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We Should Not AI Stupid

Supply Chain Shaman

I want to broaden the discussions to focus on policy, strategy, and rules automation, but most groups cannot help themselves. Companies speak about moving from a functional metric focus to managing corporate metrics, but this does not happen. They want to keep discussing models and engines to reduce costs.

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The 10 Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2021

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That’s where Procurement Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) come into play. Procurement metrics and KPIs allow organisations to measure results and guide best practice performance. In this post, we’ll unpack ten top procurement metrics and why they matter. Undamaged shipment rate. On-time delivery: all suppliers.

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7 Cash Flow Metrics & KPIs You Should Be Tracking

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To stay on top of your financials, there are a few key cash flow metrics and KPIs you can track that will help you make the right decisions and avoid insolvency or liquidation. Learn more: Inventory Accounting: A Video Guide for Accountants & Advisors What are cash flow metrics? Why is it important to track cash flow metrics?

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Effects of the Lifting of China’s Zero Tolerance Policies- Sobering Predictions

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights published reports that indicate the sobering potential impacts of China’s policy makers in lifting most all of the restrictions related to the country’s Covid-19 omicron zero-tolerance strategies. based Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). All rights reserved.

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Procurement KPIs & Metrics: What To Focus on and How To Measure

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Keep reading to learn in detail about the top 13 most crucial procurement metrics, how to track them, and what to focus on to drive the most value to your company. This metric helps the procurement department reduce future costs and prevent price increases due to inflation or other economic factors. Cost Avoidance. Quality KPIs.

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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. For organizations layered in functional metrics and driving a cost agenda, this is a tough nut to crack. Over four-hundred days of war in Ukraine. Unrest in Sudan.

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Not To Be A Losing Pawn

Supply Chain Shaman

The metrics were not aligned. Production and replenishment policies should never be distinct. Map the different metrics and incentives in the organization to behavior. He wanted control of the warehouse to reduce logistics costs. His goal was to separate manufacturing and distribution inventories to improve his bonus incentives.