ShipBob

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Reduce inventory waste. In bloated supply chains, excess inventory (or worse, deadstock ) takes up valuable storage space that could be used for other products, and costs merchants more in rent or holding costs the longer it sits unsold. It definitely helps me with inventory management and seeing what’s going on.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 31, 2013

We are preparing for the Chief Analytics Officer meeting coming up in Chicago in June. analytics group noted that a lot of what they had done was in constraint management and inventory and demand. Don’t just limit yourself to one or two data sources, but drive creating thinking. We have heard from people on both sides.

Analytics Software 74

Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics 74

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Jim : My first involvement with S&OP started in the late 1990’s, while working for a large commercial US bakery, a division of a large multi-brand consumer goods company in Chicago. Also, building in S&OP process metrics, not just business operating metrics is critical to success.

S&OP 60

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

My schedule had me on a plane to Chicago at the time of the presentation. Q: Is it only inventory disrupting the agility resulting from inaccurate forecasts by S&OP? In the supply chain, variability and volatility come from many sources. Much to my chagrin, I rubbed my eyes and checked my calendar. Is it S&OP?

Supply Chain Design Software 229

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 229

TrackVia

APRIL 14, 2020

According to Ello Capital’s analysis , Massachusetts-based Curaleaf has more than three years of cash remaining and Chicago-based Cresco Labs Inc. Raw material supply and inventory management . The larger your business grows, the harder it is to keep up with inventory, sales, and staff. has more than two years available.

Sourcing Strategies 98

Sourcing Strategies Predictive Analytics Software Inventory Reduction Optimization Software 98

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2015

This week, I spoke at the Chicago CSCMP round table event. Today, 32% of companies have source, make and deliver reporting to the same organization, and the gaps in alignment between operations and commercial teams are large. Inventory piles up and revenues gaps are closed by pushing product into the market. Why so long?

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 150

NC State SCRC

MAY 11, 2020

For example, companies like Amazon are constructing massive distribution centers outside of major hubs like Atlanta, Raleigh, and Chicago, and are building them with direct access to on-ramps that go onto interstate highways built in the 1950s. There are relief efforts underway in all sectors: public, private, and non-profit.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

I am writing this post from a hotel room in Chicago. Using better math to build an inventory plan for raw materials is a good idea. Planning taxonomies change to enable the trade-offs between source, make and deliver based on market signals and the design of supply chain flows to enable this shift. As a result, DDMRP is a fad.

Supply Chain Planning Software 410

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Modeling 410

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Measure financial metrics against what is common for that type of industry centre. Grow brewery sales by expanding to a brewpub or taproom but don’t forget to track the right KPIs and metrics. His articles feature in many publications including the Miami Herald, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, and even Stuff.co.nz.

Cost Reduction Strategies 85

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