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Are You Measuring What is Important?
Key Points: Work hard on finding the ‘perfect’ metric that measures the behavior you are trying to improve. Look for
Testing versus Checking
In the software business there seems to be a lot of confusion about the word testing. In many situations the
Why do Supply Chain Planning Improvement Projects Deteriorate and How to Keep Them Alive
Supply chain planning improvement involves a series of projects separated by periods of institutionalization. Unfortunately during these periods there are
8 Ways to Encourage Sales Teams to Provide Forecast Input
Sales is a fast-paced business; people who aren’t focused on the here and now usually lose out on sales. As
Let’s Talk – Demand Planner to Account Executive
In our last post, Sujit discussed the importance of gathering input from participants as a way to mitigate biases. In
Is Your Forecast Biased Much?
Recently, someone forwarded a Live Science web link to me. The web page had information on how human brains are
Planning versus Scheduling versus Execution – Supply Chain Style
Last post, I talked about the different mindsets as one goes through the planning, scheduling and execution of a family’s
Planning versus Scheduling versus Execution – Family Vacation Style
In the supply chain world, we often talk about planning, scheduling and execution. In this two part blog post, we
Port Shutdowns and Other What-If Candidates
Recently, I was visiting with a prospect in Pennsylvania and they lamented on the effect of the ongoing port shutdowns
