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Demand Planning: Whipped And Chained by Tradition

Supply Chain Shaman

Over the last two years, I actively engaged technologists and business leaders to redefine demand planning. In the industry, supply-centric techniques reign with lots of bravado and messaging on control towers, Demand-driven Materials Requirements Planning (DDMRP), and generative AI. And how do we measure it? (Is

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2022 Supply Chain Predictions

Logistics Viewpoints

It is therefore unsurprising that these characteristics are central to our 2022 supply chain predictions. COVID-19 has greatly impacted supply and demand, and it’s reasonable to assume that COVID-19 impacts will be with us to one degree or another for some time. We expect direct impacts to diminish in 2022.

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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2022

Logistics Viewpoints

So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2022 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. So, let’s take a look now at the 15 most popular logistics stories of 2022. 2022 Supply Chain Predictions ; Chris Cunnane, Steve Banker, and Clint Reiser.

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The Top 15 Retail Trends for 2022

ToolsGroup

The Retail Trends Shaping How We Shop in 2022. Initiative , the company plans to focus on marketing message, boosting merchandising and assortment capabilities , and expanding the number of stores with the smaller 2.0 As cited in Placer Lab’s Report on the Top 10 Retail Brands to Watch in 2022 , these smaller stores (down to 32,000 sq.

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Managing Inventory amid Regime Change

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Managing Inventory amid Regime Change by Thomas Willemain, Ph.D ​If Statisticians use the phrase differently, in a way that has high relevance for demand planning and inventory optimization. An item’s demand history is the fuel that powers demand planners’ forecasting machines.

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January 2022: Maximize service levels and minimize inventory costs

The Smart Software

Please join our webinar and learn how to plan optimal inventory levels and purchase quantities for thousands of items when demand is intermittent, constantly changing, or affected by unexpected events. The post January 2022: Maximize service levels and minimize inventory costs appeared first on Smart Software.

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What Does Your Pantry Have in Common with Inventory Management?

Arkieva

Unlike a fine wine, inventory does not get better with age. Learn more about the importance of balancing inventory levels with related costs. What Does Your Pantry Have in Common with Inventory Management? was first posted on October 19, 2022 at 9:05 am.