Inventory Planning/ Optimization

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Inventory Is ‘Evil’? Not So Fast

September 13, 2019

It was Apple CEO Tim Cook who called inventory “fundamentally evil.” But a lot of manufacturers and retailers don’t seem to agree with him.

Get Rhythm: The Operating Cadence of Integrated Business Planning

September 12, 2019

Oliver Wight

Does your IBP process have rhythm or arrhythmia?

Eric Deutsch and Timm Reiher answer questions they are frequently asked about the schedule and cadence of Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

The topics covered include:

The typical review meeting schedule
The pre-tasks required to ensure effective reviews
Is it okay to skip reviews
What happens when reviews are combined
The disadvantages of conducting IBP quarterly instead of monthly

After reading this white paper, you will be able to assess the rhythm of your IBP process and whether improvements are needed.

If your company is just starting to operate IBP, you will know the cadence pitfalls to avoid in designing the IBP process.

Juul-Pairing Drink White Claw Faces Shortage in U.S. After Boom

September 9, 2019

Bloomberg

The alcohol-enhanced seltzer White Claw, often paired with the electronic cigarettes Juul and dubbed “Juul Water” as a result, is running out nationwide — and the internet is freaking out.

The Untapped Potential of Reverse Logistics

August 29, 2019

Jim Dempsey, SCB Contributor

Why is reverse logistics overlooked as a means of increasing customer satisfaction and ROI?

Enterprise AI Offers Solutions to Steel Industry Disruption

August 16, 2019

Hiranmay Sarkar, SCB Contributor

With advances in technology driven by artificial intelligence and the creation of data lakes, organizations are coming to recognize their value to industrial production.

America’s Obsession With Beef Is Killing the Leather Industry

August 14, 2019

Bloomberg

Just as the American love for meat has caught on around the globe, so too has the abandonment of leather, from clothing to car seats.

Impossible Burger Goes From Shortage to Every Burger King

August 12, 2019

Bloomberg

Summertime is the usual high season for burgers in America, only this summer saw something unprecedented. Meatless patties made from plants and designed to “bleed,” in a faithful imitation of real red meat, exploded onto restaurant menus across the nation.

Tariff Fears Caused a U.S. Import Surge. Now Warehouses Are Full.

August 7, 2019

Bloomberg

Imports have been piling up there over the past year or so — offering a kind of safety valve for the more than 200,000 U.S. businesses, from Home Depot to Walmart, that use California ports.

Four Ways AI Is Impacting Logistics and Supply Chain Management

August 7, 2019

Dan Khasis, SCB Contributor

Global logistics companies are creating a new normal in how they manage data, run operations and serve customers.

The SCB Podcast

Podcast | Three Issues Plaguing the Retail Supply Chain — and How to Solve Them

August 2, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Ever-growing complexity and volatility are the unfortunate hallmarks of the modern-day consumer packaged goods supply chain. How can retailers cope?

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.