A Journey Through Safety Stocks, Part 3
This blog continues the discussion of Jane's safety stock journey, where we'll cover an option when you're unsatisfied with your results.
What Do Thanksgiving and the Supply Chain Have in Common?
From demand and safety stock to production capacity and sustainability, what do the supply chain and Thanksgiving have in common?
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 Learn more about the value of keeping your technology current and the dangers of relying on an outdated system.
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.
Lessons Learned from a Complex Transformation Project
Common language, silos, process vs progress and utility vs value are important considerations when undertaking a complex project.
3 Must-have Inventory Planning Software Features
Every supply chain planner’s goal is to provide the highest degree of customer service while reducing inventory in the supply chain network. High customer service translates to more business for the organization, and low inventory costs mean increased working capital. Supply chain planners may struggle to balance both, but good inventory planning software would help
Suggested Summer Reading from Arkieva
It’s the midpoint of summer and a good time to catch up on “summer reading”. For us at Arkieva, that means digging into industry reports and predictions. Here are a few articles that recently caught our eye.
Rules-based Approach to Supply Planning: Matching Assets with Demand
In any supply chain, matching the supply assets to the demand in a consistent, reliable, and profitable manner is a key requirement. This blog discusses how to create supply plans based on a sequence of rules that makes the decision-making process fast, effective, and intuitive.
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.