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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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Digital transformation refers to the strategic integration of multiple technologies, including digitizing data and information, automating processes, applying analytics, and…
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Digital Change Management in Supply Chain
Multiple internal and external forces are changing the face of supply chain. Internally, organizations face the expansion of cloud computing and digital capabilities…
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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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APQC hosted Enrique Alvarez, co-founder and Managing Director of Vector Global Logistics, and Kathy Fulton, Executive Director of American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) for a…
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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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Operational Resilience in a Time of Chaos
Myriad disruptions over the past few years have brought focus to supply chain issues and the need for greater operational resilience in the face of unexpected events. But…
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A service level agreement (SLA) defines the specifications, quality, and cost of a good or service being provided by a supplier to a buyer. SLAs help to provide transparency…
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In its 2023 Supply Chain Priorities and Challenges research, APQC asked supply chain professionals about their expectations and trends for the year ahead. With input from 347…
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Innovate More and Spend Less
In an APQC webinar, Steve Wunker, managing director at New Markets Advisors, explained how organizations can leverage and benefit from costovation: an approach that focuses…
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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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