Inventory Planning/ Optimization

Q&A | IBM's Journey to 'The Cognitive Enterprise'

January 11, 2019

Here's how the company has embraced the notion of a "cognitive enterprise" — and how it has transformed business processes across the organization.

Q&A | How Technology Can Transform Procurement

January 10, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

When it comes to modern-day technology tools, procurement officers have a wide variety from which to choose. Which are the most valuable options?

Q&A | How Ace Hardware Ensures Supplier Excellence

January 7, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Ace Hardware manages a supplier base numbering in the thousands. Here's how the company ensures consistent supplier performance in a constrained supply-chain world.

How Donating Merchandise Can Solve Inventory Issues

January 7, 2019

Gary Smith, SCB Contributor

With the new year comes an old problem: how to dispose of excess inventory without feeling like you’re just throwing dollars out the door.

Achieving Revenue Gains from Distributed Logistics – The Value of Inventory Proximity to Customers

January 7, 2019

Tompkins Inc.

Robots Address Today’s Retail Industry Concerns

January 4, 2019

Jim Liefer, SCB Contributor

Retailers are looking for solutions to accelerate order fulfillment, reduce employee turnover and streamline processes. Robotics is the answer.

U.K. Manufacturers Step Up Stockpiling — Again — Entering Brexit Year

January 3, 2019

Bloomberg

U.K. manufacturers are intensifying their stockpiling efforts as they brace for a potentially disruptive Brexit.

Tracking Metrics That Matter in Project Manufacturing

January 3, 2019

Carrie Ghai, SCB Contributor

Generating the right resource forecasting, labor-hour scheduling or resource allocation information can be a challenge for project-oriented manufacturers.

Swamped With Inventory, U.S. Companies Turn to ‘Mobile Storage’

January 2, 2019

The Wall Street Journal

U.S. companies are so inundated with inventory that some are renting truck trailers to use for storage space.

Integrated Supply Chains and the Future of Healthcare

December 28, 2018

Chris Luoma, SCB Contributor

Reducing supply-chain costs is critical to the survival of the healthcare industry.

Inventory Planning/ Optimization

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding inventory planning and optimization and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in inventory planning and optimization are transforming the way companies operate - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using inventory planning solutions for supply chain optimization.