Inventory Planning/ Optimization

Q&A | The Challenges of Automotive Supply Chains

November 21, 2018

Demands for service and efficiency in the automotive industry are more intense than ever before.

High Expectations May Hurt Retailers This Holiday Shopping Season

November 15, 2018

Researchers and trade groups expect retail sales in stores and online to grow 5 percent or more — which could make this Christmas shopping season the best in recent memory.

Think Tank

Will the Trade War Force a Rethinking of High-Tech Sourcing Strategies?

November 12, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The escalating tariff war between the U.S. and China is already having a negative impact on high-tech supply chains.

Heineken Stockpiles Beer So U.K. Pubs Won't Go Dry After Brexit

November 9, 2018

Bloomberg

Lovers of Desperados tequila-flavored beer and Strongbow apple cider can rest a little easier in the stressful run-up to Brexit. Dutch brewer Heineken NV is stockpiling extra booze.

Coty CEO Is Frustrated With Supply Chain Snags at Beauty Brands

November 8, 2018

Bloomberg

Coty Inc. suffered multiple disruptions to its supply chain in Europe and North America that hindered the beauty giant’s operations and stifled sales last quarter.

America Is Drowning in Milk Nobody Wants

America Is Drowning in Milk That Nobody Wants

October 22, 2018

Bloomberg

Dairy farmers are under siege thanks to low prices and changing tastes.

Think Tank

How a ‘Value-Based’ Approach Is Transforming Healthcare Services and Supply Chains

October 22, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Certain shifts in business strategy seem so shockingly obvious in retrospect that you have to wonder why they weren’t common practice all along.

Case Study

Ace Hardware Nails Global Operations' Replenishment Costs

October 19, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

As its jingle says: “Ace is the place with the helpful hardware folks.” But in a store with frequent stockouts, customer service can only go so far.

Think Tank

Additive Manufacturing and the Supply Chain: Opportunities and Risks

October 17, 2018

Ilan Solel

Many supply-chain headaches can be alleviated with 3-D printing, but there are some perils attached to the benefits.

U.S. Business Inventories Are on the Rise

October 3, 2018

CFO

The strength of domestic demand is prompting businesses to increase their stock of goods.

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.