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Understanding Logistics Processes
To objectively assess, manage, and compare logistics performance, organizations need a standard framework for classifying and defining processes. APQC’s Process…
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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…
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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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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 870 other organizations worldwide…
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Procurement Strategy and Structure: Cross-Industry Report
APQC conducts research on supply chain and procurement to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. This survey…
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Procurement Supplier Risk Management: Cross-Industry Report
APQC conducts research on supply chain and procurement to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. This survey…
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Procurement Technology and Automation: Cross-Industry Report
APQC conducts research on supply chain and procurement to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. This survey…
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Procurement Purchasing Profile: Cross-Industry Report
APQC conducts research on supply chain and procurement to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. This survey…
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Digital transformation refers to the strategic integration of multiple technologies, including digitizing data and information, automating processes, applying analytics, and…
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In late 2022, APQC carried out a quick poll of 278 manufacturing organizations about the use of advanced analytics in supply chain. ‘Advanced analytics’ refers to technology…
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Tackling Sustainability in Procurement
Sustainability is a critical piece of an organization's supply chain strategy. Beyond addressing disruptions, sustainability considers the protection of natural resources,…
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In late 2022, APQC carried out a quick poll of 301 supply chain professionals about the current state of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning…
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Digital Transformation in Logistics: Cross-Industry, Logistics Practices Report
APQC conducts research on logistics to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. This survey-based research…
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Workforce Practices in Logistics: Cross-Industry, Logistics Practices Report
APQC conducts research on logistics to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. This survey-based research…
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Environmental Sustainability: Cross-Industry, Logistics Practices Report
APQC conducts research on logistics to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. This survey-based research…
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