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We’ve been getting a lot of feedback on the content in the Knowledge Base. So far the majority of the feedback has indicated that you are satisfied with our content. We’ve also gotten some requests for content on specific topics. Here are a few of these topics, along with content that may be just what you’re looking for.

Logistics processes. The report Blueprint for Success: Logistics provides benchmarks, key measures, and case studies that organizations can use to improve their logistics performance.

Standard job descriptions for key supply chain roles. World-Class Logistics Organizations includes organizational structures, job titles, and career paths for logistics organizations.

Benchmarks and metrics on the source-to-settle process. The white paper Improving Procure-to-Pay Processes - From Suppliers to Cash in the Bank: What Works? highlights five key characteristics of organizations with high-performing procure-to-pay processes.

Manufacturing. The Webinar segment Re-shoring: Key to Lean and Robust Supply Chains and Manufacturing features Harry Moser, chairman emeritus at GF AgieCharmilles, discussing how organizations can execute a re-shoring initiative. The companion article Calculating the Total Cost of Ownership for Offshoring Manufacturing includes a total cost of ownership calculator that you can use to determine whether re-shoring makes the most sense for your organization.

Do you have a topic you’d like us to write about? You can post your ideas below or contact us using the feedback feature on our Web site.


Note: With the exception of Calculating the Total Cost of Ownership for Offshoring Manufacturing, this content is free only to APQC members. Find out more about APQC membership at www.apqc.org/membership.