Supply Chain Insights

JULY 26, 2016

This morning we announced the Supply Chains to Admire Winners and Finalists for 2016. Selfishly, we need a standard for our research, but we also want to help supply chain leaders gain new insights from a deep data-driven analysis. There is no agreed-upon standard for supply chain excellence. The answer?

Pharmaceutical 110

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 6, 2013

One of the favorite parts of my job is teaching classes on how to take supply chain concepts to the next level to improve corporate performance. I love helping people to see supply chain concepts differently. Both move the supply chain design from inside-out to outside-in. As I teach the class, I learn too.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2022

This new partnership comes just months after Mattel sent two Barbie dolls into space as part of a collaboration with the International Space Station National Lab to encourage girls to consider aerospace, engineering and STEM careers. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

Supply Chain Operating Networks: The building of supply chain applications using many-to-many architectures to connect multiple parties to multiple trading partners to improve multi-tier supply chain visibility, planning and execution to improve relationships in extended value chains. .

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Silvon Software

APRIL 19, 2022

Procurement is one core process area being focused to better manage today’s fluctuating change, with key performance metrics leading the way to assessing and managing procurement performance. Ideally, supplier availability of 90% and above is a sign of good supply chain efficiency. The Basics of Procurement KPIs.

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DynaSys

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

A Three Part Article Series from QAD DynaSys – Supply Chain Organizations Concerns in a Post-Pandemic World. Read Part One 10 COVID-19 Lessons for the Resilient Supply Chain. Discover Part Two The 6 Greatest Challenges to your Supply Chain if you missed them. Global or local supply chain bottlenecks.

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DynaSys

JANUARY 13, 2021

A Three Part Article Series from QAD DynaSys – COVID-19 and Resilient Supply Chain. In this series, discover how the COVID-19 pandemic gave us the keys to build a resilient supply chain and add value to our Supply Chain. In 2021, COVID-19 and Resilient Supply Chain will not be incompatible.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Most companies are moving backward on the Supply Chain Matrix That Matter (growth, operating marging, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital). That shows The Supply Chains to Admire 2016 analysis of Supply Chain Insights. Which companies have a supply chain to admire in 2016?

Pharmaceutical 60

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Bottom line: Machine learning makes it possible to discover patterns in supply chain management data by relying on algorithms that quickly pinpoint the most influential factors to a supply networks’ success, while constantly learning in the process. How Machine Learning Is Redefining Supply Chain Management.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 3, 2019

Our third contract research paper is by James Wilkinson, focusing on aerospace contracts which typically entail a great deal of risk (as illustrated by the Boeing 737 MAX incident…). The type of contract of interest in this report is for Development and Manufacture contracts in the Aerospace and Defense industries. Description.

Aerospace 40

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Many companies within aerospace and defense , electric vehicle (EV) technology , medical devices , biotechnology , and clean tech sectors are seeing lucrative business opportunities to compete in the market. In 2022 alone, the global aerospace and defense market size has grown from $795.92 billion to $855.62 billion in 2023.

Quality 113

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ThroughPut

MAY 22, 2024

With the constantly evolving, disruption-prone nature of the supply chain space, executives are demanding quick insights, decisions and action. ThroughPut AI, a Gartner-recognized Supply Chain Decision Intelligence and Analytics Platform, does just that.

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IQMS

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Many manufacturing supply chains will evolve into intelligent networks with real-time track-and-trace, legacy systems integration and greater delivery accuracy and quality metrics than ever before.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Keep reading to learn in detail about the top 13 most crucial procurement metrics, how to track them, and what to focus on to drive the most value to your company. In addition to the benefits mentioned above, here are some more reasons why you need procurement KPIs : Reduce supply risks and prevent maverick spending. Cost Avoidance.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

The engineering/manufacturing sector has a captivating attraction as a lucrative field for starting a career, thanks to technological developments and the exciting possibilities of working in industries like medical devices, electric vehicles (EV), aerospace and defense, consumer electronics, and biotechnology on cutting-edge products.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 7, 2024

At Gartner’s recent Supply Chain Planning Summit, I had the honor of co-presenting with Chance Finley, Vice President for Global Supply Chain at onsemi, a leading semiconductor manufacturer with more than $8 billion in annual revenue. The company manufactures its diverse solutions at 19 sites in nine countries.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 27, 2014

NC State kicked off classes last week, and as usual our incoming group of MBA students were lined up with projects as part of their entry class into supply chain management, MBA 541. I have been teaching this class, called Supply Chain Relationships, for the last 15 years at NC State.

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synchrono

APRIL 2, 2018

Transportation – Unnecessary movement of material through the facility/supply chain. Each of these types of waste has at least one metric associated with it. While there isn’t always a clear 1:1 correlation, the chart below shows just some of the most common metrics impacted when improvements are made.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2023

If there’s any piece of technology or analytics that can help with the most advanced data-driven decision-making in the supply chain right now, that’s prescriptive analytics. What Is Prescriptive Analytics in Supply Chain? How Prescriptive Analytics Has Been Driving Value In Supply Chain Optimization?

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Other industries, like aerospace, have experienced similar flashpoints, which created enormous benefits. As supply chain professionals, we’re in an age of extreme innovation that’s thrilling, but not unprecedented. The post The Brave New World of Logistics: A Primer appeared first on Supply Chain Nation.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

The first post in this series broke down what is supplier quality management and the steps to evaluate suppliers and the second post gave you insight into the metrics to look out for by 6 major industries. We plan to continue developing FMEA-based quality inspection programs to reduce our PPM across our entire global supply base.”.

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Bristlecone

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

18, 2019 – Bristlecone , the trusted partner in supply chain transformation, is pleased to announce that its flagship supply chain app, Sense.ai, is now available on a free trial basis. is an AI-fueled, cloud-based application that monitors, quantifies and proactively recommends a response to mitigate supply chain risks.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Failure to accurately track key metrics can lead to huge losses down the road. But in today’s climate with perpetual labor shortages, market instability and increasingly complex global supply chains, this historic approach will only serve to magnify the challenges mentioned above. Aerospace & Defense.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Failure to accurately track key metrics can lead to huge losses down the road. But in today’s climate with perpetual labor shortages, market instability and increasingly complex global supply chains, this historic approach will only serve to magnify the challenges mentioned above. Aerospace & Defense.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 12, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides a further update on the ongoing production quality, corporate reputational and cultural challenges that collectively surround commercial aircraft producer Boeing. Ongoing supply chain disruptions related to late arrivals add to the pressures for maintaining a monthly output cadence.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Aerospace and Defense. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Contact Us. Infosys Labs.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 9, 2012

Aerospace and Defense. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Contact Us. Infosys Labs.

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E2open

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Feeding downstream data to the demand sensing engine further increases forecasts accuracy and is a best practice for building a demand-driven supply chain. In supply chain, accuracy matters, especially for fulfillment activities that rely on these weekly-item-location demand predictions. Aerospace & Defense.

Supply and Demand 60

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IQMS

JULY 16, 2019

Manufacturers combining their expertise in a specific area of plastics manufacturing, for example, aerospace, automotive, food & beverage, medical, or surgical products while complying with industry and regulatory requirements are more likely to be in the Premium Price zone. Proven Strategies For Improving Cleanroom Manufacturing.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Operational bottlenecks in the form of downtime, production quality issues, and process delays can emerge anywhere, at anytime, along your supply chain, creating an irreparable dent to your revenue streams. According to McKinsey, Supply Chain Management is in the top three areas to benefit most from AI adoption.

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SupplyOn

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

On an international scale, we see that the country of origin or region of a company surely influences its financial processes and all related metrics. Furthermore, the automation level of the P2P process has a positive impact on financial metrics and process factors such as archiving effort, error rate and the number of queries.

Electronics 40

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Aerospace and Defense. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Supply Chain Management.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Aerospace and Defense. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Supply Chain Management.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Aerospace and Defense. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Supply Chain Management.

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RFgen

JANUARY 23, 2023

According to the 2022 Digital Inventory Report , 58% of supply chain companies already use mobile devices for inventory management. Here’s why: Better supply chain visibility of stock Mobile inventory management provides many benefits to the modern warehouse. 49% of supply chain companies don’t plan to migrate.

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HICX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Ahead of the launch of HICX’s own Voice of the Supplier Survey , in which we asked 500+ large and international suppliers dealing with enterprise customers in the CPG, FMCG, Aerospace Defense and Energy sectors about their experience serving some of the biggest organizations in the world (i.e., New reality of global Supply Chains.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Aerospace and Defense. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Contact Us. Infosys Labs.

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