Arkieva
AUGUST 8, 2016
A new study by the SupplyChainDigest analyzing the main components of working capital: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), and Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) revealed an uptick in DIO. New Study Shows a Rise in US Company Inventories. and elsewhere was halted when the parts flow from Japan was interrupted.
Kinaxis
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Supply chain planners (I’m lumping in all the silos, including demand, supply, inventory and capacity planning) today are dealing with challenges that were unimaginable when Lotus notes were the next big thing. 2011 – Japan earthquake / tsunami and Fukushima disaster. Times have changed. See 2014 side note). 2012 – Hurricane Sandy.
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Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Industry media indicates that unsold inventories of EV vehicles remain on dealer lots as consumers are balking on the sticker price and the mileage ranges of offered vehicles. Specifically noted in his remarks was a statement: “ There are many ways to climb the mountain that is achieving carbon neutrality.”
ToolsGroup
APRIL 1, 2022
Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. As some component lead times push into 2023, the shortage is expected to last 24 months before it recedes – similar to the chip shortage of 2008-2009.
Arkieva
APRIL 1, 2016
If I look at retailers it is still common to have private label suppliers stuffed with inventory, central or regional DC’s stuffed with inventory and shops stuffed with inventories. I was lucky to pursue a Phd in multi-echelon inventory optimization. We all demand high service levels from one step to the next.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Since 2009, ocean carriers have faced many uncertainties—and they’re expected to continue for the foreseeable future. What would prevent from the Japan carriers NYK, “K” Line, and MOL to make the next move? Moving and planning inventories on both fixed and spot—or even pegging rates to an index—are options. Consolidations.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 21, 2014
I also think that Quintiq’s leadership in concurrent planning to solve new problems is promising, especially in the design of transportation and inventory flows. For example, people want prestige beauty from the US, Europe or Japan. Interview of a Supply Chain Leader: Redesigning for Value.
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