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2024: Planning for Success Amid the Uncertainty

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Typically, we make it at least one month into the new year before we have to revise our plans. However, it’s only early February 2024, and we already have several major disruptions impacting supply chains. This is an important time for the supply chain profession. For more information on the research, click here.

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Network Visibility and Supply Chain Planning Work Better Together

Logistics Viewpoints

Infor is one example of a supplier that offers both advanced visibility and supply chain planning. Supply chain practitioners are beginning to understand the same is true for supply chain planning (SCP) and multi-enterprise supply chain network solutions. Connected Planning.

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

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That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Supply Chain Planning Solutions are Not Just for the Big Boys

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Companies implementing supply chain planning (SCP) have traditionally been very big companies or companies with complex supply chains. Supply chain planning is not just for the big boys. Mr. Baker spent over 34 years leading procurement teams at The Dow Chemical Company.

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The 2023 Supply Chain Crystal Ball: Challenges and Solutions

Speaker: Olivia Montgomery, Associate Principal Supply Chain Analyst

The supply chain management techniques that dominated the last 30 years are no longer supporting consumer behavior or logistics and manufacturing capabilities. What should your plans for 2023 include? You'll learn more about: Trending supply chain tech investments to consider. So what’s working now?

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Supply Chain Planning In Excel: A Perilous Path

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Supply chain planning plays a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall success. However, relying solely on Microsoft Excel for supply chain planning can expose businesses to a myriad of risks and limitations.

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Why Is Promotion Planning Important In Inventory Management?

Logistics Viewpoints

Why should we consider Promotion Planning in Inventory Management? Whether it be e-commerce, brick-and-mortar, or both, retail companies care about the inventory they keep. During promotional management, especially for big events around special days and holidays, inventory levels need to be adjusted to meet the peaks in demand.