Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

However, as carbon taxes and emissions reporting requirements continue increasing, supply chain professionals face mounting pressures from inside and outside their organizations to measure and improve performance against new, nebulous sustainability metrics.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 11, 2017

Monetizing” the S&OP discussion to focus on value means translating supply chain planning unit and volume numbers into the value-driven financial measurements. In a recent web seminar entitled S&OP: From Volume to Value she asks, “How do supply chain leaders transition from a cost-based agenda to drive value?”

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S&OP Supply and Demand Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 92

ThroughPut

JUNE 5, 2024

Here’s a simple yet illustrative example: Sara’s Sweets is a fictional bakery that collaborates with local cafes and also handles custom online orders directly from consumers. The need for supply chain segmentation in Sara’s situation is clear, but what about your business? The solution lies in supply chain segmentation.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 52

BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2012

I also had the pleasure of hosting a roundtable session on supply chain segmentation along with Bob Heaney , Aberdeen’s lead analyst for Supply Chain Management. It was the general consensus of the group that there is value to be delivered from supply chain segmentation.

S&OP 70

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Clorox Performance Compared to Competitors (Supply Chain Index is a relative metric of growth.). In the beginning, the business leaders would state that the supply chain was not flexible enough and the costs were too high. Let me give you an example. Designing Supply Chain Segmentation.

Inventory Reduction 170

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Material Savings 170

ThroughPut

JUNE 5, 2024

Here’s a simple yet illustrative example: Sara’s Sweets is a fictional bakery that collaborates with local cafes and also handles custom online orders directly from consumers. These insights aid in making informed decisions and enhance strategic planning, ensuring efficient supply chain operations that effectively meet customer needs.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2022

Clorox based on their supply chain segmentation work is also clearer on strategy helping the company to be more balanced cross-functionally as they face the headwinds of market turmoil. The focus needs to move from functional metrics to balanced scorecard outcomes. For example, a “buy plan” for procurement.

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Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 221