Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

But, I want to understand this more, and as a result, I have a new study in the field to gain additional insights, and I would love your input. In 2012, I placed the first alignment study in the field. Functional Metrics. To respond, follow this link. To entice you to participate let’s look at the data more closely.

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Unleashed

MAY 9, 2024

Measuring and improving manufacturing efficiency is a great way to trim down production costs. Put simply: the more efficiently you manufacture goods, the more profitable your business becomes. With the right systems in place – and continuous monitoring – you can improve manufacturing efficiency across all your key workflows.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

For organizations layered in functional metrics and driving a cost agenda, this is a tough nut to crack. Currently, I am working on a study to understand the value of synchronizing contract manufacturing with in-house manufacturing and procurement. Tougher than most understand. This is what we are trying to assess.

Supply Chain Planning Software 390

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 9, 2021

of revenue on information technology (IT), only six percent of manufacturers drove performance at the intersection of growth and margin. Average performance in 2016-2019 across twenty-seven manufacturing sectors on inventory turns, Return on Invested Capital and operating margin was worse than in 2012-2015. Despite spending 1.1%

Supply Chain Planning Software 362

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Synovos

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In one case, a long-time packaging manufacturer changed its reporting structure, putting in place a new manager responsible for the MRO supply chain. Inventory Reduction This metric is defined as a reduction in the total value of inventory listed in a single storage location. There are 14 other sites that receive procurement support.

Material Savings 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

A study by E2open – the 2021 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study: Supply Chain Performance During the Covid-19 Pandemic – provides the answers. I look forward to this study every year. The study shows delivering good service to grocery chains has never been harder. Forecasting Accuracy Was Terrible .

Inventory Reduction 250

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Automation is at the center of modern manufacturing businesses, with companies exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence in improving workflows and profitability. Industrial engineers incorporate these technologies in designing and fabricating advanced manufacturing systems. How AI Is Changing the Manufacturing Industry.

Manufacturing Procurement 156

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 11, 2022

Over the last decade, the role of the manufacturing and distribution CFO has undergone a profound shift. survey , 57% of manufacturing CFOs agree that proficiency and knowledge to create an effective plan to operationalize and transition the business into a digitalized and automated manufacturer is the most critical factor globally.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2020

The supply chain is complex non-linear system that is easily thrown out of balance through a focus on functional metrics. They rock back and forth in improving singular metrics but struggle to improve a portfolio of growth, margin, inventory performance, and asset utilization. Stop the Focus on Functional Metrics.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

This type of software is used by businesses to plan and oversee routine operations, such as supply chain management, manufacturing, services, project management, customer relationship management, risk management, compliance, accounting and procurement. It has proven to be particularly useful for companies in the manufacturing space.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As a result, companies are writing new case studies through their actions or inaction. The manufacturing-centric company is used to strangling suppliers and demanding terms. In Figure 1, we show the overall performance of manufacturers and distributors. Performance of Manufacturers and Distributors During the Pandemic.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. Top Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014. Finally, the top 10 list was rounded out safety and metrics. Read Full Post. Read Full Post.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

In fact, in our Supply Chains to Admire analysis, we find that this is true in twenty-five of twenty-eight industry sectors studied. The Focus Inside-out Supported by Functional Metrics. Instead, the path requires a redefinition of process, metrics, and capabilities. Only four percent of companies outperformed their peer groups.

Procurement Analytics 370

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Case Studies. A Case Study. This case study will show you the analysis of Apple Supply Chain core processes, challenging issues and complexities of its operations. Information about Apple Supply Chain is a bit here, there and everywhere, its kinda tough to find the actual case study. Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2024

During the 1980s, I was on a management team for a large manufacturer. The Company was attempting to gain economies of scale by grouping manufacturing technologies within a common infrastructure to reap the benefits of a co-generation facility, a centralized warehouse, and a talented administrative team. Lack of aligned metrics.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Manufacturers have historically found themselves at the cutting edge of technological advances. It’s surprising, then, to read stories encouraging manufacturers to jump aboard the Digital Age technology bandwagon. ” He noted, “Each of these technologies will fundamentally change how products are manufactured.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 10, 2017

While many employers would have penalized the employees for tablet breakage , Peggy explored the world of wearables to enable her digital manufacturing transformation. AGCO’s culture of innovation policy deployment enabled employees to pioneer a technology solution for manufacturing. Improvement in Digital Manufacturing.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 19, 2024

For ready mix concrete manufacturers, managing logistics effectively is crucial. This was evident in our work with an RMC manufacturer grappling with these very issues. At the mid-level, the RMC manufacturer concentrated on the key drivers to optimize network design.

Case Study 52

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2024

Karl is the CEO and Co-founder of Pull Logic , an AI-enabled tech company focused on reducing lost sales for retailers, brands, and manufacturers due failure points in the supply chain and selling processes. Summary: Solving the $1.8 Key Takeaways: Solving the $1.8 Timestamps (00:00:00) Solving the $1.8T Timestamps (00:00:00) Solving the $1.8T

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

September 26, 2019) A new study by ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, and Spinnaker, a supply chain services company, has found that only 7% of companies are reaping the benefits of digital transformation of supply chain planning. BOSTON, Mass. and HOUSTON, Tex.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

In the recent study of the Voice of the Supply Chain Leader , we find that the gaps are large, and growing. One of my favorite interviews on this topic, that I recently completed for my upcoming book Metrics That Matter , was with Amway’s Chief Supply Chain Officer George Calvert. Service level is our most important metric.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

I am currently working on a couple of case studies for this blog on how business leaders used digital twin modeling during the pandemic. Advanced planning evolved with a focus on modeling manufacturing constraints. Watermelon Metrics Don’t Drive The Right Results. I love the metaphor of watermelon metrics.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2017

Manufacturers have always struggled to know their customers. Unfortunately, this means manufacturers face an even greater challenge, as more customers translate into greater use of customer service. But, how do manufacturers turn their focus to the customer experience? Determine What Customers Want Today.

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DiManEx

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The report finds compelling business cases for spare part digitization and provides recommendations on the use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in the aftermarket. Aftermarket services are extremely important for many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The aftermarket is changing. Report highlights. Learn more at [link].

Logistics Network Optimization Software 85

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

Here, I share four in advance of the full study. No company in either the household non-durable (consumer goods) or the food manufacturing group beat their peer group on the balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for 2013-2022. Smaller Focused Companies Win.

Supply Chain Design Software 243

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 14, 2022

Food and beverage manufacturing and distribution companies usually operate on smaller margins than most organizations in other industries. Wages are another significant cost for food and beverage manufacturers and distributors , and they’re going up, with labor currently very difficult to find and retain.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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QAD

JULY 23, 2020

This is especially true for manufacturers. To grow and thrive, manufacturers need to develop best practices, benchmark against those best practices and formulate action plans. What are the Benefits of Manufacturing Performance Benchmarking? Benchmarking Best Practices: Setting a Manufacturing Performance Benchmark.

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QAD

JULY 23, 2020

This is especially true for manufacturers. To grow and thrive, manufacturers need to develop best practices, benchmark against those best practices and formulate action plans. What are the Benefits of Manufacturing Performance Benchmarking? Benchmarking Best Practices: Setting a Manufacturing Performance Benchmark.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. The supply chain is a complex system with finite, and non-linear relationships between supply chain metrics that drive balance sheet results. We find that companies can improve one, but not two of the metrics. A Look at History. Resiliency.

Pharmaceutical 195

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In an era where environmental concerns are taking center stage, sustainability has emerged as a critical driver of success for manufacturers, big and small. Governments, consumers, and stakeholders increasingly prioritize sustainable practices, urging manufacturers to reevaluate their operations.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2017

Editors Note: Today's blog is from our friends at Fronetics who report their takeaways regarding manufacturing content marketing in 2016. Here are four key takeaways from the manufacturing content marketing report. Manufacturing companies are realizing how much there is to gain from inbound marketing strategies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

Frank, the line manager for manufacturing, dominated the meetings. Despite goals to improve agility and resiliency, functional metrics for manufacturing efficiency continually throw the supply chain out of balance. Strong manufacturing organizations do not make the most effective manufacturers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 297

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During In our program, cost avoidance, while desirable, does not count towards the metric. Our approach simply breaks accountabilities and goals across the areas of Manufacturing, Logistics/Network Optimization and Ingredients/Packaging. What have you learned?

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Enterra Insights

MAY 22, 2019

Manufacturing has been the lifeblood of the global economy for hundreds of years. Because manufacturers have historically moved factories to regions featuring cheap labor and few regulatory restrictions (sometimes referred to as outsourcing or offshoring), a misconception has arisen about the importance manufacturing to national economies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Over the last six years, we studied the connection between business results (growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)) and the link to company characteristics. Reward teams for cross-functional metrics. Focus functional metrics to improving reliability. What did we find?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM.

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