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Nine Myths of S&OP Technology Selection

Supply Chain Shaman

The technology market is rife with unsubstantiated claims and myths. Each year, I publish a report analyzing the technologies in the S&OP space. I sent the report to technology vendors listed in the appendix with a deadline for feedback on factual accuracy for 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday. New technology is evolving.

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Top Automotive Mobile Barcoding Software Success Stories

RFgen

Many automotive companies have found long-term success with mobile barcoding software. Accurately forecasting inventory amounts for end customers or spare parts is even more challenging. One solution is to automate data collection with mobile barcoding software. Mobile Barcoding Software for the Automotive Industry.

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How We Stubbed Our Toe in The Evolution of S&OP

Supply Chain Shaman

At the time, I was fascinated how the most mature teams bucked the system. However, this mature team found the technology insufficient. They gave lip service to the need for IT standardization, but ran their process on a custom built model that enabled reverse bill of material, and profitability analysis. Let me explain.

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2020 Requires Big Wings and Feet

Supply Chain Shaman

The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” Nine times out of ten improving customer service requires different management of the budget cycle and a rethinking of financial planning. The supply chain is a complex non-linear system.

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Winning strategies for distributors and manufacturers during an economic downturn

EazyStock

Rapid cost increases, interest rate hikes and reduced demand require more effective inventory management and forecasting attention. What the last recession taught us An article from McKinsey & Company (2022) analyzed the performance of about 40 publicly traded distribution companies during the 2007-2009 recession.

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Top Mobile Banking Trends to Watch!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Financial institutions form adaptive banking software solutions to ensure an economy in the post-world. The US financial market is a leader in terms of the variety of technological convenience for the client. Specialists have reached a high level in customer service. Prospects of the banking market.

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6 Strategies for Better Supply Chain Management in the Current Economy

Oracle SCM

The years from 2007 through 2009 were notable for their economic volatility, reflected not only in the global economic recession but also the instability of customer demand and rapid movement in raw material, fuel, and commodity prices. With cloud technology, businesses can have it. By Maha Muzumdar.