Why Are Our Supply Chains Broken?
Ever worsening weather, a global pandemic and labor shortages have generated a perfect storm that’s pushed global supply chains to their breaking point.
Effect of Change in Replenishment Frequency
This blog breaks down the impact of changing replenishment frequency on inventory and service levels from a mathematical perspective.
The Difference Between Knowing and Acting
New tools can use AI to respond to queries, but can they really replace the value in the difference between knowing and acting?
Surviving the Impact of Holiday Returns on Demand Forecasting
Businesses can almost guarantee a jump in returns following the holidays. How can you account for returns in your demand forecasting?
Our Top Blogs of 2022
Each year, visitors read our supply chain blog to take advantage of all that we have shared. This is the round up of our top posts.
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?
Battle of the S&OP Methods
This blog discusses the pros and cons of the three most common S&OP methods: top-down, bottom-up and countercurrent planning.
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.