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How to Calculate Safety Stock and Evaluate Different Methods

Uncertainty and volatility have been around for decades. There are several methods of leveraging safety stock in the supply chain to mitigate risk.

By Sujit Singh|December 7th, 2023|Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Safety Stock, Webinar|

Using What-if Scenario Planning to Balance Supply and Demand

Scenario planning provides a framework and set of tools to help planners pinpoint risks and opportunities, offer recommendations and more.

By Sujit Singh|October 17th, 2023|Demand Planning, Supply Planning|

Seen and Heard at CSCMP EDGE Supply Chain Conference 2023

Key observations from the Edge Conference for Supply Chain, including the impact of generative AI and the gap in skills that is an outcome of this trend.

By Jon Cohan|October 10th, 2023|Artificial Intelligence, Events, IBP, News and Trends, S&OP, Supply Chain Talk|

Navigating the Pitfalls of Expedited Shipping

In the dynamic supply chain management landscape, one of the most challenging aspects is dealing with the differences between our forecasts and reality.

By Michael Huff|October 3rd, 2023|Demand Planning, Forecasting, IBP, Inventory Management, S&OP, Supply Chain Sustainability|

The Consequences of Complacency

Complacency can quickly make supply chain planning software obsolete. We lose when we "wait and see". Now is the time for investment and improvement.

By Jon Cohan|September 27th, 2023|General Topics, IBP, S&OP, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Sustainability|

How to Build the ROI Case for Planning and Scheduling

Planning and scheduling of manufacturing operations can be likened to going on vacation. Our next live webinar builds the ROI case for planning and scheduling.

By Sujit Singh|September 19th, 2023|IBP, S&OP, Scheduling, Supply Planning|

Planning Ahead: 2024 Business Investment and the ROI of Supply Chain Planning Software

As 2023 comes to an end, it's a good time to plan your business investment strategy for 2024, and that should include supply chain planning software.

By Jon Cohan|September 12th, 2023|Gartner US, IBP, News and Trends, S&OP, Supply Chain Strategy|

Arkieva Helps Fight Childhood Cancer

Arkieva is proud to sponsor Jeff Ondria on his 4th annual Great Cycle Challenge and support efforts to raise money for the Children's Cancer Research Fund to fight childhood cancer.

By Sujit Singh|September 5th, 2023|Events, General Topics, News|