What the Economic Outlook Means for Demand Planning
Forecast as accurately as possible, even in uncertain economic conditions. Review demand planning strategies that can help you navigate hazy market conditions.
Top Reads of 2023: Unveiling Our Most Popular Blog Posts
From insightful industry analyses to practical how-to guides, our blog demonstrates the diverse range of supply chain-related topics we cover.
Our Top Blogs of 2022
Each year, visitors read our supply chain blog to take advantage of all that we have shared. This is the round up of our top posts.
A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 1
Inventory planners have a difficult task balancing customer demand with inventory levels. This blog is the first in a series discussing safety stock.
Demand Planning by Segmentation-based Exceptions
Demand planners are facing unprecedented pressures caused by the all-time high number of planning combinations. Supply chain planning software can help.
Managing the Complex Network is Key to Profitable Growth
Dr. Ken Fordyce shares his takeaways from Gartner's free webinar on the performance lenses that supply chain leaders must apply and balance.
Demand Patterns Inside a Period
Demand forecasting is often done in planning buckets such as months or weeks. But what about the pattern of demand inside a period? Whatever pattern it is, a demand planner should strive to understand it.
5 Steps to a Global Collaborative Demand Planning Process
Every business can benefit from having a proper demand plan. A pivotal part in this process is collaboration.
Building the ROI Case for Demand Planning
Businesses spend a lot of time and money in improving their demand planning. However, the ROI is not always forthcoming. How much is a 1% improvement in forecast accuracy worth to the business?
Subscription-based Supply Chain Systems
Subscribe and save makes planning easier. Consistent demand means less fluctuation in order volume, which makes forecasting, inventory management and scheduling more predictable.