Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It’s getting harder for product manufacturers to compete successfully in today’s global economy. GETTING OUT OF THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT RUT Whether it’s due to insufficient budgets, lack of resources, or limited performance metrics—some organizations surrender to the old way of doing things. Design for manufacturability (DFM) issues.

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Logility

MARCH 21, 2024

During this time, the same AI tools that underwrite new technologies have been key in improving efficiency and optimizing all areas of logistics and supply chain processes including forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, manufacturing, network optimization, and more.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 2, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. Procuring and trading metal is big business, especially if you are in the construction or manufacturing industries. You should also consider that China, the leading county in manufacturing, drives demand, particularly for base metals. China is driving the industry. Technological innovation.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Maybe I’m stating the obvious but… a lot has changed in the world of manufacturing since Keith Oliver of Booz, Allen and Hamilton Inc. You’ll find the answers in the new eBook, 3 Ways to Improve Supply Chain Collaboration. Let’s zero in on the first of the “disconnects” explored in the eBook – data. Move over, 1982, it’s 2016.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our last post covered the Top 5 Manufacturing blogs of 2016. We have already covered the top 6 trends for 2016 in manufacturing. Read More About the Metrics for Supply Chain Here.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Each department is taking a vertical approach to reporting, where the focus is on individual functional metrics, instead of the health of the entirety of the supply chain network. As outlined in our recent eBook 3 Ways to Improve Supply Chain Collaboration , this enhanced collaboration begins with connecting data.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 5, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). It was also evident that many folks wanted more information around KPIs and Metrics, as our top 5 included two posts from this sub-category. Get Your FREE eBook Here.

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Logility

JUNE 28, 2017

Process chemical manufacturers face complex supply chain challenges including dealing with hazardous and perishable ingredients whose characteristics (potency, color, composition, etc.) I believe there are several key ingredients to formulating a winning process manufacturing supply chain. can vary from lot to lot.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 29, 2016

As I study research methods, and the market, I realize the lies I’ve spun for prior employers (Gartner and AMR Research) are untrue: The AMR Research Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics. This research, released in 2005, gives a compelling view of a metrics hierarchy. For the holidays, we shared the 2016 book as an ebook.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Yet, all metrics and scorecards are not equal, and you need to know what metrics should be included in your carrier scorecard. Get Your FREE eBook Here. Get the FREE eBook Here.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. Supply chain key performance indicators and metrics are ways in which someone can quantify the performance of their company’s supply chain to gain a better understanding of its strengths and weaknesses. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Product Management KPIs!

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Supply Chain Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

This will be a monthly public two-day training course in manufacturing centers in Europe and the United States. The focus of this conference will be the evolution of Supply Chain Metrics that Matter and the launch of the Supply Chain Index (a formulaic representation of supply chain excellence by peer group). The work has been hard.

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Logility

JANUARY 16, 2018

I was guilty of this from time to time when I led a demand-planning group because we were evaluated on forecast accuracy as one of our key metrics. Forecasts need to be set and left unchanged to facilitate stable and efficient downstream purchasing, inventory management, and manufacturing capabilities.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 31, 2015

A modern pilot embarks with a general flight plan, but then monitors a continuous readout of key metrics, which he uses to make numerous small course corrections to arrive at the proper destination on schedule. Can he arrive on any predictable timetable? You’ll likely agree his chances are slim to none. It’s the same for business.

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Locus

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Download the Ebook: Supply Chain Sustainability and Profitability with Green Logistics. Download the Ebook. Minimizing risk : By keeping unscrupulous suppliers and manufacturers at bay, businesses can protect themselves from reputational damage. How does a sustainable last mile aid businesses? Book a demo with us! Schedule Demo.

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4WL Consulting

JULY 8, 2015

The previous decade has seen many companies, mainly those handling manufacturing operations, change how sourcing of direct materials is executed – from an administrative function to a somewhat strategic procurement approach that has seen the creation of a new position “the Chief Procurement Officer.”

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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 Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

The most popular posts are on demand management and Supply Chain Metrics that Matter. This will be a monthly public two-day training course in manufacturing centers in Europe and the United States. I quickly did a search for Supply Chain Shaman…and voila, the new blog was born. This is my 156th blog post to 5000 readers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Get Our EBOOK HERE. No FMCG manufacturer can offer everything to all retailers, but with a dynamic strategy you can offer different resources to each retail client so they have better metrics to manage cost and efficiency. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. The backbone of all long-standing philosophies such as Just-In-Time , Lean manufacturing, and Kanbans were all designed around minimizing the amount of inventory on hand in any Supply Chain. Is Just In Time Past Its Time? Underlying all of these philosophies is the drive to keep inventory levels low.

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

In this ebook, you will learn how data can be used to identify efficiencies and make logistics improvements. Logistics data refers to the metrics used to track, measure, and benchmark parts of your supply chain’s performance. Why is Supply Chain Data Important for CPG Manufacturers? . Learn More. What is Logistics Data?

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Arena Solutions

JULY 8, 2021

Product lifecycle management (PLM) enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), original design manufacturers (ODMs), and their supply chain partners to control and approve all of the data and processes that are tied to the product record from concept through design, development, and production. What Is the Purpose of PLM?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 15, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. Cycle time refers to the amount of time it takes to manufacture a product from beginning to end. In manufacturing, factors like the availability of materials and shipping delays can affect your materials and production lead time. Lead time is a crucial metric for every eCommerce business.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 23, 2021

GET our EBOOK HERE. These jobs reach far and wide, touching virtually every business process, most metrics, and all functional areas. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Is Your Supply Chain A Cost Centre or a Value Creator? Supply Chain responsibilities are vast in any organization.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Technology has become the equalizer, trampling once unique selling propositions and strategies, as customers wield great power among retailers, distributors and manufacturers alike. Metrics – Determine what success looks like at various levels, from operational to strategic. This has engulfed every stakeholder in business.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Technology has become the equalizer, trampling once unique selling propositions and strategies, as customers wield great power among retailers, distributors and manufacturers alike. Metrics – Determine what success looks like at various levels, from operational to strategic. This has engulfed every stakeholder in business.

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USC Consulting Group

APRIL 13, 2021

They might also be dealing with different metrics, goals or systems for planning and forecasting. To learn more, download our eBook, Challenges for the Metals Industry: How USC Consulting Group Can Help. Differences in or a breakdown of planning for supply, demand and output. Please contact us if you’d like to find out more.

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Arena Solutions

MAY 25, 2021

While quality management system definitions vary, the FDA’s quality system regulation specified under Title 21 CFR Part 820 establishes that medical device manufacturers must establish and follow current good manufacturing practices (CGMPs) for the design, manufacture, installation, and servicing of safe and effective devices 1.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 3, 2021

The survey results highlight the growing importance of sustainability, with 59% of logistics executives (and within that group 71% of those in consumer manufacturing industry) planning to offer flexible delivery windows for online orders to maximize sustainability. The interesting thing will be how far organizations are willing to go.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

How much does this all cost Additional Material In addition to the courses described and recommended above, we also wanted to share a couple ebooks we believe will serve to be wonderful additions to your learning journey. Why software reviews and best of lists are virtually useless Lesson 10.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. Companies have leveraged digital tools, and evolving skills, to collect vast data about product or raw materials sourcing, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Defining the New Normal in Supply Chain! What’s Normal Anyways?

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