Supply Chain Metrics that Matter
Supply Chain Metrics that Matter by Lora M. Cecere, published by John Wiley & Sons on December 22, 2014, is a comprehensive examination of supply chain performance and its impact on corporate success. This 400-page book delves into the complexities of global operations, emphasizing the importance of supply chain excellence in an increasingly volatile market. Cecere evaluates the progress of over a hundred companies from 2006 to 2013, illustrating how effective supply chains contribute to overall business performance and community well-being.
In this edition, readers will find actionable insights and concrete steps to enhance supply chain efficiency and drive value. The book discusses critical metrics that influence performance, management techniques that foster improvement, and the evolution of metrics as supply chains mature. By linking corporate financials to supply chain maturity, Supply Chain Metrics that Matter offers a framework for navigating the challenges of modern commerce, making it a valuable resource for professionals in business and economics.
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How to Conquer the Effective Frontier and Drive Improved Value in Global Operations
Growth has slowed. Volatility has increased and the world is more global. Brands are defined by innovation and services. Supply chain excellence matters more than ever. It makes a difference in corporate performance.
One cannot snap their fingers and deliver supply chain success. It happens over the course of many years. It is measured in inches not miles. In this book, the author evaluates the progress of over a hundred companies over the period of 2006-2013.
Success drives value. The effective supply chain makes a difference in winning a war, saving a patient, and driving commerce; but it also makes a difference in a community having clean air, potable water, and a standard of living. Mistakes are hard to overcome. Supply Chain Metrics that Matter tells this story. The book links corporate financials to supply chain maturity. In the book, the author analyzes which metrics matter.
The author Lora M. Cecere is a supply chain researcher as well as an authority in supply chain technology. She helps companies gain first mover advantage. In the book, Cecere provides concrete, actionable steps to align and balance the supply chain to drive value. The book explores the crossover between supply chain efficiency and financial growth with topics such as:
- Outlining the metrics that matter, the metrics that don’t
- Progress in industry sub-segment in improving inventory, cash, productivity and margin
- The management techniques that improve performance
- Sharing insights on how metrics change as the supply chain matures
- The roadmap to improve performance.
Today, supply chains are global and dynamic. They are rapidly evolving. Companies that constantly seek out new solutions and opportunities for improvement drive differentiation. In a market where growth is stalled and many companies are stuck in driving supply chain performance, this book provides a clear, concise framework for a more modern, effective supply chain.
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