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What is Economic Order Quantity & its Advantages

SCMDOJO

Economic order quantity is one of the “most commonly used inventory-control techniques”. The objectives and advantages of Economic Order Qty (EOQ) are to minimize inventory carrying costs and ordering costs while simultaneously limiting the probability of stock out to avoid any lost sales or customer loss. S = Cost per order.

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Supply Visibility: More Important Than Ever. Yet Elusive.

Supply Chain Shaman

In 2004, I joined AMR Research, a Boston Analyst firm. Over the course of the five months, we iterated on the model over seven sessions. The problem with supplier visibility is bookended into procurement processes that have gone back, not forward over the last decade. Reflection. To illustrate the point, let me share a story.

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Strong Supply Chains Required For an Economic Rebound: Six Steps To Take

Supply Chain Shaman

I gave thanks when the Patriots jet—championed by Mass General and Robert Kraft (owner of the Patriots)—landed in Boston with a million masks. This cross-functional group (sales, procurement, manufacturing, and distribution) is an operational team to manage the day-to-day issues and exceptions in the supply chain. Evaluate Inventory.

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Seasonal Inventory and 7 Ways to Manage It Effectively

ToolsGroup

More than ever, seasonal inventory needs to be carefully accounted for during the demand forecasting and inventory planning process , ensuring right-sized inventory that can meet customer expectations while limiting the spend and use of working capital. Benefits of Effective Seasonal Inventory Management.

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No Easter Bunny?

Supply Chain Shaman

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. Stuck at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns, only 10% of companies are making progress. Short cycles require buffer inventories and short lead times.

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Reshaping Product Lifecycle Innovation: An Inside Look at PTC LiveWorx 2023

Arena Solutions

On May 15 – 18, 2023, professionals across the industrial enterprise will have the opportunity to attend PTC LiveWorx in person at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. To stay on course, many companies are moving away from legacy systems and embracing a digital transformation.

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Surviving Disruptions – an opportunity for supply chains to thrive with people and technology – LogiSYM July 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As an offspring of globalisation, supply chains are focused on optimisation – cost reduction, just-in-time deliveries and tight inventory-to-sales ratios. A significant paradigm shift in procurement and inventory control is an emerging area of focus.