ToolsGroup

MAY 24, 2016

Most companies segment their supply chain by breaking it down according to operational and logistical metrics. But there is another way to segment supply chains that begins with the customer. Editor's Note: There will be no blog post next week.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 11, 2017

It’s a problem of “lost in translation”—the differing lingo used by the finance side versus planning, supply, production and logistics. The language of finance is numbers, but they’re different numbers than the ones used by supply chain. This isn’t just aligning financial planning with S&OP.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 5, 2024

As you might expect, it would lead to numerous inefficiencies, jeopardize profits, and in a worst-case scenario, could even result in the business shutting down due to a completely collapsed supply chain. The need for supply chain segmentation in Sara’s situation is clear, but what about your business?

Inventory Reduction 52

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Omnichannel logistics challenges. The expectation of instant consumer gratification has businesses scrambling to shore up their supply chain to ensure cost-effective on-time delivery, which is where omnichannel logistics comes into play.”[3] Lack of Inventory Visibility and Metrics. Reverse Logistics.

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4WL Consulting

JUNE 12, 2015

. #5 Identifying the Right KPIs Identifying and implementing the right KPIs to manage and operate supply chains effectively remains one of the biggest problems in supply chain management. Furthermore, it is difficult to agree on the number of metrics to consider – how much is too much? #6

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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. Twenty-five executives from pharmaceutical, CPG, retail, logistics and B2B/industrial industries were part of this insightful and interactive discussion.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. 66% of consumers are concerned that supply chain issues will never end ( Chain Store Age ). 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items.

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