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Supply Chain Talk: Are Best Practices Always Best?
If you Google Supply Chain Best Practices you get over a million results. Trying to define supply chain best practices is like trying to select the best car. It is no about how good the car is, but how well the car works for you.
What-if Wednesday: Forecast Simulation – Changing The Beta Parameter in a Forecasting Method
In our previous blog, we experimented with Alpha - the intercept parameter of the Holt-Winters method - to see how the forecast gets affected as the weight changes. This week we are going to run similar tests with Beta, the trend parameter. Learn how you can use your recent sales trends to improve future forecasts.
[Infographic] Forecast Improvement Steps: Simulate, Measure, Refine
The forecasting process in demand planning sets the stage for all other planning activities including bill of material (BOM) and finished goods inventory optimization. Demand forecasts can also affect perfect order fulfillment rates, customer satisfaction and ultimately bottom line results.
B2B Demand Sensing: 7 Things You Must Know
In webinar on B2B Demand Sensing, we discuss practical examples of how upstream manufacturers are using B2B Demand sensing to reduce inventory costs and identify additional sales opportunities.
What-if Wednesday: Forecast Simulation – What Happens if You Change The Alpha Parameter in a Forecasting Method?
From time to time, clients ask me about the effect of changing a parameter of a forecasting method. Recently, I got the idea of creating a series of blog posts where I would simulate the results of tweaking these parameters. Join me as we unpack a couple simple ways to improve your forecasts.
Forget the Supply Chain of 2020. Here are 3 Things That Supply Chains Need Today.
From talks of an autonomous supply chain, a robotic takeover, drone deliveries in 30 minutes or less; the future of supply chain management presents businesses with the opportunity to transform their processes into a competitive advantage.
5 Ways to Optimize Your Logistics & Transportation with Lean
Are you using lean in your logistics and transportation management? “The most dangerous kind of waste is the waste we
7 Supply Chain Technology Trends Set to Disrupt Supply Chains in 2017 and Beyond
What supply chain technology trends are set to revolutionize your supply chain in 2017 and beyond? Supply chain executives recognize
Creating a Sourcing and Procurement Process Plan
What are the key elements of a sourcing and procurement process plan? Strategic sourcing is a fact based and systematic approach
