INDUSTRY INSIGHTS YOUR PEERS ARE READING
I am in Minnesota today, at the CSCMP Twin Cities Roundtable Annual ½ Day Seminar , where I am participating in a keynote session with Rick Blasgen (President & CEO of CSCMP) and Steve Raetz (Director Research & Market Intelligence at C.H. MORE
The rankings are based on a composite score based on the opinions of Gartner’s analysts; a group of peer voters (mostly supply chain practitioners, professionals and experts; in the interests of full disclosure, I myself am part of the peer panel); some metrics, including return on assets, inventory growth and revenue growth; and a corporate social responsibility (CSR) component score. MORE
In this post we’ll explore how probabilistic forecasting not only creates better forecasts, but also improves inventory optimization by improving the stock levels at store and warehouse locations in your distribution network. MORE
Customer service must come from inventories.”. In many companies, the inventory mix is misaligned, and the organization is leaving revenue, margin, and cost benefits on the table.”. MORE
Hence the companies Bugaboo and Foss have both faced considerable challenges, as they revealed during the recent ‘Supply Chain Opportunities in China’ seminar in Amsterdam on 24 June 2015. The roundtable discussions during the seminar confirmed that it’s a familiar problem. MORE
service levels with 20% inventory reductions. When demand is variable and intermittent, classic forecasting and inventory models do not perform well – many consider items with very low demand rates “unforecastable.” MORE
Strategic Logistics: 8 Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency. This may include seminars, webinars, conference calls, and training sessions. This is our 9th post in our strategic transportation management and logistics series. When selecting a transportation mangement 3PL to aid you in a robust and effective transportation management strategy , defining the rules of engagement is critical to success. Do you even first understand your own needs? MORE
As a matter of fact, there are so many practices invented by practitioners like us that have very strong influences over the academic world, for example, Vendor Managed Inventory, Theory of Constraints, SCOR Model, S&OP or CPFR. MORE
Over the years, I’ve met many people at conferences and seminars who proudly state that “we’re doing CPFR” or “we’re doing S&OP”. Philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it. Karl Marx (1818-1883). MORE
EOQ attempts to optimize lot size by balancing manufacturing cost ( Fixed + variable costs) with things like inventory holding costs and capacity utilization. Lean relies on minimization of, among other things, lot sizes, inventory and waiting. MORE
I had the unique opportunity to attend the Dagstuhl Seminar “Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Supply Chains” , which focused on managing the end to end supply chain or demand supply network, as Intel refers to it. MORE
I recently conducted a survey with leading supply chain management researchers and asked them a simple question: “If you were teaching a doctoral seminar, what would you assign as the [.] Patterson, and (6) Foundations of Inventory Theory by Paul Zipkin. most important books for the academic field of SCM (‘must-reads’)?” MORE
At our seminars I often share case studies demonstrating the impact of not getting this right. Inventory levels across your business. Are You Suffering Too? MORE
Hence the companies Bugaboo and Foss have both faced considerable challenges, as they revealed during the recent ‘Supply Chain Opportunities in China’ seminar in Amsterdam on 24 June 2015. The roundtable discussions during the seminar confirmed that it’s a familiar problem. MORE
When it comes to inventory optimization , companies often have to play a delicate balancing game to ensure that they have optimal levels of inventory. If your forecast numbers are too high, you run the risk of holding costly excess inventory and reducing available cash on hand. MORE
Manufacturing Connect Seminar 2016. Register for the seminar >>> Events Amsterdam digital supply chain Hilton Amsterdam Airport Hotel innovation JDA Software Manufacturing Manufacturing connect seminar Seminar supply chainDate: 25 May 2016. MORE
I’m actually going to go into each of these 8 Tips in a lot more detail at our next Free Breakfast Seminar. That Free Breakfast Seminar. Why aren’t you there yet? We constantly strive for Best in Class Supply Chain performance , but only 20% of companies ever achieve it. MORE
Protect Inventory You can’t function as a business without a well-stocked inventory. Cross training and productivity seminars should be offered to current workers to further increase efficiency. Maximizing profits is the main point of running a business. MORE
Eric Kriegstein (12) won seed funding for a company called SeatUp, a mobile-auction platform that enabled airlines to auction off premium seats and unused inventory in the final hours before a flight takes off. UCLA Anderson Hosts Steinbeck Family Business Seminar. MORE
I’ll also be providing some step by step guides and tools on these at our Free Seminars Series in February and March, but more on that later. Therefore, you may experience build up in inventory levels, unbalanced inventory deployment and the consequential impacts on customer service and cost. MORE
Lot’s of questions here as many manufacturers and distributors are questioning what is beyond promotions, events / seminars and brand messaging. Price management, inventory management, process optimization, and utilizing appropriate metrics to drive performance (and compensation) are critical. MORE
Gartner recommends multiplying the planned unit volume: by price to generate monetized revenue plans, by cost to generate monetized inventory plans, by margin to generate monetized profit plans. Finance speaks a different language than supply chain. MORE
After a welcome introduction by Ms Luostarinen, RELEX Group CEO Mikko Kärkkäinen kicked off the main seminar by providing a quick overview of RELEX’s progress to date. MORE
The CPIM certification is more targeted toward those looking at careers in inventory management. APICS is very liberal in accepting most seminars or classes as continuing education. Most one-day seminars count for 8 points – so doing one a year gives you 40 points. Earning your APICS CSCP Certification has many benefits for anyone working in supply chain, but the process also comes with many questions. MORE
As you can imagine, the challenges are many, ranging from poor visibility, productivity, and predictability, to low inventory turns, difficulty gathering data to measure supplier performance, and problems reconciling/matching/paying supplier invoices on time. MORE
Supply Chain Movement
APRIL 7, 2016
Manufacturing Connect Seminar 2016. Register for the seminar >>> Events Amsterdam digital supply chain Hilton Amsterdam Airport Hotel innovation JDA Software Manufacturing Manufacturing connect seminar Seminar supply chainDate: 25 May 2016.
ToolsGroup
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
In this post we’ll explore how probabilistic forecasting not only creates better forecasts, but also improves inventory optimization by improving the stock levels at store and warehouse locations in your distribution network.
Arkieva
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
When it comes to inventory optimization , companies often have to play a delicate balancing game to ensure that they have optimal levels of inventory. If your forecast numbers are too high, you run the risk of holding costly excess inventory and reducing available cash on hand.
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 19, 2015
Hence the companies Bugaboo and Foss have both faced considerable challenges, as they revealed during the recent ‘Supply Chain Opportunities in China’ seminar in Amsterdam on 24 June 2015. The roundtable discussions during the seminar confirmed that it’s a familiar problem.
Supply Chain Movement
JUNE 30, 2015
Hence the companies Bugaboo and Foss have both faced considerable challenges, as they revealed during the recent ‘Supply Chain Opportunities in China’ seminar in Amsterdam on 24 June 2015. The roundtable discussions during the seminar confirmed that it’s a familiar problem.
ToolsGroup
JULY 28, 2015
service levels with 20% inventory reductions. When demand is variable and intermittent, classic forecasting and inventory models do not perform well – many consider items with very low demand rates “unforecastable.”
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SCM Research
APRIL 3, 2014
I recently conducted a survey with leading supply chain management researchers and asked them a simple question: “If you were teaching a doctoral seminar, what would you assign as the [.] Patterson, and (6) Foundations of Inventory Theory by Paul Zipkin. most important books for the academic field of SCM (‘must-reads’)?”
ToolsGroup
JULY 14, 2015
Customer service must come from inventories.”. In many companies, the inventory mix is misaligned, and the organization is leaving revenue, margin, and cost benefits on the table.”.
Take Supply Chain
MAY 11, 2015
As you can imagine, the challenges are many, ranging from poor visibility, productivity, and predictability, to low inventory turns, difficulty gathering data to measure supplier performance, and problems reconciling/matching/paying supplier invoices on time.
ToolsGroup
JULY 11, 2017
Gartner recommends multiplying the planned unit volume: by price to generate monetized revenue plans, by cost to generate monetized inventory plans, by margin to generate monetized profit plans. Finance speaks a different language than supply chain.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 20, 2018
I am in Minnesota today, at the CSCMP Twin Cities Roundtable Annual ½ Day Seminar , where I am participating in a keynote session with Rick Blasgen (President & CEO of CSCMP) and Steve Raetz (Director Research & Market Intelligence at C.H.
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The Network Effect
APRIL 10, 2015
Over the years, I’ve met many people at conferences and seminars who proudly state that “we’re doing CPFR” or “we’re doing S&OP”. Philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it. Karl Marx (1818-1883).
Kinaxis
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
EOQ attempts to optimize lot size by balancing manufacturing cost ( Fixed + variable costs) with things like inventory holding costs and capacity utilization. Lean relies on minimization of, among other things, lot sizes, inventory and waiting.
Supply Chain Opz
OCTOBER 29, 2013
As a matter of fact, there are so many practices invented by practitioners like us that have very strong influences over the academic world, for example, Vendor Managed Inventory, Theory of Constraints, SCOR Model, S&OP or CPFR.
Cerasis
NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Strategic Logistics: 8 Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency. This may include seminars, webinars, conference calls, and training sessions. This is our 9th post in our strategic transportation management and logistics series. When selecting a transportation mangement 3PL to aid you in a robust and effective transportation management strategy , defining the rules of engagement is critical to success. Do you even first understand your own needs?
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 21, 2018
I’ll also be providing some step by step guides and tools on these at our Free Seminars Series in February and March, but more on that later. Therefore, you may experience build up in inventory levels, unbalanced inventory deployment and the consequential impacts on customer service and cost.
Arkieva
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
I had the unique opportunity to attend the Dagstuhl Seminar “Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Supply Chains” , which focused on managing the end to end supply chain or demand supply network, as Intel refers to it.
Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 7, 2017
At our seminars I often share case studies demonstrating the impact of not getting this right. Inventory levels across your business. Are You Suffering Too?
RELEX Solutions
OCTOBER 27, 2017
After a welcome introduction by Ms Luostarinen, RELEX Group CEO Mikko Kärkkäinen kicked off the main seminar by providing a quick overview of RELEX’s progress to date.
Logistics Bureau
JUNE 12, 2017
I’m actually going to go into each of these 8 Tips in a lot more detail at our next Free Breakfast Seminar. That Free Breakfast Seminar. Why aren’t you there yet? We constantly strive for Best in Class Supply Chain performance , but only 20% of companies ever achieve it.
Supply Chain Cowboy
MARCH 23, 2015
The CPIM certification is more targeted toward those looking at careers in inventory management. APICS is very liberal in accepting most seminars or classes as continuing education. Most one-day seminars count for 8 points – so doing one a year gives you 40 points. Earning your APICS CSCP Certification has many benefits for anyone working in supply chain, but the process also comes with many questions.
Cerasis
JANUARY 20, 2015
Lot’s of questions here as many manufacturers and distributors are questioning what is beyond promotions, events / seminars and brand messaging. Price management, inventory management, process optimization, and utilizing appropriate metrics to drive performance (and compensation) are critical.
Material Handling & Logistics
JUNE 25, 2018
The rankings are based on a composite score based on the opinions of Gartner’s analysts; a group of peer voters (mostly supply chain practitioners, professionals and experts; in the interests of full disclosure, I myself am part of the peer panel); some metrics, including return on assets, inventory growth and revenue growth; and a corporate social responsibility (CSR) component score.
The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 22, 2014
Eric Kriegstein (12) won seed funding for a company called SeatUp, a mobile-auction platform that enabled airlines to auction off premium seats and unused inventory in the final hours before a flight takes off. UCLA Anderson Hosts Steinbeck Family Business Seminar.
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