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How Artificial Intelligence is Boosting Supply Chain Performance

Logistics Bureau

Already, half of all enterprises are using AI and/or robotics to tackle problems in the supply chain and to improve its performance. Transportation Management Solutions (TMS). By integrating AI technology, new platforms are enabling companies to streamline their transportation systems and cut the costs of freight.

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A Long Road Ahead for Procurement Professionals Managing Their Supply Chains

ModusLink Corporation

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. But what does that mean for future strategies in procurement ?

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Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure

SCMDOJO

The Purpose of the Supply Chain Department The supply chain department plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Watch What is Marketing Procurement? Why do you need a structured Supply Chain Department?

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Supporting S&OP with Stakeholder & Supply Chain KPIs

Silvon Software

But how do you know if you are using the right KPIs, including both stakeholder and supply chain performance measures? Supply Chain-Focused KPIs Beyond stakeholder-focused KPIs, many companies focus on “flow of materials” to help evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and performance of the end-to-end supply chain operations.

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Track the Supply Chain Metrics that Really Matter

Precoro

A transparent and well-controlled supply chain plays a crucial role in a company’s success. To monitor supply chain performance, stakeholders of successful companies typically define supply chain metrics that are relevant to the given business and track these KPIs regularly.

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Leverage Technology and People in a Time of Supply Chain Disruptions 

Logility

No matter how good it all looked on paper, the pandemic made weak links obvious: supplier shortages and backed-up transportation networks, among other things. Smart organizations have embraced supply chain management platforms that provide complete transparency. This is where a digital supply chain platform proves invaluable.

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Supply Chain KPIs You’ll Want Every Morning

Logility

Their supply chains must be flexible and responsive to customer and market needs. Management must be cognizant of issues of procurement, manufacturing, inventory, and distribution that impact satisfaction and loyalty. Supply chain cost per unit sold. Warehousing and transportation costs.