DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 4, 2021

Viterra , formally Glencore Agriculture, a global leader in the sourcing, handling, processing and marketing of agricultural commodities and products, has started a global digital transformation program to improve and accelerate its business decisions.

Optimal Sourcing 296

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2023

By integrating all of these steps, companies can create a single source of truth, which makes decision making faster and more agile. In the digital step, companies integrate all data sources to consolidate data on a cloud platform. So how do companies achieve autonomous planning?

Supply Chain Planning Software 293

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 293

Silvon Software

APRIL 19, 2022

To generate true, actionable insights, it is crucial to deploy KPI metrics together with a single source of truth to produce actionable insights that can drive performance results. I also suggest to our clients that they keep the following basic principles in mind relative to their KPI strategies. Supplier KPIs.

Optimal Sourcing 124

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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

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

Silvon Software

APRIL 29, 2022

Inventory can be a manufacturer’s most important asset. Key performance indicators (or KPIs) help to facilitate these requirements and drive higher inventory optimization outcomes as a result for manufacturers, distributors and other supply chain-centric businesses. The Basics of Inventory Management KPIs.

Optimal Sourcing 119

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Procurement Analytics Price Mitigation Strategies 119

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 272

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Rail Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 272

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. If heat is known to vary causing defects when special causes arise then you should see an effect on the overall quality (the next level KPI).

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Lean Sustainability 120

Silvon Software

JULY 22, 2022

In fact, such KPIs are so crucial right now that the supply chain analytics market is expected to reach nearly $17 billion by 2027 as companies ramp up their supply chain performance management initiatives. Why is KPI tracking so important in supply chain management? Top-Line KPIs and Metrics for Supply Chain Management.

Metrics 81

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

APRIL 1, 2014

Across the Source, Plan, Make and Deliver Supply Chain disciplines we can see excellence and leading edge systems and performance. Manufacturing costs are the lowest amongst the peer group of similar companies. Production line efficiency is well above the manufacturer name-plate specification. No month-end Sales target push!

Pharmaceutical 121

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Manufacturing Procurement 121

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.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 24, 2025

Strategic Sourcing: Strategic sourcing involves managing suppliers, while their selection is done through Request for Quotation (RFQs) forms from multiple suppliers to compare and evaluate them based on pricing, quality, and delivery speed. Check out the Procurement KPI Dashboard now! worry no more! References Garnder, S.

Purchasing Skills 69

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

MARCH 31, 2015

Across the Source, Plan, Make and Deliver Supply Chain disciplines we can see excellence and leading edge systems and performance. Manufacturing costs are the lowest amongst the peer group of similar companies. Production line efficiency is well above the manufacturer name-plate specification. What an organisation!

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies 100

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

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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 118

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Unleashed

JULY 23, 2023

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) help manufacturers determine operational strengths and flaws. By tracking the right manufacturing KPIs in your production operations you can accurately monitor performance to ensure the consistent and timely delivery of quality products.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Metrics Inventory Reduction 52

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. Cash to Cash Cycle Time (Cash).

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement 98

QAD

OCTOBER 5, 2021

As organizations seek to boost business responsiveness and flexibility to address disruption, this latest release progresses our customers’ ability to advance the business intelligence, innovation and business agility required by today’s manufacturers. In addition, more detailed KPIs are available for improved decision making.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 98

GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2015

However, technology can be used to turn what seemed as losses into standby sources of revenue. Efficient processes are a major part in keeping an eye on reverse supply chains, as keeping track of Key Performance Indicators (or KPI for short) can only help a company predict of what’s to come in terms of sales.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Material Savings 120

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. One way to improve this KPI is to increase your product markup.

Inventory Management Software 98

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Silvon Software

APRIL 11, 2024

Here we outline a blueprint for developing an effective data analytics strategy, beginning with the careful selection and assessment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), the adoption of a centralized data hub to streamline data management, and a thoughtful, gradual expansion of data capabilities tailored to the organization’s strategic needs.

Predictive Analytics 104

Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Analytics Sourcing Strategies 104

ShipBob

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Where you get these from, or how you source them, can be a huge decision. Sourcing can seem overwhelming if you’re a brand or retail buyer not entirely sure what you’re doing, but it can significantly impact the quality, cost, and availability of your products. What is strategic sourcing? What is procurement?

Sourcing Strategies 52

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synchrono

JUNE 19, 2017

Jessica Twentyman reported in the Financial Times , that for many manufacturers, supply chain collaboration is stuck in the dark ages. Supply Chain Market reported the closest any manufacturer can get to the magic bullet of efficiency (collaboration) is through greater supply chain visibility. A single – visible – version of the truth.

Real-time Visibility 85

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 85

DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2023

Similarly, a key performance indicator (KPI), showing CO2 emissions on the screen of a planner, does not guarantee that the planner will actually try to influence this in a positive way when the management is only interested in efficiency and timeliness of production. However, transporting the slab will incur a larger amount of CO2 emissions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Sustainability 156

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. Inventory-based KPIs probably make sense for you, but how will you benchmark results?

Metrics 130

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RFgen

MARCH 10, 2025

Jason illustrates this with the concept of the “double punishment” He explains how manufacturers can be hit twice: first, when wholesalers reduce their orders due to decreasing retail sales, and second, when wholesalers simultaneously draw down their existing inventory rather than placing replenishment orders.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Modeling Supply Chain Optimization 52

Unleashed

JUNE 28, 2024

Today there are countless software solutions for automating the manufacturing process. The best enterprise resource planning (ERP) for manufacturing will vary, contingent upon the unique challenges you’re seeking to solve. What makes the best ERP for manufacturing? Let’s dive into the findings of our research.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software 52

Precoro

JULY 16, 2023

Performance and Reliability of Contracted Suppliers This KPI is a reflection of how efficiently the company cooperates with the contracted suppliers. Delays in supply deliveries, on the other hand, can lead to downtime at the manufacturing step and cause setbacks in meeting final customer expectations.

Pricing Training 98

Pricing Training Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics Purchasing Training 98

crisp

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Establish a set of KPIs and set performance targets to measure your progress. . A good KPI to track for this goal might be a low out of stock (OOS) rate. Identifying information sources and how you’re going to use them will help you capture data correctly. . Source : Where is the data stored, and who owns it?

Procurement Analytics 98

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 98

GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Effective, successful Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)/A balanced scorecard: Effective KPI management starts with some key areas to have both parties understand. These are core principles which will guide the rest of the more detailed and statistical KPIs found in the Service Level Agreement. Read more. . Read More. .

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Performance Metrics Supply Chain Software 120

Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Partner collaboration now extends to vendors, distributors, manufacturers, and customers. When they encounter challenges the whole community attacks the problem until a solution is found in true bottom-up, crowd sourcing fashion. Or imagine something as simple as global vendor sourcing as an online poker tournament.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 100

Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Partner collaboration now extends to vendors, distributors, manufacturers, and customers. When they encounter challenges the whole community attacks the problem until a solution is found in true bottom-up, crowd sourcing fashion. Or imagine something as simple as global vendor sourcing as an online poker tournament.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 100

QAD

JULY 29, 2021

Mozart, Metallica and Manufacturing Operations Management. The Adoption of Augmented Analytics in Manufacturing. Augmented Analytics has not yet fully made a breakthrough in manufacturing, but the breakthrough is likely to happen soon. These environments are not conducive to a quiet conversation with Alexa.

Analytics Software 98

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DynaSys

MARCH 17, 2020

When we left our account of mid-market manufacturer Superior Thermodynamics (ST), the company was weathering a tremendous escalation of the US-China trade war and faced the following questions: . How can ST maintain service levels and therefore retain accounts? How can ST maintain necessary cash flow? So many “what ifs” to consider.

Supply Chain Planning Software 93

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Modeling Demand Planning Software 93

SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Choose between a broad overview of procurement and a focused course that focuses on certain topics like strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier relationship management. Throughout this course, you will gain valuable knowledge and practical insights on various aspects of the sourcing process in procurement.

Purchasing Training 98

Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Manufacturing Procurement 98

SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

To accomplish this, supply chain analytics collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data from a wide variety of sources. Big data analytics also promotes good communication between the manufacturer and the supplier to enhance the delivery time and adds to data-driven decisions to improve service levels and cut costs.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 111

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This might involve optimizing inventory levels, negotiating better deals with suppliers, or implementing just-in-time manufacturing techniques. This data can be used to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions about sourcing, production, and distribution. Grab yours now! Access yours here!

Optimal Sourcing 98

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