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6 Critical Supply Chain KPIs!

Supply Chain Game Changer

In supply chain, simply observing your entire supply chain in action to assess it is not possible, but with data and a reliable performance management system like The Owl, you can at-least have a real-time view of your supply chain performance through KPIs and metrics. Customer Lead Time (Service). OTIF (Service).

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What is Integrated Business Planning (IBP)?

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Integrated planning incorporates supply chain planning, demand planning, and demand forecasts so the company can quickly assess the impact on inventory levels, supply chain logistics, production plans, and customer service capacity.

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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

The procurement team manages the order, monitors quality, ensures on-time delivery, processes invoices, and handles any issues that arise during fulfillment. Common procurement metrics include spend under management, savings targets, supplier lead time reduction, procurement process efficiency gains, sustainability metrics and more.

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Shortage vs. Surplus: Causes and Definitions

Finale Inventory

Continue reading for more information about shortages and surpluses and how Finale Inventory’s scalable inventory management system can help your business thrive. There are several scenarios that can cause an inventory surplus: 1. Inaccurate Demand Forecasting. What Is a Surplus? Negative Cash Flow. Reduced Profits.