GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

As we head into 2016, we are featuring our most read articles of 2015 in our five main categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. Yesterday we published the top 10 most read manufacturing articles of 2015. . Top 10 Supply Chain Articles from 2015. Read the full article here. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This article is from Michael Balint at Solvoyo and looks at the fresh produce supply chain. In a Sept 2022 Deloitte article, they maintain that “perishability is still relevant but now more of a pocketbook issue. The same “If” statement was repeated for a host of financial and operational metrics.

Supply Chain Design Software 250

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

At each company, there is a relationship between the metrics of growth, margin, inventory, customer service, and asset strategy. For the purpose of this article, I will use Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) as the proxy metric to discuss asset utilization.) Understanding this relationship requires modeling. (A A Case Study.

Procurement Analytics 341

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

By monitoring particular metrics over time across your online sales, in-store sales, and operations, you’ll gain quantitative insights into your business performance. A retail KPI (or “Key Performance Indicator”) refers to a quantifiable metric used to measure how a retail business is performing. Why are retail metrics important?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services. Optimize sourcing: Focus on optimizing sourcing spend across all categories of products. This approach results in inefficiencies, higher costs, and missed opportunities.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. Reward teams for cross-functional metrics. Focus functional metrics to improving reliability. Maturity in Analytics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

Today’s article is the third part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including last mile and digital transformation. For respondents at the median, 80 percent of total annual packing material consumed comes from recycled or re-used materials and 60 percent comes from renewable sources.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In a recent article in MD+DI , QAD Life Sciences Director Jennifer Petrosky describes essential ways to optimize the medical device supply chain. Jennifer focuses on four supply chain approaches to meet quality and efficiency targets and achieve production promises: Broadening multi-sourcing and the use of near shore suppliers.

Optimal Sourcing 98

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Then, this article will show how the influencers in supply chain management can be identified. Background In January 2012, Forbes published the article named " Who Are The Top 50 Social Media Power Influencers? " 3) "Average Retweets" or "the average number of retweets each user get per tweet" is used as a ranking metric.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Feature Article by Blume Global. While it’s undeniably important to source products responsibly and produce recyclable or reusable products, companies also need to focus on making the transportation and distribution of products more sustainable. Ensure Your Materials Are Ethically Sourced.

Sustainability 264

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2024

ESG reports can help investors make informed business decisions by identifying companies with less financial risk and avoiding those that may be impacted by stricter ESG metrics. This suggests a narrative shift is needed, framing ESG not as a financial burden but as an untapped source of value creation and market differentiation.

Supply Chain Strategy 236

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

This article explores the disruptive nature of supply chain disruptions, the significance of collaboration in managing direct spend, the role of Purchase Order (PO) Collaboration in tracking materials throughout the order cycle, and real-world challenges faced in PO Collaboration.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 19, 2013

I learned today that one of the articles I published with colleagues from the University of Tennessee, Oxford University, and Manchester University was cited for the 2013 Emerald citation of Excellence award. Authors of the winning articles receive an official certificate and logo to display on their work.

Innovation 68

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This article describes a streamlined supply chain department, ultimately leading to increased productivity and profitability. This data can be used to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions about sourcing, production, and distribution. Analyze performance metrics and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.

Optimal Sourcing 98

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Supply chain data can be challenging to manage due to its unstructured or semi-structured nature and the need to integrate new data sources. To ensure successful integration, they should create a plan with timelines, resources, and evaluation metrics (refer Figure 2).

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Here I want to share eight key procurement challenges that we and consultants are facing in today’s global sourcing world. Global Sourcing – Start-up Basics Nobody could ignore the role that global sourcing plays in today’s procurement world. The good old theory of “total cost of ownership” should always prevail.

Manufacturing Procurement 82

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks. There may be several nodes that are critical and single sourced thus elevating the risk profile of the supply chain. AI Assistants can also help make managing the process of supply chain design easier.

Supply Chain Design Software 251

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QAD

AUGUST 28, 2024

S&OP and Executive Meetings, a Necessary Tandem As mentioned in our article, “Understanding Sales and Operations Planning” , S&OP is a structured planning process that uses forecasted customer demand to drive production schedules. A closed loop S&OP system enables corporations to make decisions based on a single source of truth.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 10, 2024

This article explores key strategies for enhancing logistical efficiency and thus improving profitability and reducing cost. Logistical Efficiency in Sourcing, Distribution, and Delivery Local Sourcing: While offering potential environmental benefits, local sourcing introduces complexities like smaller vehicle sizes and less-than-full loads.

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ThroughPut

JULY 24, 2024

In this article, let’s learn how to use supply chain analytics and intelligence tools to manage supplier risks and keep your operations on track. This metric will identify and address any patterns of delays. Quality Metrics Monitor defect rates, returns, and adherence to specifications to ensure consistent quality.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This article unravels a 10-phase roadmap, meticulously designed around four foundational pillars, steering grocery retail towards unparalleled optimization. Customer Trust – Supplier Collaboration and Data-Driven Sourcing Trust forms the bedrock of success. Fortifying relationships with suppliers takes center stage in this phase.

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Supply Chain Cowboy

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Below is a list of our five most popular articles from the past year: Number 5 – How Skullcandy Rocked S&OP. Number 4 – Startups, Sourcing, and Sustainability with Mark Dwight of Rickshaw Bagworks – Interview Part 1 of 2. Number 1, the Most Popular Article in 2014 – Build an Awesome Vendor Scorecard Program in 4 Easy Steps.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Who would have thought that measuring the performance of supply chain processes like warehousing, procurement, or logistics could be so troublesome? Well, we know a few supply chain managers who, having made some of the mistakes covered by this article, would attest to the potential for difficulty. Therefore, you can’t improve them.

KPI 90

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HICX Solutions

MARCH 17, 2023

By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX By helping procurement teams digitally transform their operations, businesses gain a single source of truth in supplier data. This transformation leads to cost-saving metrics and helps generate accurate ESG reports, writes Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of supply chain technology firm HICX.

Procurement Analytics 52

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

This article will show you how one of the worlds leading companies put a theory into practice and survive many supply chain disruptions. To be exact, if you read one article every day you will have different articles to read for more than 4 years straight! In general, you may not be able to get all level of metrics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

This proactive approach not only streamlines the sourcing process but also increases the likelihood of finding the right transportation service providers who can meet specific needs and expectations. Freight Procurement The actual Freight Procurement Stage is the heart of the transportation service sourcing process for shippers.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Freight 130

Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In this article, we share insights and tips to help you optimize supply chain collaboration and overcome disruptions. To support sourcing and order fulfillment on a global scale, they must change how they interact with their suppliers and partners. Meet regularly with your suppliers and procurement/sourcing team.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This article explores two such ways modern digital tools can elevate the performance of 3PLs on the way to creating stickier customers. Lastly, this single source of truth for all parties positively impacts customer relationships. But can technology do more? The answer, of course, is yes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Orchestration enables companies to effectively manage trade-offs between source, make, deliver and sell.) Organizations can align to drive value despite the allegiance to functional metrics. While the press is full of articles on the lack of inventory, I allege that we need to rethink inventory. Mistake #5. Measurement.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

As I spent the time reflecting over the last three weeks, the number of articles streaming into my feed on supply chain implications was high, but most of them were wrong. ” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia.

Modeling 284

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BlueYonder

APRIL 16, 2024

In this article let us see how Generative artificial intelligence (AI) can help us answer them better. In the context of observability, this means the ability to detect anomalies in application metrics, logs, and traces in real time. Information Source: “Error Code: DB_POOL_123.” ” What is wrong?

Supply Chain Design Software 97

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

My client writhed in her seat and hung her head as she asked, “I read your article on control towers, but I am confused. While there are many types of visibility (see Figure 1), the most common use case is either sourcing or transportation visibility. I pressed my neatly folded napkin to my lips. What is an easy definition? Visibility.

Supply Chain Design Software 296

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Logility

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

In almost every supply chain publication, you will find an article discussing digital transformation. Materials and components are sourced from even more remote locations and finished products are being sold into expanding regions and channels. This has never been truer than it is today.

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Logility

APRIL 13, 2022

For example, collaboration must include a common vocabulary and shared commitment to metrics that matter. Be prepared to invest real money in technology and training, and if your sourcing philosophy is built on switching key suppliers every six months to secure the best price, be ready for some internal resistance.

Sustainability 134

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QAD

JULY 7, 2022

A recent Quality Digest article suggested that “ethical supply chain management is being fueled by consumer demand, profitability, and visibility. The concept of ethical sourcing has risen in popularity during the past four years.” . Consumer Buying Trends.

Purchasing Skills 98

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Feature Article by Ryan Tang – Executive Director, APAC?E2open. The focus areas are reducing waste from operations; working with suppliers to ensure sustainability compliance; increasing recycling of materials; following responsible sourcing guidelines and using more renewable energy. Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation.

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Exiger Perspectives

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

While this provides essential information, Exiger’s tools go beyond static maps by enabling dynamic, real-time tracking of supplier activities across all levels, giving businesses an in-depth look at sub-suppliers, raw material sources , and every node within the supply chain.

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