Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2021

This would include metrics like order-fill rates – that is, how many orders you’re able to fill in full and on time. Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Track how well you’re able to deliver on the perfect order.

Journal 157

Journal Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 157

Logility

MAY 5, 2020

Ampacet Corporation is the world’s leading manufacturer of the pelletized pigments that add colors to plastics. The company spans the globe with 12 manufacturing sites on four continents. Managing the supply chain of such a global enterprise is challenging. We still had two separate systems,” Smith said.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Oracle SCM

APRIL 22, 2016

This week, Andrew Hughes of LNS Research authored an interesting blog that included the chart below, which was produced as part of a "Metrics that Matter" survey. Manufacturing executives are looking for quick wins from their investments in new digital technologies and analytics is the field in which the easiest gains can be made.

Manufacturing 60

Manufacturing Company Analytics Software Internet of things 60

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

We have also featured on our blog over 90 guest bloggers featuring voices from experts in all of the five main categories who have talked about such subjects as the Skills Gap, Reshoring, Technology, Innovation, STEM, the Maker Movement, Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain, the Internet of Things, and much much more.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Third Party Logistics 120

SupplyPike

MAY 14, 2020

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a systematic and controlled procurement operation. SCM performance directly impacts an organization’s general performance. Also, as offshoring makes modern supply chains more complicated, multi-channel distribution and global marketplace emphasize on the importance of SCM.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Procurement Analytics 98

Logility

MAY 18, 2020

That could be a B2B marketing firm using predictive lead scoring to generate better leads, or a manufacturing company?using Retailers use purchasing behaviors to understand which customers are likely to come back into the store or make an online purchase, while manufacturers can use modeling to understand when machines will need repairs.

Predictive Analytics 228

Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Procurement Analytics 228

QAD

AUGUST 26, 2021

Because manufacturers are constantly pressured to increase productivity, deliver quality products, delight customers and achieve greater profitability and sustainability, they are turning to new technologies such as artificial intelligence. Manufacturers face four main challenges from achieving the promise of artificial intelligence.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Taulia

JUNE 26, 2023

Involving suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers, the supply chain process can be broken down into the following stages: 0. During this step, you first need to decide on supply chain objectives and specify the metrics that will be used to monitor progress toward them.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement 52

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 2, 2024

“To address these issues manufacturers are looking to continue to digitize their supply chains.” ” The survey found, “76% of manufacturers are adopting digital tools to gain enhanced transparency into their supply chain.” The survey found that, in spite of improvements, supply chain challenges still exist.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2018

The research, produced by Adelante SCM and presented by BluJay Solutions (a Talking Logistics sponsor), was conducted to explore the links between supply chain management innovation, customer experience, technology adoption, and company performance. and 51.5%, respectively). Logistics Service Providers Focus on Delivering Innovation.

Innovation 100

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Look no further – this guide is here to help you grasp the fundamentals of supply chain management (SCM) and how it can lead to success. From sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, and storage, to transportation and distribution, SCM ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout the entire journey.

Supply Chain Planning Software 84

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

I started my career in Automotive parts manufacturing as a shift supervisor and can remember when my boss asked me to come off shift and become a master production scheduler. The site had been trying to fix it and were using the manufacturing engineering team to drive the improvements. Have balanced, relevant and valid metrics.

SCM 43

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 29, 2020

Therefore, the challenge to establish the ranking method is to find a more economical data source and the unbiased metrics. Based on this information, the ranking of 7 best scm books of all time can be identified as below, - We perform the search queries in Google Scholar. Only SCM books visible in Google Scholar are qualified. -

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

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Logility

JANUARY 12, 2021

For instance, a modern report for a manufacturer might display all the data about transportation providers as usable information, in a scorecard format. Factors such as on-time delivery, freight cost per unit shipped, and transit time are assigned metrics and weighted averages to help users determine how well carriers are performing overall.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 131

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 131

The Network Effect

AUGUST 1, 2014

Yet despite these advances it is still difficult to normalize and compare performance metrics given the geo-demographic, product, financial, political, and socio-economic differences they face in each increasingly competitive national, multi-national or global market. Cloud S&OP SCM The Network Effect cloud Collaboration PaaS'

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software 195

Demand Solutions

JULY 31, 2013

Making Sense of Business Performance For the typical manufacturer or distributor, supply chain business intelligence is a double-edged sword. If you do try to implement SCM BI, you may end up feeling like you have too much information. Which metrics are most important to track? SCM BI allows you to do this.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 100

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 15, 2015

High-tech manufacturers in the Silicon Valley of the United States are some of the best at supply chain planning. I then recommend that the business augment the SAP SCM functionality using best-of-breed, industry-specific optimization. Why I Believe SAP SCM Is a Risk to Your Business. So, why do I not believe in SAP SCM 7?

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software SAP Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 150

Logility

JANUARY 20, 2021

To borrow an analogy from manufacturing, picture a veteran machinist reviewing a CAD drawing for a new product. If you hear the machinist say, “Well, here’s another engineer that’s never set foot on the shopfloor,” then the organization failed the test for designed-for-manufacturability. Upstream failed downstream. Register here.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 130

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In supply chain management, total lead time is a crucial metric encompassing the period from customer order to delivery, be it in B2B or B2C scenarios. Production Lead Time: Encompassing manufacturing, quality control, assembly, and related processes. However, it’s essential to consider potential drawbacks.

Inventory Reduction 78

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 78

Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2016

Author’s Note: Below is an excerpt from Moving Up the Supply Chain Maturity Curve: The Process Industry Executive Agenda for 2016 and Beyond , a white paper recently published by Elemica with research conducted by Adelante SCM. How do you successfully align goals, metrics, and resources across functional groups?

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design 100

Talking Logistics

JULY 1, 2015

Source: “The Case for Less Silos, More Intelligence in Supply Chain Management,” webcast presentation by Adrian Gonzalez, Adelante SCM. Source: “The Case for Less Silos, More Intelligence in Supply Chain Management,” webcast presentation by Adrian Gonzalez, Adelante SCM.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 11, 2016

For those of you who prefer video to the written word, below is a recent video interview where I wax poetic about the ‘Digital Elevation of Planning and the Planning Executive’ as well as ‘The SCM Company.’ But are there not many more opportunities for the company to benefit from the application of SCM principles?

Supply Chain Planning Software 68

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning SCM 68

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

However, the logic Cisco uses to manage the disruption is very robust and details are summarized into the infographic below, Note: metrics data is for illustrative purpose. Metrics look very simple and its kind of nice to have something like these. In general, you may not be able to get all level of metrics. Discussion.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Every year, senior supply chain executives from pharmaceuticals manufacturers, medical devices manufacturers and hospital groups attend for elite-level, interactive peer discussions. The Life Sciences SCM Summit Breaks the Conference Mould. This will be a joint session for all delegates. Register now!

Pharmaceutical 74

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain 74

IQMS

JULY 22, 2019

Warehouse Inventory Management Software is seeing increased adoption as manufacturers expand globally through mergers, acquisitions, and regionally-focused manufacturing strategies. Of these metrics, Perfect Order performance is one of the most indicative of overall SCM accuracy and efficiency.

Inventory Management Software 60

Inventory Management Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 60

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

As a consequence, corporations used metrics like return on net assets (RONA), return on capital deployed, and internal rate of return (IRR) to measure efficiency. These metrics make it difficult for a company that wants to invest in long-term innovation. which said “keep the stock price high.”.

Company 101

Company Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

Logility

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Is it enough to be eco-friendly in some processes, like transportation or manufacturing, to qualify your company as being Green? The post Supply Chain Manager – A “Green” Superhero appeared first on Supply Chain Management Software (SCM Software) by Logility. So how does one build one?

Supply Chain Planning Software 133

Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 133

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2013

It was funded by 50 large consumer products manufacturing companies (CPG). In the dawn of e-commerce, conservative manufacturers, anteed up $240 million in four months. the company is owned today by 20 organizations representing manufacturers, distributors, hospitals and group purchasing organizations (GPOs).

Supply Chain Design Software 269

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Bristlecone

AUGUST 17, 2020

Someone still has to produce cars; develop real estate and build homes; manufacture carpets, faucets and tile; process food items; produce movies; etc. For example, an automobile company may also emerge as a potential car rental company or cab aggregator, but they have to continue to manufacture cars, right? Beyond 2020.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Scenario Planning Manufacturing Procurement 98

The Network Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Supply chain organizations within the automotive supplier industry contribute to manufacturing excellence in many ways, including quality, cost, and delivery to their OEM and subsystem customer base. From a measurement perspective the key trending metrics at a high level include: Supplier on time delivery.

Supply Chain Network Software 198

Supply Chain Network Software Automotive Modeling Software Supply and Demand 198

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 15, 2015

High-tech manufacturers in the Silicon Valley of the United States are some of the best at supply chain planning. I then recommend that the business augment the SAP SCM functionality using best-of-breed, industry-specific optimization. Why I Believe SAP SCM Is a Risk to Your Business. So, why do I not believe in SAP SCM 7?

Supply Chain Planning Software 135

Supply Chain Planning Software SAP Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 135

ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Main Features: Customizable dashboards for supply chain performance Delivery alerts for customer satisfaction Order management Main Benefits: Supports omnichannel commerce Low-code tool Focus on customer service Tableau Overview: Tableau is a data visualization and analytics tool built focusing on manufacturing, production, and logistics.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Over the period of 2009-2015, only 88% of companies made improvement on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. To meet the criteria for The Supply Chains to Admire for 2016, companies needed to score better than their peer group average for performance metrics, while driving a higher level of improvement than 2/3 of their industry peer group.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 150

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

At that time, SCM was a pretty new term so this article did the excellent job to explain the important supply chain management principles in one shot. For example, if you were a contract manufacturer in China, you might already have different logistics networks for different customers. 7) Adopt Both Service and Financial Metrics.

Supply Chain Design Software 257

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 257

Oracle SCM

MAY 22, 2018

With such an approach, companies are working in a sub-optimal manner, and then start to face these types of challenges: - Quality metrics are either not available or are incomplete. - Inability to view real-time metrics. . Inability to view real-time metrics. The number of systems make getting the answers too complex.

Quality 68

Quality Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 68

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

5) Ongoing Assessment of Key Supplier Site Metrics to Ensure Business Continuity with Companies' Requirement and Proactively Identify Potential Risk Factors. Every business has their set of metric which they want to focus on. People: Are our SCM people aware of Quality Manual or Guidelines available in business? About Author.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 120

Precoro

JUNE 6, 2022

Efficient SCM starts with a well-managed network of suppliers and vendors. Suppliers can provide raw materials for manufacturing products or act as an intermediary between the manufacturer and the buying company. In this case, the supplier receives a commission from both the customer and the manufacturer. Blurred lines.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills How To Procurement Solutions 98