3 customisable OKR examples for Supply Chain Management Team

What are Supply Chain Management Team OKRs?

The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.

Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.

We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Supply Chain Management Team to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.

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Our customisable Supply Chain Management Team OKRs examples

We've added many examples of Supply Chain Management Team Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.

Hope you'll find this helpful!

1OKRs to increase AliExpress purchases

  • ObjectiveIncrease AliExpress purchases
  • Key ResultResearch trending products weekly
  • TaskBrowse popular e-commerce sites for current top-selling items
  • TaskAnalyze Google Trends data for rising product searches
  • TaskFollow relevant industry influencers and note product recommendations
  • Key ResultPlace orders for at least 5 items per week
  • TaskReview product availability and pricing from suppliers
  • TaskSubmit at least 5 orders to suppliers each week
  • TaskCompile a list of desired products for purchase weekly
  • Key ResultTrack delivery times and customer satisfaction
  • TaskSet up a system to record and monitor delivery times
  • TaskAnalyze collected data and develop improvement strategies
  • TaskCreate customer satisfaction surveys after product delivery

2OKRs to reduce partial deliveries to clients

  • ObjectiveReduce partial deliveries to clients
  • Key ResultImprove order forecasting accuracy to 90%
  • TaskPeriodically revise and adjust forecasting models
  • TaskImplement advanced forecasting software for data analysis
  • TaskTrain teams on predictive analytics for forecasting
  • Key ResultIncrease efficiency of inventory management by 25%
  • TaskTrain staff on proper inventory checking procedures
  • TaskImplement a real-time online inventory management system
  • TaskRegularly review and optimize inventory levels
  • Key ResultOptimize logistics to ensure 100% on-time delivery
  • TaskConduct regular maintenance checks on delivery vehicles
  • TaskTrain staff in efficient order processing and dispatch
  • TaskImplement a real-time tracking system for all deliveries

3OKRs to streamline Operational Efficiency

  • ObjectiveStreamline Operational Efficiency
  • Key ResultReduce customer support ticket resolution time by 25% by implementing self-service resources and improving response processes
  • TaskRegularly analyze customer feedback to identify trends and continuously improve response processes
  • TaskImplement chatbots to provide immediate and automated responses to common customer queries
  • TaskStreamline ticket triage and routing processes to ensure faster response times
  • TaskDevelop a comprehensive self-service knowledge base with frequently asked questions and guides
  • Key ResultAchieve a 15% cost reduction in supply chain management through vendor negotiation and procurement efficiency
  • TaskStreamline procurement processes by implementing automation and digitization tools
  • TaskEstablish clear performance metrics and regularly review vendors' performance to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness
  • TaskExplore alternative suppliers and evaluate their pricing and terms to maximize cost savings
  • TaskConduct a thorough analysis of current vendors' pricing and identify potential negotiation opportunities
  • Key ResultIncrease employee adoption of new software tools by 30% through comprehensive training and improved user experience
  • Key ResultDecrease average time spent on administrative tasks by 20% through automation and process optimization

Supply Chain Management Team OKR best practices to boost success

Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.

Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇

Tip #1: Limit the number of key results

Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.

We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.

Tability Insights DashboardTability's audit dashboard will highlight opportunities to improve OKRs

Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins

Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.

Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.

Tability Insights DashboardTability's check-ins will save you hours and increase transparency

Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row

Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.

As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.

Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.

How to turn your Supply Chain Management Team OKRs in a strategy map

OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

  • It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
  • It will highlight poorly set OKRs
  • It will surface execution risks
  • It improves transparency and accountability

Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.

A strategy map in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.

More Supply Chain Management Team OKR templates

We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.

OKRs resources

Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.

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