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Increasing Service Part Market Revenue with Better Customer Service

Logility

The rule of thumb says that for every percentage point of service part availability, revenue grows ΒΌ of a percent. This is relatively simple to measure, and with advanced inventory optimization it is possible to optimize the service level based on customer and product segmentation.

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Does Perfect Customer Service Make Sense?

Logistics Viewpoints

In supply chain management, it is widely accepted that holding enough finished goods inventory to fulfill every order is just too costly. The thinking goes that at some point, improving service levels means you are not adding inventory in a linear manner but rather exponentially. Ipsen also need to reduce their lead times.

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Multi-echelon Inventory Optimization vs Inventory Optimization

ToolsGroup

Now consider that by not optimizing your inventory from a global vantage point you may be creating, if not outright chaos, a much less efficient network than you could have. There are many pieces of the modern manufacturing supply chain. The basic approach to inventory optimization. This is no easy task.

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Manufacturing Inventory Management: The Manufacturer’s Guide

Unleashed

Manufacturing inventory management is crucial to the success and profitability of your manufacturing operations. This guide for manufacturers explains how it works and explores the most effective ways to manage inventory in manufacturing.

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Gaviota Slashes Inventory While Boosting Service Levels 36% with ToolsGroup’s AI-Powered Planning

ToolsGroup

By implementing ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) , Gaviota has achieved the supply chain trifecta – lower inventory, higher service levels, and improved operational performance. Read Gaviota’s full story and discover the secrets behind ToolsGroup’s unique probabilistic forecasting and inventory management solutions here.

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How manufacturers and distributors can improve inventory management

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Complete halts result in backlogs and delays, which will impact warehouses and more importantly, their inventory management. Inventory takes many forms, ranging from raw materials to finished goods. Inventory exists because a buffer is needed to balance out the uncertainties between demand and supply. Survey findings.

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High Performance Inventory: The Supply Chain Differentiator

ToolsGroup

The key lies in high performance inventory. Forward-looking supply chain professionals understand that inventory is not an end in itself; it’s a means – to enhanced customer service, increased profitability, and greater efficiency. What is High Performance Inventory?