Company Manufacturing Metrics 
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 15, 2023
(If you would like to participate in a current research study, we would love your help and participation in the contract manufacturing study. We are trying to assess the value of a network in managing contract manufacturing.) One of the alignment gaps that is growing and is unfortunate is the gap between procurement and manufacturing.
ToolsGroup
JUNE 2, 2023
Once upon a time, the world of manufacturing was a relatively stable place. Suddenly, managing inventory is the name of the game for companies trying to manage working capital and maximize profit while keeping customers happy. So how does a manufacturer navigate this rollercoaster?
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Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 19, 2020
My second observation is that for 96% of public companies supply chain excellence is slip-sliding away. The supply chain is complex non-linear system that is easily thrown out of balance through a focus on functional metrics. The supply chain today efficiently pollutes the planet but does not create value for 96% of public companies.
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 7, 2025
Here I define value as improving market capitalization/employee for a public company. For example, if I improve the cost structure in transportation, procurement, manufacturing and sales independently, what decision support framework decides the right trade-offs? I believe we need to rethink supply chain processes to focus on value.
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 27, 2022
Executive teams strive to drive improvement in supply chain results; yet, sadly, only four percent of public companies succeed. In this area of research, I find that companies are like dogs chasing cars. The grass is always greener at another company. Now, I view the company as a supply chain laggard. The reason?
Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Strangely, in the last decade, while companies had the opportunity to use technology better, supply chain performance declined. Only four percent of companies compared to their peer groups improved balance sheet performance of growth, operating margin, and inventory turns. Both companies outperformed their peer groups.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 17, 2022
When companies consider implementing enterprise software, standard operating procedure would be to look at a public company’s financials before deciding to implement the solution. If the software company is private, the prospective customer often asks for the right to view their financials. The Rule of 40. The problem?
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