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10 Outstanding Books for SCM Professionals

Supply Chain Opz

Metrics used to evaluate these new books are as below, 1) Citation count from Google Scholar 2) Number of reviews found on Amazon.com 3) Editorial Opinion Citation count is a standard way to evaluate any publication. So, customer''s review on Amazon.com (3 stars or more) is also used as a metric.

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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. Experiment with attribute-based planning and probabilistic forecasting to better predict the long tail. 7) Cost-to-Serve.

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The Ultimate Guide to Pick and Pack Methods!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Your inventory storage strategy and your pick and pack methods are key here. Knowledge of these methods and strategies can help you run your business better. As your business grows, however, you will need to adopt different strategies. Inventory Storage Strategies. This is the core of the pick and pack service.

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The Ultimate Guide to Beer Profit Margins & More

Unleashed

Tracking brewery costs. Pricing strategies for beer. Stats NZ has reported the volume of high-strength beer (more than 5% ABV) available for consumption has increased by 21% in five years. In the second quarter of 2019, off-trade sales were reported at approximately 4.1 How to boost your brewery’s profit margin.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

For this reason, KPIs are essential for any business improvement strategy. Purchasing and supplier management. 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. Inventory management. Production/manufacturing. Warehousing.

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