A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 10
This blog continues the journey of Kate and Jane as they navigate the concepts of safety stocks at Jane's company.
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.
Seen and Heard at CSCMP EDGE Supply Chain Conference 2023
Key observations from the Edge Conference for Supply Chain, including the impact of generative AI and the gap in skills that is an outcome of this trend.
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.
The Consequences of Complacency
Complacency can quickly make supply chain planning software obsolete. We lose when we "wait and see". Now is the time for investment and improvement.
How to Build the ROI Case for Planning and Scheduling
Planning and scheduling of manufacturing operations can be likened to going on vacation. Our next live webinar builds the ROI case for planning and scheduling.
Planning Ahead: 2024 Business Investment and the ROI of Supply Chain Planning Software
As 2023 comes to an end, it's a good time to plan your business investment strategy for 2024, and that should include supply chain planning software.
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.
Boosting Efficiency: The Value of Scheduling Software
Scheduling software is similar to GPS, organizing the movement of items, marking process steps, ensuring expected locations, and optimizing the route.
How to Achieve Better Operations Scheduling
This blog previews our free webinar where Sujit Singh discusses his learnings from the schedulers and planners he has had the good fortune to work with.