Intelligent Analytics
Supply Chain Performance is closer to the bottom line than you think
Managing the Supply Chain dynamics that exist in many companies is not just about improving operational efficiency. When we look below the…
Common Scorecarding Obstacles to Avoid
Scorecards are a key component of a performance management initiative, yet many companies are not satisfied with the results they’re receiving from…
Supply Chain Metrics: Just How Important Are They?
The value of Supply Chain metrics depends on your Supply Chain objectives and how they support your business strategy….
Manufacturing Metrics that Matter Most
In today’s manufacturing enterprise, executives and line of business managers are constantly bombarded with information, making it difficult to weed through it…
Demand Forecasting Should Be a Core Competency
For many US manufacturers, the business landscape has changed dramatically over the past several years. Not only have we endured a downturn…
Understanding Your Suppliers with Business Analytics
Recent studies show that the ability to produce hard cost savings that impact the bottom line is now the primary focus of…
3 Ways Business Intelligence Can Improve Your Sales and Marketing Efforts
With today’s business intelligence dashboards, end users in every department of the organization have a more effective means of gaining greater insight…
Should You Acquire BI Technology From Your ERP Vendor?
Business intelligence (BI) is a high priority for many organizations. But for those with existing ERP systems, implementing or updating a BI…
How Different Members of Your Company Can Use Predictive Analytics
As part of a business intelligence system, predictive analytics process historical data (such as customer buying trends, inventory performance, financial performance, and…
Uncovering Supplier Savings Opportunities with Business Intelligence
In order to optimize vendor relationships and ultimately cut spending, procurement professionals need to be able to answer key questions related to…