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.
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.
A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 9
This blog continues the safety stock discussion between Kate and Jane as they evaluate historical sales and lead time data.
The State of Just-in-time Supply Chains
Prior to Covid-19, a lean, just-in-time global supply chain model was ideal. Fast-forward and you may be wondering - how did the JIT supply chain model fare?
Why Planning Forecasts Are Wrong and What You Can Do About It
Predicting the future is difficult, yet forecasting remains a critical tool for businesses to plan and prepare for what lies ahead.
A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 8
This blog continues the discussion between Kate and Jane as it relates to the unit of measure as the input demand.
5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Impacts the Supply Chain
The adoption of machine learning and artificial intelligence is on the rise, but not at the pace of other transformations. Here are a few reasons why.
What Stops Businesses from Adopting Planning Software?
Learn common factors that hold companies back from implementing supply chain planning software - according to ChatGPT and our experts.
A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 7
This blog continues the discussion with Kate and Jane and covers variance and cycle service level.
A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 6
This blog continues Jane and Kate's discussion on safety stocks through the lens of histograms.