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Our Walk In The Fog

Supply Chain Shaman

Recent releases of Advanced Planning Solutions (APS) refined but did not transform initial software concepts. 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. Traditional planning is batch.

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Pandemic Accelerates Brands’ Move to Direct-to-Consumer

Enterra Insights

As consumers increasingly use the digital path to purchase, DTC sales become an important channel for many brands. ” Chad Summe, chief strategy officer at Quotient, agrees that the impacts of the pandemic on consumer behavior may be enduring. Direct-to-Consumer (DTC/D2C) sales took off when e-commerce became a reality.

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What Does it Cost to Run Your Trucking Company?

DAT Solutions

Chad Boblett is the owner and driver of Boblett Brothers Trucking of Lexington, KY. Chad also founded the Rate Per Mile Masters group on Facebook, a communications hub for more than 20,000 members, including owner-operators, truck drivers, and other transportation and logistics pros. I track every expense, no matter how small.

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Crowdfunding Fulfillment Solutions!

Supply Chain Game Changer

When a backer decides to purchase your geode kit for every science teacher in Illinois, you could end up with a house bursting with science kits. Craig was no longer an inventor, he had to go into full-time logistical planner to find a solution. The post Crowdfunding Fulfillment Solutions! Check out Last Mile Delivery!

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Demand Driven: Can We Sidestep Religious Arguments?

Supply Chain Shaman

This ended when Gartner purchased AMR Research in 2010. Kudos to Carol and her partner Chad for gaining market attention. The software approaches and project implementations are not enterprise class. In addition, the Demand-Driven Institute certifies and sells software, and I think this is a conflict of interest.

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The Ultimate Guide to Pick and Pack Methods!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Good inventory management and the right pick and pack software will help you ship orders with maximum speed and accuracy. When one of your customers places an order, the software at your fulfillment warehouse generates a packing slip. Pick and pack software can help you batch orders for efficient picking. Order receiving.

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The Ultimate Guide to Beer Profit Margins & More

Unleashed

Here we’ll tell you all you need to know about brewery profit margins – and much more, including how to price your beer, and how to track and optimise your performance with brewery software. Brewers have captured the drinkers that have traditionally purchased light and premium brand beers. Brewery management software.