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Supply Chain of 2025: Global with Strong Regional Characteristics
Recently, I participated in a podcast with Lora Cecere where we discussed the following question: What would the supply chain
Imagine the Supply Chain of 2025
It is time to bring out the crystal ball and see what the future has in store for us! Admittedly, no one really know the future but there is no harm in imagining. And it is fun as well. Read this blog and share your thoughts as well.
Using Coefficient of Variation as a Guide for Safety Stocks
In one of my previous posts, I wrote about using coefficient of variation (CV) as a predictor of forecastability. In
Cycle Service Level Versus Fill Rate Service Level – Part Two
Last post, I discussed in some detail the concept of cycle service level and how it works in the retail
Cycle Service Level Versus Fill Rate Service Level – Part One
Most businesses would put high customer service as one of their top business priorities. While there are many different things
So You’re The New Guy – Advice For A New Planner
Planning is an art. All planners deal with the daily firefighting while also looking into the future and cautiously calculating
Are You Using Stories To Your Advantage In Your Supply Chain Planning Process?
Humans love stories and learn best from examples. Behavior scientists have even given a name to this common practice: Narrative
The Emergence of Global Markets with Regional Characteristics
In preparation for the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit, Lora Cecere spoke with Sujit Singh, Chief Operating Officer of Arkieva, in
Is Your S&OP Glass Half-Full Or Half-Empty?
I recently watched a TED talk video by Alison Ledgerwood on YouTube. In the video, Alison gives the example of her
Transform Your Supply Chain Into a Competitive Edge
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