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The Supply Chain Excellence Benchmark, a unique tool with no equivalent in Europe

The France Supply Chain Framework for Excellence is a neutral, universal tool suitable for all types of organizations—from microbusinesses and small and medium-sized enterprises to CAC 40 companies and hospitals—to assess their potential for improvement and strive for operational excellence.

In 1997, the members of ASLOG created their Supply Chain performance evaluation tool (the association is now renamed France Supply Chain by aslog). renamed France Supply Chain by aslog). Its quality can be explained by the following principles:

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A multi-sectoral approach
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An operational dimension
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An assured design

by Supply Chain professionals

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A transversal and exhaustive vision
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A desire to align with the company's strategy

Why measure the performance of its Supply Chain?

The objective of the benchmark is to measure to improve. It is therefore a question of discovering your level of maturity and mastery of the fundamentals of the Supply Chain by positioning yourself in relation to the best practices.

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Identify areas for improvement
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Driving a dynamic of continuous improvement
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Leading a team and its projects
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To spread the transversality of the supply chain function within the company

In a second step, the tool cross-references the audit results with the company's strategy and highlights the potential for improvement. This methodology, proven by the realization of more than 300 audits, allows a real awareness. It also highlights the importance and the impact of the Supply Chain professions on the global performance of the company.

A benchmark opportunity

In addition to the assessment, our tool allows you tocompare your organization with similar companies and benchmark best practices. The audits conducted by the entire authorized pool of auditors feed into an anonymized database managed by the association. This information resource provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis.

Identifying opportunities for improvement and potential gains

Conducting a clear and precise assessment of an organization’s current state leads to recommendationsfor key areas of improvement. The goal of this entire process is therefore to guide you in building a more resilient and high-performing organization. Here are a few examples of optimization projects that our clients have implemented following their supply chain audit.

Industry
Organization
Team reactivity
Organization by customer activity on all processes
Production
Process responsiveness
Develop machine versatility
Aftermarket
Positioning yourself to meet aftermarket expectations
Define an Aftermarket order preparation organization that integrates the specificities of this market into its operating procedures
Distribution
Digitalization
Mastery of omnichannel data
Real-time data capture, management and analysis capabilities
Inventory control
Reduction of working capital
Reducing variability
Hospital
Transversality
Decompartmentalization and team involvement
Pooling of tools (especially computer tools) and skills
Communication
Reliability in order management
Implementation of logistics clauses in calls for tenders
Training
Reliability involved
Institutional training of warehouse workers in inventory management
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Performance measurement integrates all partners to create value and thus encourages the implementation of common progress approaches. Indeed, as Pascale Eymery, President of the association at the time of the creation of the Excellence standard (1997), reminds us, it is a way of...

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An evaluation of the Supply Chain, but encompassing the actors of the extended enterprise, the audit itself focuses on relationships with customers and suppliers

Pascale Eymery, General Manager YMCA SERVICES OCCITANIE


What Makes Our Tool So Powerful

The analysis is divided into 10 chapters, each corresponding to a specific process. This thematic breakdown yields a set of 132 questions organized into three levels of difficulty —ranging from basic to excellence, with best practices in between. Excellence is defined as the understanding and prevention of all risks, as well as foresight and continuous improvement.

More than just an assessment tool, this approach serves as a powerful driver of performance. It is not intended to penalize, but rather to challenge the organization against industry best practices in order to identify sources of value, areas for improvement, and the most relevant investments. Its goal is to provide the company with long-term support on its path toward progress and competitiveness.

Chapter 1
Management, Strategy and Organization
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Chapter 2
Logistics in Design and Projects
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Chapter 3
Supply
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Chapter 4
Produce
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Chapter 5
Move
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Chapter 6
Store
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Chapter 7
Sell
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Chapter 8
Support, Return and End of Life Logistics
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Chapter 9
Pilot indicators
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Chapter 10
Ongoing progress
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The Benchmark measures the reality of the company's organization at a given moment. The important thing is therefore more the action plans put in place afterwards than the score obtained.

The indispensable starting point for excellence

Follow-up of an agro-food SME over 4 years by one of the FSC auditors
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Audit Year N
Audit Year N+4

Target potential N

During an audit, the reference system draws up an objective report on the level of maturity and the potential for improvement of a company. This is done througha factual rating. The results are presented in a visual way and reveal the areas and margins for improvement identified, as with these two diagnoses carried out successively in 2018 and 2022 within the same company.

The progress plan resulting from the audit allows the deployment of performance optimization projects following the priority axes of the company's strategy.

What are the concrete impacts of such improvements on a supply chain?

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Delivery performance

+15-30 %
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Productivity

+10-20 %
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Inventory reduction

-25-40 %
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Logistics costs

-25-40 %
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Reliability of forecasts

+25-70 %
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Production capacity

+10-20 %

An approach rooted in experience, designed to evolve

Origins and History: 30 Years of Professional Excellence

Originally created in 1995 within the association (then known as ASLOG), the framework was developed at the initiative of professionals in the automotive sector (who were notably inspired by support initiatives for equipment manufacturers and subcontractors). Originally consisting of just under 100 questions focused on traditional logistics, its aim was to offer a pragmatic, field-based alternative to ISO standards or overly rigid industry frameworks.

The major stages of its evolution:

1995
The Origin

A practical introductory guide (fewer than 100 questions) to assess logistics maturity and support suppliers in developing their capabilities.

2002
Structuring

A major overhaul of the tool, organized by business processes and thematic chapters, laying the groundwork for the modern framework.

2018–2020
The Shift Toward Supply Chain and Education

A shift from a purely “logistical” perspective to a cross-functional and comprehensive view of the supply chain. Development of certified training programs (Qualiopi / registered with the RS) tailored for professionals (senior-level) and for more than 200 to 250 students per year at leading business schools (Isteli, ICN, etc.).

2024
CSR Integration and Digitalization
Revision of requirements with a stronger focus on sustainable logistics, overall digital maturity, and cross-functional risk management.
2027
The Age of Humanity and Augmented Excellence

The 2027 edition marks a new milestone by introducing a brand-new HR & Skills component and raising the bar across the board.

A dynamic tool that is constantly evolving and adapts to all types of businesses

France Supply Chain continuously updates its tools to stay as closely aligned as possible with current operational realities and strategic challenges. With an expanded focus on Human Resources (HR) and Skills—because operational performance depends first and foremost on people—the 2027 version incorporates new, concrete requirements:

  • Onboarding and Integration Processes: How to Better Structure the Welcome, Support, and Retention of New Employees.
  • Skill Development (Upscaling): Support skill development, foster autonomy, and boost team performance.
  • Ergonomics, Health & Safety: Strengthen the focus on occupational health, risk prevention, and daily working conditions.

Higher overall standards:

  • Comprehensive Digitalization: A Broad Assessment of Process Digital Maturity (Far Beyond AI or Automation Alone).
  • Sustainable Logistics: Refined requirements regarding the ecological transition, environmental footprint, and eco-design.
  • International Availability: The audit framework and its supporting materials are also fully available in ENGLISH for your subsidiaries and teams abroad.
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