Supply Chain Planning Performance Drivers

Last updated:

March 30, 2026

Authored By:

APQC

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In supply chain decision making, companies no longer prioritize cost alone. APQC's research in supply chain planning and analysis of its Open Standards Benchmarking data reveal several drivers of performance that fall into three categories: strategy and culture, process, and technology.

Read APQC's Supply Chain Planning: 2025 Blueprint for Success to learn about key performance indicators (KPIs), current benchmarks from top-performing organizations, critical performance drivers, and real-world examples of organizations transforming planning into a strategic advantage.

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Topics:

Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning

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Balance the Focus on Supply Chain Efficiency With Risk

Align Supply Chain Planning With Organizational Strategy

Develop More Mature Omnichannel Commerce Strategies

Enhance the Maturity of the Supply Chain Decision-Making Culture

Build a Resilient and Agile Supply Chain To Enable Flexibility

Embrace a Robust, Integrated S&OP Process

Ensure Master Data Accuracy

Leverage Data to Better Predict and Shape Forecasted Demand

Improve Customer Order Experience by Using Inventory and Capacity Allocation Policies

Use Real-Time Visibility of Supply and Demand Data to Improve Performance

Adopt Network Optimization Tools to Model the Supply Chain Network

Collaborate With Customers to Improve Supply Chain Planning Performance

Collaboratively Plan and Forecast With Key Suppliers to Improve Outcomes and Identify Potential Risks