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Your Demand Forecast Is Wrong. Here’s How to Fix It.

ToolsGroup

But many supply chain practitioners don’t realize that the most common approach to supply chain planning–using a demand-driven forecast as the primary input to future planning–is just as passé. As I see it, this is a singularly frightening prospect for one simple reason: Your demand forecast is wrong.

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Real-Time Visibility: The Customer Has Spoken

Logistics Viewpoints

I am continuing to work on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2026, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode.

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2021 Manufacturing Trends: Connecting Workers Will Be Key

IQMS

Additionally, manufacturers turn to the more finely tuned financial reporting provided by ERP systems to better understand how stable their sales, revenue, and production forecasts are. billion in 2026. For more details on manufacturing trends in 2021, download our new e-book here. Sustainability in Manufacturing.

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Comprehensive Guide to Mobile Inventory Management Systems

RFgen

bn through 2026. Can you effectively forecast appropriate stock levels? DOWNLOAD: Get started with 100% Paperless mobile inventory control software » Pros & benefits of mobile inventory management The benefits of mobile inventory management systems are many—with few drawbacks. What is mobile device inventory management?

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How Does ERP Help Small Manufacturing Businesses Grow?

OptiProERP

Modern ERP provides automation, robust analytical tools, and production forecasting to maintain the minimal inventory levels needed to meet customer demand. billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2019 to 2026. They can forecast inventory demand by analyzing historical patterns and sales orders. Source: [link].

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The (Potential) Value of Labeling in the Lithium Ion Battery Supply Chain

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

1] Electric vehicle driven demand for lithium-ion battery raw materials such as cobalt and copper is expected to increase 10x by 2026. [2]. Bloomberg NEF, 2018, about.bnef.com/electric-vehicle-outlook/#toc-download. Bloomberg NEF, 2018, about.bnef.com/electric-vehicle-outlook/#toc-download. [3] 26, 2018, [link]. [4]