Category: Supply Chain Management

What is S&OP? In a world where you can easily get overwhelmed by the number of supply-chain related acronyms, S&OP is one you don't want to overlook.

Effective demand planning positively impacts everything from production to inventory, distribution to marketing—and all steps in between.

This blog previews our webinar on effective supply chains and the difference between efficiency and effectiveness.

Are you ready to move beyond S&OP to integrated business planning? This blog covers key considerations for implementing IBP.

Whether you are a manufacturer, retailer or distributor, inventory is likely one of your largest assets – after cash of course. Managing this asset takes a cross-functional team, all (hopefully) moving in the same direction. Weak management of the inventory process results in a porous supply chain.

Countless businesses around the globe are rolling out new products, building out infrastructure, and fighting for market share. In these disruptive times, there is immense pressure for supply chain leaders to deliver the goods despite strong supply-side headwinds and fickle customers.

It seems we are always reinventing ourselves to meet the latest challenges. Often the solution comes down to managing people, process, and technology.

Successful management of inventory is a hot topic in supply chain management. While it's easy to measure, the cause may be complicated to uncover.

In today’s highly globalized economy, no country can remain isolated or insulated from the outside world. The world is so interconnected that one hiccup can cause a myriad of issues downstream.

When engaging in capacity planning, it is important to consider the product mix and seasonality of your business to ensure an effective and accurate outcome.

Senior leadership engagement, business process analysis, and proper communication ensure a successful supply chain transformation.

Circularity, in the form of re-use, is not really new as a business model.  Look at Goodwill, Habitat For Humanity’s Re-Store, and countless local consignment and thrift stores. eBay, Etsy, and Facebook Marketplace provide an online forum to convert one person’s trash to someone else’s treasure. A quick trip to the post office and the deal is sealed. Waste averted.