Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2021

Wearable healthcare works by collecting a user’s wellbeing and fitness data, and creating a personalised database of the user’s health metrics. They work by collecting a user’s wellbeing and fitness data, and creating a personalised database of the user’s health metrics. Consumer trends in wearable health tech.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 30, 2022

Retailers need to consider a multitude of metrics, including the role of the category in the store and across channels from the shopper’s point of view (do shoppers see it as a convenience or a necessity?), 7] Mark Hamstra, “ Pandemic trends, supply shifts impact center store shopping ,” Supermarket News, 6 August 2021. [8]

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 14, 2019

Retail trends. Brian Kilcourse, managing partner at Retail Systems Research (RSR), asserts this new retail modus operandi places greater emphasis on supply chain operations. Omnichannel may not be one of the sexiest digital transformation trends in retail — but it is definitely the most necessary.”[3]. ”[3].

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

Reversing The Trend. How do we reverse the trend? Over the decade, based on the research, the gap between operations and commercial teams grew. While the input from sales on market trends is invaluable, sales should never be asked to forecast. The Focus Inside-out Supported by Functional Metrics. The reason?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2021

I will miss our spirited debates and sparring matches on market trends. I worked with Roddy when I was at AMR Research from 2006 to 2010. As a strong proponent of maturity models, many discussions centered on the movement from program-based to functional metrics and how to drive alignment. Metrics That Matter Model Evolution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Now, we can do better than that by using advanced analytics, which can be extended to include more dimensions, such as trends, and provide further insights. Price index and price elasticity are useful metrics on their own, and a combination of these can help determine the right price point to maximize revenue and profit.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog continues to highlight for readers specific global and regional supply chain indices that depict both trending production activity levels, as well as supply chain volatility. Also reported was less change in Inventory and Warehousing metrics as costs continue to grow and capacity remains tight.

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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. This trend continued in 2020 and is not likely to stop. DaaS providers have both the process and the data knowledge to provide organizations with the right metrics and valuable reports.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The first step in the journey is to analyze balance sheet results and understand industry trends. The supply chain is a complex system with finite, and non-linear relationships between supply chain metrics that drive balance sheet results. We find that companies can improve one, but not two of the metrics. A Look at History.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Aside from the new administration, Amazon’s supply chain continued push deeper into new and existing markets will define additional trends in the supply chain throughout the coming year. Fortunately, these five trends may alleviate some of the strains of competition by giving supply chain partners an advantage in the global market.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

VP, ARC Advisory Group and Columnist, Forbes With in-depth research experience in logistics, transportation management, and managed transportation services, Steve’s writing and analysis are go-to resources for logistics and transportation professionals. Podcast, which focuses on trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics.

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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. This trend continued in 2020 and is not likely to stop. DaaS providers have both the process and the data knowledge to provide organizations with the right metrics and valuable reports.

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Process: Blueprints for Success This process workstream focuses on blueprinting existing processes, policies, and metrics. With reliable and actionable data, this workstream can help identify trends and motivate informed decisions.

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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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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we highlight published September 2022 indices of global supply chain volatility ( GSPI ) and US Logistics Index ( LMI ) activity trends along with our view of the implications. In a prior Supply Chain Matters posting, we highlighted both September and Q3-2022 global and regional PMI indices. for September.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

According to the June report summary , the primary driver of the latest decline was the inventory metric, which reportedly contracted 6.5 Consequently, the warehousing capacity metric increased a reported 6.8 Both metrics contributed to the overall contraction in the LMI along with contracting price levels for transportation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 6, 2015

While I will know more when I finish the research than I do now, I want to encourage all readers in manufacturing and retail to participate. Everyone participating in the research, and completing the study, will have the opportunity to share the results with their peers. By sharing the research and networking with peers, we can help.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 6, 2015

While I will know more when I finish the research than I do now, I want to encourage all readers in manufacturing and retail to participate. Everyone participating in the research, and completing the study, will have the opportunity to share the results with their peers. By sharing the research and networking with peers, we can help.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 10, 2014

In our recent report on defining supply chain visibility in B2B networks, we provide a definition based on a research study of over seventy participants. In our recent work, we continue to try to understand the trends. The more research that I do the more convinced that I am that we have not powered our networks for success.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

Lately, as I reflected on my conversations with John (fictitious name) when I was at AMR Research, I yearn to go back in time. AMR Research was an industry analyst firm in Boston. So, when Gartner bought AMR Research, I left and started Supply Chain Insights. We don’t believe that research should be locked behind paywalls.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

We loaded 493 financial metrics from balance sheets and income statements for each company into the data lake for the period of 2004-2016 using YCharts data. In addition, we enriched the data lake with 20 market indexes on cost, growth and market trends. Correlations Between Survey Factors and Financial Metrics. Shifting Trends.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 15, 2015

To help, in this blog post I share industry trends. For each metric we show the averages and the percent change from the beginning and end of the period. Metric Performance for Discrete Industries. Tonight I am writing the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter report on the High-Tech Industry, and the Research in Review for 2015.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 15, 2015

To help, in this blog post, I share industry trends. For each metric was show the averages and the percent change from the beginning and end of the period. Table 1: Metric Performance for Discrete Industries. Metrics cannot be managed in isolation and realistic targets drive career success. Revenue-per-Employee.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2017

However, we know from our research that efficient silos do not deliver the highest levels of balance sheet performance. As a result, tor most companies, the goals are unclear and the financial metrics are not well-understood. ” In the research that we are doing, we are trying to figure this out. About the Research.

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crisp

AUGUST 9, 2023

Velocity isn’t just another metric; it’s a way to align your retail strategy with consumer behavior to optimize performance at every store. With an abundance of strategies and metrics to consider, finding the right path can be daunting. In his celebrated book “ Ramping Your Brand ”, James F.

Retail 52

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

The Logistics Managers Index Report ®, compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , reported a July 2022 value of 60.7,

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2017

It is hard work to maintain the status quo in metrics performance. A balanced portfolio of metrics delivers the greatest value. We are making a mistake of having companies tasked with a force march to implement the “tightly integrated supply chain” that is inflexible and cannot sense market trends. Many fail.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

As I track the process evolution through research, I find that every three years there was a trend introduced that moved us backward, not forward. These gaps have widened over the last decade of doing research in the space. Why is progress in S&OP slip slidin’ away? My conclusion? We are chasing fads and missing the basics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 29, 2014

For five of the past ten years, I voted on the Top 25 when I was an analyst at AMR Research (before the acquisition of AMR Research by Gartner). As a result, the metrics have to be viewed together as a pattern over time. In the journey, the supply chain leader needs to improve the potential of a portfolio of metrics.

Gartner 304

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

And what are the key industry trends and innovations? The most valued capability for the future according to E2open’s research, is real-time visibility into demand and inventory. Megatrends (Possibly) Shaping Supply Chain Trends: Technology. Will the environment improve in 2022 or get worse? The effort will absolutely pay off.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The recently completed 2023 holiday fulfillment period, along with 2023 full year performance are now providing added evidence of retail trending in all three dimensions. The prior metric of 98 percent OTIF established in 2020 is now reportedly 90 percent on-time and 95 percent in-full. All rights reserved.

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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. The research is the fun part of the process. I recently interviewed him for my upcoming book, Metrics that Matter, that publishes in August 2014. How do you define the metrics that matter?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Calls are increasing for a return to just-in-case (JIC) policies, with some citing this trend as a risk. But you don’t just have to wait to see what has happened; planners can proactively create scenarios to simulate decisions and weigh trade-offs on the metrics that matter across the network, not just one link at a time.

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Logility

MARCH 12, 2021

To really exploit your new data to gain an advantage, you need a clear analytical plan, specific metrics tailored to your situation, and an understanding of what analytics and reporting will help you the best. Descriptive analytics are the summary measures and metrics that provide insight. Why are our error metrics (MAPE, MAE, etc.)

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Logility

JUNE 7, 2023

It involves a complex interplay of data analysis, market research, and strategic planning, allowing businesses to anticipate demand patterns and adjust their operations accordingly. Market trends, competitor activities, shortages, weather conditions, and even social media chatter can significantly impact demand.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 25, 2013

The relationship between corporate financial performance and supply chain metrics was complex; and in my first attempts, I was unable to derive a correlation. I feel that there is too little primary research in the area of supply chain management. I wanted to better understand which metrics truly mattered. Definitions.

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