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Peet’s Coffee and the Roasted Bean Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

The company has about 200 of their own coffee shops; Peet’s also sells coffee bags and K-cup packages through 15,000 warehouse clubs, grocery, and convenience stores nationwide. These DSD warehouses in turn receive less-than-truckload size shipments on at least a weekly basis. Those reps go into stores and stock the store shelves.

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Walmart’s Massive Investment in a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart is making investments in warehouse automation in distribution centers to deliver aisle and department-ready pallets to stores. The use of demand management, inventory optimization, and replenishment applications can help this retail behemoth achieve much better inventory placement and fulfillment flexibility.

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Creating a Culture That Engages and Retains Warehouse Employees

BlueYonder

Many workers are moving from other industries to warehousing, creating an opportunity for employers in this space. In an environment of low employee availability and high demand, job seekers are looking for the best opportunity. While interest is high for warehousing roles, the challenge of retention exists.

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My Take: Let’s Admit Seven Demand Management Mistakes of the Last Decade

Supply Chain Shaman

After two decades of process and technology refinement, excellence in demand management still eludes supply chain teams. In our research at Supply Chain Insights, we find that demand planning is the most misunderstood of any supply chain planning application. Teams are also confused on the process.

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The Forecasting Accuracy Bugaboo

Logistics Viewpoints

Some suppliers of demand management software can also provide excellent forecast benchmarking for selected industries. Demand forecasts are improved with access to downstream data (point of sale, Nielsen retail data, and access to competitor promotion schedules). forecasting product sales at 10,000 stores.

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Achieving Significant Transportation Savings through Improved Demand Forecasting

Logistics Viewpoints

When companies implement a demand management or replenishment system, the goal is usually to improve customer satisfaction while holding less inventory. For example, a warehouse might have a big propane tank they use with forklifts that run on propane. Pinnacle Propane Delivery to a Farm.

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Peak Season Inventory Management and Fulfillment Strategies

Intelligent Audit

Successful peak season inventory management and fulfillment come down to appropriate strategic planning and implementation. Peak Season Inventory Management and Fulfillment Depends on Market Trends. Strengthening the Supply Chain: 5 Steps for Peak Season Inventory Management.