Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2023

Second, what is autonomous planning in supply chain, and what are some practical examples? This data includes sales data, inventory data, open orders, master data for products (including their attributes and shelf lives for fresh and ultra-fresh), assortments at each location, and bill of materials for manufacturing or kit assembly.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 298

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 22, 2023

Adding this key performance indicator (KPI) to your supply chain allows businesses to measure themselves while being able to evaluate the performance of all the participants in the commerce ecosystem. An Order Management System (OMS) is a great example of software able to improve a company’s OTIF successes.

Supply Chain Software 263

Supply Chain Software Real-time Visibility Modeling Software Optimization Software 263

QAD

JUNE 18, 2019

Manufacturers can miss opportunities to adapt due to their lack of speed in responding to disruptive forces, under-investing in new growth areas or applying existing business models to new markets. An example of this is the popularity of subscription-based services like Spotify and Netflix. How will Manufacturers Survive Disruption?

Resource Reduction 111

Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Manufacturing 111

DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 23, 2016

Meat manufacturers usually suffer from the lack of cross-functional visibility as well as cross-company visibility. What is distracting meat manufacturers from building efficient plans? It’s also a very important topic for meat manufacturers, and it’s also a difficult one as shelf life changes throughout the production process.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing 120

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. Improving those KPIs would help them emerge stronger and more confident with supply chains that are more resilient to future disruptions.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 105

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The fact that most manufacturers struggled to achieve supply chain agility during COVID is not news. Molex has more than 80 manufacturing facilities around the world supported by an 18,000 strong supplier eco-system that provide raw materials, electronic components, and services. The Molex Supply Chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 278

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Rail Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 278

Silvon Software

APRIL 16, 2025

Inventory is the lifeblood of any manufacturing business. By leveraging analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs), manufacturers can optimize inventory, reduce waste, and boost profitability. The right KPIs depend on your companys unique needs and goals. Thats where data-driven decision-making comes in!

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies 40

GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

To start you must have the KPI's visual along the value stream. In order to be daily, the KPIs need to get down to ownership by the workers within the value stream. For example, if your strategy is to improve Quality, the people in the value stream would own a control chart of heat applied to the product.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Lean Sustainability 120

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Looking to real-life examples for inspiration, we can ask, ‘Who does reverse logistics well?’ Simply defined, reverse logistics generally refers to the process of managing the flow of goods, products, or materials from the customer back to the seller or manufacturer. They may have ordered more than they need.

Reverse Logistics 74

Reverse Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 74

DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 9, 2021

Watch this example of Ergonomic Workplace Design. Company Planner’s KPI. In manufacturing, it is essential to measure the performance of the production facility to evaluate the organization and its success. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are often used to do this. Manufacturing Operations Management.

Supply Chain Design Software 31

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

I was talking with a practitioner last week who was the internal champion that brought Logility Voyager Solutions into a leading flooring manufacturer. He started by building a KPI set that combined basic data from their transaction systems with demand and supply chain planning data from Logility. This business was set in its ways.

Supply Chain Performance 100

Supply Chain Performance Supply Chain Planning Software KPI Supply Chain Software 100

Silvon Software

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In this 3-minute post, we examine some key business objectives and cascading KPIs that can be used to analyze performance to the objectives. While many of the KPI examples focus on performance management for manufacturing and distribution businesses, they also apply to numerous other industries with similar operational structures.

Procurement Analytics 105

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction 105

Logility

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

I was talking with a practitioner last week who was the internal champion that brought Logility Voyager Solutions into a leading flooring manufacturer. He started by building a KPI set that combined basic data from their transaction systems with demand and supply chain planning data from Logility. This business was set in its ways.

Supply Chain Performance 100

Supply Chain Performance Supply Chain Planning Software KPI Supply Chain Software 100

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The components of the perfect order KPI are as follows: On-time delivery: A calculation of the percentage of sales orders that arrive on time. In full delivery: This KPI tracks the percentage of sales orders that are delivered completely, meaning that the customer receives the correct items, in the right quantities. x 0.96 = 0.8661.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software KPI 98

DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 30, 2014

How do manufacturers manage a complex multi-product plant? I will be sharing examples of customers who are using smart planning to optimize processes, so that you will be able to unlock the extra capacity hidden in your business too. Are there ways for companies operating at maximum capacity to speed up on delivery?

Supply Chain Planning Software 149

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software 149

SCMDOJO

MARCH 24, 2025

The formulae for the PPV is: PPV= (Standard Price – Actual Price) *actual quantity Lets understand this with some examples: Example # 1: A FMCG company plans to purchase 20,000 units of packaging material at an estimated cost of $6 per unit, setting a total budget of $120,000. Check out the Procurement KPI Dashboard now!

Purchasing Skills 69

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Procurement Analytics 69

DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

For example, if some of the slabs need unplanned surface conditioning after they have been cast, planner has to be able to reroute them to appropriate conditioning resources and reschedule them in the hot mill sequence. For example, they are not able to calculate the hot charging rate KPI of the schedule.

Optimization Software 136

Optimization Software KPI Japan Resource Reduction 136

Logility

AUGUST 14, 2023

Master data, for example, provides a foundation for understanding how and what to measure for a particular supply chain and what is possible to measure for a particular technology implementation. To set achievable expectations, it’s important to identify an accurate and realistic baseline against which to draw KPI measurements.

Supply Chain Planning Software 200

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions 200

ToolsGroup

JULY 6, 2023

Today more than ever manufacturers, distributors, and retailers need to improve their ability to sense and respond to demand changes to fulfill their promise to their customers–and we are honored to be a part of their journey.”

ToolsGroup 295

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Manufacturing systems and regulatory compliance are considered to be very complex, coupled with the limited number suppliers due to the high barriers to entry. Moreover, the aircraft manufacturers have to do whatever it takes to win the order long before the commencement of production.

Case Study 239

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2017

What is a KPI? What is a KPI? Can you explain what a KPI is? Take the notion of a KPI or key performance indicator, for example. You’ll hear a lot in different organisations about KPIs, but that doesn’t mean they are always used effectively. Some KPI Examples. I hope his answers help you.

KPI 40

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Even more critical is the amount of tax (such as import duty, VAT and excise) that manufacturers will suddenly have to pay, depending on the type of goods. Some manufacturers have started to prepare by trying to build stock, which increases their costs. Impact on automotive manufacturers. This will lead to a surge in costs.

Automotive 136

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Agile and Lean Supply Chain 136

Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

Remember that you can update your KPI selection at any time, so remain open to replacing ineffective metrics. The most important aspect to remember is that KPIs should align with your business strategy. Also, establish regular reporting cycles and automated data capture to ensure timely and accurate KPI monitoring.

S&OP 111

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 111

Unleashed

JUNE 8, 2020

may sound exciting for manufacturers – with its IoT-enabled factories, all-singing all-dancing ERP software, and AI-powered insights – but frankly this is fantasy land for the vast majority of manufacturers. Here are three realistic steps manufacturers can take for data mastery in 2020. KPIs are real-time and comparative.

Manufacturing Procurement 72

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Data Inventory Management Software 72

Silvon Software

MAY 21, 2024

For example, inventory turnover rate and cash-to-cash cycle time are operational metrics that directly impact an organization’s strategic financial results. In this article, we highlight 20 of the best financial and operational KPIs that can be used by most manufacturing businesses.

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing Inventory Reduction KPI Expense Reduction 59

DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 27, 2015

In this highly volatile market, it’s key that steel manufacturers focus on improving cost effectiveness and operational efficiency. Simply put: To remain true to your KPIs, you cannot lose sight of them. The company was having trouble optimizing its resources and handling complex manufacturing processes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Analytics Software Demand Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

In supply chain, simply observing your entire supply chain in action to assess it is not possible, but with data and a reliable performance management system like The Owl, you can at-least have a real-time view of your supply chain performance through KPIs and metrics. Total Supply Chain Cost. Procurement Cost. Cash to Cash Cycle Time (Cash).

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement 98

DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2023

For example, a route that is optimized such that a truck needs less travelled distance to deliver the same number of packages, or a production system that saves energy by more efficient batching of products in furnaces. Improving sustainability of a process starts by quantifying and measuring indicators, for example the amount of CO2 emitted.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Sustainability 156

Enterra Insights

APRIL 22, 2019

2] She wrote: “There’s no doubt about it: manufacturers who fail to meet a retailer’s vendor standards can get into financial trouble. 3] They further explain: “For example, a milk delivery containing 19 of the 20 cases ordered would get a 95% in full rating, below Walmart’s 97.5% threshold for food consumables.

Procurement Analytics 113

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement KPI Purchasing Skills 113

Silvon Software

MARCH 3, 2023

Key to that is understanding what you should measure to assess your S&OP effectiveness, where to set your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and the most optimal methods you should use to analyze your data to improve performance. Following are just a few examples of how measuring on-time delivery can be difficult: Volume of ordered goods.

S&OP 89

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 1, 2023

For example, if you are aiming to become a supply chain manager, focus on that objective, that you want to be an end-to-end supply chain manager – what do you want to gain from this role and what will you bring to it. Every successful candidate will need to be trained and time and money is invested in them. How can you do this? Use S.M.A.R.T.

Supply Chain Design Software 122

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Given the level of industry maturity within pharmaceutical manufacturing, Novo Nordisk has a strong foundation in manufacturing. In addition, manufacturing and supply management processes are quite centralized which allows faster execution, focused vision and clear control and accountability. This is a design element.

Pharmaceutical 150

Pharmaceutical Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 150

BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

For the past 175 years, Carlsberg has continuously reinvented itself from a marketing, innovation and product perspective, while remaining true to its core values of enriching communities while manufacturing quality drinks. Dealing with each area — planning, manufacturing, distribution, fulfilment, etc. —

Optimal Sourcing 117

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Silvon Software

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Following are a few examples that illustrate the KRI / KPI relationship: A KPI may be used to measure IT system performance while a complementary KRI tracks vulnerability to cyberattacks. A KPI might measure staff engagement or satisfaction while monitoring the likelihood of losing key staff and risking labor shortages as KRIs.

Procurement Analytics 77

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ShipBob

JANUARY 28, 2022

How long it takes to receive orders from your manufacturer. How much one unit of inventory costs to manufacture or supply. Production lead time is the amount of time between when a brand places a purchase order (PO) and receives that order from its manufacturer. How much it costs to store and protect unsold inventory.

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 98

BlueYonder

MARCH 28, 2023

We were also pleasantly surprised with the ongoing flow of existing customers wanting to reconnect and new visitors wanting to learn about us: From ProMat’s survey , 38% of attendees plan on spending over $1M over the next 18 months and 66% are exploring solutions for distribution centers or warehouses supporting manufacturing.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 97

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Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

This means routinely bringing together the C-suite, finance, supply chain, manufacturing, sales and marketing teams so everyone is seeing, working from and agreeing to an aligned plan that achieves optimal business outcomes. For example: Verify your strategy. Should you use the same KPIs as everyone else?

Metrics 130

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