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Sudoku and SCM: The Binary Connection – A Path To Smarter Solutions
An earlier Sudoku blog recognizing Puzzle Day, provided an overview of solving Sudoku using MILP optimization and mentions these methods are helpful to find solutions in supply or central planning. This blog elaborates on “binary variables” which is the connecting technology between Sudoku and Supply Chain Management (SCM).
National Puzzle Day – Solving Sudoku Puzzle Using Optimization in Arkieva
I learned this morning from my LinkedIn feed that January 29 is national puzzle day. So, we decided to put out a fun blog to mark the occasion. We have tried to solve Sudoku using a Mixed Integer Program (MIP). This blog is unrelated to Supply Chain although we use the technique used here to solve supply chain problems. Please enjoy!
Demand Planning: Differentiated Forecast Strategy
Right-sizing inventory affects earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) in several ways. Understand why it's both good and bad.
Supply Chain Planning Transformation
I was asked recently about what it takes to transform the supply chain planning process of a company. Having gone through this process a few times in my past, I thought it best to share my experiences and suggestions in the form of a discussion with Tapan Mallik during a webinar. This blog is a precursor to that webinar.
Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) Versus Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
With strong leadership by the executive team, over time, the business begins to think in terms of overall health and welfare of the company, rather than optimizing a function at the expense of the overall company benefits.
Top 2020 Supply Chain Strategy Posts from the Supply Chain Link Blog
Over the past year, the Arkieva Supply Chain Link Blog provided thought leadership and informative posts on supply chain strategy tips, trends, and news. Here we have compiled a list of our popular supply chain posts from 2020.
Top Ten Holiday Wishes for Directors of “Extended” Supply Chain
With the holiday season, everyone is making their wish list and checking it twice. Here are some ideas to add to any director of supply chain's wish list.
Technology Investment: Lessons from Past Gurus – Importance of Seasoning
For a new technology to be successful it requires the correct seasoning which requires time in the trenches. This blog captures lessons from two past gurus.
Retail Planning – Is It Time For A Change??
Isn’t the goal of a successful retailer to give the customer what they want, when they want it? And isn’t today’s customer changing their mind on what they want quicker than ever? Quick trend changes are driven by this customer and retailers must be flexible to survive...
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