By making KPIs actionable, measurable, and integrated into daily operations, companies can navigate the complexities of today’s business environment. Here are seven steps to doing that.
Thursday, February 27, 2025 · Al Mendoza and Lynlee Brown
The Trump administration’s frequent tariff announcements have left executives oscillating between complacency and panic, forcing companies to rethink supply chain strategies amid unpredictable trade disruptions and potential retaliatory actions.
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Manufacturers specializing in EV vehicles may have a leg up on competitors trying to build dual supply lines for both EVs and ICE vehicles. But ultimately, the ability to manage the supply chain may be the determining factor.
Companies that make and sell a product are responsible for creating an internal identifier for each unique item. Many struggle to do that in a way that helps achieve the goal of Perfect Order.
Ensuring that the quantity is right means that there is quantity available in stock to always pick from. Overstocking means over-producing and expending too much cash. Under-producing can leave consumers wanting more.
Outsourcing a process does not mean you have outsourced responsibility. Businesses own their supply chains, so selecting the right source for materials is critical to customer success.
Getting the destination right is absolutely a matter of getting the ship-to address correct. Whether conveying goods for use or for sale, ensuring that the destination address is accurate, and clearly marked on the shipping container is something that the shipper needs to make…
When it comes to retail supply chain vendor compliance, ensuring that goods are ready for use and sale. In the retail industry, that means something meeting Floor Ready Guidelines, first established in 1986 for the purpose of developing supply chain standards.
Whether raw materials, components, or finished goods, the product delivered should be ready for the purpose intended. Ensuring that the goods are delivered in the right condition requires, first and foremost, that the goods themselves are produced to the quality standard that…
At the Right Time is when the customer requires or expects the item to be delivered. Based on this, the timing of the preparation and transportation to get the item to the customer needs to be thought through to ensure that all operational steps have sufficient time to be…
Runaway costs eat away at money that could have been used for the benefit of the company like upgrading software systems, hiring additional employees, or training employees. That means root-cause analysis is required to identify all costs.
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