Supply Chain Management
APQC provides the Supply Chain Management (SCM) resources and expertise you need to make sure your supply chain is running at maximum efficiency. Whether you want to learn which supply chain measures to use with our Process Classification Framework® (PCF), adapt best practices, or benchmark your supply chain activities, we can help. With APQC, you can optimize current processes to reduce costs, improve cycle times, and add value.
APQC offers a variety of tools designed specifically for SCM practitioners to optimize supply chain processes. These include benchmarks for annual planning and targeting top priority improvement areas.
Our widely-used PCF is especially useful for organizations seeking to improve their supply chain processes. Use the PCF for a variety of activities, from implementing business process automation to establishing process baselines to within your supply chain.
Our Resource Library includes hundreds of SCM best practices, case studies, KPIs, and tools and templates. Find the information you need to measure, manage, and improve your supply chain performance.
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See where you stand compared to your peers
Identify performance gaps and see exactly where you stand compared to your peers, using Open Standards Benchmarking and other APQC SCM resources.
APQC provides a variety of KPIs, performance measures, and other essential resources to show you how your organization can reach best-practice performance levels in logistics. With more than 4,000 standardized measures spanning people, process, and technology, our Open Standards Benchmarking gives you an accurate, validated assessment of your organization.
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Explore these SCM Resources
Understanding Procurement Benchmarks and Best Practices
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Webinars & Videos
Benchmarking Sourcing and Procurement -
Articles
2024 Sourcing and Procurement Blueprint for Success: Executive Summary -
Tools & Templates
Interactive Procurement Tune-Up Diagnostic -
Articles
Understanding Sourcing and Procurement Processes
Improving Supply Chain Planning
Supply Chain Planning Talent Management: Report
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Data and Measures
Supply Chain Planning Talent Management: Build-to-Stock Capability Model -
Data and Measures
Supply Chain Planning Talent Management: Build-to-Stock Capability Model -
Data and Measures
Supply Chain Planning Talent Management: Build-to-Order Capability Model -
Data and Measures
Supply Chain Planning Talent Management: Engineer-to-Order Capability Model
Product Development and Innovation
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Reports & White Papers
Connected Product Development: Cross-Industry Practices Report -
Reports & White Papers
New Product/Service Development Measurement: Cross-Industry Practices Report -
Reports & White Papers
New Product/Service Development Process: Cross-Industry Practices Report -
Reports & White Papers
New Product/Service Development Strategy: Cross-Industry Practices Report
Updated Supply Chain Key Benchmarks
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Data and Measures
Supply Chain Management Key Benchmarks: Cross Industry -
Data and Measures
Procurement and Logistics Employee Key Benchmarks: Cross-Industry -
Data and Measures
Supply Chain Planning Key Benchmarks: Cross Industry -
Data and Measures
Procurement Key Benchmarks: Cross Industry -
Data and Measures
Logistics Key Benchmarks: Cross Industry -
Data and Measures
Manufacturing Key Benchmarks: Cross-Industry -
Data and Measures
Product Development Key Benchmarks: Cross-Industry