Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

The formula for OTIF is: Measuring a supply chain against OTIF metrics is a key strategy that helps decision makers attach a tangible value to the success of their fulfillment and allows them to determine key strategies. The ability to meet fulfillment goals is impeded by several issues.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

If you answer the survey, I will gladly give you a custom analysis of your organization against the peer group. In the supply chain team analysis, note the 21% gap between procurement and manufacturing teams, the 35% gap between sales and operations and the 21% gap between finance and operations. Functional Metrics.

Manufacturing Procurement 398

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When shoppers were asked what would put them off making more ecommerce purchases in the future, 21% indicated they’d had negative delivery experiences, 20% said deliveries were not reliable, and 17% were dissatisfied with the delivery process. Similarly, maintaining a strong chain of custody (e.g.,

Resource Reduction 221

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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. E2open last week announced the purchase of Serus. This purchase increases E2open’s capabilities for visibility into the processes of the outsourced semiconductor network of foundries.

Manufacturing Procurement 345

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Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. How often do purchases happen?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. PwC reports that almost half of assets under management are held by investment firms committed to decarbonization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 325

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Some supply chain companies are leaning on the power of analytics to help streamline their processes and get ahead of their competitors. But many companies have struggled to embrace the relationship between using analytics and implementing changes that can improve business performance. The simpler the model, the more likely the use.

Analytics Software 237

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 23, 2023

I never republished the report, because not enough has changed to warrant it.) The report centers on the concept of moving from inside-out to outside-in technologies. The order latency is the time from purchase by the end consumer to the visibility of the order. This is a natural fit for narrow AI and new forms of analytics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 369

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Companies knew this, which is why 93% of senior supply chain leaders surveyed in May 2020 by consulting firm McKinsey planned to increase inventories of key products and materials while also diversifying their supply base and localizing or regionalizing both supply and production. A change to one link (e.g. on-time delivery).

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ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

A new report, “Data-Enabled Supply Chain Transparency” has revealed that 77% of respondents indicated their organization considers supply chain transparency to be critically or highly important. Redwood City, CA, 13 October, 2022. About the research.

Procurement Analytics 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Experts from North Carolina State University and GEP conducted a survey on supply chain, procurement and IT leaders to determine their challenges and priorities, focusing on examining gaps in the supply chain. Such a gap is problematic, as it could lead to higher costs, longer cycle times and less resilience.

Supply Chain Planning Software 289

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A recent ARC survey looked at reasons to address sustainability. This survey included over 400 respondents across a number of industries. For example, most people expect free next-day delivery for online purchases as a result of Amazon Prime. And more consumers are looking at sustainability as a key motivator for purchasing.

Waste Reduction 317

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

These clothing companies have revolutionized how consumers purchase, wear, and dispose of their clothing. First, in the early 2000s, advancements in data analytics, RFID, and localized supply chains fueled the rise of “fast fashion.” Ulula utilizes analytics to improve the working conditions for workers across global supply chains.

Supply Chain Planning Software 312

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

At the same time, the Chief Purchasing Officer (CPO) has taken on a pivotal role by securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect the workforce and direct materials when primary sources fail. Sourcing and supply chains working in a siloed manner can cause significant delays, resulting in lost revenue upside while escalating costs.

Manufacturing Procurement 287

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2021

Just last month I noted that warehouse labor productivity was hindered extensively by COVID-19 and that 80 percent of ARC’s warehouse survey respondents anticipate an increase of order throughput volumes in 2021. The Conference Board published a report in May titled “ Labor Shortages are Making a Comeback ”.

Supply Chain Software 279

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 20, 2014

The implementations were longer, the purchase costs were higher, and the functionality was less robust and lacking flexibility. All of the results are reported in aggregate. The predominate ERP SCP solution for the respondent in the survey is SAP APO. Your responses on our survey are always kept confidential.

Supply Chain Planning Software 366

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Within this setup, an ERP procurement module helps companies make purchases and manage suppliers. Numbers speak louder: According to Procurement Tactics’ top procurement trends in 2025 , 83% of CPOs prioritize digitization.   Keep reading to learn: What Is ERP in Procurement?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Or have these concerns been replaced with cost-price inflation and compressed profit margins? These are questions ARC Advisory Group will seek to answer in our online survey research of supply chain executives over the next few months. The report for August (released in late September) shows negligible changes in the aggregate.

Manufacturing Procurement 334

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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2022

Leaders surveyed in third annual ToolsGroup and CSCMP report are “extremely concerned” about external supply chain threats but lack people to make transformation succeed. From January to March 2022, CSCMP and ToolsGroup surveyed more than 300 supply chain professionals around the world.

Purchasing Skills 295

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

However, only 30% of CPOs claim they have achieved their cost-saving targets in 2023. One of the ways that procurement teams improve this figure is by tracking and improving the purchase price variance (PPV) metric. Why Is Purchase Price Variance Important?

Purchasing Skills 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Teradyne, which reports earnings on Tuesday, warned investors in its 2022 annual report about the potential impact of the October regulations, and in October 2023 said the restrictions hit both Teradyne’s sales to certain companies in China and its manufacturing and development operations. billion worth, the survey found.

Cost Reduction Strategies 306

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A year ago, journalist Christopher Wolf reported, “Spooky season is here, and it’s back in a big way. About 73% of Americans [celebrated] Halloween [in 2023], the highest level in the 18 years that the National Retail Federation has conducted its annual survey, and well above the pandemic slump of 58% in 2020.”[2]

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 10, 2022

From stocking up your fridge with the week’s groceries to purchasing the latest smartphone, the consumer has now been placed at the center of the supply chain as they pull the complete gamut of products to where they reside. drop, and it continues to set new standards for delightful post-purchase customer experiences. That’s an 87.5%

Logistics Network Optimization Software 242

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2021

However, the CPI report did state, “ the index for used cars and trucks rose 0.2 The July 2021 Manufacturing ISM Report On Business shows that economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in July, with the overall economy notching a 14th consecutive month of growth. Used cars and trucks were up 41.7%.

Supply Chain Disruption 336

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

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. Of the 12 daily problems drivers – both men and woman — highlighted in the ATRI’s survey, women dealt with 11 of them more frequently than men.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 290

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Supply chain execution is required to distinguish between the high runner purchases and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported having a clear overall plan for digital transformation. The Improved Way.

Supply Chain Network Software 243

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The sixth assessment report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published in August 2021 once again stressed the importance and urgency of decarbonising all sectors of the economy. This article sheds some light on sustainability considerations at the carrier-shipper interface by analyzing recent survey data.

Resource Reduction 237

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Precoro

JULY 29, 2024

Procurement operations are no exception. In fact, 43% of GPOs that took part in the 2023 Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey cited overall procurement risk had increased significantly as compared to 20% in the 2021 study. Keep reading to learn: What is an online procurement system?

Procurement Solutions 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

According to a survey by ARC Advisory Group, only 10% of industrial companies are ready to apply artificial intelligence/machine learning. They prepare equipment for maintenance, do isolation (disconnect a piece of equipment from the flow of chemicals by closing valves), look at quality or reliability metrics, and do rounds.

Negotiating Skills 189

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I wrote my first report on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) while sitting on the floor in the Atlanta airport in 2005 when I was an AMR Research analyst. I wrote many reports on airport floors in those days–electrical plugs were just too scarce.) Sales and Operations Maturity Model from 2005-2008. Mistake #3.

S&OP 195

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 2, 2024

The checkout kiosks bleat and flash when you fail to set a purchase down in the right spot. Journalist Chris Gorrie reports, “Walmart’s heavy reliance on self-checkout has necessitated the deployment of workers as makeshift security personnel, actively monitoring customers for potential theft.”[2]

Security 246

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Precoro

AUGUST 14, 2023

More and more companies are acknowledging the importance of centralizing and optimizing their procurement operations. One of the ways to accomplish this is to establish a procurement team to streamline ordering by centralizing purchases and improving supplier relations. What are the duties of a procurement manager?

Negotiating Skills 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

In one McKinsey survey of more than 100 large organizations in multiple sectors, companies that regularly collaborated with suppliers demonstrated higher growth, lower operating costs, and greater profitability than their industry peers. SCCN solutions provide supply chain visibility and analytics across an extended supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 299

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Even if this retailer had used AI to forecast my purchase, AI that creates a perfect plan but fails to execute it only results in a highly-efficient silo, as Northeastern University professor Nada Sanders says. As supply chains have grown in complexity and length, siloed thinking and processes are no longer able to meet this objective.

Supply Chain Planning Software 311

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Each survey that I do comes back with data as a major challenge. How do we harness the power of data with new forms of analytics? Today, technology providers are selling analytics. We don’t understand why the investments of ERP and advanced analytics are not yielding better results…. S&OP Challenges. Reflection.

Analytics Software 271

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Retail returns occur when a customer returns the purchased items to a seller in exchange for a refund, store credit, or a similar product. Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. 83% of consumers with a household income of over $100,000 report that returns are important.

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