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Two-Thirds of Organizations Say Reducing Supply Chain Disruption Has Increased in Priority in Response to Recurring Black-Swan Events

ivalua

Black Swan events are expected to come at shrinking intervals, so organizations must think about where disruption will come from and how it will affect global supply chains. Download the Ivalua “ Supply Continuity – A Visual Spotlight ” study. The study was conducted by Forrester Consulting in March 2022 on behalf of Ivalua.

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Editor’s Choice: A Cybersecurity Planning Framework

Logistics Viewpoints

It is important to have a robust incident response plan in place for your distribution operation in the event of a cybersecurity breach. This plan should outline specific steps to be taken in the event of a breach, including who to contact and how to contain and mitigate the damage.

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10 Inventory Control Techniques That Are Evergreen

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Understanding the most valuable inventory control techniques, along with utilizing inventory control template Excel, is essential if you want to ensure effective inventory management. The primary goal of inventory control is to reduce the costs associated with holding stock.

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How AI in Supply Chain Brings Value to Your Business

Logility

But it is setting the foundation for a new paradigm that could cut 70% of weekly planning time, 15%–30% fewer forecast errors, and impressively improved inventory outcomes. When it comes to supply chain planning, it may be hard to believe that these current capabilities can bring any real value. Want to learn more?

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Planning Seasonal Food Production in Uncertain Times

DELMIA Quintiq

The key challenge is to not over-produce and stock up on excessive inventory , but at the same time be ready for summer by securing on-shelf availability and fulfillment. The impact on inventory and demand will depend on the extent and timing of the pandemic ending. But manufacturers still have to generate demand scenarios.

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What’s New in Inventory Optimization?

ToolsGroup

Principal Analyst James Cooke of Nucleus Research just published his 2016 Inventory Optimization Value Matrix which highlights this year’s key trends, including functionality and usability. He reiterates why his firm sees inventory optimization (IO) solutions as so important. That goes for reviewing past choices, too.

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Best Practices for Optimal Inventory Replenishment

Vanguard Software

Inventory replenishment involves purchasing and moving inventory, both finished goods and raw materials, from reserve storage to primary storage and eventually to the selling location. The Importance of Inventory Replenishment. Download Case Study. Factors to Consider. MicroVention Case Study. ABC Classification.