avocado.

Supply Chain Design Software 312

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 312

Silvon Software

APRIL 19, 2022

The past few years have created a lasting impact on the way business is conducted, driving many companies to analytics to gain the visibility they need to control and optimize key processes. The Basics of Procurement KPIs. To accomplish this, our clients rely on the built-in data hub of our Stratum reporting application.

Optimal Sourcing 124

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Negotiate Pricing 124

Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

To monitor supply chain performance, stakeholders of successful companies typically define supply chain metrics that are relevant to the given business and track these KPIs regularly. By setting benchmarks for metrics, analysts can recognize unsettling trends and take preventive measures on time.

Procurement Analytics 98

Procurement Analytics Metrics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 98

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Transportation Metrics That Matter Most to Track and Improve Performance : How do you measure logistics efficiency and transportation metrics performance indicators when you are already doing the best job possible? To add insult to injury, they also rarely have reporting mechanisms to properly monitor those expenses.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 305

Logistics Network Optimization Software Expense Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 305

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

However, though, with the expectations of an easy return experience from the B2C side of business, the industrial (read bigger freight shipments than small package) side and B2B side of business are now expected to have an efficient, focused, an costly reverse logistics program. Read the Full Post. Download the Webinar Replay.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 321

Logistics Network Optimization Software Reverse Logistics Manufacturing Procurement Logistics 321

Precoro

JUNE 3, 2025

Businesses often use it in retail and purchasing. Category management isn’t just another procurement trend. It’s a way for companies to group similar goods or services (like IT infrastructure, facilities, or raw materials) and manage them holistically instead of handling every purchase in isolation.

Manufacturing Procurement 45

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Material Savings 45

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

This means developing supplier evaluation frameworks that include carbon metrics, working together on joint emission reduction projects, and incentivising suppliers to meet or beat carbon targets. Also consider on-site renewable energy generation through solar panels or purchasing renewable energy credits (RECs) to offset facility emissions.

Material Savings 75

Material Savings Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 75

GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2017

In other words, manufacturers need analytics from point-of-sale systems, transportation metrics and more. Essentially, this creates a stronger level of customer service, and it can turn into additional purchases. For example, a customer is a shoe store may purchase shoes, but if offered a new brand of socks, he or she refuses.

Manufacturing Procurement 275

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Procurement Analytics Price Reduction 275

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The award, based on beating the industry peer group on rate of improvement on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) while outperforming their peer group, is tough to achieve. The orbit chart below illustrates L’Oréal’s performance at the intersection of two metrics.

Case Study 329

Case Study Inventory Reduction Study Agile and Lean Supply Chain 329

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

This means they are more likely to focus on value and affordability and change their priorities and brand preferences when making purchases. They are more likely to shop for discounts and sales and may delay purchases of some items. Due to the workforce layoffs, consumers have less disposable income.

Supply Chain Planning Software 272

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 272

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

It is the company’s largest plastic packaging reduction effort in North America to date and will remove almost 15 billion plastic air pillows from use annually. The company said that it used 85,916 metric tons of single-use plastic that year, an 11.6 The company is selling Coyote for $775 million less than the purchase price.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 284

Logistics Network Optimization Software Waste Reduction Logistics Price Reduction 284

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Integrated forecasting, store replenishment, warehouse procurement, purchase order creation, operational constraints such as storage space, unloading capacity, and commercial agreements such as vendor lead times, minimum order quantities, packaging configurations can hugely improve productivity and accuracy in the planning processes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 289

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 289

Logility

MARCH 6, 2020

Machine Learning for demand forecasting has matured to a level of accuracy, transparency and replicability that translates into transformative results, including in these five areas: Accuracy, transparency, thoroughness of analytical options and results. Analytical processing speed and accelerated corporate learning.

Forecasting 261

Forecasting Supply and Demand Forecasting Software Modeling 261

RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Data-Driven Decision Making : Using analytics to continuously refine operations. Key Benefits and Business Impact Warehouse optimization offers significant advantages across multiple areas: Cost Reduction: Expect a decrease in operational expenses, lower labor costs, and reduced energy consumption.

Optimal Sourcing 97

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 97

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain The European Union is on the verge of rolling out a reporting regulation that promises to have a huge impact on businesses selling into the region. The DPP “represents a significant advance in product transparency and sustainability,” according to an EU report published in September of 2024. “As

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 59

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

How do we harness the power of data with new forms of analytics? Today, technology providers are selling analytics. This week, I received this email from a financial institution questioning why business leaders are not harnessing more insights and redesigning processes based on analytics. S&OP Challenges. Reflection.

Analytics Software 269

Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 269

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Higher labor costs and lower package demand resulted in fourth-quarter sales and 2024 guidance that missed analysts expectations. In some cases, shoppers can send back different items than the ones they bought, return stolen items or claim a purchase never got delivered when it really did. After registering a 9.3

Cost Reduction Strategies 301

Cost Reduction Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Logistics 301

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2022

P&G uses life cycle assessment for sustainable packaging design. With its commitment to have all 100,000 electric delivery vehicles on the road by 2030, Amazon will save millions of metric tons of carbon per year. to get online orders to doors quicker and at a lower cost. Uber Eats ups the ante in online grocery.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 274

Logistics Network Optimization Software Los Angeles Price Reduction Logistics 274

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2018

In other words, the simple act of providing reports to executives and upper-level managers could be considered a form of data visualization, and better reporting will be a fundamental improvement in supply chains throughout 2018, explains Craig Guillot of Supply Chain Dive. Perfect orders are just that, perfect.

Supply Chain Software 257

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Logistics Network Optimization Software 257

AFFLINK

JUNE 10, 2025

For AFFLINK's partners and affiliates navigating complex procurement environments, ESG integration reshapes how supply chains are built, evaluated, and optimized. With consumers and investors alike expecting higher accountability, ESG compliance has become a key differentiator in global procurement.

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies 48

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The budget is for a fiscal year with quarter reporting and updates. The direct connection between the two processes increases costs and increases error. Instead, it should be mapped as an input to track supply chain forecasting to financial budgets for reporting and insights. Time horizon. Bias and error. Apparel is an example.

Supply Chain Design Software 207

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting 207

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Customers expect to return products in the same way they purchased them, so it is not always as simple as just returning to a store. By integrating the process of managing return logistics with supply chain systems, particularly the transportation management system (TMS), managers can see reverse logistics KPIs and metrics in real-time.

Reverse Logistics 310

Reverse Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Material Savings 310

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 22, 2013

In short, we cannot put a wrapper around ERP, traditional reporting, or traditional fulfillment and call it Big Data, Customer-Centric Retailing or Omni-Channel Fulfillment. It requires new forms of analytics, cloud-based solutions and the design of packaged applications from the consumer back.

Supply Chain Design Software 257

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software Modeling Software 257

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Commerce is global and regional at the same time, the world is getting smaller and more interconnected, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers operate in this build-anywhere and sell-anywhere market. Retailers, especially in the developed world, demand collaborative practices with their CPG partners.

Supply Chain Planning Software 283

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Forecasting Software Optimization Software 283

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Ipsen purchased the RapidResponse supply chain planning product from Kinaxis. To reduce lead times, Ipsen decoupled manufacturing from packaging. These finished goods were composed of the drug and the specific regulatory information different nations required on the packages and in the inserts.

Customer Service 246

Customer Service Supply and Demand Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Silvon Software

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Silvon has noticed over the past several years that a shift towards a modern data hub architecture to support enterprise analytics and reporting has been driven by a number of key business drivers. Once integrated, the data is made “analytics ready” and securely available to users.

Procurement Analytics 105

Procurement Analytics Report Data Optimal Sourcing 105

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In order to achieve this target, CEVA Logistics is incorporating environmental considerations in a variety of areas of operations, from warehousing to transportation and procurement. We also look to reduce or eliminate the use of plastic packaging. He was also in charge of carbon management and accounting and CSR reporting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 242

Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Global Supply Chain Software 242

GlobalTranz

JULY 19, 2016

percent annually, reports Jeffrey B. In fact, this details should be compiled and reported from within your warehouse management system (WMS), which reduces the amount of time required in processing thousands, if not tens of thousands, of orders. Use Metrics to Track Progress and Order Fulfillment Processes. Use Incentives.

Warehousing 120

Warehousing Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 120

QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Corporate purchasing leaders must not only manage transactional data effectively but also use this data from stakeholders across the organization to create a more collaborative environment that creates trust and benefits to both customers and suppliers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 52

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

294 manufacturing facilities produced more than 90 million metric tons of food and beverage in 2021. Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from purchased energy. They have asked they value chain partners to take four actions: Report their scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of 2022. PepsiCo’s Internal Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Design Software 260

Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills North America Resource Reduction 260

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Over the period of 2009-2015, only 88% of companies made improvement on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. (As As a group, these metrics have the highest correlation to market capitalization. As a group, public companies want to make progress to both drive and sustain metrics performance, but they cannot. Improvement.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 195

Enterra Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

Retailers have always been curious about the paths consumers take when they decide something needs to be purchased. When the Internet and World Wide Web introduced consumers to online shopping (aka e-commerce), the path to purchase became much more complex. Today the digital path to purchase is growing in importance.

Procurement Analytics 100

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills 100