Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Today, I am cruising major freeways traveling from Chicago to my new home in Pennsylvania. I wanted to say, “You let the consultants influence you to buy the wrong technologies based on IT standardization. Most planning happens in Excel Spreadsheets. Hands quickly went up to defend the use of Excel Spreadsheets.

Inventory Management Software 265

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Supply Chain Planning Software 265

Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Swimsuits and dresses for weddings—you never buy just one,” says Joanie Demer, co-founder of Krazy Coupon Lady. People who buy portable generators during weather emergencies use them until the emergencies have ended, and then those go back too. Brick-and-mortar stores also allow shoppers to return unwanted purchases.

Reverse Logistics 75

Reverse Logistics Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 75

IQMS

MARCH 27, 2020

Throughout COVID-19, Eldon James customer service, operations, and logistics are continuing without disruption. Similarly, Mar-Bal relies on real-time remote access and production monitoring to keep production on track and inform its production, sales, and service teams on order status, shipping, delivery and service updates.

Manufacturing Procurement 64

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 64

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

My local Pennsylvania town’s recycling organization no longer accepts cardboard or glass. Be Careful on Customer Service Automation. Customer service automation is an ongoing opportunity. The customer experience is rough. This increased cost and inventory, and ironically, destroyed customer service.

Inventory Reduction 201

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies 201