Overview of Upcoming & Important Supply Chain Events
Stay informed about the latest trends and network with professionals in Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry.
Selection of Best Reads
Transform Your Supply Chain For Omnichannel
The world is in the early stages of a global supply chain revolution. The Amazon Effect. The Internet of Things. Platform Businesses. The new supply chain will grow beyond omnichannel. It will cross into other industries and markets and will incorporate supply chains of products, information, and finance.
All the elements of the New Supply Chain tie together. They are not separate steps. They are not to be selectively chosen or excluded. These are inter-related. The New Supply Chain brings performance excellence.
The 4 Supply Chain Metrics
Metrics are a way to measure performance; and, in turn, communicate that information to key executives in the company. Their value is how supply chain management is supporting the direction and strategy of the business. It is important that they present a strategic and tactical understanding of what is happening and how well it is happening.
KPIs (key performance indicators) must be measurable. As a result, numerous metrics are about the logistics components. Some of these are good. However, they do not present a view of the total supply chain. Plus, many have little or no usefulness for the C-suite. Assessing logistics parts is a node-link approach and does not recognize the supply chain process.
Data Integration Made Sexy
Time and again, software buyers make purchasing decisions based on features offered, but often overlook how data will be integrated only to find out that it won’t be easy. However, there is a way to avoid this headache. Learn why modern enterprises are making data integration a priority instead of an afterthought.
What is Sales & Operations Planning?
Sales & Operations Planning: All demand (sales) and supply (capacity, materials) of a product is balanced and planned to secure on-time delivery to our customers, while making optimal use of our full...
The 4 Supply Chain Metrics
Metrics are a way to measure performance; and, in turn, communicate that information to key executives in the company. Their value is how supply chain management is supporting the direction and strategy of the business. It is important that they present a strategic and tactical understanding of what is happening and how well it is happening.
KPIs (key performance indicators) must be measurable. As a result, numerous metrics are about the logistics components. Some of these are good. However, they do not present a view of the total supply chain. Plus, many have little or no usefulness for the C-suite. Assessing logistics parts is a node-link approach and does not recognize the supply chain process.
Static Inventory an Untapped Source of Working Capital
Inventory management policies that fail to keep pace with shifting product demand can lock up valuable working capital, especially in volatile markets. By dynamically managing inventory without compromising service levels, companies can free up these unexploited reserves of working capital.
