Benchmarks

Reverse logistics practices and organizational factors

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 · Becky Partida, senior research specialist, supply chain management, APQC Industry and annual revenue affects the extent to which organizations invest in returns management.

Indirect Procurement: How the research results stack up

Monday, March 5, 2018 · Jayanth Jayaram and Sime Curkovic The authors of the benchmark study on indirect procurement compare how their research results stack up next to their assumptions.

Sustainability and supplier management

Tuesday, February 27, 2018 · Becky Partida Aligning supplier performance with sustainability goals takes effort, but can lead to efficiency.

Blockchain’s great potential

Thursday, January 25, 2018 · Becky Partida Blockchain's potential is immense, but most organizations have not yet made the investment.

The right distribution strategy affects logistics performance

Thursday, November 2, 2017 · Becky Partida Extensive implementation of a formal distribution strategy can yield both performance benefits and a competitive advantage

Maturity is key to analytics effectiveness

Thursday, May 4, 2017 · Becky Partida, APQC Although organizations have embraced supply chain analytics, few are highly satisfied with their ability to use the data to make decisions.

Current Use & Limitations of Analytics in the Supply Chain

Monday, March 6, 2017 · Becky Partida, APQC Organizations are looking to supply chain analytics for a variety of purposes.

How the Supply Chain Uses Benchmarking

Tuesday, January 24, 2017 · Becky Partida, APQC Supply chain functions are using benchmarking for decision making, but can do more to track its impact. APQC's research shows that supply chain functions tend to be ahead of other functions with regard to using benchmarking to drive business decision.

The Current and Future Value of Benchmarking

Thursday, January 12, 2017 · Becky Partida, APQC Supply chain functions use benchmarking for decision-making, but can do more to track its impact.

A holistic view of procurement leads to efficiency

Thursday, September 1, 2016 · Becky Partida Making changes to other procurement processes can lead to fewer resources and cost allocated to tactical activities.

Dynamic Leadership In The Supply Chain

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 · Bob Trebilcock Leadership is one of the top skills needed for a career in supply chain management, especially as senior supply chain professionals prepare to retire. Research by APQC indicates that organizations that adopt a more dynamic leadership style have a smaller leadership skills gap…