Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2024

How aligned do you believe your organization is to drive these metrics? For example, in the research, I found maturity in Cadbury, DuPont, and Gilette processes. One of my favorite case studies was Campbells in 2014. See the World Kitchen case study in the Agility Report. Is your plan feasible?

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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.) A Case Study. Let’s take P&G as an example.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2024

We talk about the move from functional metrics to a balanced scorecard, but we don’t use a balanced scorecard as an objective function. For example, let’s take a look at the patterns of Anheuser Busch, Colgate-Palmolive, Mondelez, and Nestle shown in Figure 1. Speaker content is not vetted against a standard. It is just accepted.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

We consistently see that companies focused on functional excellence–a focus within a functional silo like manufacturing, transportation or distribution– or singular metrics– like inventory or costs– underperform against their peer groups. Let me give you example. Reward teams for cross-functional metrics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2013

It is a quest and the subject of my next book, Metrics That Matter , that will publish in September, 2014. Overall, supply chain leaders deliver results that have strength (year-over-year performance improvements), balance (a set of balanced metrics within a portfolio) and resilience (predictable and reliable results with few swings).

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

Case Studies. Would you like to understand supply chain management concept but dont have time to study from a supply chain textbook ? For example, in 2011 Amazon initiated a program called Amazon Prime (free 2-day shipping and discounted 1-day shipping). 7) Adopt Both Service and Financial Metrics. A Case Study.

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Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 19, 2014

This year, we will publish two new books: Supply Chain Metrics That Matter and The Shaman’s Journal. Supply Chain Metrics That Matter will publish in December 2014. The book details what is possible, and at what rate, for metrics improvement based on lessons from leaders. Our goal is to publish 50-75 completed case studies.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Interview with Lora Cecere, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights and Author of Supply Chain Metrics that Matter ( published December 2014 ). Metrics that Matter became a three year research project. I realized that many organizations are very confused about metrics. So I started this book as a summary of this research.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

For example, the goal is not track truck location, but to provide insights on location in context with a delivery appointment. For example, will the truck be late to arrive against a pre-established appointment. The focus is on functional metrics, but are unable to get to overall supply chain metrics. 2) Latency.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

I am currently working on a couple of case studies for this blog on how business leaders used digital twin modeling during the pandemic. Watermelon Metrics Don’t Drive The Right Results. I love the metaphor of watermelon metrics. What are functional metrics? It Is Even Worse in the Pandemic.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2022

” So, I started work with Arizona State University to take balance sheet data from 2003-2007 to analyze which combination of metrics drove the highest market capitalization. ” I am currently working on an ebook of what I feel are the most impactful client case studies from my two decades as an analyst. What Worked.

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

The result of this study was that, when companies embarked on the information system initiatives, organization boundaries become blurring, inter-firm relationship got stronger and this change helped to create the new marketing and distribution channel structure. It''s difficult but definitely attainable.'

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Later that afternoon, I hosted a webinar featuring blockchain case studies. Yesterday, Bristlecone and IBM presented case studies. The case studies focus on cold chain safety/alerting for out-of-condition limits for milk transport in India and the use of blockchain for fresh produce monitoring.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2022

I can recall a case study when I was in business school where a profitable, fast-growing manufacturer nonetheless went out of business. The Rule of 40 was popularized by venture capitalists in recent years as a key performance metric for SaaS firms. on this metric. The Rule of 40. The problem? GAAP versus Non-GAAP.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Most supply chain leaders cannot get their groove on because they generalize–the use of the same metric targets and tactics for the supply chain without paying attention to the flows. Wrong Metrics. In the discussion of MAPE versus WMAPE, to make the point, I use the example of prem ature babies in the hospital.

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

The result of this study was that, when companies embarked on the information system initiatives, organization boundaries become blurring, inter-firm relationship got stronger and this change helped to create the new marketing and distribution channel structure. It''s difficult but definitely attainable.'

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Supply Chain Insights

MARCH 20, 2013

Combining quantitative and financial ratio research into actionable case studies, Lora Cecere, founder of Supply Chain Insights and co-author of the book Bricks Matter , will facilitate the group discussion. The goal is to drive a greater understanding from case examples of supply chain excellence. Relearn.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM. 5 Key Metrics to Use for Scoring Supplier Quality Management (From LNS Research ). The definition of this metric is similar to the way it sounds. Cost of quality.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 27, 2024

Anticipating Bottlenecks and Finding Alternative Routes AI works with real-time data and offers visibility into various metrics that can disrupt the supply chain. Other Examples of AI in the Retail Industry AI in the retail industry is helping improve customer experiences on one hand and operational workflows on the other.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Many of my clients talk about a customer-centric supply chain but rely on useless metrics from an annual survey or a net promoter score. At the Supply Chain Insights Global Conference in 2019, an attendee stopped me after the third case study of the Supply Chains to Admire award winner. ” As he spoke, I smiled.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 14, 2013

Year after year, well intentioned people toiled against improving metrics that reduced, not improved, the effectiveness of the supply chain. While some would point to companies like Amazon and Apple as examples of how to solve this dilemma, I think not. Metrics comparison of Kellogg Co. A Case Study. You got it!

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 13, 2017

Let’s take an example. If the arrow is red, the industry is moving backwards on a metric. Some of the strongest case studies of supply chain leadership are in this value chain. Companies, based on culture, tend to focus on singular metrics. Supply chain excellence. It is easier to say than define.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

For this case study we interviewed Ralf Busche, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain Strategy and Performance. Our goal in writing these case studies is to share insights from the Supply Chains to Admire winners from 2016. The work of the BASF leadership team is a success story in managing global complexity.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The Terra Technology implementation is an example of demand sensing while the DDMRP implementation is an example of demand translation of the probability of demand into materials requirements. Completed in 2012, the ERP project forced the company to standardize organizational design, roles, and metrics. The reason?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

An example of a global demand network is IBM iBAT. An example of social listening is the Lenovo Case Study presented at the 2015 Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. I only know of five case studies of cross-functional listening. I think the Clorox story is a great case study.

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Hybrent

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Hybrent also provides valuable operational data – delivering metrics and reports to help users evolve supply chain efficiency and visibility. We now know, on a real-time basis, whether a contract has expired, for example. The post Surgery Center Case Study: Less Time at Computer, More Time in OR appeared first on Hybrent.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

List of Top 10 Supply Chain Analytics Books 1) Supply Chain Metrics that Matter (Wiley Corporate F&A) 1st Edition This book offers an in-depth guide to understanding the link between corporate financials and supply chain maturity, evaluating the progress of over a hundred companies from 2006-2013.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

For example, direct store delivery supply chains with 1-3 replenishment cycles adjusted quickly, while Over Counter Drugs with replenishment cycles of 180-250 days are still adjusting. For example, catalytic converters use palladium. Another example is medical/surgical supplies. These are not always obvious. Please follow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Customer Satisfaction scores side by side with the service level and availability metrics. Examples of building intelligence in your processes: Automating product segmentation based on multiple dimensions including revenue, demand variability, supplier lead-times to manage different service level targets. and Europe.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Let’s take an example. No metric should be measured in isolation, and functional metrics should be replaced with the balanced scorecard metrics shown in Figure 2. To maximize value—price to tangible book, functional metrics need to be reset to focus on reliability. Apparel is an example. The event focus?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

An orbit chart is a plotting of data at the intersection of two metrics. In this case, the metrics are operating margin and inventory turns. Let me give you an example. The focus is on digital transformation case studies. Long term, we must drive value for customers. We must stop marketing lies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

Metrics Definition. The organization needs to be clear on the Metrics That Matter and the alignment of vertical silos’ metrics to the balanced portfolio. For example, one business unit can run SAP, one Oracle, one Logility, and one OM Partners; and it will be OK. Reporting Structure. Form and Function of Inventory.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 1, 2013

For example, if a product has a high commodity cost, or is difficult to manufacture with unsure reliability, the company would question if this is the right product to promote or market. Let me give you an example. Alignment of Functional to Corporate Metrics. I cannot wait to write your case study.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

For example at J&J, the regional teams have the power while P&G is a very matrix’d organization. Metrics Definition. The organization needs to be clear on the Metrics That Matter and the alignment of vertical silos’ metrics to the balanced portfolio. The definition is different by company.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The VMI concept is well documented with a real-world example in Michael Hammer’s best-selling book, Reengineering the Corporation. Let’s take a closer look at a vendor-managed inventory case study. For example, analyze the impact of late deliveries, transportation constraints such as driver shortages, and weather disruptions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Solutions, for example, can take from 12 to 16 weeks to manufacture.

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