Inventory Metrics
Using Analytics To Address Supply Chain Challenges
Supply chain challenges stemming from the pandemic and other global events continue to plague manufacturing and distribution companies. Logistics disruptions, production delays,…
Supply Chain KPIs & Metrics: Our Top 24 for Manufacturers
Supply chain performance KPIs are invaluable measurements that support the growth and success of a company’s supply, fulfillment and delivery efforts. In…
32 KPIs That Drive Inventory Optimization
Inventory can be a manufacturer’s most important asset. Too little of it when and where it’s needed can create unhappy customers. But…
Why You Can’t Be Successful with Your Sales & Operations Analysis Using Excel or Power BI Alone
There’s no doubt. Power BI is powerful. It’s highly visual. And on a self-service level, it packs a real punch in letting…
Supply Chain Dashboards – Key Metrics For Manufacturers
As I mentioned in my previous post, Sales Dashboards – 16 Metrics for Manufacturers, a strategy for measuring business performance should also…
Why a Modern Data Hub is Crucial for Visualization and Other Analytic Tools
Data visualization and other analytic tools make it very easy for business analysts and others to create eye-catching dashboards that highlight key…
Value of Analytics for Wholesale Distributors
Analytics can help wholesale distributors maximize profits, but it isn’t just about gaining insights from the data. It’s only those distributors who…
Using Analytics to Manage Inventory
It’s true that inventory management is a challenge for both manufacturers and distributors. Each supply management issue that can arise has repercussions….
Using Data To Align Your Sales and Supply Chain Teams
Ensuring that your sales and supply chain teams are in sync is one way that you can enhance the customer experience. However,…
Operational Analytics: The Benefits Are BIG For Manufacturers
Recent benchmark surveys of C-level executives at manufacturing businesses indicate that the focus of business analytics is shifting from customer insights to…