QAD

JULY 1, 2021

Again, we’re focused on those directly involved in product production, such as employees who work on the assembly line, quality inspectors and the managers who oversee them. Quality inspections of products. Put simply, ERP software allows you to reduce the use of unnecessary resources without sacrificing quality.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. 10 Soft Metric Considerations in Measuring Supply Chain Performance. View our Trends Category to stay up to speed. . Absolutely time is a critical component of measuring supply chain performance. What kinds of "time" measurements exist? Read more. .

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QAD

MARCH 28, 2019

Inventory accuracy and minimizing stockouts are very important to customer satisfaction, but a few other metrics also impact the ability to meet customer expectations. Companies can use these metrics to help ensure they are doing everything possible to satisfy their customers at a manageable and sustainable cost. Choosing Metrics.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 22, 2015

This post will discuss some of the metrics and analysis tools that an inventory manager needs to identify risk and opportunities and to make intelligent decisions to optimize the performance of their inventory. The metrics you choose should answer the questions your organization is asking, without requiring additional analysis.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

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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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2020

The supply chain is complex non-linear system that is easily thrown out of balance through a focus on functional metrics. They rock back and forth in improving singular metrics but struggle to improve a portfolio of growth, margin, inventory performance, and asset utilization. Stop the Focus on Functional Metrics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

For organizations layered in functional metrics and driving a cost agenda, this is a tough nut to crack. E-commerce models exacerbated this trend while supply variability challenged order reliability. A planning master data layer measures and tracks shifts in lead times, conversion rates, and quality. Higher variability.

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Precoro

JULY 16, 2023

These goals can be expressed as key performance indicators (KPIs) – relevant functional metrics that can be tracked regularly to make sure that the business makes purchases in an efficient way. We have selected 5 fundamental KPIs that purchasing managers should consider.

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HICX Solutions

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Despite wider global markets beginning to settle and inflation falling, this trend will likely continue with organizations investing more in managing their supply chains. Increased agility In recent years, supply chain trends have focused on the supply chain’s agility and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

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Arena Solutions

JUNE 5, 2023

Quality and Regulatory Alignment for Audit Readiness Full transcript below: Wendy Levine Welcome to today’s webinar, exploring “Quality and Regulatory Alignment for Audit Readiness.” So, Arena is a cloud-native system that controls product lifecycle as well as your quality processes. I like to think if I can do it, anyone can.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Let’s look at the top manufacturing trends for 2023. Manufacturing Industry Trends to Watch for in 2023. IoT is one of the top trends in the manufacturing industry. While many manufacturers have already turned to predictive maintenance to reduce downtime, this trend will continue in 2023 and beyond. Industry 4.0

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Pivot88

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

5 key trends have emerged over the past years, with many of them having accelerated during 2020 because of the COVID crisis. Data quality management: Becoming a data driven organization is one thing, but what if your data isn’t accurate or complete? This trend continued in 2020 and is not likely to stop.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

Business intelligence in manufacturing Here are a few ways business intelligence can enable manufacturing organizations to be data-driven: Data analysis: Harness data from various sources like production lines, suppliers, and customers, to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies. The benefits of this integration are clear.

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QAD

APRIL 13, 2023

While Contract Pharma & BioPharma manufacturers continue to experience an increase in demand for more projects, new challenges are emerging from nearly every angle including new regulatory and quality requirements, workforce shortages and of course, supply chain disruptions.

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Pivot88

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

5 key trends have emerged over the past years, with many of them having accelerated during 2020 because of the COVID crisis. Data quality management: Becoming a data driven organization is one thing, but what if your data isn’t accurate or complete? This trend continued in 2020 and is not likely to stop.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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QAD

APRIL 25, 2019

Quality affects every aspect of manufacturing, encompassing the totality of features, services, customer interactions and promises that comprise a product offering. Using Metrics to Measure Quality. Quality is not just an end-of-the-line process—it is a mindset that the entire organization must subscribe to.

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Logility

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Specifically, practitioners can use intuitive displays to drill into safety metrics, product quality, on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and much more. Quality Control. Quality control is key to the customer experience and to your bottom line. Separate trends from one-off outliers. And the costs don’t stop there.

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Logility

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Specifically, practitioners can use intuitive displays to drill into safety metrics, product quality, on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and much more. Quality Control. Quality control is key to the customer experience and to your bottom line. Separate trends from one-off outliers. And the costs don’t stop there.

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Compliance and quality are the foundations all great food & beverage manufacturers rely on to create and strengthen trust with their distribution networks and customers. How strong they are at traceability is the cornerstone every one of them rely on to meet compliance requirements and keep excelling at quality.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Company priorities extend far beyond just the purchasing price, so strategic sourcing also considers the following factors: Delivery price Delivery speed Quality and durability Servicing requirements Regulatory compliance Innovation These factors should be weighed against each other, as well as against the purchasing price.

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OptiProERP

APRIL 9, 2024

Quality control measures are integrated at various checkpoints to ensure compliance with specifications and standards. Quality Assurance Quality assurance ensures that products meet predefined quality criteria. Continuous improvement initiatives help enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.

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AFFLINK

MARCH 27, 2019

Perfect order fulfillment is one of the most important metrics for any supply chain. With big data, increased automation, and advanced technology, it is becoming easier to achieve perfect order deliveries—which, in turn, are becoming the dominant way that the quality and consistency of a supply chain is evaluated.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2020

Every company today runs on data – the key to using your data is choosing the right metrics for visibility into your supply chain. While Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) may be reviewed quarterly or monthly, the speed with which supply chain operations occur makes a daily view of more tactical and operational metrics a growing necessity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

While working on this at Walmart, we created a hypothesis: if highly perishable produce is moved through a supply chain faster, it will improve the customer freshness perspective because the produce will be of a higher quality. The same “If” statement was repeated for a host of financial and operational metrics.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Whereas retailers once purchased merchandise largely based on the gut instinct of trend-savvy buyers and the push of whatever manufacturers tried to sell them, nowadays, they need to take a much more customer-focused and data-centered approach. How lean retail impacts business goals and revenue targets.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

This entails staying well-informed about industry trends, harnessing technology for improved decision-making and transparency, nurturing strong partnerships with service providers, and continuously evaluating and refining procurement strategies to address the evolving complexities of container shipping.

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QAD

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Another trend that is getting rapid traction is the fact that there is a collective desire for humanity to become more human (luckily!). Governments and industries are joining this trend by creating new laws and regulations to ensure that businesses are respecting human rights, supporting diversity and respecting the planet.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Inbound Supplier Quality Levels : The quality of products produced depends heavily on the quality of products delivered by the inbound suppliers. Therefore, it is important to measure how well these suppliers meet the expected high level of quality. can be measured to define this metric. Manufacturing KPIs.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 2, 2023

From stringent quality standards to comprehensive documentation requirements, Class 1 and 2 manufacturers must navigate a complex landscape to ensure compliance and product excellence. ERP analytics also provide insights into trends and patterns related to rework, enabling manufacturers to identify and address quality issues promptly.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

By analyzing customer data, AI identifies trends and behaviors, enabling targeted engagement strategies that improve retention and lifetime value. Measuring Automation Success Evaluating the effectiveness of business process automation through AI requires a focus on specific metrics and their influence on organizational goals.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to the UN Environment Program’s Food Waste Index, 923 million metric tons of food is wasted globally every year. We know about alternative protein products replacing meat products these days, but the next big trend will be alternative seafood. To learn more about future food trends, download our ebook here.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

Interview for Metrics That Matter. My kitchen table is piled high with interviews for the upcoming book, Metrics That Matter. He is responsible for manufacturing, procurement, supply chain planning, logistics, quality, social responsibility and final product engineering. How do you define the metrics that matter?

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

That way, companies achieve maximized equipment availability and deliver high-quality products. Performing Real-Time Quality Checks. As competition increases, companies worldwide focus on delivering quality products through lean manufacturing strategies. Quality Inspection Cameras. Breaking Down the Definitions.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

As I wrote last June, investments are rising in Supply Chain Operating Networks and Descartes is a prime example of this trend in action — a trend that I predict will continue to gain momentum in the months and years ahead.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 13, 2022

It is a metric to measure the productivity of the team. Keeping the quality is a must for responsible realizers no matter what. This is unacceptable to sacrifice software quality because you want to save more time. It means that this trend will help you to work on short-term and long-term goals as well.

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QAD

JULY 23, 2020

The process primarily focuses on measures like quality, time, cost, effectiveness, and the satisfaction of customers to distinguish where there are problems. Businesses use benchmarking for many different reasons, whether it be to improve product quality, increase sales, or improve business performance and efficiency.

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