Inventory Planning/ Optimization

The New Demand Planning: Leveraging CRM for Post-Pandemic Supply Chain Success

April 1, 2021

In this ebook, Dave Nelson, principal at value chain optimization firm River Rock Advisors discusses the use of customer relationship management (CRM) processes and tools to pilot a precision-based, in-depth use of data to forecast demand while giving leaders greater insight into their customer base.

End of Suez Snarl Marks Beginning of New Stress on Global Trade

March 31, 2021

Bloomberg

The Ever Given leaves in its wake several weeks or months of disruptions across a world economy where the pandemic revealed both the sturdy backbone of global trade and an Achilles’ heel.

VIDEO

Watch: How Supply-Chain Leaders Are Investing in Resilience

March 29, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Geraint John, vice president analyst with Gartner’s Supply Chain Practice, reveals the results of a survey in which companies described their current efforts at achieving supply-chain resiliency and agility.

Four Ways to Prosper in the New E-Commerce Era

March 21, 2021

Mike Honious, SCB Contributor

With all signs pointing toward continued e-commerce growth post-pandemic, here’s what will help ensure retailer success in 2021 and beyond.

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Watch: Business and Government’s Role in Strengthening Critical Supply Chains

March 16, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Benjamin Ruddell, Professor in the School of Informatics, Computing & Cyber Systems at Northern Arizona University, offers advice to both the private and public sectors on how best to carry out President Biden’s recent executive order on creating more resilient supply chains for essential goods.

Four Ways Live Field Data Can Streamline Project Management

March 15, 2021

Mike Merrill, SCB Contributor

Real-time field data can help boost productivity, optimize equipment usage and improve communication throughout the organization. Here's how.

VIDEO

Watch: The Secret of Top-Performing Supply Chains During the Pandemic

March 8, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Manish Sharma, chief executive officer of Accenture Operations, reveals the findings of a new report on why a handful of businesses are realizing superior performance during the pandemic.

Case Study

Product Manufacturer Tackles Custom Orders With ERP Upgrade

March 7, 2021

Sarah Nicastro, SCB Contributor

Outgrowing it’s ERP software, a global manufacturer of power products set about removing roadblocks that were hindering essential business changes. With the assistance of a dedicated materials requirements planning (MRP) functionality, the company was able to reduce stock-outs, improve order turn time and enhance customer experience.

Coronavirus and Global Supply Chains: A Shock to the System

From Nurses to Chips and Containers, U.S. Sees Shortages Abound

March 5, 2021

Bloomberg

The Federal Reserve is seeing a lot more shortages across the U.S. economy, in ways that might be construed as early warning signs of inflation if they persist.

The Semiconductor Shortage: Five Steps to Ensuring Supply-Chain Resilience

March 4, 2021

Brenda Ferraro, SCB Contributor

Supply chain failures continue to make news. What can third-party risk-management programs do to ensure that their vendors are resilient to continuing change?

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.