This article discusses forecasting with seasonality and cyclicality, an essential first step toward developing an accurate forecast for many products.
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10 key things to know about demand forecasting that serve as an introduction for those new to the field, and a refresher course for seasoned pros.
Ramping-up inventory for a new distribution center must be planned carefully to maintain service levels while avoiding excess inventory costs
Warehouse receiving represents a significant source of bottlenecks in today’s supply chains. Better planning for warehouse receiving can overcome this.
Boston Consulting Group Has Developed a Matrix for Building Supply Chain Resilience. This matrix provides a framework for prioritizing and mitigating risks
Inventory balancing is an underutilized supply chain tactic. Research findings from Georgia Tech and MIT at Dell and Boston Scientific show its value.
With inflation at 40-year highs, buyers are increasingly engaging in forward buying to lock in lower prices before announced or anticipated price increases.
The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) just announced a major update to their Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model.
Despite S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) having a history going back decades, there’s still a lot of confusion about what it is and how to do it.
Companies can improve truck load optimization by taking into account truck capacity during supply chain planning.