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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…

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….
Why We Struggle To Optimize Inventory
Optimization is defined as making the “best” of anything. The true meaning is in defining what is the “best.” In the case…
Creating and Executing an Inventory Plan
Inventory is one of the largest assets on the balance sheet of most manufacturing and distribution companies ― understandably making it a…
Using Business Intelligence Software to Improve Inventory Levels
A significant cost to many manufacturing and distribution organizations is the inventory they have to carry in order to support customers and…
Why Fortify Spreadsheets with a Data Hub & Analytics Strategy? – Part 1
Spreadsheet apps like Microsoft Excel are very capable tools for handling general data analysis, creating data visualizations, and developing budget scenarios. But…

28 Procurement KPIs That Optimize Supplier & Buyer Performance
The past few years have created a lasting impact on the way business is conducted, driving many companies to analytics to gain…

40 Manufacturing KPIs That Optimize Production Performance
Controlling and optimizing the production process while keeping maintenance costs in check are essential elements of positive growth. To achieve this growth,…

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…

Sales Dashboards: 16 Metrics For Manufacturers
As a provider of business intelligence and reporting solutions, Silvon has seen growing interest by our customers in creating dashboards to visualize…