A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 4
This blog covers the importance of lead and cycle times when calculating safety stock and other things to consider.
A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 3
This blog continues the discussion of Jane's safety stock journey, where we'll cover an option when you're unsatisfied with your results.
A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 2
This blog discusses the importance of adjusting and refining safety stock approaches to balance inventory.
What Do Thanksgiving and the Supply Chain Have in Common?
From demand and safety stock to production capacity and sustainability, what do the supply chain and Thanksgiving have in common?
A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 1
Inventory planners have a difficult task balancing customer demand with inventory levels. This blog is the first in a series discussing safety stock.
5 Questions About Safety Stock Calculations
There are various approaches to safety stock calculations. This blog previews a free webinar that sheds light on the pros and cons of each.
What Does Your Pantry Have in Common with Inventory Management?
Unlike a fine wine, inventory does not get better with age. Learn more about the importance of balancing inventory levels with related costs.
How to Mitigate the Bullwhip Effect in Today’s Market
One flick of the wrist triggers a wave of disruption that grows the deeper it penetrates the supply chain. This blog explains the bullwhip effect, how the pandemic exacerbated it and tips on how to mitigate the effect.
Managing the Complex Network is Key to Profitable Growth
Dr. Ken Fordyce shares his takeaways from Gartner's free webinar on the performance lenses that supply chain leaders must apply and balance.
3 Must-have Inventory Planning Software Features
Every supply chain planner’s goal is to provide the highest degree of customer service while reducing inventory in the supply chain network. High customer service translates to more business for the organization, and low inventory costs mean increased working capital. Supply chain planners may struggle to balance both, but good inventory planning software would help