Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

Two recently published studies identify the top disruptions that impacted industry, business and global supply chains during 2024 and our expected to be present in 2025. Within the report, each risk is assigned a risk score metric to help global supply chain leaders prioritize planning and mitigation efforts this year.

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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. Today, it is rolling off the presses, as I write, and it will ship from the Amazon warehouses on December 15th. They don’t. The term supply chain visibility varies by role.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2025

Developed under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Convention mandates that ships at the end of their operational lives must be recycled in a safe and environmentally sustainable way.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

In research study after study, we see that the greatest challenge to achieving supply chain excellence is the understanding of the supply chain by the leadership team. Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. Metrics Alignment. They lack cohesion.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 24, 2022

Price of Ocean Shipping Business Continuity. We are living in a world of rich supply chain case studies. One of my stark realizations this year is that smaller companies are beating larger and often more established companies on growth metrics, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). (In

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

Case Studies. Would you like to understand supply chain management concept but dont have time to study from a supply chain textbook ? For example, in 2011 Amazon initiated a program called Amazon Prime (free 2-day shipping and discounted 1-day shipping). 7) Adopt Both Service and Financial Metrics. A Case Study.

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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? Let’s take a look at these trucking industry trends and what kind of facts they provide. Read the Full Blog Post.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

of in-stock products ship the same business day from our DCs; that is best of breed for any industry.” The goods flow through 2 import centers, 14 strategically located distribution centers in North America, 66 final mile shipping hubs, and nearly 1,700 branch locations. Products can be shipped to a work site or a place of business.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

When you track transportation metrics and KPIs like transit time, on-time pickups, and percent of truckload capacity utilized across your carrier partners, you can identify trends and opportunities for streamlined OTR transportation management. Harvard Business Review Analytic Services study?report a shipment?doesn’t

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Last Mile Delivery Logistics HR & Labor Management Related Articles Airbus Reaches Deal With Canada Workers, Averting Lockout Threat Postal Workers Strike in Canada, Disrupting Holiday Shipments DHL Express Canada Offers Flat-Fee International Shipping SupplyChainBrain J.B.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Finally, the top 10 list was rounded out safety and metrics. Although we are a 3PL who supports manufacturers who ship, the more information we provide, the better off we all are. Secondly, technology, such as 3D Printing and Innovation, made it to this year’s list. Read Full Post. Read Full Post.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

He sees a near future in which there are multiple agents, each with their own realm of responsibility, such as shipping, pricing and forecasting. Koganti said this is the fastest-growing use of AI in supply chain, especially when it comes to forecasting, procurement and fulfillment.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

I was at a customer last week that shipped to distributors and did not know the site of customer facilities. The focus is on functional metrics, but are unable to get to overall supply chain metrics. Figure 4 is a case study from Lenovo. 3) Granularity. Master data. The devil is in the details. Dance with the devil.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

In fact, a recent study , in partnership with Edelman Data & Intelligence, found a broad increased level of confidence from supply chain leaders despite peak season disruptions among those that have successfully implemented data-driven, third-party resources to manage heightened activity levels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The only bright note is that shipping costs will be a fraction of what they were over the last several years. In the same ecommerce study, over 72% of consumers experienced a delivery failure over a three-month period. Figure 1: U.S. Container Import Volume Year-over-Year Comparison. Source: Descartes Datamyne. That’s pretty abysmal.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 18, 2018

Snow fell last night as I worked on my last Supply Chain Metrics That Matter report. The concept of the Effective Frontier is that best in class companies align functional metrics to balance growth, cost, inventory and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) performance while balancing customer service metrics. The Effective Frontier.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

According to a July 2014 supply chain research study from Accenture focused on Big Data and supply chain risk management, most organizations have high hopes for using big data analytics in their supply chain but many have had challenges in deploying it. Larry has over 12 years of experience in software and high-tech industries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Just in time for the holidays, the Ship It Zero campaign is bringing visibility to the impacts of dirty ocean shipping caused by mega retailers all year round but especially as they ship their goods during the holiday season.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 17, 2014

This case study from Schneider Electric will highlight a framework and the key success factors for implementing visibility and collaboration solutions to gain benefits not just for your organization but for your entire ecosystem of partners. Daniel Kolacko, vice president, global planning, Bristol-Myers Squibb. Learn more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

The energy crisis in China and the European conflict are bringing additional chaos in the form of production shutdowns, raw material shortages and blocked shipping lanes. In a study commissioned by Blue Yonder, it is estimated that a typical $10 billion company can save $14.1 Warehouse Task Automation. Warehouse Robotics.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Webinars Five Ways AI-Enabled Digital Twins Will Shape the Future of Supply Chains Technology Ships’ Electronics Increasingly Jammed Since Israel Struck Iran Global Gateways Watch: The Crisis in Access to Critical Raw Materials Supply Chain Visibility Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

I think about this discussion with Keith often as I work on the Supply Chain Index and edit the chapters of Metrics That Matter. This includes the decision to build, the digital definition of the product, the decision of when and where to ship, and the decisions of which materials to put into which products.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

If a major customer leaves, an AS/RS investment could become a stranded asset that sits on the balance sheet and drags down financial metrics such as return on asset (RoA) or other profitability measures. Risk Mitigation and Financial Stability The same flexibility helps mitigate longer-term financial risk.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2017

In addition, customers are continuing to demand lower prices and free shipping. In other words, manufacturers need analytics from point-of-sale systems, transportation metrics and more. Unfortunately, this means manufacturers face an even greater challenge, as more customers translate into greater use of customer service.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2013

After two years of studying corporate balance sheets and talking to supply chain leaders, I now see things quite differently. Which supply chain metrics correlate to market capitalization by Morningstar sector? Amazon can now deliver almost every category of item to your home with no shipping cost for Amazon Prime customers.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Based on a benchmark study¹ of retailers using home delivery technology in diverse industries worldwide, here’s what companies are actually doing in five key areas to capitalize on the home delivery opportunity. With expanding drop ship operations, retailers quickly lose control and sight of the order once it gets to the supplier.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

SupplyChainBrain Container Ship Explodes, Catches Fire Off Coast of India More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management Lawyer for 737 Crash Victim Families Slams DOJ Deal with Boeing Quality & Metrics DHL Express Canada Workers on Strike Following Lockout Last Mile Delivery U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Only 38% of businesses in our study said they “always” analyze a customer’s trade payment history before signing a deal, and even fewer monitor existing customers for deteriorating payment behavior. Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management Lawyer for 737 Crash Victim Families Slams DOJ Deal with Boeing Quality & Metrics U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The data in Table 1 is from a recent research study. No metric should be measured in isolation, and functional metrics should be replaced with the balanced scorecard metrics shown in Figure 2. To maximize value—price to tangible book, functional metrics need to be reset to focus on reliability. The takeaway?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management Lawyer for 737 Crash Victim Families Slams DOJ Deal with Boeing Quality & Metrics U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows by Most on Record as Imports Plunge Global Trade & Economics Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

TMS software provides the fastest returns on investment In the same study, TMS software was also found to be the quickest when it came to providing benefits equal to the costs of the system and its implementation. This helps reduce the overall cost of shipping and improve profits.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Let us study major highlights of Supply Chains of the future. Case Study Agility: ZARA. Case Study Resilience: CISCO. Case Study Risk management: The All England Club. Automated & synchronised : Future supply chains will be e2e automated, connected & synchronised.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

An example of social listening is the Lenovo Case Study presented at the 2015 Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. I only know of five case studies of cross-functional listening. The use of customer segmentation strategies to define order policies for lead times, discounts, allocation, and shipping priorities. Market Drivers.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The Cost Performance Index (CPI) is a financial efficiency metric used to measure cost performance in projects and operational activities. Logistics and Freight Cost Optimization CPI can help measure transportation cost efficiency, ensuring that freight and shipping expenses remain within the planned budget.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

While shipping craziness is abating, the issues and implications of the Russian-Ukrainian war, energy shortages in China and Europe, food instability in Africa, and the global water crisis reverberate as disruption after disruption in the supply chain. Functional metrics need to be abandoned to focus on balanced scorecard outputs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

As driver pay increases, so does the incidence of drivers jumping ship, switching companies for the next best payday. An impressive case study to be sure, but alas, the cost of the technology is still prohibitive for most companies. Keep Your Eyes on the Road.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Webinars Container Ship Explodes, Catches Fire Off Coast of India Global Gateways Europe’s Steel Industry in Jeopardy, Says ThyssenKrupp Exec Global Trade & Economics Watch: An Alternative to Traditional Battery-Making Technology for EVs Sourcing/Procurement/SRM Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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