Kinaxis

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Reason #9 Relentless pursuit of one supply chain metric at the expense of other metrics. Social studies? Yet, these are similar instructions as what is passed down to the supply chain from executives focused on a specific supply chain metric. Why do companies focus on reducing a specific metric? Don’t care.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

“Procurement and supplier management have become a central part of supporting strategic priorities for organizations – whether it’s helping to mitigate disruption or improving ESG metrics,” adds Alex Saric, CMO at Ivalua. 2022 Forrester Study, Ensuring Supply Continuity During Turbulent Times: A Visual Spotlight.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2021

Using balance sheet data from 2011 to 2019, we chart companies’ progress by peer group on rate of improvement and performance in the metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). In the past study, of 600 companies studied, 4% make a list. It seems easy, right?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 25, 2024

The use of orbit charts allowed me to see the patterns of performance at the intersection of metrics over time. For the past decade, I have been studying these patterns. Fortuitously, I hired a bright summer intern named Alex that introduced me to orbit charts. By charting the performance against peer groups, I could see the story.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

After two decades of study, I think because it is a lack of understanding. At each company, there is a relationship between the metrics of growth, margin, inventory, customer service, and asset strategy. For the purpose of this article, I will use Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) as the proxy metric to discuss asset utilization.)

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2024

We talk about the move from functional metrics to a balanced scorecard, but we don’t use a balanced scorecard as an objective function. In the event model, companies present case studies and opinions without a factual framework. No one questions if the case study improved the company’s competitiveness in the market.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 4, 2018

The annual Gartner Supply Chain Technology User Wants and Needs Study is one of the most comprehensive studies of supply chain users. The most recent survey included more than 473 people spanning the globe.

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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

JULY 23, 2023

KPIs in manufacturing are quantifiable production metrics used by manufacturers to measure production performance over time. As a metric, it’s the time you budget to manufacture each part or component. This metric represents the amount of time you lose when switching a production line from one product to another.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2013

Companies spend a lot of time and energy measuring operational metrics, the “what” of supply chain performance, but they generally fail to measure the “how” aspects of performance –i.e., the interpersonal skills of employees that also play a critical role. In this episode, Tracy Maylett , Ed.D,

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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. A Case Study.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Interview with Lora Cecere, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights and Author of Supply Chain Metrics that Matter ( published December 2014 ). Metrics that Matter became a three year research project. I realized that many organizations are very confused about metrics. So I started this book as a summary of this research.

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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.

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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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QAD

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Case Study #1: Noble Biomaterials. They wanted real-time data, visuals, and metrics for all manufacturing operations and business processes. Read the full Noble Biomaterials case study to learn more. . Case Study #2: Veoneer. Read the full Veoneer case study to learn more. Case Study #3: De Bortoli Wines.

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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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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 .

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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. What Is the Value of A Network? Interested?

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The latter refers to a single variable standard (SVS), by which one metric, such as cases per hour, is expected to tell all. What’s more, because an SVS approach only accounts for one metric at a time, a host of other equally if not more important metrics are bypassed, leaving you largely in the dark. Ad infinitum.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

Here, I share four in advance of the full study. Note to the reader: we selected these metrics for the balanced scorecard for the analysis after work with Arizona State University to understand which metrics, in combination, most closely correlated with market capitalization. Smaller Focused Companies Win. Any takers here?

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

While some of the increase was due to growth in our customer base and the number of suppliers monitored (more factories = more potential for factory fires) the trend line was rising at a much faster clip than business metrics would account for.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 19, 2024

By analyzing key metrics like travel time, return travel, and time spent on-site, the company was able to make data-driven decisions. These scorecards included metrics like job numbers, sales volume, load size, and distance to plants. Customers were categorized into different tiers, each receiving tailored service levels.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 9, 2021

Focus on functional metrics without alignment to a balanced scorecard to drive value. Over the last decade, in the building of global supply chains, organizations grew more political with gaming on metrics. If you take the study, you will be invited to a closed roundtable to discuss the output. Mistake #3. The Question is Why?

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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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ThroughPut

MARCH 27, 2024

Anticipating Bottlenecks and Finding Alternative Routes AI works with real-time data and offers visibility into various metrics that can disrupt the supply chain. The post AI in the Retail Industry: Benefits, Case Studies & Examples appeared first on ThroughPut. Another way of ensuring greater customer satisfaction!

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DiManEx

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

This comprehensive joint research project with Aalto University studied identification methods to find parts that are suitable for AM, as well as part performance, workflow and quality assurance implications, and embedded intelligence or “smart” spare parts. Learn more at [link]. Media contact: Gloria Quintanilla.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

He leads a team of market experts who study every facet of the logistics industry to bring the best available insight to customers. About Ken Adamo Ken Adamo serves as the Chief of Analytics at DAT Freight & Analytics. He is responsible for driving strategy, customer engagement, and industry analysis.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

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. Teams struggle to drive improvement in both metrics at the same time. The study evaluates enterprise resiliency.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As a result, companies are writing new case studies through their actions or inaction. Companies driven by functional metrics struggled: they could not adapt quickly to the higher transportation costs.). As we brace for the future of continued and unplanned disruption, the knee-jerk reaction is to tighten functional metrics.

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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. Over the course of the last two years, we at Supply Chain Insight s have worked on a methodology to gauge supply chain improvement. We named it the Supply Chain Index.

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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. ” Hau Lee, October 2014.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 26, 2018

Tesco Plc ranked the highest in the first-ever study of supply-chain policies from humanitarian group Oxfam America released on June 20, leading in transparency and worker-treatment metrics. Marilee McInnis, a Walmart spokeswoman, said the company welcomes the study. Grocers including Walmart Inc., Jumbo Group Ltd.

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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. Watermelon Metrics Don’t Drive The Right Results. I love the metaphor of watermelon metrics. What are functional metrics? It Is Even Worse in the Pandemic. Customer service is red.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

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. 5 Key Metrics to Use for Scoring Supplier Quality Management (From LNS Research ). The definition of this metric is similar to the way it sounds. Cost of quality.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2024

In my forty years of studying supply chain planning, the groups became larger, but with questionable results. For example, in my qualitative research studies, I find few can answer the questions of what defines a feasible plan, how to measure inventory effectiveness, or how to tune and refine models. Lack of aligned metrics.

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