Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Definition As I follow the evolution of supply chain technology, I am struck by what I see as a stream of paradox and anomaly, and the tendency of supply chain leaders to cling to convention. technologies. Definition Anomaly: something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. Measurement.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

With all companies sharing a common codebase, a common data-store, and having a consistent definition of fields and functions, everything from user behavior to company metrics can be readily analyzed. By having simplified access to end user behavior including click paths, search criteria, common actions, etc.,

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2021

Each year, we compile a list of top-performing Supply Chains, termed the Supply Chains to Admire. In winning companies, which technology is installed? What is the best supply chain technology? There is no correlation between types of technology—company or brand—and supply chain performance.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Lora Cecere is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the research firm Supply Chain Insights at [link]. Supply chain technology is changing rapidly as new, innovative solution providers leave traditional legacy players behind. What we have are historical practices and stalled progress on metrics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As an engineer, former solutions architect and now CEO of a leading supply chain technology company, I have a real affinity and respect for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their teams, without whom successful enterprise technology deployments would be impossible.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

As a result of the disruption, cost management and supply chain visibility were suddenly top of mind for executive leadership teams. . This list should include the business metrics that each procurement project impacts. In the report, Gartner provides a helpful example of what a value map could look like.

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Data and Technology Existing supply chain technologies optimize for linear processes and transactions, so organizations need a fresh approach to tracking and visibility. Emerging technologies like IoT, AI, and machine learning can provide deeper visibility in the overall supply chain process.

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Process: Blueprints for Success This process workstream focuses on blueprinting existing processes, policies, and metrics. He brings a thorough understanding of market trends and digital​ technologies that can help enterprises be more effective ​with their Procurement and Supply Chain strategies.

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The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Daily performance visibility and collaboration to discuss performance related to supply network outcomes and enterprise operating metrics must become part of the fabric and rhythm of running a successful operation. The Network Effect ERP supply chain management supply chain technology'

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Logility

AUGUST 4, 2023

Don’t be surprised if your whiteboarding session concludes with a hundred or more metrics and KPIs. From an outcomes workshop, supply chain technology buyers will have a catalog of important outcomes they must set their sights on as they drive the project forward.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

To ensure successful integration, they should create a plan with timelines, resources, and evaluation metrics (refer Figure 2). Figure 2: A technology adoption roadmap for transportation and logistics companies considering generative AI. Within Manufacturing Insights, Stephanie conducts supply chain, sustainability, and Industry 4.0

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Logility

JANUARY 20, 2021

When it comes to evaluating modern supply chain technologies, it’s important to be well-informed, curious, and realistic. The same principle applies to supply chain technology development and implementation. It’s 12 steps, and in part 1 we covered steps 1 through 3. Assessment. Justification.

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Logility

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Creation of a Chief Supply Chain Officer role can centralize functions to facilitate company-wide standardization of goals. An effective strategy relies on real-time supply chain management data, and this is where supply chain technology platforms shine. Technology to Govern Your Governance.

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Taulia

AUGUST 29, 2023

Measure supply chain KPIs A company can measure its approach to supply chain management against pre-set key performance indicators (KPIs). These metrics can help the company evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of its supply chain processes and identify any shortcomings. Here’s how.

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PINC

AUGUST 3, 2020

and Trading Partner Alliance outline some of the key considerations that should go into developing and using the on-time and in-full delivery metric. Supply chain complexity is increasing as customers demand a wider selection of products, a broader choice of channels, and more promotional offers. McKinsey & Co.,

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BlueYonder

MARCH 18, 2022

The Power of the Digital, Connected Supply Chain. The one bright spot over the past several years is the increasing availability and easy accessibility of advanced digital supply chain technologies that enable agility. The Only Numbers That Matter: Your Metrics.

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Logility

JUNE 2, 2020

There’s a sentiment that retailers are left stuck in an Excel swamp because supply chain technology vendors couldn’t solve the problem. Those two locations may differ across many important metrics: footprint, demographics, seasonality, logistical support, sell-through history, competitive landscape, sales trends, to name a few.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 24, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of B2B, and ERP Cloud based software provider SAP SE’s formal reporting of Q4 and fiscal full year 2023 financial performance. SAP CEO Christien Klein noted in the company’s reporting that: “ SAP has delivered: We met or exceeded our outlook for 2023 in all key metrics.”

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Thus, increasing the need for a faster, more agile supply chain enabled by digitization enables. 58% of companies are still in the ‘Exploring’ or ‘Evaluating’ phase of digitizing their supply chain. Change is a huge obstacle to digital transformation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Theme 5: Machine learning (ML) will go mainstream in supply chain technology. The verdict would have been “definitely nailed it” if we were counting all of the “ML-washing” going on in the supply chain and logistics technology market. What better way to do it and make customers happier?

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American Global Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) the cost of U.S. However, there is a need for more precise and comprehensive metrics to understand the full economic impact of supply chains. Technology and collaboration will help supply chains survive in an ever-changing world.

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Veridian Solutions

MARCH 10, 2020

Supply chain leaders that wish to remain proactive to risks of disruption and improve operations through 2020 and beyond need to understand the top warehouse KPIs and how they can mean the difference between success and failure. Let’s cover the top 10 warehouse KPIs for supply chain leaders and warehouse managers to succeed in 2020.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 18, 2022

The Power of the Digital, Connected Supply Chain. The one bright spot over the past several years is the increasing availability and easy accessibility of advanced digital supply chain technologies that enable agility. The Only Numbers That Matter: Your Metrics.

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 14, 2015

by Carol McIntosh Insight #4 – Embracing Supply Chain Technology as a way to change SCM. I came to the realization that you would get the same reaction from a supply chain executive when discussing supply chain technology. I have been following the United Nations Climate Change Conference.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

In the traditional world of supply chain management in the United States, the focus is on the Plateau of Productivity as shown in Figure 1. The current efforts are improving functional metrics and traditional processes. The focus is not on building value chains. Rethinking Supply Chain Technologies, .

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Logility

APRIL 3, 2018

Start with documenting the “As-Is” process capabilities and corresponding key performance metrics. Envision the “To-Be” process capabilities and desired performance metrics through benchmarking, group brain storming sessions, and alignment to business strategy and direction. Additional Reading.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 27, 2017

Determine the Metrics That Matter. Read Also: 7 Supply Chain Technology Trends Set to Disrupt Supply Chains in 2017 and Beyond. Determining the metrics that matter goes beyond just implementing a ‘pretty’ S&OP dashboard that identifies leading indicators to help drive the business forward.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 14, 2013

In part one of this blog series, I started the saga of the supply chain fairy tale. It was a story where people believed that functional excellence leads to supply chain superiority. Metrics comparison of Kellogg Co. You got it! It is a low probability that this will ever happen. vs. General Mills, Inc.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 30, 2020

Supply chain leaders that wish to remain proactive to risks of disruption and improve operations need to understand the top warehouse KPIs and how they can mean the difference between success and failure. Let’s cover the top 10 warehouse KPIs for supply chain leaders and warehouse managers to succeed.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 28, 2023

The following is a continuation of a supply chain technology thought leadership education series developed in collaboration with Replan. Further, an understanding of where bottlenecks, constraints or misaligned performance indicators exist is ever more important before undertaking a technology enablement decision.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Join us next week for our webinar on Supply Chain 2020. In this session, we will share research on the future of supply chain technologies, and I will be joined by a panel of two leaders that will share their insights on what the future means for them. The book is a story. The book publishes in December 2014.

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AFFLINK

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Keeping an Eye on Metrics. If you're still using the same metrics you were 2 or more years ago to identify supply chain optimization opportunities, you're likely missing something important. Metrics, much like your staff and your facility, are an asset that needs to be examined and adjusted at regular intervals.

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BlueYonder

MAY 28, 2020

Standard metrics and KPIs like OTIF, forecast accuracy, and cost per shipment are usually the “quick hits” included in supply chain dashboards. But there are likely as many definitions of each metric as there are practitioners. Your supply chain partner should work with you to pin down common definitions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 1, 2015

I am speaking this morning at the Terra Technology conference and doing a book signing of my new book, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. The world of supply chain is active on my iPhone. Lora Cecere is the Founder of Supply Chain Insights. It is morning in Orlando. The sun is rising.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2022

Benefits include improved quality, reduced training time and training resource costs, increased speed to efficiency, and an overall improvement in the key metrics that matter most to clients.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Shippers who prioritize securing the lowest price from carriers may actually end up paying more because of costs embedded in carrier expenses, resulting in problems such as service degradation and supply chain disruption. Develop clear bid objectives, mandates, and supply chain change requirements.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Having spoken to many companies, peeked inside their organizations, and worked alongside them during countless supply chain initiatives, I’ve built myself a bit of a list of what it means and what it takes to be best-in-class. I nsight #2 – Your supply chain processes. Insight #3 – Your supply chain measurements.

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