Kinaxis

MARCH 7, 2018

“In the beginning, it was tough,” admits Benji Green, Avaya’s Senior Director, Integrated Supply Chain Planning & Operations, in a recent article published by Supply Chain Digital. “12-hour Tracking success: Metrics matter. Now Avaya is leading the way, exceeding industry benchmarks in 11 key metrics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 141

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 1, 2023

This includes digital supply chain transformation and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) upgrades. Educate on the importance of designing flows and aligning metrics. In the process, take these steps: Measure demand and supply variability and use it in the design of flow. I hope this helps.

Inventory Reduction 239

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 239

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2017

It is hard work to maintain the status quo in metrics performance. A balanced portfolio of metrics delivers the greatest value. The supply chain is a complex, non-linear system. The belief of “best practices” as defined by historic supply chain processes is not supported by the balance sheet analysis.

Inventory Reduction 156

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

Given our definition and focus on improving customer experience, when we are working with shippers on digital transformation, we are typically pairing the following technologies with cloud based platforms: Predictive analytics and machine learning. Case Study: Microsoft’s Digital Transformation. Advanced analytics. API connectivity.

Supply Chain Transformation 62

Supply Chain Transformation Gartner Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 62

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2015

Supply chain leaders manage a complex system of non-linear, but very inter-connected metrics. Leaders need to balance a portfolio of metrics. Each supply chain has its own potential based on business drivers. At the end of the day, real results define supply chain leadership. It is a HOAX.

Gartner 150

Gartner Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 150

Logility

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

An Opportunity Bigger Than Cost Savings Given the high stakes of today’s supply chain operations, transitioning to the cloud is not just a short-term technology fad – it’s a strategic imperative that goes far beyond cost efficiency.

Supply Chain Planning Software 197

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

The more that I work on supply chain metrics, the more that I believe that both the SCOR model and the Gartner Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics (which I worked on for the period of 2006-2010) reward functional, not end-to-end supply chain behavior. Lora Cecere is the Supply Chain Shaman.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Logility

MAY 7, 2020

This article will discuss the opportunity generated from the explosion of supply chain planning data and the necessity for digital supply chain transformation. Exponential Growth in Supply Chain Data. Digital Supply Chain Transformation. System Foundation Building Blocks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

In contrast, the digital supply chain transformation solves problems and defines opportunities based on the confluence of technologies shown in Figure 1. An orbit chart is a plotting of data at the intersection of two metrics. In this case, the metrics are operating margin and inventory turns. Why is this an issue?

Supply Chain Planning Software 229

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BlueYonder

MARCH 7, 2024

It All Begins With Demand According to Finley, it was only logical to begin the digital transformation at onsemi by focusing on gaining a more accurate view of demand — then cascading that perspective back through the supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Insights

MARCH 20, 2013

To better understand supply chain excellence, each participant will get a report card outlining how his company performed against peer group metrics of growth, cost, cycles and complexity on the Supply Chain Effective Frontier over the past decade. Relearn.

Price Mitigation Strategies 164

Price Mitigation Strategies Training Case Study Supply Chain Design 164

TMC

JULY 10, 2018

Given our definition and focus on improving customer experience, when we are working with shippers on digital transformation, we are typically pairing the following technologies with cloud based platforms: Predictive analytics and machine learning. Case Study: Microsoft’s Digital Transformation. Advanced analytics. API connectivity.

Supply Chain Transformation 48

Supply Chain Transformation Gartner Supply Chain Software Trends 48

TMC

JULY 10, 2018

Given our definition and focus on improving customer experience, when we are working with shippers on digital transformation, we are typically pairing the following technologies with cloud based platforms: Predictive analytics and machine learning. Case Study: Microsoft’s Digital Transformation. Advanced analytics. API connectivity.

Supply Chain Transformation 48

Supply Chain Transformation Gartner Supply Chain Software Trends 48

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 6, 2021

With so much being written and discussed about supply chain transformation, it’s good to remind ourselves what supply chain management is fundamentally about. Lora Cecere ( @lcecere ), Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights, bluntly states, “The best supply chains are fit for function.”[1]

Supply Chain Design Software 190

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 11, 2015

Too few companies understand that the supply chain as a complex system with finite and non-linear relationships between the metrics. Our goal is to help supply chain visionaries, around the world, break the mold and drive higher levels of financial improvement. Companies also struggle to get to data.

S&OP 150

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 150

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary this Editor dwells on data relative to U.S. corporations having actually accelerated stock buyback efforts contrasted to ongoing investment needs for supply chain transformation focused on added agility, more improved resilience and augmented technology support.

Supply Chain Transformation 52

Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 52

RFgen

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Accurate, high quality data is necessary for decision-making, forecasting and tracking trends and metrics. Stopping short of mobilizing core supply chain processes, such as mobile data collection, can lead to hidden barriers and inefficiencies at the line level. Connecting and Informing Your Business.

Inventory Reduction 54

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Material Savings Supply Chain Software 54

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Immediately following the keynote speaker, Trevor Miles, Vice President of Thought Leadership at Kinaxis, along with other technology vendors, will take part in the following panel topic: Technology advancements have been at the heart of supply chain transformations during the past decade.

Conference 150

Conference Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 150

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Here are my top reasons why: You can make a huge impact on other executives considering similar transformations. You deserve to be recognized for driving supply chain transformation excellence. Winners will be brought together to network with other supply chain transformation leaders.

Las Vegas 98

Las Vegas Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Conference 98

RFgen

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Accurate, high quality data is necessary for decision-making, forecasting and tracking trends and metrics. Stopping short of mobilizing core supply chain processes, such as mobile data collection, can lead to hidden barriers and inefficiencies at the line level. Connecting and Informing Your Business.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Material Savings Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

Metrics Definition. The organization needs to be clear on the Metrics That Matter and the alignment of vertical silos’ metrics to the balanced portfolio. There needs to be a common definition of supply chain excellence. The frequency of the plan needs to be common across the organization.

S&OP 153

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 153

Supply Chain Insights

MARCH 16, 2015

One focus to create content for supply chain visionaries. Nine out of ten companies are stuck: unable to make progress on a portfolio of supply chain metrics. Public Training on the Digital Supply Chain. And we’re celebrating our third birthday by giving all of you a present. We want to help.

Buyer Training 110

Buyer Training Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Price Mitigation Strategies 110

Logility

JULY 31, 2023

With these capabilities, businesses can focus on critical metrics and KPIs like demand forecast accuracy , inventory turnover, on-time delivery, order accuracy, total sales, gross margins, and working capital projections.

S&OP 130

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 6, 2015

Join the digital showcase on the first day to get hands-on experience and gain exposure to case studies by supply chain leaders that are driving outside-in transformations. Supply Chain Transformation: Join the morning of September 10 th to gain insights on supply chain transformation case studies.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 24, 2015

We are three years into our supply chain transformation journey focused solely on our customers. Customer centricity needs to be a weapon in every supply chain executive’s utility belt. Turning customer focus from an idea to something practical is often achieved with metrics. Our customers are winning.”.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Strategy Gartner 120

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

Metrics Definition. The organization needs to be clear on the Metrics That Matter and the alignment of vertical silos’ metrics to the balanced portfolio. There needs to be a common definition of supply chain excellence. The frequency of the plan needs to be common across the organization.

S&OP 151

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 151

Enterra Insights

JUNE 13, 2018

I read a lot of articles about the need for supply chain transformation. Dan Gilmore, editor-in-chief of Supply Chain Digest , asserts supply chain transformation is only beginning to catch the attention of many CEOs. Supply chain processes driven by real-time consumer demand, not forecasts.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Hosting this webinar series is one of the favorite parts of my job as the Founder of Supply Chain Insights. All segments of the healthcare value chain lag in their understanding of supply chain leadership. In the past three decades of supply chain transformation, the greatest shifts happened through leaders.

Pharmaceutical 170

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Network Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Procurement Analytics 170

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

At Supply Chain Insights , this is our passion. We are systemically evaluating each industry in the Supply Chain Insights Metrics That Matter series of reports. Supply Chain Transformation. About the Author: Lora Cecere is the Founder of Supply Chain Insights.

Inventory Reduction 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2015

For many years, I worked at AMR Research and helped Debra Hofman in her work on supply chain benchmarking. Debra built the Gartner Hierarchy of supply chain metrics. In this work, Debra would take a month of forecasting, inventory and other supply chain data and evaluate trends.

Benchmarking 150

Benchmarking Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 150

Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Below are characteristics I have seen as a road warrior that demonstrate strong company culture in supply chain organizations: Concise communication of supply chain metrics displaying past, present and projected performance. Embrace change, understanding that change is the only constant in supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Crucial Supply Chain Needs Terence: What are the crucial supply chain needs faced by industrial manufacturers? Sunil: It’s important to start with metrics. What are the key metrics that are driving the industrial manufacturers supply chain? And how should they be solving for them?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 98

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

When I first met Nick, he was driving a supply chain transformation at VTech Communications. I followed his journey during the period of 2006-2011, and wanted to check in with him to gain his insights on the selection of VTech as a finalist in the Supply Chains to Admire research. Let me give you a simple example.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 150

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2015

Supply chain capabilities disappoint. In our research for the book Supply Chain Metrics That Matter , we find that this is the case for 90% of companies. Over the last decade the average company has dramatically improved employee productivity, and driven reductions in cash-to-cash metrics. You are not alone.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Online retailers who have embraced digital supply chain transformation did so to combat common logistics challenges that came to a head during the pandemic. This article offers a roadmap in how to move forward with supply chain digital transformation, and how partnering with a 3PL like ShipBob can help. .

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2015

Our goal is to help supply chain visionaries, around the world, break the mold and drive higher levels of financial improvement. The conference will feature case studies on supply chain transformation and driving digital transformation. About the Author: Lora Cecere is the Founder of Supply Chain Insights.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Material Handling & Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

More importantly, it doesn’t mean your health will get transformed for the better. Since there didn’t seem to be a clear definition of digital supply chain transformation available, I developed one from first principles. Using First Principles to Understand Digital Supply Chain Transformation.

Supply and Demand 83

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 83