5 Questions About Safety Stock Calculations
There are various approaches to safety stock calculations. This blog previews a free webinar that sheds light on the pros and cons of each.
Is It Time to Renovate Your Supply Chain Planning Software?
Are you a supply chain planning firefighter? Learn more about the value of keeping your technology current and the dangers of relying on an outdated system.
What Does Your Pantry Have in Common with Inventory Management?
Unlike a fine wine, inventory does not get better with age. Learn more about the importance of balancing inventory levels with related costs.
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.
How to Mitigate the Bullwhip Effect in Today’s Market
One flick of the wrist triggers a wave of disruption that grows the deeper it penetrates the supply chain. This blog explains the bullwhip effect, how the pandemic exacerbated it and tips on how to mitigate the effect.
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.
Which Came First: Supply Chain Woes or the Recession?
The next recession is at our doorsteps. Let’s discuss what we can do to rise to the latest challenge.
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.
The Hippocratic Oath for Forecasters
Is there an equivalent to the Hippocratic Oath for forecasters? What harm(s) can a forecaster easily avoid? This blog explores some examples.