Reducing your internal logistic cycle time.

Using cycle time as a performance metric can reveal insights into efficient and inefficient
supply chain processes. Both internal and external factors contribute to the length of
cycle time. Some of the controllable factors for improving cycle time are capacity
constraints, labor, manufacturing congestion, inventory surplus, quality of the product,
and schedule flexibility and management.
international suppliers operations and logistics cycle time

involves a sequence between five stages, from suppliers to the final customer.
Each of these stages has its own cycle, which is a sequence of operations and
transactions taking place between stages.

 A customer order cycle takes place when orders are processed,

prepared, and shipped

 The replenishment cycle concerns the steps involved to re-supply outlets

from distribution centers and wholesalers.

 The manufacturing cycle concerns the scheduling of production in light of

the demand from distributors.

 The procurement cycle involves the scheduling of the components

required in the manufacturing of a good.