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How Demand Planning Influences Supply Planning through Predicting Future Demand Patterns

Vanguard Software

And before that, in 2001, Nike also had a demand planning blunder that led to a $100 million loss in sales. Download Brochure. Distributions and logistics : Supply planners with access to robust demand plans can efficiently deal with multiple orders and wide distribution networks. Download Case Study.

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50 warehouse automation stats you should know

6 River Systems

Among distribution centers with three or more buildings, 28% had six or more buildings in 2016, 22% had six or more buildings in 2017, and 27% had six or more buildings in 2018, according to Logistics Management. According to Logistics Management , the average clear height of distribution centers was 32.7 feet in 2016. ” 14.

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Checklist: Logistics challenges in China

Supply Chain Movement

Back in 2001, China was just revving its engine, a $1.3 But the logistics infrastructure is a major challenge. Supply Chain Movement and logistics service provider DSV created a checklist to discover how well your Chinese supply chains are organized. >>Please Checklist Logistics Challenges in China.

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The WannaCry Cyberattack: Another Warning for Supply Chain Executives

Talking Logistics

Simply put, if you’re still running systems from 2001 (when Windows XP was first released) and have fallen behind on downloading patches and security updates, you’re playing with fire and have nobody but yourself to blame when disaster strikes.

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Dr. Muddassir Ahmed on Innovation in Supply Chain Education

Requis

I’m seeing good growth, especially in the digital downloads. Every three or six months I have to download my MRP planning data, hire a planner, do the accommodations, and set up my safety stock. Muddassir has been a supply chain professional since 2001. What about cloud? What about using business intelligence (BI)?