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Our Walk In The Fog

Supply Chain Shaman

While there is much hype on DDMRP and the use of orders as a proxy for demand, companies need to remember that orders carry latency: they are out-of-step with market purchase behavior. The transformational wave is slowly transforming the automotive industry from a focus on selling “rides” versus the purchase of an automobile.

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Demand Driven: Can We Sidestep Religious Arguments?

Supply Chain Shaman

This ended when Gartner purchased AMR Research in 2010. Since I do not believe in the Gartner business model, I left. Kudos to Carol and her partner Chad for gaining market attention. These companies are fighting for deals in traditionally supply-centric models. 2) Demand-Driven Manufacturing. Reflections.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Purchasing and supplier management. Production/manufacturing. A KPI is a metric… but not just any metric. A KPI is a metric focused on a KEY element of business, departmental, or team performance. Later in this article we’ll look at some examples of functional and cross functional KPIs. Inventory management.

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The Ultimate Guide to Beer Profit Margins & More

Unleashed

Liquor wholesalers buy beer, wine, spirits and other alcoholic drinks from manufacturers, and sell them to pubs, bars, supermarkets and other liquor retailers. Stats NZ has reported the volume of high-strength beer (more than 5% ABV) available for consumption has increased by 21% in five years. profit margin for liquor wholesalers.