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Cost measures are the most traditional measures used in evaluating process performance. Procurement cost plays a significant role when developing sourcing strategies,…
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Total Cost to Order Materials and Services
This article reflects APQC's perspective on data from APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement related to the total cost to perform the process “order materials and…
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APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking® in logistics indicates that organizations are still trying to find the right balance between carrying enough inventory and minimizing…
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This article includes data from APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking in Procurement that shows the number of full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) in the procurement group and…
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This article includes metric data from APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking® in procurement showcasing how organizations perform regarding supplier lead times for purchased…
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Examine a benchmark in logistics to ensure that your practices will keep you running ahead of the competition. APQC highlights recent Open Standards Benchmarking® data that…
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Blueprint for Success: Logistics
This collection is your road map to success in managing logistics efficiency and effectiveness. The content within will teach you about key performance indicators (KPIs), as…
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Reduce Scrap and Rework Costs
Scrap and rework is an important metric to track in manufacturing. Use this document to compare your organization's performance against over 1,000 other organizations…
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Number of Employees that Operate Warehousing
Examine a Key Performance Indicator in logistics to ensure that your practices will keep you running ahead of the competition. APQC highlights recent Open Standards…
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How to Pick and Use the Right Supply Chain Measures
Supply chain organizations are looking for the right measures to track their performance and identify opportunities for improvement. APQC recommends certain key…
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Picking the Right Supply Chain Measures
A collection of content about what supply chain organizations are looking for regarding the right measures to track their performance and indicate opportunities for…
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Few terms are more popular and confusing than "Sustainability." Everyone is using it, but what does it mean? In this article, APQC provides a holistic definition plus…
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Sustainability in Supply Chain
Sustainability is the capacity to endure. APQC's definition for sustainability focuses on these primary components: environmental practices that protect natural…
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Inventory Optimization: Show Me the Money
How can your organization optimize inventory to avoid excessive carrying costs and still satisfy demand? This article looks at the key components of inventory optimization as…
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Raw Material Inventory Turns
Delivering goods and products begins with raw materials. Those materials vary widely by industry and manufacturing process, but all must be sourced and managed. A key…