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Different Strokes for Different Folks (to Yield Better Results?)?

Supply Chain Shaman

So my question to the presenter was, “Why waste your time trying to improve a traditional demand planning approach when you could do so much more?” The greater value lies in the determination of inventory strategies to drive decisions on form and function of inventory. Both factors stalled innovation.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Like oil prices, interest rates impact supply chain policies and decisions, especially with regards to inventory. Will interest rates continue to climb in 2016, and if so, what impact will it have on inventory levels?