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As part of the tenth annual Supply Chain Priorities and Challenges research, APQC surveyed supply chain professionals to identify where their organizations are investing…
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Social media has become a centerpiece of daily life, and employees increasingly expect to be able to use fast-paced and interactive social tools at work. Many organizations…
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In this article, you will learn about the current state of virtual collaboration, what it means for supply chain management, and five keys to leading more successful and…
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The complex nature of supply chain management requires collaboration and knowledge sharing across locations and functions, as well as with external partners. The chaos of the…
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Identifying Critical Supply Chain Knowledge
Critical knowledge loss in the supply chain is dangerous and unfortunately, all too common. When employees change roles or leave the organization, mergers/acquisitions and…
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Supply Chain Management Tune-Up Diagnostic
Examine the four essential supply chain metrics included in this diagnostic to ensure that your practices will keep you running ahead of the competition. APQC's Supply Chain…
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The performance measure Actual Production Rate as a Percentage of the Maximum Capable Production Rate evaluates how well an organization is using its installed manufacturing…
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As manufacturing organizations navigate disruptions resulting from the global pandemic such as labor shortages and social distancing requirements, production is ramping back…
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Understanding Manufacturing Processes
To objectively assess, manage, and compare manufacturing practices and results, organizations need a standard framework for classifying and defining processes.APQC’s Process…
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Manufacturing Tune-Up Diagnostic
Examine four essential metrics to ensure that your practices will keep you running ahead of the competition. APQC's Manufacturing Tune-Up Diagnostic highlights recent Open…
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Total Cost of Manufacturing
Metric data from APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking in manufacturing reveals how organizations perform regarding the total cost of manufacturing per $1,000 in revenue.
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Data from APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking in manufacturing indicates how organizations perform regarding unplanned machine downtime.
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Supply Chain Management Key Benchmarks: Electronics Industry
Featuring APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking® (OSB) data for supply chain planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics, this article provides key performance…
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Supply Chain Management Key Benchmarks: Industrial Products Industry
Featuring APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking® (OSB) data for supply chain planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics, this article provides key performance…
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Supply Chain Management Key Benchmarks: Petroleum/Chemical Industry
Featuring APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking® (OSB) data for supply chain planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics, this article provides key performance…