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

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. We started the series first by " 9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper’s Mind for Effective KPI Management with a 3PL."

Case Study 120

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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

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Material Savings 52

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

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The process brings together all the plans for the business (sales, marketing, development, manufacturing, sourcing, and financial) into one integrated set of plans.” Ultimately, they were able to increase their statistical forecast accuracy by 3.2% (KPI: WMAPE) within six months of the French pilot project’s beginning.

Forecasting 287

Forecasting Forecasting Software Optimal Sourcing S&OP 287

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

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Global 296

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?

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Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 250

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 110

Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Material Savings Waste Reduction 110

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 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.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

For example, a manufacturer of embedded technology cares more about microchips than plastic coatings. You can also lower bottom-line costs and increase top-line value. They help address underperformance with targeted metrics, discover opportunities for cost savings, and refine strategic planning for future sourcing strategies.

Negotiate Pricing 52

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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).

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Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement 98

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

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

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

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 98

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 221

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Rail Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 221

Precoro

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In addition to the benefits mentioned above, here are some more reasons why you need procurement KPIs : Reduce supply risks and prevent maverick spending. Optimize organizational spending, time, and sourcing of goods or services. Procurement KPI Categories. Delivery KPIs: Purchase Order Cycle Time. Cost Reduction.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions 52

SupplyShift

MAY 30, 2023

STANDARD ASSESSMENT Scope 3 Emissions Calculator A comprehensive facility-level tool to measure emissions intensity of any supplier manufacturing facility. DEVELOPED BY THE EXPERTS Covering all energy sources and developed in collaboration with our leading corporate climate consultancy partners.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement KPI Apparel 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 72

Pricing Training Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics Purchasing Training 72

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

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Material Savings 98

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.

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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!

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

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

A myriad of professionals within the field ensures timely deliveries from suppliers and orchestrates manufacturing processes to meet your requirements, contributing to a rewarding career path in supply chain management. They are in charge of purchasing, procurement, and sourcing. A capacity planner optimizes production capacity.

Purchasing Skills 98

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement 98

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 117

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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 Material Savings 98

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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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Best Practices like Logistics KPI Dashboard , Inventory Optimization Tool , Excess and Obsolete Inventory Guide , etc. Professionals in this field often find themselves venturing into manufacturing, IT, technology, ERP systems, and even commercial roles. Eight core competencies stand out, encompassing crucial aspects of SCM.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills 98

Precoro

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Spend analysis is a crucial part of the broader business practice of spend management because a clear picture of the company's expenditures is essential for fact-based decisions in strategic sourcing and supplier management. If the answer to any of them points to problems, it might be time to explore other sourcing options.

Analysis 52

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Silvon Software

MAY 24, 2022

In today’s dynamic business environment, a well-designed sales analytics program can easily become a competitive advantage for manufacturers by allowing them to quickly adapt to changing market conditions, trends and customer demands. Sales KPIs are metrics that help you monitor and make decisions about your sales strategies and initiatives.

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Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Metrics Price Reduction 78

ThroughPut

MAY 24, 2024

Unlike traditional inventory optimization, which typically focuses on single locations or stages, MEIO considers the entire supply chain network, including suppliers, manufacturers, distribution centers, and retailers, to achieve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. What Industries Should Use Multi-Echelon Inventory? Optimization?

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Inventory Reduction Optimization Software 52

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.

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Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 83

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

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 111

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.

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QAD

JUNE 26, 2024

The Sales and Marketing leader needs to wisely manage these competing KPI. However, S&OP combines historical forecasting with new sources of demand making it possible to create a more accurate forecast. Sales and Marketing both need to realize the value of S&OP for their individual objectives.

S&OP 52

S&OP Supply and Demand Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software 52

RFgen

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

To ensure its place at the forefront of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain management, Pfizer: Operates 58 Manufacturing Sites Worldwide Spanning continents, these sites are equipped with cutting-edge technology to ensure the production of high-quality medicines. billion in revenue in 2023 alone.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Software 52

DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 27, 2020

As the size and complexity of wind turbines grow, so do the manufacturing process requirements and component transportation costs. This planning scope typically spans one to two years and there needs to be perfect manufacturing synchronization within the region. Planning to Mitigate Disruptions.

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