Supply Chain Management Measurements

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Technology Enablers for the Lean Supply Chain

by Michael Bittner ... especially the plant floor, develop measurements that isolate ... a full complement of supply chain monitoring and event management capabilities, along with ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/09/research_notes/RN_SC_XMB_09_14_05_1.asp - 18k Summary: Transforming an enterprise to a lean supply chain requires both enabling technology and discipline. By following some specific guidelines to extend lean methodology, you can proceed through your supply chain transformation to become effectively lean.

Most Misunderstood Link in Supply Chain Management

by Abe WalkingBear Sanchez ... lost. Measurements over Purpose. ... You may find that you have forgotten a critical link in supply chain management. The Author. Abe ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2008/08/research_notes/MI_SC_XAWS_08_04_08_1.asp - 14k Summary: Business practices have changed dramatically through the years, but credit and collections is still handled like it was back in the 1950s. Fact is, it’s way past due to re-think this vital business function given today’s business realities.

Supply Chain Vendor Morphs into SCEM with Response Management ...

by Michael Bittner ... to provide ongoing information about supply chain objects and ... orders, shipments, production, and supply, even down ... real time exception management through alert ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/12/research_notes/VN_SC_MB_12_09_05_1.asp - 16k Summary: Supply chain planning vendors have moved beyond enterprise planning to solutions that encompass the whole supply chain. Companies like Kinaxis are using enterprise response management to manage events and responses as they occur and align results at the point-of-action.

Can You Bring Cost Down through Better Inventory Management? » ...

... practices into its supply chain management, supply chain managers need to ... at each process within the supply chain. ... to have performance measurements which will ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/.../02/24/can-you-bring-cost-down-through-better-inventory-management/ - 46k - 2009-02-24

A Possible Remedy for Non-responsive Supply Chains

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... makers, and then compare the measurements to both ... Part four introduces a response management pioneer that may ... for today’s manufacturers’ supply chain woes. http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2008/03/research_notes/NA_SC_PJ_03_17_08_1.asp - 15k Summary: Because the supply chains of most manufacturers have become complex, global networks, managing these systems requires enterprise applications that enable collaboration, visibility, demand-sensing, and quick response to unplanned and unexpected events. But from where will such solutions come?

Tackling the International Supply Chain

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... impact, the TradeBeam Inventory Management solution can ... reductions throughout the supply chain network, premium ... performance ratings and measurements linked to ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/06/research_notes/VN_SC_PJ_06_06_05_1.asp - 29k Summary: Effective supply chain management is vital for global manufacturers' and retailers' success. If TradeBeam GTM blueprint proves successful, the time and money spent managing suppliers to ensure inventory levels are maintained will be optimized

The Importance of Plant-level Systems

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... evaluate organizational or supply chain performance, which ... overall corporate objectives, strategies, and measurements. ... real time management methodologies based ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/11/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_11_21_05_1.asp - 14k Summary: The information technology (IT) environment in manufacturing is facing a dramatic change. Traditional systems must evolve to support near real time, collaborative business models. This is especially prudent at the plant-level.

Key SCM Features to Look For (And Major Players to Look Out For) ...

... organizations with supply chain management functionality such ... design, optimized supply sourcing, production management, warehouse management, and collaborative ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/.../06/30/key-scm-features-to-look-for-and-major-players-to-look-out-for/ - 53k - 2009-06-30

Inventory Planning & Optimization: Extending Your ERP System Part ...

by D Hooiman ... Purchasing and inventory management established as a profit ... the participation of the entire supply chain community. ... Many of the ROI measurements below and the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/04/research_notes/MI_ER_SC_XDH_04_05_03_1.asp - 16k Summary: Organizations today realize that although strategies focusing on outsourcing transportation, e-business and new distribution models are important, these are all secondary in relation to what lies at the heart of any supply chain: INVENTORY. Although firms have invested significantly in ERP and MRP syste

Provia Tackles RFID in a Twofold Manner Part One: Recent ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... and allows a big picture view of an entire supply chain and KPI measurements. ... The event management in ViaView automatically searches for a pattern of ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/08/research_notes/EN_SC_PJ_08_11_04_1.asp - 17k Summary: The fact that the size does not necessarily mean everything in the enterprise applications space might be proven by Provia, which certainly still continues to differentiate its value proposition despite its smaller stature and quieter nature compared to most of its adversaries. Most recently, it would be