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Demand Forecasting in an Inflationary, Supply-Constrained, Semi-Post-Pandemic Environment

Logistics Viewpoints

However, time series provide only a general guideline rather than well-informed expectations. I tend to use time series analysis as an anchor to my forecast, as I suspect many of you do. It only makes sense to use the past as an input to future expectations. I view time-series as an “anchor” to my forecasts.

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Peak Season Inventory Management and Fulfillment Strategies

Intelligent Audit

To prepare for peak season inventory management and fulfillment demands ahead of the crunch, several strategies need careful consideration: Think strategically to strike the right inventory balance ahead of time to reduce peak demand access.

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Putting the “S” Back in the S&OP Planning Process

Supply Chain Opz

Based on our research we formulated 3 crucial strategic guidelines for setting up or re-designing a company’s S&OP process. 1) Consider S&OP as a Core Commercial Process The pressure to sell one more additional unit is not a product supply challenge; it is a demand management challenge.

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Shipping Perfume 101: How to Pack & Ship Perfume

ShipBob

Whether or not it is a perfume shipping guideline, mandated by your shipping partner, this is a good practice to follow. Our network of distribution centers are powered by a premium warehouse management system that provides real-time inventory management tools, as well as advanced data and analytics reporting.

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Supply Chain Metrics: Make Sure They Are Aligned with Your Strategy!

Supply Chain View from the Field

Here are a few guidelines I’ve encountered over the years that might help people think more about selecting and establishing metrics for your supply chain. Next, the management team must assign responsibility for each metric to each group, and explain how it is calculated. This can be a delicate activity.

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How ERP can make renewable energy companies more efficient

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

With demand management, procurement can ensure the maintenance of sufficient inventory levels. Reporting and analytics An ERP system integrates information across the entire business which means that operational and financial data is consolidated in one place.