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History Repeats Itself Without Supply Chain Leadership

Supply Chain Shaman

My ex-husband decided that we were going to move to Delaware. Tom, the colorful warehouse manager, constantly heckled Frank for the increasing inventory levels while Ed, the quiet material/logistics manager, constantly questioned if there was a better way. The first step is the definition of a clear strategy. The year was 1982.

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Lessons Learned from 2021 Peak Season for 2022 Planning

Intelligent Audit

billion were impacted by more constrained inventory than expected, including some high-demand holiday items…,” Best Buy CEO Corie Barry said. When implemented correctly, diversification is a smart strategy; however, it could lead to higher costs and delays elsewhere in supply chains. Q4 sales of $16.4 But at what cost?